Health and Fitness

Jackfir Born out of the founder’s battle with leukemia, this well-edited line of skincare essentials uses high quality natural ingredients (70% of which are organic) and is free of potentially harmful ingredients like artificial preservatives—and their claims are certified by third party organizations like the EWG. Standouts include the Classic Daily Facial Cleanser that effectively …

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Dec. 12, 2023 — Wearable technology has been a game-changer for consumers. From rings and watches to wristbands, patches, and clothing, information that once required a bunch of confusing calculations is now available anytime, anywhere with a flick of the wrist or a glance at a smartphone.  Continuous glucose monitors – devices that help people …

Are Glucose Monitors for Those Without Diabetes a Good Idea? Read More »

The next time you go food shopping, put these items in your cart. They’re great sources of fiber, which can cut your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, is good for your gut health and digestion, and helps you feel full. (Related: What is sulfur, and why does your body need it?) Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries all have …

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We all need to eat in order to survive, but there isn’t just one way to do that. How you eat depends on where you live and what food is available. It can also depend on your heritage and your racial, ethnic, and religious background.  Dietitians from diverse backgrounds can support culturally appropriate nutrition counseling …

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Dec. 11, 2023 – An experimental device containing millions of stem cells significantly reduced the need for insulin shots among people with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study – a treatment researchers say may someday provide a cure for the chronic, life-altering condition. Researchers from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health …

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By Olga Irwin, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I don’t remember the exact date when I found out I was HIV positive, but I remember the first conversation I had with my doctor very well. He diagnosed me with AIDS and said I had only 3 months to live because my T-cell count was under …

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Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? Christmas is just a couple of weeks away, and one of the hottest-selling brands that are being sold on our gift guides is Patagonia. But the outerwear giant’s incredibly insulating jackets don’t come cheap, which is …

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Schematic illustration of the flexible and stretchable sEMG sensors designed for amputees. a sEMG sensor attached to different types of muscles in the legs. The red boxes show graphically implemented images, and the blue box presents a picture of the fabricated sEMG sensor. b Muscle parts are activated at different times depending on the gait …

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Schematic of a cell rotation movement in a rotating AC electric field for (a) conventional ROT and (b) newly developed cROT. In conventional ROT in (a), when AC voltage is applied to four electrodes arranged in the plane of observation (xy), each with a phase difference of 90°, the cell receives a torque and rotates. …

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RSOM images of the skin of a healthy volunteer (left) and a patient with diabetes. Credit: Technical University Munich Changes in small blood vessels are a common consequence of diabetes development. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Helmholtz Munich have now developed a method that can be used to measure these microvascular …

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