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This blog was originally posted on November 27 from health.gov. We’ve all heard the popular saying, “You are what you eat,” but have you ever stopped to think about what that really means for your body, mind, and spirit? How can we expand our thinking about the relationship between food/nutrition and physical health care to include emotional health and well-being? Can we develop interventions that go beyond traditional mental health and substance use treatments and incorporate social determinants of health and food/nutrition to better promote mental health, prevent disease, and promote recovery? What policies need to change so that we…
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicineresearchers examined fasting glucose (FG) variability in nondiabetic adults using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), assessing its impact on diabetes classification and its association with clinical measures. Study: Continuous glucose monitoring and intraindividual variability in fasting glucose. Image credit: Suriyawut Suriya / Shutterstock Record The global increase in prediabetes and diabetes poses significant health risks and economic burdens. Diagnosis is mainly based on elevated fasting plasma glucose (PFG), glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) or random plasma glucose in symptomatic individuals. However, OGTT is often bypassed due to its…
Watching your loved ones slowly lose their cognitive abilities and the characteristics that make them so special is absolutely heartbreaking. Dementia has a way of taking your loved one away from you even when they are still alive. According to the World Health Organization, WHERE, dementia is the 7th leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability among the elderly worldwide. Dementia is not only more common in women, but women also provide 70% of care hours for people with dementia, meaning it disproportionately affects women whether they are patients or caregivers. As dementia is a…
A new year calls for new intentions: I love a fresh start! Here is the word of the year for 2024, along with the vulnerable apocalypse for Why I chose it and the tools I use to make it happen. How to choose a word of the year My “words of the year” were all born from some source of pain. Last year’s word was curiosity, and I chose it because I felt like I was living life (both professionally and personally) with blinders on, completely in my head. In order for my team and I to expand our understanding…
Beat the Chill: Warm Up with A Total Gym “Layered training”Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PESWith the winter chill still upon us, it’s tempting to curl up under the blankets and hibernate until spring. But fear not! With the trusted Total Gym by your side, you can beat the winter blues and keep the muscles burning, even when it’s cold outside.Let’s face it, cold weather can kill our motivation to hit the gym or go for a run. But with a Total Gym workout, you have the perfect solution in the comfort of your own home. Say goodbye to icy roads…
Metrion Biosciences Limited (“Metrion”), the specialist ion channel and cardiac safety contract research organization (CRO) and drug discovery company, and Enamine Ltd (“Enamine”), the global leader in providing small molecules and early discovery services of drugs, announced that Metrion has enhanced its high-throughput screening (HTS) services by adding access to Enamine compound libraries. The Enamine compound library collection is the largest in the world and includes libraries of both CNS and ion channel-focused targets. Libraries can be partitioned into distinct screening sets, allowing increased flexibility and efficiency in screening and target identification. In addition, “analog by catalog” from stock Enamine…
It’s the start of a new academic year and a new group of students will start studying towards GCSE. After two years, they will take exams with important consequences: the results can allow them to continue their education or continue in certain careers. Part of the job of teachers is to encourage their students to pay attention and participate fully in the lessons in order to achieve the best grades possible. They may stress to them how important it is GCSEs are for their future. For example, teachers may point out how good grades can lead to access to college…
It’s April National Minority Mental Health Month. A woman of color begins to suffer from depression after hearing jokes about her ethnicity on a regular basis at work. Another woman feels anxious driving too close to a police cruiser. Another woman stops her regular walks outside, fearing that her tribe might make her a target for violence. All three scenarios can be considered examples racial trauma — the emotional reaction resulting from negative experiences that occur because of a person’s race. Racial or racist trauma can have a significant impact on mental, emotional, and physical health, especially if that person…
“style=”;” /> April 22nd is Earth Day, one of our absolute favorite days of the year 🎉 But let’s be real, at Woohoo we treat every day like it’s Earth Day. We’re passionate about creating amazingly effective products that make you feel amazing, without compromising our precious planet. And we’ve been busy with the bees on our eco-friendly mission! 🐝 Today we spill the beans on our initiatives to save the planet and how we plan to do better. And hey, we might even break down where to score the world’s most delicious vegan Cronut if you’re lucky (that’s a…
Running is a great way to achieve your fitness goals, whether it’s for weight loss, stress relief, personal goals, or improving overall fitness. However, beginners may find it overwhelming to get started. Fortunately, many running apps provide guidance, motivation, and progress tracking. Using fitness apps as a beginner Running apps offer structured training plans tailored to your fitness level, helping you progress safely and efficiently. They feature GPS tracking, regular feedback and customizable workouts, enabling beginners to effectively track their progress and set achievable goals. While you may be hesitant to share personal health information with an app, rest…