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By Cathy Madeo Image credit: Irving Martinez, Yoga is a billion dollar industry with a growth rate expected to be over 9.6% in the coming years. We are sure to see people from all over the world turning to yoga, not only for its physical benefits, but also as a way to manage their mental health and overall well-being. Here are some trends in yoga that we see on the rise and expect to see even more growth in 2024. Online Yoga. Many people turned to yoga online during the pandemic, not just as a physical practice but as a…
It’s the New Year and we encourage you to consider mental health for beautiful skin. What does one have to do with the other? Much more than you can imagine! How does mental health affect beautiful skin? In recent years, scientists have found a strong connection between skin health and psychology. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), some dermatologists were skeptical about this connection as recently as 2015. But a simple blush when you’re embarrassed shows that your skin is reflecting your emotions and state of mind at the moment. Today, dermatologists are much more accepting of the idea…
Get ready to embrace the magic of Halloween in the coziest, coziest and most creative way this year! Are you expecting a little bundle of joy? Well, that’s no reason to miss out on all the ghoulish fun. In this spooky blog, we’ll show you how to rock Halloween in style and comfort with some super casual costume ideas for pregnant moms and the whole family. Before you get into the Halloween spirit, treat yourself and your bump! 🤰🏻 Preparation (Before you cheat, you need to treat yourself). Follow these simple steps to make sure you shine like a true…
Get Clients: Summary Today’s episode focuses on how to get customers to say yes with effective marketing strategies for healthcare businesses. Dr. Alan Weinstein is our guest speaker who begins with a brief overview of the need to understand the business side of a healthcare venture to successfully attract and retain clients. The main points highlighted are: Understanding the Customer: The need to understand the needs, aspirations and fears of potential customers. This means learning to understand emotional pull and the main factors that influence decision making. Making the Invisible Visible: Dr. Weinstein emphasizes the importance of lab results in…
In the field of fitness, the conundrum of whether you should do cardio before or after strength training has been a long-standing problem. Some exercisers quickly indulge in cardio to get it out of the way, while others prioritize strength training when their energy levels are at their peak. So, how does one decide the order of their workout routine? Deciding on your cardio and strength training sequence Based on common fitness goals, here’s how to determine whether to do cardio before or after weights: Looking for durability? Perform cardio before weights. Are you aiming for fat loss and weight…
When the body encounters bacteria, viruses or harmful substances, its innate immune cells, neutrophils, gather at the site to fight the invader. However, bacteria and viruses have ways of evading these defenses. Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that cause bubonic and pneumonic plague, for example, can hide from the immune system, allowing it to replicate unhindered in the body until it overwhelms the host. This ability allowed Y. pestis to spread the bubonic plague across Europe in the 14thu century, killing a third of the European population. Although the plague may not pose a serious threat to human health in modern…
Remote work has been a boon to the global workforce, and there’s no doubt about it. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. According to Glassdoor, 48% of employees reported feeling isolated during the pandemic, with 42% believing their careers have stalled. It is obvious that the lack of human contact has a negative effect on overall productivity. So, what is the solution? Applying practical techniques to keep you going, of course. But if you really want to increase your performance and consistency, you have to dig below the surfaceWith that in mind, this article delves into lesser-known techniques like…
The Vaporfly 3 is lighter, more agile and cheaper than the Alphafly 3 and a great choice for racing at any distance. However, it is not the most durable shoe and less stable than the Alphafly 3. ForLighter than Alphafly 3Less expensiveStill very promotionalAgainstThe outsole is not durableNarrower and less stableLess propellant than Alphafly 3 The latest version of the Alphafly 3 is almost as light as the Vaporfly 3, and Air Zoom pods under the forefoot add even more bounce. However, it is one of the more expensive shoes and the Vaporfly 3 matches its performance for smaller events.…
As the temperature drops and the need to wrap yourself in those extra layers of cool hoodies and jackets increases, you know it’s time for that warm, lazy, daisy time of year. Adding these adorable caps to ward off colder vibes just as amps up the season’s vibes, but what about your hair underneath those hats? Wind chill season is here, and so are the usual hair struggles. As the cold weather weaves its chilly magic, our hair often becomes a silent victim of the changing weather. The cold air outside and the hot, dry air indoors can leave our…
This piece first appeared in our weekly newsletter, The Fallout. Consider donating today to help us tell the story of reproductive freedom in 2024. We need you now! To put it bluntly, it was a hell of a year. As you know, it’s the first full year since then Roe v. Wade overturned in June 2022, and we’ve seen conservatives across the country use the opportunity to attack transgender rights, threaten birth control, and target the right to travel — in addition to imposing abortion bans on the left and right; of course. Now, we’re gearing up for an election…