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Indulging in delicious treats is an integral part of the festive season, and here at Tone It Up, we believe in pampering yourself and your loved ones while taking a balanced and healthy approach. Introducing 5 new holiday recipes with your well-being in mind. With an emphasis on protein, healthy ingredients, and of course, classic seasonal flavors, these recipes are perfect for fueling your body and satisfying your cravings. From mint-infused protein crust to cinnamon-chocolate oatmeal, these recipes strike the perfect balance between festive flavors and health-conscious options. Get ready to show off any festive variety with these delicious treats!…
Home Blog Acne How to keep acne at bay during the school year: A dermatologist’s advice 03:31 pm September 12, 2023 It’s that time of year again, when students go back to school. Unfortunately, this season often brings with it acne breakouts on middle and high school students, pimples and blackheads that come with books and laptops! Acne is a chronic skin condition that affects the face, neck, chest and back. The sebaceous glands in these areas go into overdrive, often stimulated by the hormonal changes of puberty. Acne cannot be cured, but there are many treatments available. It can…
One of the great things about being a parent is the ability to pass down holiday traditions and values to your little ones. Whether you’re pretending to be the tooth fairy, passing on Great Aunt Gerda’s recipe for candied yams, or staying up late to plant your elf on the shelf, we all have sacred traditions in our families. These traditions become especially important during the holidays. And with Christmas just a week away, we wanted to explore how our spoiled moms from around the world celebrate the holiday season — maybe you’ll even learn a new tradition to bring…
Eating a plant-based diet is becoming increasingly popular, especially among athletes who want to feel healthier and thrive in their sport. But those who are new to a plant-based diet or want to reduce their meat consumption struggle to find ways to replace meat in their diet. They often worry that they won’t be able to eat enough protein to build muscle or get enough calories to maintain energy levels during their sport. But that’s not how things are! Plant-based foods have plenty of nutrients to keep you full and energized and fuel your fitness. I’m so passionate about plant-based…
Maintaining a regular workout routine can feel like a chore, and as the cold weather begins to set in, the desire to constantly push and improve can understandably begin to wane whether you’re a confirmed couch potato or even a die-hard fitness enthusiast. Finding the motivation to move when it drops into the single digits outside can seem almost impossible, but once you get started you exercise regularlytaking even a few weeks off can destroy all the progress you’ve made.Fortunately, exercising during the winter months has many benefits that will help you overcome this initial hurdle. Indeed, with little to…
Screening for liver cancer among patients with cirrhosis nearly doubled when they were sent a signed order from their specialist, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. However, when the researchers added a $20 incentive to the mail orders, it made no difference in whether patients completed their tests. The project was published this week on Hepatology Communications. Our findings show that an approach like this can significantly increase liver cancer surveillance, which is particularly important in a group of patients at high risk for liver cancer.” Shivan Mehta,…
Many of us were worried and scared during the COVID pandemic, but we are probably starting to feel a lot better since the lockdowns have been lifted and life is more like before. But new data shows this has not been the case for young Australians. Our wide-ranging survey of young people across the country reveals that many young people fear they will never be able to own a home and will end up worse off than their parents. Read more: Listening to young people’s voices was missing in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic Affordable housing is their main…
Maybe that describes you.You have skinny arms, skinny legs, hardly any stones. . . and a belly. It may not be a big belly, but it’s a soft, doughy hit. You look kind of thin, but also fat. You are skinny fat. What is Skinny Fat?Skinny obese guys have a normal body mass index (BMI).But, as has often been observed, BMI does not tell the whole story.BMI does not distinguish between muscle mass and body fat. So if a man has low muscle mass combined with average to slightly above average amounts of fat, his BMI will be reported as…
06 September 2023 | Tara Langdale Menopause can be a difficult time for many women. One of the more difficult symptoms can be vaginal atrophy, which can cause dryness, irritation and pain during sexual activity. Fortunately, vaginal dilators can help relieve these symptoms and restore sexual health. But how do you know how long to keep a vaginal dilator in? In this complete guide, we’ll answer that question and give you instructions on how to use a vaginal dilator. What is a vaginal dilator? A vaginal dilator is a medical device used to expand the vaginal walls. Dilators start very…
Sustainability is one of those buzzwords that is everywhere these days. And now that Earth Month has begun, expect to hear from him a lot more often! In fact, we hear it so often that we may never stop to think about what it means to be sustainable. Sustainability can really be understood in two different ways. The first concerns materials and assumes that there are a limited number of resources available. Material sustainability means that we must use products that make use of these resources in the best possible way. The second type of sustainability refers to practices and…