Author: Tom Patriot

Obesity and emotional problems appear to develop together from age 7

Tom Patriot

Obesity and emotional problems, such as feelings of low mood and anxiety, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age 7 years, according to new research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Glasgow, UK (28 April-1 May). The analysis of a large nationally representative sample of over 17,000 children in the UK finds that regardless of their socioeconomic status, girls and boys with obesity at age 7 were at greater risk of emotional problems at age 11, which in turn, predicted high body mass…

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Scratching the skin primes the gut for allergic reactions to food, mouse study suggests

Tom Patriot

Scratching the skin triggers a series of immune responses culminating in an increased number of activated mast cells — immune cells involved in allergic reactions — in the small intestine, according to research conducted in mice. This newly identified skin-gut communication helps illuminate the relationship between food allergy and atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema), a disease characterized by dry, itchy skin. The study was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and led by researchers at Boston Children’s…

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Sophie Turner Wears a Teeny-Tiny Mugler Dress While Promoting X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Tom Patriot

We’re not in Westeros anymore. Sophie Turner may stick to leather corsets and fur in her role of Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones, but in real life, she’s crafted a style that’s all her own. Her impeccable fashion sense has even earned her a coveted ambassadorship Louis Vuitton. While kicking off the promotional tour for her upcoming film, X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Turner looked stunning in her sleeveless, fit-and-flare Mugler mini dress with contrast stitching. She kept the rest of her black outfit sleek and understated, and she accessorized with a pair of gold high-heeled sandals…

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BODY LOTION 101: EXACTLY HOW (AND WHEN) TO APPLY IT

Tom Patriot

Ever wonder how and when to put on lotion and moisturizer? Does it have to be after every shower or wash? We wondered the exact same thing, so we turned to an expert to find out. Want to know the answer? Keep reading to find out how and when to apply lotion and moisturizer.   After a long work week, I always look forward to a warm bath. As relaxing as it is, though, it’s always bittersweet. As soon as the water shuts off, relaxation mode comes to an abrupt…

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