by Wiley Illustration of face depicting makeup zones. T and MT zone were located 2 cm proximal to midline of eyebrows, U and MU zones were located 5 cm medial of the zygomatic process. Credit: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024). DOI: 10.1111/jocd.16205New research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology reveals the effects of wearing cosmetic foundation...
Anyone who’s ever had a professional massage can attest to how great you feel afterward. You emerge from the room like you’re walking on air. Stress has melted away, and muscle pains are a distant memory. With benefits like that, we all should be getting weekly massages. Too bad we’re all busy—and not made of money. Enter self-myofascial release (SMR)....
by Len Canter When it comes to sculpting a better booty, here’s the bottom line: You need to strengthen your glutes. And more than giving these muscles a toned look, working them also improves the mobility of your hips, helps stabilize your core and eases lower back pain. Here are three to add to your...
By Jenna Fletcher Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Everyone, including males, has some breast tissue. For many males, the breast tissue never enlarges. For some, however, it expands due to hormonal changes, certain medications, or an underlying medical condition. Some people call this condition “man boobs,” which may feel like an...
by University of Bath According to a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, health scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham found that by changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, people can better control their blood sugar levels. The six-week study, which involved thirty men classified...
By Claire Sissons Reviewed by Timothy Gossett, MD It is common to feel burning legs during exercise, or because of sunburn. Other medical conditions can cause nerve damage, which may lead to a burning sensation. Burning legs can be difficult to describe to a doctor. A person may feel a sensation of heat, tingling, or numbness. The feeling may be in one...
When you wake up in the morning, movement might not be your first priority. But starting your day with a walk — whether it’s around your neighborhood or part of your commute to work or school — can offer your body a number of health benefits. Here are 10 reasons why you may want to...
MEDGADGET EDITORS DIAGNOSTICS, MEDICINE, MILITARY MEDICINE, SPORTS MEDICINE The sweat excreted by our skin contains a number of metabolites and biomarkers that may be useful in managing disease, tracking athletic performance, and helping to identify health problems. Moreover, the amount of sweat that we produce can in itself be an important measure, but current sweat...
by National Institute for Health Research A multi-national team of researchers, including authors from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), have produced clear evidence that higher levels of physical activity—regardless of intensity—are associated with a lower risk of early death in middle aged and older people. The findings, published...
A team of scientists from Taiwan is suggesting not all exercise is equal when it comes to those with a genetic propensity for obesity trying to lose weight. The study concluded jogging was better for weight loss than either swimming or cycling in those subjects with a genetic predisposition for obesity. The new study looked...
