05.04.24

Welcome to your weekly roundup on living well, made simple.

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Women have specific exercise and nutritional needs. Dr. Stacy Sims explains

You may have heard about the benefits of intermittent fasting or training in Zone 2. Are these trends equally beneficial to men and women? Not necessarily.

Sexsomnia: An embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about

Imagine having sex with your partner in your sleep and having no memory of it once awake. Welcome to the world of sexsomnia.

Why is a mother’s mental health so important? A doctor explains

Mental health disorders are an underlying cause of mortality in many US deaths occurring during and after pregnancy, and some of this crisis is preventable. Here’s why.

A healthy lifestyle can mitigate genetic risk for early death by 62%, study suggests

Genetics play a big part in a person’s lifespan — but you aren’t helpless to what’s in your DNA. A new study shows how your lifestyle can make a difference.

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See how a bacteria isolated from kombucha is being used to make a new fabric

Start-up Modern Synthesis is creating new, sustainable materials by working with living organisms – bacteria. The aim is to create low-carbon alternatives to traditional fabrics and curb the emissions and plastic pollution associated with the fashion industry.

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