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Share this: What separates good gyms or trainers from mediocre ones? Some would say it’s a specific style of training, access to state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, the results their clients/athletes can achieve, or even their knowledge of subjects such as anatomy, assessment, program design, or , I don’t know, long division. Don’t get me wrong: all the above can help separate yourself from the masses, but so what Really increases customer loyalty (as well as attracting new ones) it’s not the fancy equipment or the fact that you’ve read Mel Siff’s book Overtraining 47 times and can quote every page.…
A new study shows that the severity of amyloid deposition in the brain -? not just age -? may be the key to determining who will benefit from new anti-amyloid therapies to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The accumulation of toxic masses of beta-amyloid that mark the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease accelerates in old age, but baseline amyloid burden and overall brain health are stronger predictors of this acceleration, University of Pittsburgh scientists and clinicians report. factors in who is more likely to progress to Alzheimer’s. The paper was published today at Neurologythe medical journal of the American Academy…
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men other than skin cancer, and more than 288,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. The disease’s death rate has more than halved since the 1990s, but there is still room for progress—especially in treating or preventing advanced, metastatic disease, which is much more likely to be fatal. A new paper published in Advances in Science elucidates how an enzyme called SMYD3 may be involved in the progression of prostate cancer to a more dangerous and aggressive stage. The newly confirmed role of the enzyme makes…
Let’s talk about how to do a detox cleanse the right way. Because there is a lot of misinformation out there about what detox really is and what it should aim to achieve. Honestly, most of the detox advice you find online is silly at best and dangerous at worst. As a Triple Board Certified Gynecologist, I’m here to set the record straight. There are three main things a proper detox cleanse should target – your blood sugar, your liver and your gut health. Let’s talk about why these three things are so important and how to do a natural…
If you’ve tried making body butters or other body products with butter/oil or even balms (these contain some wax in addition to the butters and oils) in the past, you may have met your first DIYer skin care challenge: sandy or granular products. I have some tips for you on how to avoid this, but first I want to let you know a few important things. Grainy body butters don’t break down, they work just as well and the “grainy” texture usually melts on contact with the skin and has the same great end results on your skin. The crunch…
Do you dread every time your partner asks you to have sex after pregnancy? Well, having a baby doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your sex life. But keep these 6 things in mind before you start having sex.Whether you had a cesarean or natural birth, it is very important to be mindful of practicing safe sex after giving birth. The postpartum period brings significant changes to a woman’s body, affecting both desire and comfort. This transition usually takes about six weeks. At times, the lack of information about when and how to resume sex after pregnancy causes couples to make…
Did you know that there are over 50 different baby formulas on the market for US parents to choose from? If you’re trying to narrow down your options and are looking for a recommended organic formula, two popular brands of certified organic baby formula are Baby’s Only vs Kendamil. Wading through nutrition labels to try to figure out which brand of formula is right for your child can be a challenge, especially when you’re knee-deep in diapers to change and fold. We’ve got the lowdown on these two milk brands, Baby’s Only formula and Kendamil formula, to highlight the most…
I made this recipe in less than 30 minutes and it was SO simple, using pantry staples I already had on hand. Wanting to spice up our busy evening, my husband picked up canned lentils from the store and to be honest, I had never used them before! Lentils cook quite quickly even when using dried, but he was right – this was both quicker and very tasty. This Pumpkin Dhal with Canned Lentils is quick and tasty, but also packs a punch of vital nutrients. While lentils and pumpkin may seem like humble ingredients, their health benefits are critical…
When you achieve your goals, set a new milestone, or overcome an obstacle, it’s natural to want to celebrate and reward yourself. People love satisfaction and we always celebrate our small victories. However, when most people think of rewarding themselves, they think of partying, eating or drinking too much, or doing something wild. However, there are some really healthy ways to reward yourself and celebrate yourself. Life is full of challenges, ups and downs, hustles, bustles, etc. Most of the time, the average person does not have time to relax or let go of work-related activities. Lack of self-awareness towards…
About the size of a pinky fingernail, the jellyfish type Cladonema can regenerate a mutilated tentacle in two to three days -; but how? Regeneration of functional tissue in all species, including salamanders and insects, relies on the ability to form a blast, a clump of undifferentiated cells that can repair damage and grow into the missing limb. Jellyfish, along with other cnidarians such as corals and sea anemones, exhibit high regenerative abilities, but how they form the critical flora has remained a mystery until now. A research group based in Japan has revealed that germ proliferative cells -? which…