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A great two-piece workout set can be the confidence boost you need to crush your goals in the gym. But whether you’re a beginner or you’re well into your fitness journey, there can be a lot of guesswork in finding apparel that fits your style and needs—especially with so many options on the market. “I think for anyone who has regular fitness practice, there comes a time where you realize that you need better gear to perform at your best,” Micki Krimmel, CEO and founder of SuperFit Hero athletic apparel, says....

Sports drinks, or electrolyte-enhanced beverages, help to replenish water, electrolytes, and energy lost during exercise. These drinks often contain a source of energy-boosting carbohydrates, as well as a balance of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which help combat dehydration, replete glycogen stores, and delay fatigue. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that individuals partaking in vigorous exercise for one hour or longer consider drinking a carbohydrate-based sports beverage, especially if they are sweating heavily....

An essential piece of running gear, running shorts keep you comfortable and boost your performance, and they’re extremely practical. Most running shorts feature pockets in the front, back, and sides, to stash essentials like your phone, keys, energy gels, and snacks. Some shorts have special features like reflective stripes or waterproof pockets. It’s important to find shorts that fit well so they don’t ride up, chafe or bunch and carefully consider what you plan to carry along on your runs so you know what types of pockets to look for....

Whether you have just recently learned that you have diabetes, or you’ve had it for quite some time now, do not believe the myths that claim that you can’t breastfeed your baby. It is still good for both of you. Here are the solid facts about diabetes and breastfeeding. The 3 Types of Diabetes Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM, Type I, or Juvenile Onset Diabetes): IDDM is usually first diagnsed in people under the age of 25 and results in absolute insulin deficiency....

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve struggled to determine whether or not it’s to blame whenever our kids display symptoms of illness. That can be difficult to do since many childhood illnesses have similar symptoms. Now, as spring arrives and everything is bursting into bloom, there’s yet another condition to consider: seasonal allergies. Key Takeaways With symptoms like coughing and congestion, seasonal allergies can present similarly to COVID-19, especially in kids....

Problem-solving is a mental process that involves discovering, analyzing, and solving problems. The ultimate goal of problem-solving is to overcome obstacles and find a solution that best resolves the issue. The best strategy for solving a problem depends largely on the unique situation. In some cases, people are better off learning everything they can about the issue and then using factual knowledge to come up with a solution. In other instances, creativity and insight are the best options....

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and it was announced that both school and work-related life would be moving to the homefront, parents across the U.S. did a collective jaw drop. Some parents had to juggle their work and family life with everyone at home while others ended up losing their jobs or putting their employment on hold indefinitely. After spending a year (or more) working from home with their kids around, many parents are preparing for a return to in-person work....

Trisomy 9 is a rare and often fatal chromosomal abnormality. This condition occurs in approximately 2.4% of pregnancy losses that happen before the 20th week of pregnancy (also called spontaneous abortions). Similar to trisomy 21 (also known as Down syndrome), trisomy 9 occurs when there are three copies (as opposed to the usual two) of chromosome 9 present in a fetus’s cells. Trisomy 9 is rarer than trisomy 21 and has more severe manifestations....

What Is Overeaters Anonymous? Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who come together for support and encouragement around shared struggles with food. The reasons for attendance are as diverse as the members. Some are there to determine if they have food issues, while others seek support as they recover from issues like compulsive overeating, food addiction, binge eating, and negative body image. Since OA members share a strained relationship with food, eating disorders may be common amongst OA members....

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines relapse as the recurrence of behavioral or other substantive indicators of active disease after a period of remission. A relapse is the worsening of a medical condition that had previously improved. When it comes to addiction, it refers to a person engaging in addictive behavior after a period of abstinence. During a relapse, a person returns to using a substance. A single use might cause a person to feel unmotivated, guilty, or ashamed of their actions....

Stepkids and stepparents don’t always get along. The new couple may be thrilled but the kids involved aren’t always as happy with the new arrangement. Sometimes, stepparents may wonder if their stepchild even likes them. This can be a disheartening experience for all involved. The truth is that becoming a blended family—and a stepparent—can be a bumpy adjustment, says Lori Sims, a stepparent to four children and a co-founder (with her husband David Sims) of the “nacho parenting” movement, an approach that guides stepparents in how to cultivate happily blended families....

Many children struggle with being bored at school. The reasons for this vary: they are not being sufficiently challenged, they have a learning difference or mental health condition, or they are simply not motivated by the subject matter. Alternatively, it could just be that it’s hard for them to sit through so much desk time. For some children, being bored at school is an occasional occurrence, but for others, it’s an ongoing complaint, one that causes real distress, apathy, or frustration, and can even lead to school avoidance or school refusal behaviors....

Every marital relationship is unique and each one faces its own challenges. However, there are common signs of a struggling marriage. Although it may be tempting to ignore these issues and hope they go away on their own, it’s often more helpful to have an open, honest, and respectful talk with your spouse about the problems in your marriage. It’s important that both you and your spouse feel heard, supported, and secure within the relationship....

You might choose a Japanese name for your baby to reflect the child’s heritage or because you like the sound of the name or its meaning. For example, a name that means sun can reflect your hopes for a cheerful and spirited child, or you may choose one that means beautiful, wise, or strong. Japanese names are noted with kanji characters, which often can be read in several different ways. In addition, since there are thousands of kanji to choose from, even the same name can usually be written using many different kanji combinations (some have more than 50 combinations)....

There are plenty of unique ways to come up with baby names, like finding inspiration in your favorite pop culture figures or your favorite season. One of the most unique options, though, is to use a letter of the alphabet as your guiding light. Some letters of the alphabet are much easier to use to come up with names than others, like the letter “J” or the letter “A,” for example....

Home trampolines are popular with children and you often see them in the backyards of many family homes. Unfortunately, like ATVs and BB guns, they can also be dangerous, especially if safety precautions are ignored. Dangers of Buying a Trampoline According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission and American Academy of Pediatrics, in 2014, there were 104,691 hospital emergency room-treated injuries associated with trampolines, mostly in young children and teens....

Although most research has demonstrated that alcohol inhibits the secretion of testosterone, there is one study that found that alcohol can sometimes induce a rapid increase in plasma and brain concentrations of testosterone. This finding, that some level of alcohol consumption might increase testosterone in the brain for some individuals, could explain why alcohol causes some people to become aggressive while intoxicated. It could also explain some other behavioral effects associated with increased testosterone levels, such as increased libido, the authors suggested....

Unfortunately, borderline personality disorder (BPD) frequently co-occurs with other conditions that impact mental health. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one condition that is common among people with BPD.  The Prevalence of Alcohol Use Disorder in BPD There is a remarkable overlap between substance abuse disorders and borderline personality disorder. One recent study found that about 78% of adults who have been diagnosed with BPD will also have a co-occurring substance use disorder at some time in their lives, meaning the symptoms and course of BPD and the substance use disorder occur at the same time....

Have you seen many of those three-sided propeller gadgets that everyone seems to be spinning in their hands these days? Do you own several yourself? Fidget spinners have become extremely popular with kids, leading them to be known as either a silly fad, a useful trend, or a distraction worth banning from school, depending on who you ask. They’re also touted as extremely beneficial, with makers claiming gains such as increased concentration for those with ADHD and autism spectrum issues, and relief from stress, anxiety, and even post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms....

Discrimination against people with disabilities takes many forms–and it’s not always intentional. Autism researchers often use ableist language, according to a recent analysis published in Autism and Adulthood. Key Takeaways Autism researchers often use ableist language, which marginalizes autistic people by assuming disabled people are inferior to nondisabled people.Autism researchers can ask themselves a range of questions to determine whether their language is ableist. The first estimate of the prevalence of autism in American adults, carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in early 2020, estimates that about 1 in 45 (2....