Rendered animal fats, a byproduct of raising animals on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), are commonly added to pet food and personal care products like soap and cosmetics. However, they’re also a growing part of “sustainable aviation fuels” (SAF), to the extent that there’s not enough to go around. A study conducted by Cerulogy for…
This TikTok-Viral Serum Sold Out 10 Times — So I Tried It Myself
Having sold out more than 10 times in a short six-month span, the Matrixyl 3000 Collagen Boosting Serum from Depology is popular among the beauty community thanks to rave reviews from a Canadian esthetician on TikTok. Promising firmer and bouncier skin to reduce physical signs of aging, this serum is now the K-beauty brand’s most…
4 Types of Mushroom to Boost the Immune System
The immune system is a complicated one: From autoimmune disorders to infections to allergies, it’s constantly working to protect the body from a variety of internal and external threats. This network of cells, tissues, and organs is the key defense mechanism to resist or eliminate potentially harmful foreign intruders or abnormal cells. However, when the…
The Wide-Ranging Health Benefits of Niacinamide
In a series of articles, biohacker Georgi Dinkov highlights a variety of benefits of niacinamide (aka nicotinamide), a form of niacin (vitamin B3) that plays a vital role in energy metabolism, as it’s essential for the mitochondrial electron transport chain to function. Without it, your mitochondria cannot make energy. Niacinamide is so important because it…
Here’s Why Your Teeth Might Be More Sensitive in the Summer—And the 3 Things You Can Do About It
For most of us, summer is the season of vacations, warm weather, and time outdoors. However, for some folks, they face a dreaded season of increased teeth sensitivity. In fact, 11.5 percent of the population suffers from dentin hypersensitivity, according to research from the Journal of Dentistry, and this number may even be higher when…
Improving Your Relationship and Quality of Life
Having a good relationship is key to a good quality life. Most middle age and older adults, are optimistic about the quality of their lives as they age. Although they consider a satisfying marital and sexual relationship important to their quality of life.
How Many Forever Chemicals Are in Your Contact Lenses?
Toxic polyfluoroalkyl or perfluoroalkyl chemicals, collectively known as PFAS, may be lurking in your contact lenses. The compounds, which have been dubbed “forever chemicals” because they break down so slowly, have been linked to reproductive and developmental problems,1 cancer, obesity,2 nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)3 and more. PFAS is known for making surfaces slippery, hence…
Body Neutrality Focuses on Acceptance and Appreciation—Here Are 5 Tips for Practicing It
The body positivity movement prioritizes loving your body and finding confidence within it—but, put simply, it doesn’t work for a great many folks. The idea of feeling net positive about your body can feel inauthentic, as there’s no flip that can be switched to simply start loving the body and dismissing any negativity you may…
Embracing Freedom: Women Empowerment and the Path to Authentic Expression
In a world where women have long been oppressed and marginalised, the pursuit of freedom has become an integral part of their journey towards empowerment. The desire to step into their authentic expression, unapologetically claiming their space and voice, has paved the way for transformative practices such as life coaching, spiritual mentorship, shamanic healing, and…
Stress Management: Strategies for a Balanced Life
In the midst of a hectic and fast-paced world, stress has become an all too common companion. Whether it’s work pressures, personal responsibilities, or the constant bombardment of information, stress can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being. However, with effective stress management techniques, we can regain control and lead more balanced lives….