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People who maintain or increase their aerobic fitness are less likely to be hospitalized in the future, particularly if they have been hospitalized in the past. These are the findings of a study carried out at the University of Gothenburg. Regular physical activity is associated with a number of health benefits, including a reduced risk of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease. However, little research has been done on the relationship between the development of aerobic fitness and the likelihood of hospitalization. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, involved 91,140 people who underwent two repeated health…
Need a little more positivity in your life? Why not start 2024 with the habit of focusing on powerful daily affirmations? When it comes to positive thinking, positive affirmations are a quick and easy way to lift yourself up. In this post, we’ll look at some of the best daily powerful affirmations I have gathered. You will also find some accompanying printable powerful daily affirmation cards that you can download if you wish. What are affirmations? First, what exactly are affirmations? Affirmations are short statements meant to boost your self-esteem and encourage positivity. Sometimes it can help to repeat a…
Not sure what to get your husband, boyfriend, sibling or boyfriend this Christmas? From the fashionista to the techie, here are Healthista’s Christmas gifts for him Buying gifts for the men in our lives can be quite difficult. We may have “the one who has it all” or “the picky one” or “don’t get me anything this year, I mean it”. Look no further as we’ve put together a list of gifts that are thoughtful but will also satisfy the above people in your life who seem to give us all a hard time around Christmas. Here are our top…
Ah, the sweet scent of budding romance, the thrilling feeling of spotting your loved one from afar and the way your heart flutters like love itself is in the air. But, but… hang on and come back to sad reality because it’s not just love in the air anymore and the cloudy weather doesn’t bring out poetry but face masks! In the busy urban landscape, where the air is thick with pollutants, which brings with it many health problems that require serious medical attention, it is our skin that bears the direct brunt of these environmental assaults. While we can…
Sara contacted us on the MotherToBaby live chat service after being referred by her OB/GYN, who told her that the Paxil (drug name paroxetine) she was taking could cause a heart defect. She was 14 weeks old and wanted to learn more, but she was confused because all her genetic test results had come back normal. She asked: “How could my baby have a heart defect if my NIPT was negative?” During pregnancy, many tests are done to check your baby’s health and development. It can be hard to keep track of what everyone is searching for and why it’s…
A few months ago I did a poll Oh Baby Instagram asking which topic you would like me to write about first: the dark truth about puree pouches or the dark truth about baby cereal. The pouches won, but there was still a lot of interest in baby cereal, so after much prodding I promised I’d share about that too. The thing is, I prefer to focus on all the amazing foods we can feed our babies, not just the ones we should avoid. I also don’t want them to feel bad about the choices they’ve made. We all try…
Personal trainer certification completed — check! Motivation to apply your certification — check! Innovative ideas on how to earn income as a personal trainer—pending. You’ve done the hard work to get your certification and now you’re ready to hit the ground running and start making money doing what you love. The first step to starting your personal trainer business is finding your niche. By narrowing your focus, you’ll be able to tailor your service offerings to meet your client’s specific needs. Next, it’s time to be innovative. What are some ways you can make money as a personal trainer to…
It was only recently discovered that amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, exist in two different forms: L- and D-forms. While all natural proteins are composed exclusively of L-amino acids, the function of D-amino acids has remained poorly understood, despite the fact that they are present in the foods we eat every day. Now, a multi-institutional research team led by Osaka University has revealed a function of a D-form amino acid: D-alanine. So what does it do and how did they uncover its function? To understand, we need some basic information. The circadian clock, a natural oscillation in our…
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, fellowship and joy. It is a time when families come together to celebrate, share traditions and create cherished memories. However, for people affected by complex mental health issues and their caregivers, the season can bring a unique set of challenges. These are discussed, with strategies for how to manage them. FEEL ALONE IN YOUR FAMILY One of the biggest challenges people with mental illness face during the holidays is feeling isolated, even when surrounded by family. It’s not uncommon for those with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia to…
Dr. Gapin defines ED as the inability to achieve an erection satisfactory for sexual intercourse. However, he points out the subjectivity of erection and reduces the definition to “inability to have satisfactory intercourse”. He distinguished ED from performance anxiety by looking at the psychological component of a person’s psyche that acts when one worries and develops anxiety about poor performance.Various causes of ED He distinguished various causes of Erectile Dysfunction into four categories and briefly talked about the disorders that could cause these malfunctions. Impaired normal nerve function Impaired penile blood flow Hypogonadism, thyroid, hyperlysinemia from poorly controlled diabetes and…