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Reading: 4 minutes Winter invites us to slow down — cozy sweaters, warm meals and moments with the people we love. But while you’re settling in, your skin can feel the cold air, indoor heating, and low humidity. These changes can quickly absorb moisture, leaving your skin feeling dry, tight, or more reactive than usual. The good news? With a few careful tweaks, your winter skincare routine can do double duty: moisturizes daily while supporting the gentle restoration of photoaging. Winter is the perfect time to help your skin renew itself with hydrating heroes, preventative antioxidants and restorative ingredients at…

Understanding Men’s Pelvic PhysiotherapyPelvic physical therapy focuses on the muscles, nerves, connective tissues, and systems that support the bladder, bowel, and sexual function. While pelvic floor therapy is now widely recognized for women, men also have a pelvic floor—and they can experience significant dysfunction that affects quality of life.Men seek pelvic physical therapy for concerns such as:Urinary incontinence or dribbling after urinationUrinary urgency and frequencyConstipation or pain in the anusErectile dysfunction and ejaculation disordersGenital or pelvic painChronic pelvic pain syndromePain during urination, defecation or sexual activityThese concerns are not uncommon and are not “just part of aging.” They are often…

Between holidays, co-workers baking cookies, mint lattes, and family members pushing second (or third) helpings at the holiday table, it’s easy to fall victim to one of two extremes: to indulge in overindulgence or to give in to restraint. Is it possible to navigate the holiday food landscape in a way that allows you to enjoy holiday favorites while still feeling comfortable? Yes, by setting boundaries and cultivating awareness — but not by creating rules. Instead of labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” take a more meaningful approach based on intuitive eating. Make conscious choices Often, food regret happens because…

New research from Fujita Health University reveals that speech can subtly delay the eyes’ ability to detect and stabilize visual information. In experiments comparing speaking, listening, and control conditions, only speech produced slower reaction, movement, and fixation times during rapid eye movement tasks. Because driving is highly dependent on rapid shifts of gaze, these delays can affect hazard detection and delay physical responses. The findings highlight the hidden dangers of engaging in conversations while driving. Talking while driving is widely recognized as a major source of distraction, but the specific ways in which conversation interferes with the early stages of…

Key points Therapy is harder at first because it’s hard to expose ourselves to feelings we’ve avoided. Just like exposure therapy for a spider phobia, talk therapy teaches us that emotions are not dangerous. Therapy changes your relationship with your own emotions to reduce fear and avoidance. Let’s say you get on my couch. “So what brings you in?” I ask. You begin with a sigh and at first speak in short, vague statements. “I’ve been feeling bad,” you say. Or “I’m having problems in my relationship.” “Tell me more,” I say. As I begin to get curious,…

By Nutrition Network | Dr Brian Lenzkes, MD joinsReviewed by Tamzyn Murphy, RD, MSc Because most weight loss solutions don’t last Every January, millions of people resolve to ‘lose weight’, ‘eat better’ or ‘finally get healthy’. Gyms are filling up, diet plans are trending and the first few weeks are full of promise. Then life gets in the way. Dr. Brian Lenzkes, a San Diego physician and Nutrition Network’s lecturer Obesity: A Metabolic Disease education, understands this cycle better than most. “I’ve struggled with obesity my whole life,” she admits. “I was following the standard of care, doing what I…

Maintaining good hygiene is essential for a healthy life. Good hygiene protects you from infectious diseases spread by bacteria and viruses. THE CDC it is clearly stated that many diseases and conditions can be controlled or prevented if proper hygiene is practiced by regular washing of body parts and hair with soap and water. Maintaining good hygiene is holistic. It includes oral hygiene (regular brushing and flossing), environmental hygiene (keeping the home and surroundings clean and free of insects), and hair and body hygiene. There is no doubt that maintaining good hygiene is important for humans. However, for many people,…

Prescription stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children ages 3 to 17 are taking an ADHD medication, a number that has increased as more children are diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder. Stimulant drugs have long been thought to treat ADHD by acting on areas of the brain that control attention, but a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis challenges that thinking. Led by Benjamin Kay, MD, PhD, assistant professor of neurology, and Nico U.…

Dr. Arianne Missimer, DPT, RD, IFMCP is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Mindful and Body Practitioner, and one of fewer than 2,500 Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioners worldwide. She is the founder and CEO of The Movement Paradigm, where she integrates functional medicine, holistic physical therapy and nervous system regulation to help people thrive. Dr. Missimer is a TEDx speaker and is also a columnist and cover athlete for STRONG Fitness magazine. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, named a Main Line Today Power Woman and Health Care Hero, and recognized nationally for…

Those who knew Jasmine when she was little would tell you that she wanted two things in life: to be a nurse and to be a mom. She told everyone who would listen that she was going to get married and have 8-10 children. While this number decreased significantly as she grew older, the desire to become a mother did not disappear. Five years after marrying the man of her dreams, they found out they were going to be parents for the first time. Jasmine’s pregnancy was pretty straightforward, apart from some minor nausea. About a week before her due…