Author: healthtost
Choosing the right ingredients is crucial to achieving healthy and glowing skin. In today’s environment, people value what they use on their skin. It’s important to think about things like being gluten-free, hypoallergenic, nut-free and clean. Gluten free Gluten-free skin care products are gaining popularity due to the growing awareness of gluten sensitivities and allergies. Using gluten-free ingredients in your skincare routine keeps your skin free of irritation and reactions. Hypoallergenic Hypoallergenic ingredients are another key consideration when choosing skincare products for dry skin or any sensitive skin. These ingredients are designed to minimize allergic reactions. Therefore, they are beneficial…
Shortly after giving birth, it is common practice to have a ‘postnatal check-up’, during which your doctor will see how you are healing and give the necessary clearance to resume exercise and physical activity. A postnatal checkup is usually done around 6 weeks after a vaginal birth and 8 weeks after a caesarean birth. Despite the fact that we have just gone through such a major physical and life change, this control is usually quite cursory. While there are certainly exceptions, most medical providers do a very brief 5- to 10-minute checkup to ensure that the bleeding has stopped and…
In health, all roads lead to the liver. Your monthly cycle (duration, symptoms) is a report card for your liver.Pregnancy is a stress test on your liver.The health of your gut reflects the health of your liver. So if you feel like your liver is struggling to do its job, you’re probably right. If you’re still not sure, here are a few more clues: History of alcohol/drug use or hepatitis Long-term use of prescription drugs Sensitive to chemicals (cigarette smoke, fumes, perfumes, cleaners, etc.) Pain between shoulder blades …
Stem cells can differentiate to replace dead and damaged cells. But how do stem cells decide what type of cell to become in a given situation? Using intestinal organoids, Bon-Kyoung Koo’s group at IMBA and the Institute of Basic Science identified a new gene, Daam1, that plays an essential role, activating the growth of secretory cells in the intestine. This finding, published Nov. 24 in Science Advances, opens up new perspectives in cancer research. Our bodies are, in a way, like cars – to keep them running, they need to be checked and repaired regularly. In the case of our…
As always, I’m a little late in recapping some recent reads. I started reading a mix of physical books and audiobooks. I’m terrible at reading non-fiction with my eyes — I need a plot! But on audiobook? I’m starting to really enjoy it! For audiobooks, I use Libby through my library and Libro.fm to support local bookstores. I’ve noted where it is in the recap as it’s a bit of a different experience for me personally… Meet me at the lake by Carley Fortune Plot of a sentence: 10 years after they spent a magical day together, Fern and Will…
Sexual health is an essential aspect of our lives and maintaining it means being informed and responsible. A concern that often arises is the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STD) when engaging in sexual activities with someone who may be infected. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how likely you are to get an STD from an infected person, giving you the information and reassurance you need to make informed decisions about your sexual health. Understanding STDs STDs are infections that are usually transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. They can also be spread…
Until you turn 35u Week of your pregnancy, you are almost 8 months pregnant. Congratulations! You are ready to reach the finish line. You only have a month left before you hold your baby in your arms. Right now your little one inside is getting plumper and is slowly settling into the head down position to make a journey out of your womb next month. Although you may feel aches and cramps due to the activities of the little champ inside, the best part is that you should start counting kicks and days. Here’s everything you need to know about…
As fitness coaches, we often find ourselves asking, “What are good health and fitness habits for kids?” The realm of youth health can be daunting, as many recommendations focus primarily on improving youth athletic performance rather than cultivating the foundations for lifelong well-being. Here, we will explore how to guide our clients, especially parents, in establishing and maintaining a holistic, balanced lifestyle for their children. We will discuss key principles that provide a road map for raising healthy children.Principle #1: Prioritize quality sleepSleep is the cornerstone of a child’s overall well-being, affecting their cognitive, emotional and physical development. It’s not…
A new article in Science Advances details how scientists were able to map a central part of the immune system—HLA class II molecules—while accurately predicting how pathogen fragments appear on the surface of cells. When we’re sick, our immune system—to heal us—relies on our cells to signal to their surface that something foreign is inside. Immune cells—especially T cells—stick to the cell’s surface and kill the cancer, virus, or whatever pathogen is present as long as they can identify the threat. Our cells alert the immune system to its invader through special proteins called human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules. They…
Tania is a SANE Peer Ambassador. She recently reflected on how engaging in lived experience work gave her tools to deal with anxiety. I’m always working to be as healthy as I can be – which is a very strange transition considering that for a long time I didn’t care what happened to my body, where I didn’t want to live! I am conscious about what food is fueling my body and try to think about food in a more neutral way. Not good or bad, but different kinds of fuel that my body needs at different times. While I…