Nanomaterials found in consumer and health-care products can pass from the bloodstream to the brain side of a blood-brain barrier model with varying ease depending on their shape—creating potential neurological impacts that could be both positive and negative, a new study reveals. Scientists found that metal-based nanomaterials such as silver and zinc oxide can cross […]
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Individual differences in Achilles tendon shape can affect susceptibility to injury
Individual variation in the shape and structure of the Achilles tendon may influence our susceptibility to injury later in life, says a study published today in eLife. The findings suggest that studying individual Achilles tendon shape (or ‘morphology’) could help with identifying patients at risk of injury and designing new, potentially personalized approaches for treating […]
Bye, Body-Shamers! Katie Maloney’s Best Quotes Defending Her Shape and Style
Katie Maloney is a force you don’t want to mess with. The Vanderpump Rules star isn’t afraid to stand up to her haters, who have body-shamed her in the past. Maloney has been candid about gaining weight since she first appeared on the Bravo hit when she was in her 20s. “[My husband] Tom [Schwartz] […]
Britain's top experts show you how to get your gut in great shape
Get your gut in great shape: From sitting up straight at the table to lavender milk before bed, experts’ top 20 tips on how to avoid bloating, irritable bowel syndrome and a sluggish stomach Today, the fourth part of our 100 health secrets series opens the kitchen cupboards to reveal small changes that will overhaul […]
Here’s What the Men of Marvel Universe Eat to Stay in Superhero Shape
The 1980s box-office boom created by shirtless musclemen Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger went pretty soft for a couple decades. Now, thanks to a new breed of heroic hunks — such as Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt and Chris Evans — with superholistic habits, buff bodies are again in high demand. Here, the top three macho […]
Discovery in cell development changes understanding of how genes shape early embryos
Our bodies hold roughly 14 trillion cells, each containing a nucleus with DNA measuring two meters long by 20 atoms wide. To fit inside each nucleus, DNA coils around specialized proteins. These spools of wrapped DNA inhibit gene regulatory proteins from binding to protein-coding stretches along the genome, which help keep genes in the “off” […]
‘Fitcations’ Are a Great Way to Shape Up
FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2018 — From a three-day bike race to raise awareness of a charitable cause, to adventure travel abroad, you can take exercise to a brand new level on a fitness trip. With no shortage of “fitcation” options available any time of year, start with some research, either by destination or by the […]
Khloe Kardashian Talks Motherhood, Mental Health, and Her Changing Body Shape
We were lucky enough to attend the launch of Good American’s new activewear line today, and it was seriously fierce (check out our Facebook Live video below). To kick off the event, there was a step dance performance (the dancers were clad in the newest pieces from the collection, which made us covet everything). But the icing on the cake […]