Category: Health

MALENA HIGUERA IS PROOF THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO COMPROMISE — IN YOUR CAREER OR YOUR SKIN-CARE ROUTINE

Tom Patriot

It can be difficult to sum up the work Malena Higuera does in a few words. On paper it might seem simple — her official title is Dermablend General Manager — but in reality it’s much more complicated than that. She’s not only leading the charge at one of the top beauty brands, she’s also ensuring people feel seen and heard along the way. For Higuera, the goal is to make sure everyone feels good in their own skin while honoring the journey she’s been on to feel good in hers. In…

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Research provides important insight on the brain-body connection

Tom Patriot

A study conducted by University of Arkansas researchers reveals that neurons in the motor cortex of the brain exhibit an unexpected division of labor, a finding that could help scientists understand how the brain controls the body and provide insight on certain neurological disorders. The researchers studied the neurons in the motor cortex of rats and found that they fall into two groups: “externally focused” neurons that communicate with and control different parts of the body and “internally focused” neurons that only communicate with each other and don’t send signals…

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Mid-life resting heart rate of 75 plus beats/minute linked to doubling in early death risk

Tom Patriot

A resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute in mid-life is linked to a doubling in the risk of an early death from all causes-at least among men-reveals research published in the online journal Open Heart. And an increase in the rate for men in their 50s is associated with a heightened risk of heart disease over the next 11 years, the findings show. Resting heart rate-the number of heart beats per minute when the body is at rest-usually changes with age, with lower rates indicative of better cardiovascular fitness…

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WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS? PLUS, HOW TO COMBAT THEM

Tom Patriot

If you keep up with all things skin care, you’ve likely heard a time or two about how free radicals are bad news for your skin. But are you aware of why these molecules are so damaging to your body’s largest organ, and what they’re capable of? If not, you’ll want to keep reading. We tapped board-certified dermatologist, and Skincare.com consultant, Joshua Zeichner, MD, to break down the connection between free radicals and the skin. Read on to discover what free radicals are, how they can harm your skin and what you…

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Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Tom Patriot

Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. Active individuals have lower metabolic and vascular risk factors and these risk factors may explain their propensity for healthy brain aging. However, the specific activity levels optimal for dementia prevention have remained unclear. The new 2018 Physical Activity-Guidelines for Americans suggest that some physical activity is better than none, but achieving greater than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous (MV)…

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