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It’s time to mind the wealth vs health gap. You haven’t been paying attention if you’ve never heard the term “inflammation” concerning general health. However, inflammation has been a hot topic in the wellness world over the past few years as it relates to almost every chronic condition. But can social determinants like social status, […]
Photo credit: Mikhail Nilov Exercise helps to nourish skin cells by increasing blood flow that carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Besides the conventional benefits, studies have revealed a link between skin health and exercise. Deep skin benefits of exercise At a molecular level, skin cells contain mitochondria. Mitochondria are organelles that produce the […]
Be careful what you drink New recommendations on alcohol consumption were published in August of 2022. It is now recommended to drink no more than two drinks weekly to minimize alcohol-related injuries.1 This recommendation is significantly lower than past guidelines. For comparison, a 2011-updated report from Health Canada recommended that men consume three or fewer […]
An abstract representation of the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is a virus within the Poxviridae family. Monkeypox has clinical presentations similar to smallpox, though usually with a much smaller fatality rate (~10%).1 In 1958, the monkeypox virus was first identified in monkeys transported from Africa to Denmark. The virus has been documented in other mammals, misleading […]
Fighting monkeypox with vaccinia vaccines Monkeypox is a painful and debilitating viral infection. Cases have been rising rapidly since April, causing the World Health Organization to declare the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency as of July 20221. Thankfully, science is on our side and vaccinia-based vaccines may be the key to stopping another pandemic. […]
By Shoshana Pritzker Glutes give us a cushion when we’re seated and they make a statement as we walk away. And whether you need to firm up or build up your booty, David Kirsch, celebrity trainer and author of the best-selling Butt Book, is the man who knows how to get the job done. “I […]
Almost anyone can lose weight and have a better body if she is willing to devote the effort. Intense weight training will help. Women work out for a variety of reasons, including a desire to minimize fat and look fit, lean and toned; be healthier, live longer, have more energy and feel better every day. […]
With SHIELD Immunity+ you can stay huge, stay healthy and never lose your gains! IS YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AS STRONG AS YOU ARE? Even a minor deficiency can derail your immune system and let’s face it, viruses, bacteria and pathogens can be anywhere and everywhere! Making real gains in size and strength simply aren’t possible […]