Shape up while you clean up on a fitness plan with added sparkle. Trainer Julia Buckley says getting stuck into boring chores is a win-win, giving you a free total body workout, mood boost and clean home. Julia, 42, author of The Fat Burn Revolution, said: “At this time of year people are starting to… Read More »
Health eCareers | Physician | April 6, 2019 This article is sponsored by Careers by KevinMD.com. It’s normal to daydream about living a life very different from our own: “What would life be like if I were Beyonce?” “Would I have the same worries if I were a trapeze artist?” “Would I have been happier as a librarian?” We all do it from time to time — perhaps in moments of boredom, or maybe… Read More »
After reviewing what scientific data exist on the subject, Canada’s pregnancy specialists are encouraging any woman considering eating or drinking her placenta to please refrain from doing so. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada has found no evidence of benefit from human maternal “placentophagy,” but potential risks of harm, including the transfer of… Read More »
Female sex hormones, or sex steroids, play vital roles in sexual development, reproduction, and general health. Sex hormone levels change over time, but some of the most significant changes happen during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. In this article, we discuss the different types of female sex hormones, their roles in the body, and how they… Read More »