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Wendy Ouriel There are many reasons why our skin ages, but the cause is always the same. Whether it’s weight gain, smoking, sun exposure, plastic surgery, poor diet, or anything else, the cause of skin aging is the accumulation of damage over time. But the reason a 20-year-old can smoke, get sunburnt, and drink and still look 20 is because the body is efficient at repairing damage while an older body is not. And that means an older body contains more accumulation of damage over time than a young one, and the result is an older appearance with wrinkled, thin…
As your baby’s skin adjusts to the outside world, it’s common for newborns to develop skin conditions. Although usually benign and fleeting, conditions such as baby acne, milia, toxic erythema and cradle cap (also known as seborrheic dermatitis) can appear alarming. It can feel impossible to ignore cradle cap and let it resolve itself, so many people wonder about safe and effective treatments. If you notice scales on your baby’s scalp, you may wonder what you’re looking at and worry about their cause. The crib lid may look unpleasant, but is it bothering your baby? Here, we will tackle cradle…
T cells are often called “killers” or “killers” because they can orchestrate and carry out missions to hunt down bacteria, viruses and cancer cells throughout the body. As powerful as they are, recent research has shown that once T cells infiltrate the environment of a solid tumor, they lose the energy needed to fight cancer. A research team led by Jessica Thaxton, PhD, MsCR, associate professor of cell biology and physiology and co-head of the Cancer Cell Biology Program at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, aimed to understand why T cells fail to conserve energy in tumors. Using their…
Have you ever wondered how to create a daily routine? The genre or routine that will lead you to better habits? When I started being more aware of my daily routine and habits, I noticed that the little things (and sometimes the big ones) kept leading me into bad habits. Even though I would start out with the best of intentions to execute my new habits, it was very easy to fall back into a bad rut. For example, if I wanted to exercise thirty minutes a day as part of my new routine, I would let the excuses creep…
Despite the fact that there is a month in and month out period, there are still some questions that remain unanswered about this time of the month. This could be partly because one did not receive sufficient (or any) education about the menstrual cycle at home or at school, or because one notices something during “that time of the month” that is unusual or perhaps even frightening. Like menstrual clots – are they normal and why do they happen? During your monthly period, you uterine the lining is shed which means blood is expelled through it sinus. This lining consists…
“style=”;” /> If you drink a glass of OJ regularly or like to fill up on green, leafy vegetables, chances are you know all the wonderful things a daily dose of vitamin C can do for your health. Well, the same goes for your skin. What is the relationship with vitamin C? Vitamin C has multiple proven skin care benefits. As an antioxidant, it helps protect your skin from environmental aggressors and free radicals. The environmental attackers it’s things like UV radiation from the sun, pollution, wind, extreme cold, and even blue light from screens. They can lead to skin…
As society undergoes constant evolution, our interactions within social spaces such as bars reflect the dynamic nature of cultural change. Within this modern landscape, a relevant question arises: Is it anti-feminist to allow a man to buy you a drink solely for the sake of getting a free drink? Exploring this requires an appreciation of feminism as an ever-evolving ideology. Feminism, at its core, is a multifaceted and dynamic framework that transcends static definitions. The ever-changing nature of feminism reflects the fluidity of social norms and individual beliefs. As our understanding of the dynamics of gender, agency, and power expands,…
Nicole was supported by her healthcare team to have an empowering and liberating elective maternally assisted C-section with the birth of her second son, Harrison. The decision to pursue this option was after a traumatic vaginal birth the first time with several postpartum complications (planned home birth turned into hospital transfer for prolonged rupture of membranes and preterm labor after attempted castor oil induction at home, followed by several days of protracted labor once in Nicole then experiences placental retention and cervical rupture with attempted manual removal of the placenta followed by improper repair and abnormal cervical healing. allergy noted…
Inside: Need inspiration from ALDI? I am a long time ALDI shopper and here are some of my very favorite things to buy. I love ALDI. You love ALDI. We love the simplicity of shopping. We like the no frills atmosphere. We love the fact that we can checkout without feeling like we’ve just been ripped off. I am right? There are some things I have put in my cart since I started shopping there about 10 years ago. There are new favorites that have emerged over the years. And then there are brand new surprises I find on my…
There is an oft-repeated saying that to perform at your best, you have to “Get Your Head in the Game” and for Maurice Ashleythis couldn’t be truer. As the first African-American chess grandmaster and now a highly successful author, Ashley tells M&F that chess has not only improved his mind, but has also done wonders for his body. Here’s why you should consider taking advantage. “Chess teaches you that your mindset is everything,” explains Ashley, who won the Grandmaster title in 1990 for his outstanding performance in the game. “The quality of your thinking determines who you are and what…