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When the daylight hours shorten and the temperature dips during winter, you may feel the urge to curl up in a cozy spot at home until spring arrives.Resist that urge: regular physical activity is essential for overall health and wellbeing—but it’s not the only area worth strengthening during the colder months.”Community is vital to everyone, any time of the year, no matter where you live,” says social scientist Kasley Killam.She points to research showing that our relationships influence not only our happiness, but also our health and how long we live. Just look at the COVID-19 pandemic, where strong social…

Exciting new research reveals that taking a daily multivitamin could be a simple way to help maintain mental sharpness as you age. Overview of the New Study A recent 3-year study found seniors who took multivitamins experienced 60% slower cognitive decline than those who didn’t take vitamins in this study. That’s like turning back the clock by 1.8 years! One group took a cocoa extract thought to benefit cognition. Another took a daily mineral and multivitamin supplement. A third received a placebo. Participants completed standardized cognitive tests annually. Key Findings The cocoa extract showed no benefit to cognition. But the multivitamin group declined 60%…

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Let’s get real: Your grip is the weakest link in your lifting chain. You’re mid-deadlift, about to PR, and suddenly your hands scream, “NOPE!” The bar crashes down, your ego crashes harder, and you’re left staring at your calloused palms like they betrayed you. Enter lifting straps—the unsung heroes of heavy lifting. But here’s the kicker: Most people use them WRONG. As a powerlifter who’s ripped more hand skin than I’d care to admit, I’m breaking down exactly how to use lifting straps to boost your gains, not cheat them. Spoiler: If you’re wrapping them like a burrito, you’re doing…

Common Questions in a Psychology Practice, Part 1. There are a few questions that seem to pop up again and again in a psychology practice, one being “what is the difference between a clinical psychologist and a registered psychologist”? Here at Attuned Psychology we have both, so let’s have a quick look at what a “Clinical” and “Registered” Psychologist are. However before I explain that, let me very quickly, and very briefly, start with a basic explanation of what a psychologist is….. A psychologist is someone who is professionally trained in the science of how people think, feel, behave and…

Several years ago, I had a student who could not, no matter how many times I cued it, feel her pelvis tilt.I explained it in every way I knew how.I demonstrated it.I used imagery.I used anatomy.Nothing worked.So after class one day, I stood beside her and showed her physically how the pelvis moves on the sagittal plane — how, when the rectus abdominis engages, the hip bones subtly draw toward the ribs.In that moment, she felt it.Her eyes lit up.She finally got it.And then… the next week, it was gone again.What I thought would be a quick teaching moment turned…

There’s no denying the popularity of weight-loss drugs in the United States, with one in eight adults relying on GLP-1s to shed pounds or treat a chronic condition, according to a November survey by health policy organization KFF.The GLP-1 industry is generating billions in revenue – and growing. Medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, raked in more than $31 billion in revenue for Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in 2024, accounting for meaningful chunk of Denmark’s GDP, Reuters reports.Weight loss drugs have also rapidly spread through the cultural zeitgeist with celebrities endorsing and admitting their use of the products. Social media…

HI. I had to re-share this incredible appetizer that’s perfect for all of your game day (or really any day) needs. When the team and I first tested out this incredible pizza dip, we literally could not stop scooping up every cheesy, delicious bite. This easy pizza dip has three types of cheese, creamy Greek yogurt, simple seasonings, and savory pepperoni in every bite. You know by now that I like things a little extra, so we’re topping this dip with some fresh basil and a drizzle of hot honey. OBSESSED. Just like with your favorite pizza combo, you can…

Warm up with Bone Broth Hot Chocolate! This creamy, rich drink blends deep chocolate and sweet honey with a secret touch of bone broth for amazing smoothness. It’s a surprisingly delicious, comforting hug in a mug you won’t believe is good for you! ↓ Jump to Recipe Craving a truly indulgent treat that also happens to be good for you? Look no further! Our Bone Broth Hot Chocolate recipe is here to prove that healthy can be delicious. Want to Save this Recipe? Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new…

This could be a benefit for many people, since the increase of diabetes is every day. Tomatoes boost the immune system and deliver a good dose of vitamin C, to functions. Eating tomatoes can increase your energy and vitality. When you see a tomato in your salad or maybe in your pasta sauce, you almost certainly don’t immediately think how packed with benefits it is. If you’ve got diabetes or if you would like to understand the way to prevent it than tomatoes can assist you.Tomatoes can also be eaten in an infinite variety of ways, from soups to pasta…