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GoFundMe started as a crowdfunding site for taking on “ideas and dreams” and, as GoFundMe co-founders Andrew Ballester and Brad Damphousse once put it, “for life’s big moments.” In the early years, he funded honeymoon trips, graduation gifts and church missions to hospitals abroad in need. Now GoFundMe has become a popular platform for patients trying to escape the nightmares of medical bills. One study found that, in 2020, the annual number of medical-related campaigns in the US—about 200,000—was 25 times greater than the number of such campaigns on the site in 2011. More than 500 current campaigns are dedicated…
About one in seven Australians take antidepressants; more than 3.5 million by us distributed them in 2021–22. This is one of the highest Prescription rates of antidepressants in the world. The guidelines mainly recommend antidepressants for more severe depression and worry but not as a first-line treatment for less severe depression. Less often, antidepressants can be prescribed for conditions such as chronic pain and migraine. However, prescription rates continue to rise. Between 2013 and 2021, the rate of antidepressant prescriptions in Australia is steadily increasing by 4.5% annually. So why are so many Australians taking antidepressants and why are prescriptions…
Falling in love is about finding your perfect match and connecting on multiple levels, whether it’s the perfect partner or a workout routine that excites and excites you. If your fitness routine fails to excite you, follow these tips to ignite a flame that will ignite your passion for training and will help you fall in love with fitness. READ MORE | 6 tools to boost motivation and achieve your goals #1. Play the dating game Finding your fitness soulmate may take some dating. Despite all these, how can you know what’s out there for you unless you play the…
Natural topical treatments are increasingly favored in skin care for their natural, effective approach. Derived from plants and oils, they align with the body’s processes, offering a safer alternative to synthetic products. This shift towards natural methods is reshaping our approach to skin health and care. The effectiveness of these treatments lies in their bioactive compounds, such as anti-inflammatory agents in aloe vera and antioxidants in green tea. This blog explores their scientific basis, highlighting how they benefit skin health at the cellular level, guiding informed skin care choices. Introduction to Natural Topical Remedies Natural topical treatments, applied directly to…
There’s something in the air and it’s not just allergens. The sexy spring has officially arrived. So how can you have your best sex in the spring? GET OUT First, get some vitamin D. No, not that much… I’m talking about sunlight, to give you energy for other forms of “D”. “You want to make sure you’re getting bright sunlight, preferably before noon.” Max Lugavere said as he climbed into the pod. According to Max, morning sunlight activates proteins in your eye that then activate an area of the brain associated with your body’s master clock. This prepares you for…
Are you constantly looking for healthy, glowing skin? Of course, you could include topical vitamin C and similar active brighteners in your skincare regimen… but there are other *creative* ways to achieve a glow-from-within complexion. Perhaps the most fun of the bunch: regular bedtime activity. Yes, the sex glow is completely legal, peer-reviewed and scientifically backed. Even better, the benefits of sex and orgasm will not only translate to your skin but also to your mood, relationship satisfaction and more. Read on to find out why having more sex could be the gift that makes you glow. The Sex Afterglow…
Remember when we used to hit the ground running on New Year’s, obsessing over every bite we put into our bodies and pushing ourselves to the gym every day? A successful “New Year, new me” was usually measured by how bikini-ready our bodies were from Spring Break. Now, we are in our slow girl era. We’ve replaced “no pain, no gain” with a “do what feels good” attitude to begin a journey toward long-term, sustainable wellness. There is a place for pushing ourselves, but we pay more attention to our bodies to give them the balance they need. We can…
In a study published in the journal Nature communications, researchers looked at ReFRAME (short for Reuses, Focused Rescue and Accelerated Medchem), a drug reuse library, for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drugs. They identified lonafarnib as a potent inhibitor of the RSV fusion protein and investigated its therapeutic potential against an RSV infection. Study: Drug repurposing screen identifies lonafarnib as a respiratory syncytial virus fusion protein inhibitor. Image credit: joshimerbin / Shutterstock Record RSV causes severe lower respiratory tract infections in young children, immunocompromised individuals, and older adults, with millions of annual hospital admissions and deaths. The recent coronavirus disease 2019…
I know, it’s February, but for the first time I tried to complete Dry January. I wanted to try it to see how much it affected my anxiety, brain fog and energy levels. In previous years, I wanted to try it, but the challenge lacked motivation. This year, I’ve had a problem (anxiety, brain fog, and low energy) and was curious to see if cutting out alcohol would help. Alcohol/stress was like a hamster wheel. I was anxious so I would drink for relief but then the alcohol would cause more anxiety so I would have a drink the next…
Do you like to be the first to learn about new trends? Then you’ll want to learn about black seed oil. Although not a new ingredient, black seed oil, also known as black cumin seed oil, has recently become a highly sought-after ingredient in skin care—and for good reason. This ancient herbal oil, which graced Cleopatra’s skin, is traditionally used throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia. and is now gaining worldwide recognition for its remarkable skin benefits. Let’s explore its various applications and gain practical knowledge on how to incorporate black seed oil into your daily skin care routine.…