Author: healthtost
On my way home from work every Wednesday afternoon, I stop by my favorite farm to pick up my weekly farm fresh produce.I look forward to it every week.🥕Last week, spicy arugula, my favorite purple green onions, tender salad greens, sweet baby carrots, homemade sourdough bread (grown, milled, fermented and baked on the farm), fresh basil, and heirloom green tomatoes filled the basket. my.I also stopped to pick up some pastured chicken, tender smoked salmon, and grass-fed beef at our local Whole Foods to turn into some simple summer meals for our family.I have noticed that my culinary inspiration soars…
Share the details of this 21 day healthy habits challenge. We start on January 8th and entry details are here! Hello friends! How are you; I hope you had a great week and those of you who celebrated Christmas had a lovely holiday. We had a great holiday here and I’ll be sure to share a recap in this week’s Friday Faves. For now, let’s talk about one restoring some healthy habits. I’m not sure if you feel the same, but I’m definitely ready to get back into my routine and start 2024 feeling energized and amazing. It’s been a…
A common type of brain hemorrhage in older adults, known as subdural hemorrhage, is associated with the presence of amyloid deposits in the brain’s blood vessels, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Yale School of Medicine. The study is the first to link cerebrovascular amyloid with subdural hemorrhages and should lead to a better understanding of both conditions. For the study, which is published Dec. 26 in JAMA Neurology, researchers analyzed two large population-based cohorts covering more than 600,000 participants in the United Kingdom and the United States. They found that patients with…
Is there male menopause? Do men really go through menopause like women? Some doctors think they do. Others do not and this has led to an ongoing debate. While female menopause has been recognized by medical professionals for years, male menopause has only recently been recognized by some medical professionals.Lower testosterone levelsMale menopause, if it should be called that, occurs when a man’s testosterone hormone levels drop. Testosterone is the hormone responsible for sexual development in men and controls the sex drive in men. Menopause can occur in men between the ages of 35 and 65. Male menopause causes symptoms…
Makeup can be frustrating and frustrating. It can also cause itchy, red and uncomfortable skin. This can be very disheartening. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering if you should stop wearing makeup altogether. The good news is that there is another solution. Have you ever tried using hypoallergenic makeup? EpiLynx is dedicated to developing and manufacturing a line of cruelty-free and gluten-free makeup and skin care products. All are also hypoallergenic. EpiLynx by Dr. Liia is dedicated to providing scientifically formulated skincare and makeup for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin types. With special emphasis on celiac…
The month of September brings several milestones in our year, including Labor Day, the first day of fall, and Zendaya’s birthday, just to name a few. But you knew it is too World Sexual Health Month? It is celebrated every September, the World Association for Sexual Health created this campaign to raise awareness of sexual health issues, spread education, provide resources and more. This year’s theme? Let’s talk pleasure! The World Association for Sexual Health developed it Declaration of Sexual Pleasure as a call to action to confirm the following: “Sexual pleasure is the physical and/or psychological satisfaction and enjoyment…
“But I want it now!” All children go through a me, mine phase now as young babies and toddlers, and it’s normal to be self-centered. In other words, they are the center of the universe, and everything revolves around them.1 You are not a bad parent, and neither is your child if he goes through this stage. But what is normal and when do you have a spoiled child on your hands? And if you’ve noticed some altered features creeping in, don’t worry. it is entirely possible for a child to spoil them. Signs of a spoiled child Spoiled children…
Here’s how to cope:Making December healthy and deliciousHonestly, December’s weekly meals couldn’t be easier. It’s winter soup season after all. Reach into your pantry, grab plenty of veggies, and throw some protein into the mix, and you’ve got warm, hearty flavors for dinner—and possibly some leftovers for lunch the next day.Make these easy soups for weeknight wins:Note: If you don’t have the exact ingredients on hand, don’t worry. As Alice Waters writes in The Art of Simple Food, soup is endlessly adaptable. Part of the beauty of these recipes is that you can change the vegetables, use whatever you have…
Patients are more likely to fall, get new infections or experience other forms of harm during their hospital stay after a private equity firm buys it, according to a new study led by Harvard Medical School researchers. The survey, published on December 26 in GLASS, is among a handful of recent nationwide analyzes of how private equity buyouts affect the quality of patient care in hospitals. Increases are seen in conditions or outcomes that are deemed preventable and are key measures of hospital safety and quality. The findings come amid growing concerns about the growing role of private equity in…
Hello friends! The Slowvember sale has started and I know it’s of great interest to many of you, so I’ve put together a list of some of the BEST products along with some education (of course) about each one. What is Slowvember? It’s an annual sale held by Deciem (The Ordinary, NIOD) that runs throughout the month of November. The only day that is excluded is Black Friday. It is meant to be the OPPOSITE of urgency. Take your time, learn about the products and be selective. Be sure to check mine out corresponding YouTube video. SLOWVEMBER is here and…