This article originally appeared on Yoga Journal When I found yoga, everything changed. Instead of fixing and controlling, I started to let myself feel. The yoga mat was more like a wrestling mat–the place where I faced my pain and my fear and my loss. And it was messy. But […]
Anke Neustadt
The Best Probiotic Foods for Gut Health, According to an RD
Officially speaking, the term probiotic refers to live organisms in amounts known to provide health benefits. You can score probiotics through supplements and certain fermented foods, though not all fermented foods can be characterized as containing probiotics. Read on to learn why you should be getting probiotics from your food […]
A Fresh Take on Fat: Nanoparticle Technology Provides Healthy Trans, Saturated Fat Alternative
The old adage that oil and water don’t mix isn’t entirely accurate. While it’s true that the two compounds don’t naturally combine, turning them into one final product can be done. You just need an emulsifier, an ingredient commonly used in the food industry. Yangchao Luo, an associate professor in […]
Dentist Tips For Healthy Mouth, Strong Teeth
It’s a morning routine familiar for many of us: Get that mouth clean immediately after breakfast by using a harsh toothpaste applied by an abrasive toothbrush, followed by a rinse with a mouthwash so strong it makes you wince. Dr. Kami Hoss winces, too, when he hears patients describe these […]
Anti-Aging Clues Lurk in Lysosomes, the Recycling Centers of the Cell
Summary Scientists have discovered that lysosomes in roundworms produce molecules that allow cells to ‘talk’ to one another about aging, coordinating the process across the entire organism. HHMI Investigator Meng Wang is studying the secrets to longevity. Her team has shown how the lysosome plays a role in aging. Credit: […]
San Antonio’s Top 3 places to practice yoga for free
More and more opportunities are rising up for residents to practice yoga for free in San Antonio and we love to see it (yes to self-care). The classes are part of a nationwide trend where yoga has increasingly become one of the most popular fitness trends in the United States, […]
USD 4.98 Billion Market Growth Opportunity by 2025|Technavio
Yoga Accessories Market: Major Growth DriversThe yoga accessories market report the following factors as major growth drivers during the forecast period: Product premiumization due to more innovation in yoga accessories The growing number of yoga practitioners Wellness initiatives of the government and corporate agencies To know more about the drivers […]
Keto Diet Benefits: What does the Latest Science Suggest?
A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low carbohydrate diet that has been shown to improve health. The main benefit of a ketogenic diet is weight loss, but it can also help improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, and more. There are several reasons why a ketogenic diet may be effective […]
National Oral Health Groups Applaud U.S. Senator Sanders for Legislative Push to Improve Access to Oral Health Care for Veterans
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Institute of Dental Public Health and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® today commended U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for filing amendments to help expand access to dental care for veterans. The amendments are being considered as part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act […]
Saudi Arabia plans to spend $1 billion a year discovering treatments to slow aging
The Saudi royal family has started a not-for-profit organization called the Hevolution Foundation that plans to spend up to $1 billion a year of its oil wealth supporting basic research on the biology of aging and finding ways to extend the number of years people live in good health, a […]