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Substances like THC, alcohol and nicotine can fundamentally change our body and brain chemistry in a number of ways. What you may not have considered is how weed, alcohol and smoking can affect your vaginal chemistry. While substance use is a personal decision, it is important to be aware of how these decisions can affect your body and health. Here’s a breakdown of how marijuana, alcohol, and smoking can affect your vagina. Weed In recent years there has been a flurry of products containing CBD or THC that claim to do everything from enhancing sexual pleasure to relieving menopausal symptoms…
Identifying reliable its sources documented nutrition information about yourself or to share with clients can be a challengeespecially in his fast-paced world online influencers. The ability to separate fact from fiction is a vital tool both for you and your customers. Dominique Adair, MS, RD, has spent her career helping people help people eat better. Certified Fitness Professional, Clinical Lipid Specialist, Registered Dietitian and ACE Scientific Advisory Board member, Dominique is the Chief Clinical Quality Officer, leading a team of 300 registered dietitians at Nourish (www.usenourish.com), a technology-leveraged telehealth company that matches patients and customers RDs. Here, Dominique answers our…
A new research paper was published in Genes & Cancer on February 5, 2023, titled, “Mechanism-Based Blood Proteomic Markers of the TGF-β Pathway Stratify Hepatocellular Cancer Risk in Cirrhotic Patients.” Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide, but is often diagnosed at an advanced incurable stage. However, despite the urgent need for blood-based biomarkers for early detection, few studies capture the ongoing biology to identify biomarkers that stratify risk. In this new study, researchers Xiyan Xiang, Krishanu Bhowmick, Kirti Shetty, Kazufumi Ohshiro, Xiaochun Yang, Linda L. Wong, Herbert Yu, Patricia S. Latham, Sanjaya K. Satapathy,…
What is cholesterol? Does it really matter? By Barbara Pierce Zawko It is confusing and difficult to understand our cholesterol numbers. And you wonder, does it really matter? Yes, it really does matter, said Pat Zawko, director of quality resources, risk management and corporate compliance, Little Falls Hospital. He said there is a clear correlation between cholesterol levels and your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. “Your life depends on knowing your numbers,” he said. “Yeah, it’s confusing. we are exposed to a lot of misleading, conflicting and even false information.” What is clear is the link between…
At Healthworks Group, we have continued our commitment to inclusion, anti-racism and education across our clubs. Black History Month, held annually each February, is a celebration and honor of the historical achievements and cultural contributions of Black Americans. As we celebrate Black History Month in 2024, we invite you to join us as we come together to inspire, support, learn, and empower Black voices and the power of Black women. HWX x Black History Month Community Fitness Classes Celebrate with movement to the music of Black artists and our inspiring HWX instructors. These specialty classes are open to our community…
Water filters have gained popularity as awareness of chlorine and impurities found in tap water increases. Over the years we’ve collectively learned that, whether for health or taste, these impurities are something almost everyone would prefer to filter out of their drinking water. Now, the real question is, if we treat our insides like VIPs, shouldn’t our skin get the star treatment too? The answer is yes! Its quality Tap water can definitely affect people’s skin for the worst, so it’s best not to let it linger. However, When it comes to finding a solution, you may be seeing a…
Is pill after pill unprotected the future of safer sex? For a long time, condoms have been a reality for people who want to have safer sex. Unless you’re comfortable rolling the dice on possibly a sexually transmitted infection—and let’s face it, some people make that choice—if you want to be sure that a hookup won’t leave you with a nasty infection, a high-quality condom is the best approach. However, it’s no secret that, given the choice, people tend to prefer sex without condoms. There just hasn’t been a good, reliable way to have unprotected sex without running the risk…
It’s the scariest time of the year, Mom! So let’s get crafty and haunt it if you got it!. You may have found yourself trying to think of what to wear for Halloween this year. Don’t worry Mom, we’ve done it before and come up with a list of easy last minute Halloween costume ideas for pregnant women. Whether you want to throw it back to childhood and create a maternity help outfit or you just can’t wait for Christmas and choose the Grinch maternity outfit, we’ve got these and more! The Grinch Maternity Costume & Other Last Minute Maternity…
Looking for a healthy meal that won’t weigh you down? These easy dinner ideas made with real food ingredients are delicious and filling. After a season of celebration, many people are looking for the best light dinner ideas I’ve always loved the saying “Breakfast like a king/queen, lunch like a prince/princess, dinner like a pauper.” It’s the opposite of what we associate with the typical American day: skipping breakfast for 2 coffees, lunch on the run, and a big meal for dinner. On days when I have a longer lunch, I often crave something light for dinner – not too…
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has opened a specialty care dental clinic, the first of its kind in an academic setting in South Texas that will serve people of all ages with intellectual, developmental, cognitive or physical disabilities.With spacious, custom-designed treatment rooms that feature adjustable sound and lighting, and even a multi-sensory “Zen Den” room to help reduce stress, the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic occupies about 4,300 square feet on the first floor of the school’s Center for Oral Care and Research, at 8210 Floyd Curl Drive. The clinic is named after the San Antonio-area…