Author: healthtost
September ushers in a tighter schedule and you may be stressing about what’s for dinner. I love one-dish meals because they’re easy to throw together and minimize cleanup. They also reheat well, so make great leftovers. Growing up, my mom cooked a lot of Italian food, (pasta, salads, greens, roasts, potatoes and vegetables). We have enjoyed chickpeas and beans in various pasta or vegetable dishes, however I have never had any type of Moroccan flavored dish. Moroccan cooking often uses spices such as cumin, black pepper, ginger and turmeric. Other common spices include saffron, paprika, cayenne, harissa, cinnamon, and sometimes…
Iif the time or energy you have to move your body is limited—or maybe you’re just relaxing all over the gym—rather than rushing through a complex multi-segment workout, a better strategy might be to hone in on just a few specific exercises to preventing injuries and common problems such as back pain. Because even though there are hundreds of moves out there with different benefits for your body, you don’t have to do them all to stay healthy and pain-free. But how to choose? Should you go for cardio or strength? Stretching or mobility? Body weight or weight? You don’t…
In a recent study published in Nature Microbiologya group of researchers investigated its clinical significance Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the placenta in relation to neonatal unit (NNU) admission and morbidity in term infants. Study: Streptococcus agalactiae placental DNA is associated with neonatal unit insertion and fetal proinflammatory cytokines in term infants. Image credit: Rattiya Thongdumhyu/Shutterstock.com Record GBS is the common cause of neonatal sepsis in the first week of life, known as early onset disease (EOD). About 20% of women carry GBS in their genital tract, and without intervention, about 1% of infants from…
Therese is a passionate social work student and hiker who has worked in early childhood education for over 20 years. He grew up with a father who suffered from schizophrenia. Last week, Therese spoke to SANE about her experience of living with someone with complex mental illness, how things have evolved over time and how talking about everything has helped. My father and aunt both lived with schizophrenia, giving our family a unique coming-of-age experience. My father was so handsome, funny and creative. He would do anything for us. He was a former surfer, enjoyed playing the harmonica and was…
By Barbara Pierce Would you like to meet that woman who works in your building, or the one you see when you stop for coffee, or maybe the one who walks her dog by your house. To get to know her better, you should talk to her. Starting a conversation with a stranger is not easy. She may be just as nervous about it as you are. Here are some tips to get you on the right track: • Look for positive signals: You don’t want to approach any women — you have to look for signals. Sometimes these signals…
So many people who embark on a skincare journey begin by trying to fight their acne. And one of the most persistent skin care challenges that comes with acne is hyperpigmentation, an uneven skin tone. Navigating through all the products designed to correct dark spots, each claiming to be the golden solution can be overwhelming. And frankly it can lead to a lot of disappointment with products being over promised and not delivered. The polish category is not exempt from marketing hype which can sometimes leave you disappointed and feeling like you wasted your money. So I’ve spent the last…
RecordGetCheckedOnline is a comprehensive online testing service for sexually transmitted and bloodborne infections (STBBIs) available in select communities in British Columbia (BC), Canada, first implemented in 2014. Digital Sexual Health Initiative The team led by Dr. Mark Gilbert at the BC Center for Disease Control conducted a study to understand structural barriers and macro-level facilitators to the continued implementation of GetCheckedOnline, specifically its scaling, adaptation, maintenance and sustainability.Figure 1. Implementation phases of GetCheckedOnlineMethodsThis study used the sociological research strategy of institutional ethnography. Twenty-five individual interviews were conducted with provincial and regional GetCheckedOnline implementers and other stakeholders between April 2019 and…
Claire Solomon understands the challenges and emotions that come with dealing with infertility and has discovered the profound benefits of acupuncture and Chinese herbs to support her own fertility journey. Having witnessed their remarkable healing potential, it became her mission to share it with others and she felt called to a profession that offered women support and care during these difficult times. In the Bloom Acupuncture, is passionate about restoring balance to the body through holistic approaches, using techniques such as acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine and nutritional and lifestyle advice to help her clients achieve greater wellbeing. Whether…
Remember the last time you dialed back your workouts? Not because you he had yes, but because you determined to? If the answer is no, you are one week late in unloading. In a de-load week – or, more simply, a de-load – you deliberately back off a bit from your training to allow the body and mind – muscles, joints, nervous system, mood, motivation – to recover from the accumulated stress of hard, consistent training . Deloading is a technique that has long been used by elite athletes, before and after competition, to help prevent injury, enhance performance, increase…
In a recent study published in the journal EClinical Medicineresearchers in China conducted a systematic review followed by a meta-analysis of studies describing the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-based methods to detect colorectal neoplasia during colonoscopies to understand its success in enhancing detection rates adenoma and in reducing adenoma loss rates. Study: Artificial intelligence for colorectal neoplasia detection during colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trialssmall. Image credit: Peter Porrini / Shutterstock Record Colorectal cancer is one of the three most common cancers worldwide and contributes substantially to cancer-related mortality rates. Early detection of adenomatous polyps through…