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By Samantha Clayton, OLY, MS, ISSA-CPT, Vice President, Sports Performance and Fitness Education and Vice President of Herbalife’s Fitness Advisory Board As the weather gets cooler, it’s essential to consider your workout routines with injury prevention in mind, especially if you plan to engage in outdoor activities like trail running, snowboarding, and skiing. Exercising on uneven terrain can put significant stress on your joints, tendons, and core muscles. To improve your performance and reduce the risk of injury during the winter months, it is important to be well prepared, adjust your routine and wear appropriate clothing. But perhaps the most…
At Tropic, we pride ourselves on the incredible diversity of those we cultivate on their skincare journeys. With half of our community being women aged 45–55 – a time that often coincides with perimenopause, the precursor to menopause – it is our duty and privilege to recognize and offer our support throughout this period of physical and mental change. Menopause marks the end of a person’s reproductive years, a natural transition that affects various aspects of the body, including the skin. This journey is unique for everyone, but understanding the changes can enable you to navigate it with confidence. This…
According to Wellbeing of Women’s research, around 13 million people in the UK are perimenopausal or menopausal right now… and a large proportion of them are probably thinking about sex. One of the persistent myths surrounding menopause is that going through this stage of life means your sex life is effectively over – and co-founder and gynaecologist Dr Sarah Welsh, as well as many middle-aged nookie lovers , can confirm that this is simply not true. Face-sitting, doggy style, toys, role-playing and polyamy: it’s all to the max (even if it can you feel a little different the your desire…
Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean-style recipes we love. We are excited to fire up our ovens this week. Dinners are freshly cooked. The flavors are rich, salty and a bit tastier than what we’ve been eating for the past few months. And we’re still able to incorporate our favorite Mediterranean ingredients. All the recipes below are one pan meals. Easy to throw together, easy to clean and SO WORTH the effort. They are perfect for weekdays. Pick a pair and try them on. Tell us your opinion! Chicken Ratatouille Modified by Ellie Krieger I Serves 4 I Calories 410, Carbs 19g, Fat 21g,…
If you haven’t caught on Netflix wrestlers, then you might need to tag along fast, because the streamers’ latest foray into the world of docu-series is must-see TV. The show follows the larger-than-life characters of Ohio Valley Wrestling as they navigate their rivals, personal issues and pursue their dreams of superstardom. Of course, one of the most chiseled, charismatic and talented stars of the series is “Mr Pectacular” Jessie Godderz, and we know he’s the best because he shouts it from the rooftops! Jesse Godderz says you can be anything you want to be – if you let yourself be…
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to distribute its popular AQUIOS STEM system in the United States. This innovation provides laboratories with an evolution of the gold standard for hematopoietic stem cell enumeration. Image credit: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Blood cancers account for nearly 10% of cancer diagnoses each year in the United States, with stem cell transplantation used as a common approach to treating leukemia. Launching regionally in 2022, the AQUIOS STEM system enables full automation for stem cell analysis and minimizes…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that affects up to 30 million men in the United States and 150 million worldwide. While usually considered a sexual health issue, emerging research suggests that ED may be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This article explores the relationship between DM and CVD, highlighting the importance of recognizing and treating DM as a potential marker of underlying cardiovascular problems. What is ED? ED is the persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual satisfaction. While various factors can contribute to ED, including psychological and lifestyle…
READING: 3 minutes Everyone’s skin is unique — and we wouldn’t have it any other way! So your skin can respond best to a personalized combination of skincare ingredients, products and brands. But how can you know what goes with what for the results you want? Check out our expert tips on how to incorporate key ingredients into your skincare routine and when it’s best to keep them separate. Let’s start. So what is key ingredient in a skin care product? Key ingredients are behind the main benefits and effects of skincare products — think illuminators, antioxidants, and moisturizers. The…
Have you ever felt an intense feeling of dread or fear before a social situation? Did this fear cause you to perform worse than you otherwise would? You may be suffering from performance anxiety. Also known as situational anxiety, performance anxiety is a debilitating mental health condition that causes great distress and a wide range of physical symptoms, such as sweating or a rapid heartbeat. While it’s normal to feel nervous before doing something big, feeling overwhelmed to the point where your emotions get in the way could mean the need for anti-anxiety medication – propranolol being the main one.…
Back to school can be a stressful time for parents AND kids—no matter how zen you usually are. So today I’m sharing my best back-to-school tips for elementary school parents. Lately I’ve been thinking about a lot of things that have helped us get through the stress of a new school year. There were so many things I was NOT prepared for when my first little one started preschool and kindergarten. So many things I wish I knew. Today’s post is for moms who are sending their babies off to school for the first time… and it’s also for veteran…