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Loose or watery stools; a condition known as antibiotic-associated diarrheaBloatingExcessive gasUpset stomachCrampingOther changes in bowel habits, such as constipationWhile any of these symptoms are possible, taking antibiotics does not automatically guarantee you’ll experience GI dysfunction. Research shows that somewhere between 5 and 35% of people experience antibiotic-associated diarrhea, for example.And the severity of gut symptoms depends on several factors, including the type of antibiotic you take, the dosage, and how long you take it for or how frequently you take it, Dr. Ring says. But even low doses or short courses of antibiotics can tip some people’s microbiomes into a…
OCD is often misunderstood in popular culture. It is commonly simplified and portrayed in media as obsession with cleanliness or order i.e. handwashing or arranging objects on a specific way, but there is a much more nuanced spectrum that OCD can manifest itself. What is OCD? Technically speaking, OCD is characterized by recurrent and persistent unwanted thoughts, images, or bodily sensations that provoke significant anxiety or high distress. As a response to this distress, the individual engages in repetitive acts, otherwise known as compulsions. These repetitive acts function to reduce the distress caused by the obsessions. What are obsessions? Obsessions can…
September 24, 2024 By Leanne Vogel February 4, 2025 TranscriptAngelo Keely [00:00:00] She went to get her scan done and she had lost like a huge amount of body fat. A huge amount of fat mass. Because even if you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, you probably won’t even notice much difference on the scale. She had lost huge amount of fat loss. She had put on like nine pounds of muscle. Leanne Vogel [00:00:16] What? Angelo Keely [00:00:17] Yeah, it was insane because when you’re like a beginner, I, I put on eight pounds of…
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead had a spring in his step as he announced his retirement from football over the weekend. That’s because the five-time Pro Bowl selection has been intently focusing on his health, dropping as much as 57 pounds since his freshman year of college. In an exclusive interview with M&F, the 6’ 5” tackle explains why he decided to make some positive lifestyle changes during this off-season and, excitingly, what’s next for this unstoppable force at just 33 years of age. The signs that Terron Armstead would go on to become an exceptional athlete were impossible…
There’s plenty of food out there that folks find disgusting or off-putting, especially if it’s something alien to your culture’s cuisine. Haggis — sheep parts stuffed into a sheep’s stomach and boiled — for one, is a dish that not many outside of Scotland can, ahem, stomach. Nor does lutefisk — stinky, aged fish jellied with lye — garner many converts outside of Scandinavian countries. And that also goes for something like the regionally popular Southeast Asian delicacy of balut, a fertilized duck egg that’s been incubated for up to 21 days and then steamed. All those foods are pretty obviously…
When we think of spring cleaning, we usually picture decluttering closets, deep-cleaning kitchens, and tossing out expired beauty products. But what about the clutter we can’t see?Mental clutter—negative thoughts, overwhelm, and distractions—can drain energy just as much as physical messes. And just like an overstuffed room, an overloaded mind makes it harder to focus, think clearly, and move forward in life.If you’ve been feeling mentally drained, stressed, or stuck in repetitive thought patterns, it might be time for a mindset refresh. These four powerful strategies will help you clear mental clutter, regain focus, and create space for clarity, confidence, and…
Shaz Khan couldn’t be more invested in his latest movie, The Martial Artist. The Pakistani-American actor took on acting, directing, producing, and screenwriting duties. That’s in addition to the matter of transforming his body to look like a believable fighter. As the movie nears its release, Khan sat down with M&F to reflect on how he transformed his physique. He also talks about how he threw himself completely into the role. The athletic actor was beginning to build a respectable on-screen reputation before he directed his first short film Say it Ain’t So, which centered around boxing, in 2016. It…
There are very few things my mom, sister, and I can agree on. Given we’re all at different parts of our lives at age 65, 35, and 26, you can imagine that we all share varying thoughts on just about everything. All that being said, skincare is the only thing we’re on the same page about. If you ask any of us, a firming cream is a must-have in our routines — so, nabbing a shopper-loved product like the Remedial Pax Retinol Cream is a no brainer. Remedial Pax Retinol Cream Amazon The now-$23 face cream taps retinol, collagen, and…
When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it became clear just how crucial it is to understand this third part of the mind—especially if we want to work more naturally and avoid burnout. David is the CEO of Kolbe Corp and co-author of the book Do More, More Naturally: Empowering Effortless Success and the Freedom to Be Yourself. In this episode, we dive into how understanding your instinctive strengths—the way you naturally take action—can dramatically shift your productivity,…
Host Dennis James was joined by his regular panelists, Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev, along with special guests Sergio Oliva Jr and Victor Martinez for Episode 226 of The Menace Podcast, and the guys got cathartic by reliving the shows that they regret entering the most. “Give me one show, if you even have one, that you regretted stepping on stage,” asked Dennis James, who has competed in seven Olympia events. The host kicked things off my admitting that as relates to the 2012 Masters Mr. Olympia in Miami, he was not happy with third place and should have “stayed…