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Updated on 07/16/2026 Shea butter has a genuine, well-supported role in hair care. It won’t make hair grow faster from the root, and it’s worth saying that clearly. What it does is seal in moisture, reduce breakage and soothe scalp irritation, which over time means less hair breaking out and more of it staying on your head long enough to reach your working length. This distinction matters, and this guide covers exactly how it works, who it works best on, and how to use it properly. What shea butter can and can’t do for hair Canned shea butterShea butter cannotSeal…

Summary: Large social gatherings can make the spread of STDs more likely.Practicing safe sex can reduce the risk of infection.Alcohol, expanding social circles, and new environments can lower inhibitions. Major sporting and cultural events can bring people together in exciting ways. They can also temporarily change the way people socialize, travel, drink, date and make decisions about sex. This does not mean that events such as the World Cup directly cause cases sexually transmitted infections (STDs) increase, but they can create conditions where people may be more likely to have new sexual partners, have sex without a condom, or delay…

Do you enjoy protein shakes, adding protein powder to your smoothies or using pre-workout protein mixes? My friend, Emily, is currently in her first trimester and loves getting extra protein. Before she got pregnant, she started power lifting, which was accompanied by extra protein supplements. Once she became pregnant, Emily asked me, like so many others in her position, if she could continue taking protein supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. In any pregnancy, there is a 3% chance of developing a birth defect. So I looked into protein supplementation to see if it changes the risk for birth defects,…

Hello friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we’re talking about thyroid health, hormones and why so many women are told they’re “fine” when they’re absolutely not. I’m talking with my friend Ashley Cruz Arata, a certified Integrative Health Practitioner and hormone specialist. For years she was dismissed by doctors who gave her everything because “all the labs were normal”. Meanwhile, she was dealing with 35-pound weight gain, excruciating joint pain, brain fog, and crippling fatigue. She eventually healed herself and now helps high-achieving women 35+ get the real answers their doctors were missing. I think…

Four-year-olds born during England’s first lockdown performed well on many tests of language and reasoning, but researchers found signs that executive functioning skills may need extra support as this generation moves on to school. Study: Developmental outcomes in 4-year-old children born in the first COVID-19 lockdown in England: preliminary findings from the Born In COVID Year – Core Lockdown Effects (BICYCLE) study. Image credit: Zamrznuti tonovic/Shutterstock.com A recent one Archive of Diseases in Childhood The study assessed the growth of four-year-old children born during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. Developmental outcomes among children born during the COVID-19 lockdown The…

If you have read any comment for younger peoplenone of the statistics below will surprise you. About 19% of Americans 12 to 19-year-olds are depressed – higher than any adult age group. Only about 58.5% of teenagers who are 12 to 17, meanwhile, they say they take consistently the emotional and social support they need. They often have little faith in institutions – be it the government or the schools, or each other. And the average American child ages 8 to 18 spends 7.5 hours a day watching or using screens. On the one hand, these statistics are understandable: Young…

Last updated on July 9, 2026 Testosterone is not a fixed number. It rises and falls throughout the day, having its own rhythm, which means the timing of your blood draw can change the appearance of your lab results. I recently had another blood test. My total testosterone has remained almost constant since the previous test. Optimal, but still in the lower range of optimal. However, I was feeling better going into this rep, so I was expecting a bigger number than I got. This got me thinking. I did this test a bit later in the day (11am) compared…

Deciding to stop using drugs or alcohol is a powerful step. But for many people, the next phase—withdrawal—can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Withdrawal symptoms are a natural part of the body adjusting to life without substances. It can be uncomfortable, but understanding what to expect helps you feel more prepared and less scared. In this guide, we’ll break down common substance withdrawal symptoms, what they feel like, and why professional support makes the process safer and more manageable. If withdrawal is scary, you don’t have to face it alone. The team at Sunflower recovery offers medically supported detox to help…

Cranberries and pumpkin seeds are tested for benign prostatic hypertrophy. More than 50% of men in their 50s and at least 70% of men over 60 suffer from benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH, otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. This can lead to aggravating lower urinary tract symptoms, such as having to get up frequently at night to urinate. While current medical treatments are clinically effective, side effects and low compliance rates compromise their effectiveness. Symptoms include sexual dysfunction, high-grade prostate cancer and depression. No wonder there is poor compliance. And when the medication failssurgical procedures—such as transurethral resection of…

Before you go, I wanted to let you know that Dean Somerset and I have just announced that we will be traveling to Dublin, Ireland next fall to hold our 2-day hands-on workshop The Complete Fit Pro Blueprint.Taking place on the weekend of 3-4 October 2026 @ Bodynamics in Dublin. We will cover a lot of material from assessment and planning around injuries to more of the things most fit professionals need…Build systems to help you manage your time and make more money.How to prevent burnout and make more money.How to build a brand and possibly a gym! (to perhaps…