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Key Takeaways In dysfunctional families, parents may prioritize their own emotional needs over their children’s.Children in high-conflict families feel scared, ashamed, and lonely, which may lead to mental health issues as adults.Parents struggling with addiction may not be able to provide a stable and caring environment for their children. The source of dysfunction in any particular family may vary, but the common thread is that the children who belong to these families suffer. Deprived of parents who nourish their emotional needs, provide stability, and acknowledge problems, the children struggle to grow into secure adults with high self-esteem and healthy coping…
Restrictive diets often fail long-term and can negatively impact mental and emotional health.Sustainable healthy eating focuses on small, personalized changes that nourish and energize.A holistic approach, including sleep, stress management and movement, supports overall well-being. What if eating healthy didn’t mean cutting out everything you love? This reset can help you feel better—minus the rules, guilt or overwhelm. Not to mention, strict diets just don’t work for most people over the long haul. While they may lead to short-term weight loss, the weight usually comes back when the restriction stops. Instead of focusing on restriction, our healthy reset centers on…
Key Takeaways Thalassophobia is a fear of deep bodies of water, like the ocean, and can cause intense anxiety and fear symptoms.Ocean fears can be due to genetic factors, past experiences, or upbringing.Symptoms include dizziness, rapid heart rate, and a feeling of needing to escape when near or thinking about deep water. Thalassophobia is a specific phobia that involves a persistent, intense fear of deep bodies of water such as the ocean or a lake. It stems from the Greek word thalassa (“the sea”) and phobos (“fear”). Although not recognized as a distinct disorder by the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Speaking as someone who almost pulled the trigger on one this weekend, if you’re planning on buying a new MacBook Pro right now, don’t do it. According to inside information seen by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, new models are right around the corner. The news came in the latest edition of Gurman’s Power On newsletter, a frequent and usually correct source on all things Apple. According to the reporter’s sources at the company, new models of MacBook Pro are currently set to come out sometime during the macOS 26.3 release cycle,…
GF tipsDon’t drain the beans. You want all the liquid in the cans unless there are ingredients other than beans, water and salt. If there are additional ingredients, drain the beans and add a good splash of stock or water to make up for the liquid lost.If you’ve got the time, gently toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry frying pan for a few minutes to bring out the flavour.
Once reserved for the courts, skorts are now a stylish staple in many wardrobes of busy gals on the go. For pickleball, Pilates, and prancing around town, the best skorts for women are an every-activity essential seen on athletes, weekend warriors, and even celebs like Taylor Swift and Zendaya. They’re comfortable, look put together, and honestly just so easy. To find the best skorts, I asked an expert for advice on what fabrics, fit, and features actually matter. Lori Leckliter, tennis pro and former fashion designer, told me that four-way stretch and moisture-wicking materials are key for all-day comfort —…
Infinis Sleep Peptide Zz debuts Vanizem, the first supplement featuring PLT Health’s anandamide-boosting ingredient. Tackles sleeplessness from stress and racing thoughts with 11 branded ingredients. No melatonin needed.Infinis Nutrition just launched Sleep Peptide Zz, marking a significant milestone for the supplement industry: it’s the first product to feature Vanizem, PLT Health Solutions’ groundbreaking mood and stress ingredient. While the sleep aid category isn’t short on options, Sleep Peptide Zz takes a different approach by addressing what’s often the root cause of poor sleep: elevated stress, racing thoughts, and an overactive nervous system that simply won’t shut down when your head…
Although a certain level of skin reaction to an infusion is expected, if you’re experiencing bothersome swelling or redness that lingers, there are strategies that may help.Adjusting Volume or Rate per SiteHow much immunoglobulin goes into each infusion site and how quickly it’s delivered can make a big difference in how swollen or sore the area feels afterward.When a large volume of medication is delivered into one site, or when it flows in too quickly, the surrounding tissue may stretch faster than it can comfortably absorb the fluid. This can lead to more noticeable swelling, pressure, or pain at the…
Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo This chicken andouille seafood gumbo has it all: the Trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper, and plenty of Cajun spice, crawfish tails, shrimp, andouille, and chicken. Beginning with a deep, dark roux, and served with rice, it’s a celebration. Published on February 2, 2026
In Part 1 of “Biohacking Longevity: Nutrigenomic Targets with Proven Nutraceuticals,” which was published in the January issue, I discussed concepts related to “biohacking” and “longevity,” including flipping your genetic switches, longevity, gene expression and nutrigenomics. I also discussed the impact of spermidine as an evidence-based nutraceutical that helps biohack longevity. In Part 2, this article will explore other evidence-based nutraceuticals that also help biohack longevity, including phytomelatonin, black ginger extract and pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila (AKK) postbiotic. Phytomelatonin/Melatonin Melatonin (also known as N-acetyl-5-methoxytruptamine) is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland.1 Melatonin’s primary role is regulation of the body’s circadian…