For years (decades, actually), people have viewed coffee as a guilty pleasure. We still drink and enjoy it, but the negative messages surrounding the drink (not good for the heart, dehydrating, etc.) have made us feel bad about this miniature, plain, everyday pleasure. †not detected or below detectable limits. mindbodygreen’s Pure Coffee+ undergoes comprehensive, independent […]
Ophira and Tali Edut, known as AstroTwinsare professional astrologers based in Modern York and Seattle. Their works were presented in “Modern York Times”, She, Vogue, and Good Morning America. After reading books for celebrities including Beyoncé, Emma Roberts and Stevie Wonder, they were dubbed “celebrity astrologers.” AstroTwins have collaborated with Nordstrom, Kate Spade and Urban […]
Beauty and health editor Hannah Frye is the beauty and health editor at mindbodygreen. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written articles on lifestyle topics including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends […]
One against two Pacific Islanders are classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (BMI of 30 or more). This is a problem resulting from obesity increases risk conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Although various factors contribute to obesity, circumscribed access to tidy drinking water plays […]
You would think that spending $5,000 on a handbag or wallet would be prestigious and exclusive enough. Why not go a step further and personalize it with your own name? Brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior now offer extensive personalization options – some for a few products, others for the entire range. Names […]
Cancer is a elaborate disease that has many causes, and sometimes none at all. For some patients, getting cancer is a given bad luck. As an oncology consultant, I see many cases where patients are otherwise completely robust and lead a robust lifestyle. Nevertheless, research has shown that there are several ways to reduce your […]
Many teenage women and other people who menstruate turn to menstrual cups to control their periods. In 2021, me and my colleagues surveyed people aged 15 to 29 in Victoria and found that 17% had used a menstrual cup during their last period. A study from Spain published in 2022 showed 47% of people aged […]
Victorian Supreme Court recently released class action lawsuit on behalf of over 1,400 women who received the Bayer Essure contraceptive device. The decision received wide publicity, including: criticism from the Premier of Victoria. It left women shocked and disappointed, especially since Bayer settled a similar claim in the United States for $1.6 billion. So why […]
If you have, there is a critical shortage of GPs in Australia – and there is a shortage developmentit is predicted that by 2048 the number of general practitioners will be 8,600. So why can’t we just train more? Despite novel programs attracting medical graduates, there are many reasons why Australia is struggling to keep […]
It is arduous to determine metabolic age without first determining your basal metabolic rate (BMR). “Your basal metabolic rate is the amount of caloric energy, or energy derived from calories, needed to keep your body functioning properly, including your organs, digestion, muscles, and everything else working during your rest period,” explains functional medicine physician Heather […]