Author: healthtost
After a summer full of sun, heat, chlorine, salt water and sunscreen, our skin often takes a beating, resulting in dullness, increased breakoutsand lack of shine. Seasonal skincare routines it’s something many of us are quite used to, but sometimes it just doesn’t seem to be enough. If you neglected your skincare routine during those lazy days of summer, developed brown spots from sun exposure, experienced clogged pores and breakouts from sunscreen, or developed dryness from chlorine and salt water, then your skin may be need some extra TLC this fall- and I have just the challenge for you.Last October…
Sex. What is your first reaction to hearing this word? Excitement? Nervousness? Uncertainty? Uprising? Maybe all of the above? If you are considering having sex for the first time, then this topic can be even more charged. Whether you’re 16 or 26, there’s no right age to have sex, but it can still be a confusing time to navigate. It may feel like there’s a volleyball match going on in your head and heart (and elsewhere), so we’re here to help clear up some confusion and offer guidance on what to consider if you’re wondering, “Am I ready to have…
In the ever-evolving world of baby showers, I’ve noticed a new trend gaining traction…service-based gifts! Gone are the days when baby showers were all about monochrome, cute booties and a mountain of toys. Today, we’re seeing a shift toward gifts that offer practical, real value for new parents. So, let’s take a look at why service-based gifts are becoming the best for modern baby showers. The changing landscape of baby showers Traditionally, baby showers focus on tangible items that fill the nursery. However, as lifestyles change and parenting evolves, so do the needs of new parents. Enter service-based gifts –…
For years I’ve shared a list of holiday gift ideas based on my favorite trusted kitchen tools, with links to Amazon or other major retailers for easy ordering. (It’s still there and I’ve updated it to 2023.) But since the pandemic began, I’ve been doing less Amazon, more small business shopping, following this prompt from Calgary food writer and community advocate Julie van Rosendaal: Please, please don’t default to Amazon for your holiday shopping – so many small businesses rely on this season to keep them afloat year-round. they may close them permanently. Everyone does online and curbside pickup! Where…
An exploratory study has shown that light, regular exercise can improve cognitive as well as physical health in adults with Down syndrome. The Mindsets study, published today [29 November] in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Healthis the first to investigate the effects of physical and cognitive exercise in people with Down syndrome and found that short bursts of walking can lead to improved information processing and attention after just eight weeks. The role that exercise can play in cognitive development represents an important breakthrough in thinking about what is best for adults with Down syndrome, and there…
Because of the black box warnings (also known as boxed warnings) on antidepressants, many people believe that antidepressants cause suicidal thinking, suicidal behavior, and suicide. The black box warning for antidepressants is, after all, the strongest warning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can give to a drug. However, the black box warning for antidepressants was written almost 20 years ago, and we’ve learned a lot and compiled a lot of data since then. These latest data show that antidepressants increase suicide or cause suicides, and what can we learn from this new information? Should we fear the risk of…
There are many theories out there as to why obesity rates have been increasing in the West over the last forty years. One of the most convincing and well-researched was put forward by two scientists – David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson – in the early 2000s. Their idea probably explains why obesity levels have been rising in recent decades and the simple change that people can make people in their diets to lose weight.This theory is known as the “protein leverage hypothesis” and today we’re going to unpack it and explain how to use it in your life. What cannibalistic…
I’m giving away two $500 Amazon gift cards today to celebrate Black Friday – be sure to check it out follow me on IG for details! Hello friends! How are you; I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving! We are here in Arkansas with our pilot’s mom, sister and niece and nephew. It’s our first Thanksgiving out here in years, and it’s great to spend some time together. The girls were so excited to take a trip out here and were blown away by the trees and greenery. It’s a stark contrast from the gorgeous brown and cactus-filled desert of…
Nowadays, there seems to be a podcast for anything you could ever dream of, so of course, there are endless podcasts about sex! The focus can be anything from building healthy relationships to educational topics or mischievous and comedic storytelling. We’ve put together a list of our favorite steamy podcasts – from influencers to doctors and everything in between. Do! Longtime YouTuber and author Hannah Witton brings the sexiness to sex education with her ‘Doing It’ podcast. No topic is left untouched in this candid podcast as Hannah brings guests to talk openly and honestly about first-hand experiences: pregnancy, sexuality,…
Has your little one ever had a reaction to something they ate? Or are you starting solids and want to learn how to properly introduce allergenic foods? Determining your child’s reaction to certain foods can be difficult.The terms “food allergy” and “food sensitivity” are often used interchangeably. This is because they both have some overlapping symptoms, which can make them easy to confuse. However, each requires very different management – meaning that the steps you take for an allergy are very different from the steps you take for a sensitivity, both on an immediate and long-term level.Food allergy identification: immediately…