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As students head off to college, close quarters in new spaces could put them at risk for contagious illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains the common ways meningitis spreads and the best way to prevent an infection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:57) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Meningitis is a condition that inflames the membranes around the brain and spinal cord. While there are several forms of meningitis, an infection caused by bacteria is considered the…
Some weeks, you might not be feeling your workouts. It happens to all of us. Whether you’ve got a lot going on at work or sleeping terribly, you will be lagging some days. Here’s the key: It’s not about pushing the limits; it’s about learning how to have a great workout every time, no matter what is happening in your life or if you’re not “feeling it.” At Born Fitness, we measure success by using a simple hierarchy: Are you consistently exercising? (Consistent can be 2-3 days a week or 4-5; both are good, but the key is whether you…
1. Allegra Paris Allegra Paris is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with a passion for helping women change both their bodies and lives. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine with a background in weight training, running, boxing, stretch therapy, and yoga. Starting her personal training journey in New York City over 6 years ago, Allegra has done everything from teaching boxing classes in a studio she helped open, to studying progressive dynamic stretching at a stretch therapy facility. In 2022, Paris moved to Miami to expand her fitness business and further pursue swimsuit modeling.…
We explore the taste and health benefits of strawberry leaves. Discover the unique flavor profile and uncover the potential nutritional properties they offer. Summer equals berry season, and while we are out here adding strawberries to literally everything, we are actually overlooking one of the best things about this season’s fruit: their leaves. Okay, maybe strawberry leaves aren’t the best compared to the sweet, tangy, and juicy fruit, but in terms of health perks, strawberry leaves pack a punch that makes this seasonal produce a superfood. “Most of us probably discard the leaves in the garbage, not knowing they actually have a…
Whenever you’re looking to lose weight, it mostly revolves around what you’re putting into your body—aka, your diet. You need to consume fewer calories than you torch every day in order to melt fat and shed excess body weight. Exercise is another key player in the game, but if you’re not following a calorie deficit, simply the act of working out won’t help you achieve your weight loss goal. Mike Bohl, MD, MPH, ALM, a member of our Medical Expert Board and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, shares some of the best daily strength exercises for women to…
Are you curious about where you stand on your menopausal journey? Are you wondering if it’s causing those pesky symptoms, or is it something else? You can use a hormone testing kit to gain valuable insight from the comfort of your home.As your body shifts hormone production during perimenopause — the prelude to menopause — you may experience hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and other physical changes. It’s like a rollercoaster of emotions and sensations inviting you to step into your true power and embrace your older, wiser self.But how do you keep tabs on these hormonal changes? One…
What is alcohol rehab? Alcohol rehab includes treatment programs that cover a variety of approaches to managing alcohol use disorder and overcoming addiction. Different treatment options cater to different people based on your unique needs, such as how long you’ve been struggling with your alcohol addiction and how severely it’s affecting your life. Your alcohol use disorder may be a new issue, and you increasingly use drinking to cope with stressful events. You might feel like life is slipping out of your control, as if you’re entering a gradual but dangerous spiral. Or your addiction may be something you’ve struggled…
Let’s be honest: There’s nothing better than cracking open a refreshing can of soda on a hot summer’s day or enjoying a big cup of it with buttery popcorn at the movie theatre. But when you’re trying to lose weight, some of your favorite indulgences need a bit of adjusting. The good news is, you don’t have to totally ditch your love affair with soda. It all comes down to following smart habits that still allow you to sip your favorite soda beverage without putting your health and weight at risk. We spoke with experts who share the best ways…
In this enlightening episode, I engage in a meaningful (and productive) conversation with Marc Lesser. Marc is a multifaceted leader with roles as a CEO, executive coach, and Zen teacher. With an MBA from New York University, he has founded three companies and authored five books, notably “Finding Clarity”. His passion for integrating mindfulness into leadership culminated in the “Search Inside Yourself” program at Google, an influential initiative that married emotional intelligence with mindfulness. Marc also brings unique insights from his ten-year residency at the San Francisco Zen Center and his stint as the director of Tassajara, the first Zen…
The following story contains slight spoilers for Barbie. BY NOW, ANYONE who’s seen Greta Gerwig’s Barbie knows that it’s far more than your typical movie based on a toy. No offense to Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, but typically this is a subgenre where what you see is what you get; when you hire a filmmaker like Gerwig (whose last two films, Lady Bird and Little Women, both earned Oscar nominations), digging a bit deeper comes with the price of admission. While Barbie isn’t an earth-shattering epic character study like its “Barbenheimer” co-headliner, it nonetheless tells an important story for…