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Having a physical symptom that you don’t know the cause of can be very troubling. This is especially true if the symptom is green discharge coming from your genitals. If you are experiencing green discharge from your genitals, you may have an STD and it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible. In this blog, we’ll discuss what STDs are, how they spread, and what causes green genital discharge. We’ll also cover what green discharge consists of and how the STDs that cause it are treated. What are sexually transmitted infections (STDs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STDs) are…
Parenthood opens you up to a whole new world of responsibilities, emotions, and a sense of worry unlike anything you’ve seen before. Whether you’ve just given birth to a new baby or recently adopted, adjusting to life with a newborn is just as stressful. Most of the worries and fears you experience at first go away as you learn to trust yourself, get to know your baby and settle into a routine – but sometimes these feelings don’t go away. If your feelings of anxiety are overwhelming or you are constantly scared or nervous, you may be experiencing postpartum anxiety…
An international academic consortium has identified 13 biomarkers that significantly improve the ability to accurately predict cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. The analysis, conducted by 23 experts from 11 countries, was conducted by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong and Lund University in Sweden. Although people with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop CVD than those without diabetes, it is challenging for clinicians to predict who in this population is most at risk. Traditional risk scores, which reflect the level of risk in…
I love the deadlift. While I have transitioned from powerlifting to focusing more on hypertrophy, I still deadlift heavily. Why; Because I like it. The deadlift is such a rewarding lift. Even though I’ve been serious about deadlifting for nearly ten years, there are still some cues that go through my mind as I perform this exercise. Below, I share my five favorite slogans that I still use today. Some use evocative metaphors that make them easy to remember, and all are very helpful in ensuring you deadlift correctly. If you’re looking for an in-depth guide to the deadlift, check…
What is the best stretch mark cream to use? If you’re tired of finding solutions to your stretch mark problems, you’re in luck – this article is about the best stretch mark removal cream! Packed with great ingredients, it helps heal and fade old and new stretch marks! What does the best stretch mark removal cream look like? How do you know it will work? With tons of stretch mark remover creams and lotions to choose from, you’re bound to get tired of searching for the perfect product and have to wonder how to remove stretch marks once and for…
It is not for me. TIt can sometimes be an unpleasant realization at times. In my existence, I always matter. With my level of privilege, all of my needs, thoughts, feelings, and voice matter. While this is important for me to know, it is also important for me to know when to willingly set aside my own needs, thoughts, feelings, and voice and make room for others. This is how I think about my role as an ally to my friends and family under the LGBTQIA umbrella. (LGTQIA = Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual.) Some people think ‘A’…
Almost a year ago, Jaime Munguia thrilled the boxing public with an epic matchless performance that showcased his talents and undeniable conditioning. One of the few questions remaining for the undefeated super middleweight is whether now a step up in competition will lead to a step up to a world title fight. With a victory Saturday against the tough John Ryder (32-6), at Phoenix’s Footprint Center (and broadcast live on DAZN)— Munguia can answer this question. It’s his toughest challenge yet, as the 168-pound Brit looks to bounce back from a tough, tough loss to a fighter many believe is…
About one million people worldwide become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, each year. To reproduce and spread infection, the virus must smuggle its genetic material into the cell’s nucleus and integrate it into a chromosome. Research teams led by Dirk Görlich at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Science and Thomas Schwartz at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have now discovered that its capsid has evolved into a molecular transporter. Therefore, it can directly breach a critical barrier, which normally protects the cell nucleus from viral invaders. This mode of trafficking keeps the viral genome invisible…
Part 2 In Part 1, I introduced readers to an expanded understanding of middle age and the unique journey men take as we embark on what many consider a true hero’s journey. On the path of his new book, Learning to love middle age: 12 reasons life gets better with age Chip Conley offers a unique guide for every man (and woman) facing the confusing and challenging period known as “middle age.” Chip Conley is the CEO of Modern Elder Academy, the first middle age wisdom school and New York Times bestselling author. “What is wrong with me?” Chip asked…
Conditions like tech neck are on the rise as you spend more time at the desk, sitting in front of screens at home and at work. But who said you can’t have an office job and not be active? With the legitimate concern that sitting is the new smoking due to the effects of inactivity on our health and fitness, it is important to find opportunities to move more every day. Gratefully, we have your back, literally! It’s time to add desk exercises to your daily work routine… READ MORE | Stand up for your health. We review The DeskStand…