The holiday season is a time of holiday joy, family gatherings and children spending extra time with their grandparents and extended family. However, amidst the laughter and festivities, special care must be taken to avoid unexpected hazards. Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency physician from Florida, known on TikTok as Beach Jewel10is raising the alarm […]
For centuries, humans have been governed by various theories in the sciences of nutrition, physical activity, exercise and health. In modern science, maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle is a challenge as health has become ubiquitous. Diets and exercise programs have been largely commercialized and aggressively promoted in the nutrition industry. It’s a challenge to know what […]
A muscular physique has always been popular, but over the last decade, people around the world have become increasingly conscious of their appearance, largely due to social media such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. This focus on body aesthetics has become particularly entrenched among Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) and subsequent generations who […]
Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to have heart disease. In a study that analyzed the genetic and health data of more than 300,000 people, Dr. Sonia Shah i Dr Clara Jiang from UQ The Institute of Molecular Biology found that […]
A quick swipe of sunscreen, a spritz of hairspray and a bit of perfume can make your morning makeup look minimal and harmless. But did you know that you may have already been exposed to potentially harmful chemicals? Phthalates, commonly found in several daily makeup products, can gradually enter the body. Phthalates are colorless, odorless […]
For decades, public health guidelines around the world have recommended adults engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week. This equates to approximately 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity. That’s why it surprised, and perhaps horrified, many people who read headlines […]
Can you reach out and touch your toes without bending your knees? Can you reach both arms above your head? If this sounds like a struggle, you may lack flexibility. Flexibility is the ability to move a joint through it full range of motion. It helps you do most sports activities and can prevent muscle […]
In a recent study published in the journal researchers are analyzing tumor architecture, cell composition, and the microenvironment in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) using spatial transcriptomics and histomorphological analysis. A total of nine TNBC spatial archetypes were identified and associated with disease outcomes and actionable characteristics, as well as a tertiary lymphatic gene […]
Severe menstrual cramps can affect a woman’s mood and mental well-being. But a new study reveals a surprising twist: depression can actually trigger severe period pain, and lack of sleep makes it worse. Dysmenorrhea, or severe period pain, affects approximately 15% of women and usually appears just before menstruation and disappears after a few days. […]
Most modern fitness trackers are wrist-worn electronic devices that track steps, overall physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. They usually work with a smartphone app or website that allows you to track your progress over time using charts and numbers. Advanced fitness trackers can also record heart rate and GPS-related results such as route, speed […]