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 […]
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known depression and reduced anxiety. Now, emerging research underlines its growing importance for children’s well-being. Staying active can be crucial to protecting and improving young people’s mental health. Mood-boosting benefits One in seven teenagers around the world suffer from mental illness. As a result, parents […]
Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]
– Aren’t they a bit young for that? This is a question I heard regularly from parents when I recommended strength training to children I worked with, ranging in age from 6 to 18, in youth sports. In my four years as a strength and conditioning coach, I often received questions from parents about the […]
When it comes to physical fitness, most workouts focus on building muscle strength and definition. But our muscles are not the only structures in our body that help us lift, run, and perform most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a crucial but overlooked part of our musculoskeletal system – they play just as […]
Although people have always argued that a light and early dinner is better, a study conducted at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and Columbia University provided scientific support for this claim. According to a study published open access by the group’s journal Nature, consuming more than 45% of daily calories after 5 p.m. is […]