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Let’s talk about beauty supplements. If you’re anything like us, just the idea of a beauty supplement elicits both an eye roll and a reluctant *click to purchase*. While its important to have a healthy level of skepticism around beauty marketing in general, there are a ton of nutrients that play a beneficial role for skin health, hair health and beyond.In some sense, all supplements are beauty supplements if they’re designed to optimize our health in any way. Glowing skin and and strong hair are deeply connected with our gut health, immunity, sleep cycles and nutrient absorption. Here are a…
FBoy Island fans rejoice! The popular reality dating show is coming back for a third season, and things are about to get steamy. The series previously aired on HBO Max. But after its abrupt cancellation in December 2022, it was picked up by The CW network. Whether you’re just joining in on the hype now or you’ve been a longtime fan of the show, here’s a reminder of how it all works. At the start of each season, three women looking for love will have a group of 26 men to date. The twist? 13 of those men think of…
If you decided to add more fish to your diet, you’ve made a great choice. These salty swimmers can be a great source of protein and other beneficial nutrients like omega-3s and vitamins and minerals. However, when shooting for the weekly eight-ounce recommendation set by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, be mindful that fish absorb compounds like mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that are found in the sediment of streams and oceans. Fish that are higher up on the food chain are generally higher in mercury, as they eat other contaminated fish. The FDA and Environmental Protection Agency recommend avoiding these types of fish…
Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. Angiogenesis is the creation of blood new vessels. Tumors use it to keep growing. Well, our fatty tissue also needs a blood supply to expand. So, might an anti-angiogenic approach work for weight loss, too? I’ll explore that in this video and the next. Many of our modern front-line therapies against cancer incorporate “anti-angiogenesis” strategies, from the Greek words angio-, meaning vessel, and genesis, meaning creation. So, anti-angiogenesis is opposing the…
Lynn Williams knows that everything relies on the right timing. And it’s not just about how fast she can zig-zag her way around a soccer pitch. Or about optimizing her meal and snack-times so she can hit max potential during games and workouts. The star athlete has had to wait years for her chance to play in the Women’s World Cup. In 2019, Lynn just barely missed making the World Cup roster, and in 2022, she suffered a hamstring injury that took her out of the game for almost a year. But now, the timing is right. Her shot is…
Building and maintaining meaningful connections takes effort. Sometimes, even the closest of friendships or romantic partnerships experience difficulty. You may consider relationship counseling if you need help with your current one. The short answer is that therapy for relationships can be beneficial. Finding a therapist who is compatible with both you and your partner is essential. Your therapist should be someone you feel safe opening up to and trusting to assist you. Counseling For Relationships: What Does That Mean? Relationship counseling is a form of talk therapy that can assist couples in improving their communication, resolving conflict, and building a more secure…
People who have cancer might have the disease treated with several therapies, including chemotherapy and radiation. Radiation therapy, which more than half of all people with cancer receive as part of their treatment, uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays or protons, to kill cancer cells. Some patients may be nervous about receiving radiation therapy. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Jennifer L. Peterson, a radiation oncologist, helps clear up some of the misconceptions about what often is an important part of a person’s cancer treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:06) is in the downloads at…
Another day, another new good-for-you beverage company seems to hit the market. And while that may sound a bit jaded, the proof is in the numbers. In fact, the global functional beverage market is poised to reach $198.1 billion by 2026 (in 2021, it was $120 billion), which is a 10.5 percent annual growth rate from 2021 to 2026. The great news is that some of these drinks are actually worth making a little extra room in the fridge—and for more than just thirst-quenching hydration. Case in point: , the hibiscus beverage brand that’s putting the fun in functional beverages.…
Fast food can make feeding a family full of various food preferences a little easier. However, pulling through the drive-thru can be synonymous with unhealthy eating. Known for meals, drinks, and desserts that are packed with fat, saturated fat, sodium, and sugar, many fast-food menus are full of unhealthy options. Unfortunately, this holds true for your favorite fast-food Mexican chains, too. There is no single definition for what constitutes an unhealthy order; rather, there are several factors to take into account. The number of calories plays the biggest role in addition to certain nutrients. Food and drinks high in saturated…
Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known, is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical disturbance, quickly and unexpectedly causes your heart to stop working. It’s not the same as a heart attack and is called sudden because it seems to happen without warning. Dr. Christopher DeSimone, a Mayo cardiac electrophysiologist specializing in abnormal cardiac rhythm, answers questions about cardiac arrest, the differences between cardiac arrest and heart attack, and why time is critical when treating someone with cardiac arrest. Journalists: MP3 audio files of featuring Dr. DeSimone are available in…