You may have noticed there’s a new diet creating a lot of noise in the health and wellness scene.
It’s the Nordic diet, and some nutritionists think it may be one of the healthiest ways to eat.
The diet was constructed when health experts set out to find why, exactly, Northern Europe had lower obesity rates than the United States. The Nordic diet was developed based on the traditional cuisine found in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
In April, German biology researchers released a study that set forth an eyebrow-raising proposition: Might men who exercise have more intelligent children?
The study, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell, examined genetically identical mice who were raised in sedentary lifestyles. Once they reached adulthood, half from the original group were moved to cages full of equipment to encourage them to be physically active. (Apparently, mice like going to the gym.) The other half remained sedentary. After 10 weeks, scientists found that the physically active mice performed better on cognitive tests than the inactive ones.
You know that glow that people remark upon when you’re pregnant? Well, it’s a real thing! Board certified dermatologist and beauty expert, DR. Anna Guanche says that in 90% of pregnant women the blood volume increases by 50% (increased blood flow), estrogen levels increase (estrogen makes the skin more youthful looking) and weight gain all combine to create a beautiful smooth glow.
At any given time, there are literally millions of things living on and in your body in the form of bacteria, viruses, funguses, and beyond. It can be kind of gross to think about. And it may haunt your dreams. But you know what? It’s all part of being a human.
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Sudden weight gain. Three words few people want to hear. And yet, there you are. You’ve stepped on the scale, and seemingly out of nowhere, your weight has skyrocketed.
If you haven’t eaten a Thanksgiving-sized meal or recently found out you’re pregnant, a sudden weight gain can send you into a tailspin, wondering exactly what the heck is going on with your body. Are you getting sick? Is your thyroid acting up? Is it cancer? Or are you absolutely fine and just need to refocus on your fitness?
Making the decision to get injectable wrinkle reducers — a treatment that temporarily smooths moderate to severe lines on the face — is not a choice one takes lightly. There are numerous factors to consider, including which dermatologist you should go to, what your desired end results are, and whether or not — deep down — you’re comfortable enough coming face to face with a syringe. Many people wonder what getting injections actually feels like and if it hurts during or after. We decided to lay it all out there by having an experienced derm give us the rundown on what to expect, and by asking a handful of beauty editors what it’s actually like to get injections.
The keto diet promises quick weight loss and more. But there can be negative side effects and even serious health consequences for those who are unaware.
Here, experts give the scoop on this nutrient-dense little powerhouse. Read on for all the pros and cons of pea protein and why it’s worth your attention–even if you’re not vegan or plant-based.
As plant-based eating becomes more and more popular, alternative protein sources have been flooding the food market. From quinoa and hemp to sacha inchi and chlorella, there are almost too many to count. You may have seen pea protein amongst these popular plant-based protein alternatives, but still be a bit confused about how on Earth peas could ever be an adequate source of protein.
Here, experts give the scoop on this nutrient-dense little powerhouse. Read on for all the pros and cons of pea protein and why it’s worth your attention–even if you’re not vegan or plant-based.
IN THE FALL OF 2017, A petite woman in her 30s asked Dr. Rady Rahban, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, for a breast lift and augmentation, up to a D-cup. Rahban told the woman her frame was too small for such an enhancement and suggested she consider enhancing to a C-cup instead.