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Hey moms, hasn't it been a wild couple of months?

As many American parents can relate to, quarantine and the Coronaviruspandemic has caused more than a few changes at home.

But when it comes to Drew Barrymore, she's trying her best to take care of herself physically and mentally even if everyday isn't perfect.

"I eat really clean and healthy, and I do an hour of Pilates at least four days a week. I have to work so hard at not being the size of a bus. And it's OK. That is just my journey. That is my karma," she shared with InStyle. "I don't know, maybe I was thin and mean in a past life. Other than that, between homeschooling and working, I felt very overwhelmed at firstand I hate feeling overwhelmed. It was weird to be a mom and a teacher and a provider and a friend."

The actress continued, "I felt sad for a while that I was all I could offer my children. Then I realized that I had to get out from under it. I have so much empathy and patience for everyone but myself, it's sick."

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Denise Richards is at the center of all the drama this season on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The actress and entrepreneur is taking it all in stride, thoughand she has plenty going on to keep her mind off of reality TV squabbles. In addition to working with Quantum Reach charity, running her own skin-care line CB Me Beauty, and starring as Shauna Fulton on The Bold and The Beautiful, Denise is also mom to three daughters: Eloise, Lola, and Sam.

Fueling her bod and busy days is crucial, and Denise has made some major changes to her diet, including nixing gluten and reintroducing meat after years of vegetarianism, in the last year. "I would say 90 percent of my diet is gluten-free and I definitely do notice the difference," she tells Women's Health. "I grew up in the Midwest, and we ate meat, potatoes, and pasta, so I enjoy all of that."

These days, Denise's philosophy is all about moderation. Here's exactly what that looks like in a typical day.

Denise starts her day with a special cup of coffee. "When I wake up, I have coffee," she says. "I've had my coffee shipped from Hawaii for the last 20 years." Her brew of choice: Greenwell Farms Kona Coffee. "I'm very picky about my coffee. It's not acidic, and it's so delicious."

Denise is also particular about what she adds to her brew. "I am from the Midwest, so it's half-and-half," she says. "I don't want the non-fat; I don't want the oat milk."

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What's on her actual plate in the morning doesn't always look like breakfast, though. "Usually I like lunch or dinner food for breakfast," she says. "But sometimes I'll do typical breakfast food, like an omelet with buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil."

Denise doesn't stick to the three-square-meals-a-day rule, so she keeps plenty of snacks around. "I would say that I'm a bit of a grazer," she says. "I like doing a plate of fresh cut-up vegetables, like cucumber, tomato, carrots, and celery with crunchy sea salt." (She's obsessed with Maldon Sea Salt Flakes.) Sometimes she'll add a little olive oil and a thick, syrupy balsamic vinegar for total snack perfection.

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"I also love fresh cheese," Denise adds. "So I'll do that and nuts throughout the day, too." A woman after my own heart.

Lunch is usually a toss up for Denise. "Sometimes I don't get to eat lunch when I'm working. If I do, I like to have a big salad and some protein, like grilled salmon or chicken," she says. "I was a vegetarian for years and one day not that long ago I started eating a little more like protein and it actually felt good. I felt like I was full in a healthy way."

Denise adds hearty ingredients to her salads. "I love fresh shaved Parmesan and I tons of vegetable," she says. "I'll do even steamed potatoes to make it more of a full meal."

What doesn't make the cut? Dressing. "I'm allergic to garlic and most dressings have garlic in them, so I don't do dressing very much," she says. That doesn't mean she eats her salads dry, though. "I either do lemon juice and salt, or olive oil and a thick balsamic vinegar," she explains.

When Denise is busy filming or prepping various projects around LA, she keeps a stash of snacks handy to fuel her on-the-go or at home.

Fruit (when her faves are in season) is high on her snack list. "I'm a summer fruit girl," Denise says. "I love mango, papaya, nectarines, cherries, and pineapple. In summer, I will mix them in with my veggie tray."

Denise is also all about her DIY guac. "Sometimes I'll make homemade guacamole, with lemon, salt, fresh tomato, and fresh avocado to mix it up," she says. "I'll have that with the veggies and or fresh tortilla chips." (She's also a big potato chip gal.)

Denise says she enjoys whipping up recipes in her kitchen, and she often cooks dinner for her family.

"I love to cook. I'll roast a chicken and yellow potatoes with carrots," she says. "I also love artichokes. I'll steam them, bake them, and drizzle balsamic on top." The veggies don't end there: The fam's dinner usually involves a big salad, steamed asparagus, or sauted Brussels sprouts (which the kids love).

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It's not all veggies for the evening meal, though. "We like good meat, good steaks," Denise says. "I actually have had some shipped from New York for us. I love salmon and halibut, too."

Although Denise has been mostly gluten-free since last summer, she tries hard to keep pasta in her rotation somehow. "I love pasta and it is definitely hard finding a gluten-free one that tastes like real like pasta and not gross." Let's just say it's a work in progress.

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Only certain sweets make it on Denise's menu. "If I do dessert, it's Hagen-Dazs ice cream," she says. "Chocolate and Vanilla Swiss Almond in a plain, gluten-free cone is my favorite. I like the texture of the cone with the ice cream; It feels a little special, like going out for a treat."

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What we eat, and how we grow it, is critical to maintaining our health as we seek to recover from a global pandemic.

The world is slowly reopeningbut the COVID-19 crisis isnt over, and everyone still has concerns. While in many areas, the number of cases is decreasing, our health will remain in danger until we make a major change and paradigm shift.

That change is closer than you might think. Its in your kitchen, your backyard garden, and at the farmers market you visit every weekend.

The solution is our soil and in our food. What we eat is critical to protecting our health, and our broken food system needs an overhaul.

The coronavirus pandemic has focused the spotlight on the importance of health, immunity, and disease prevention. We watched as our medical systems became inundated with patients, while feeling helpless to support our own health in the face of an invisible threat.

As we return to a new normal, it is imperative that we stay vigilant about maintaining our health. Sales of organic food rose 22 percent in March, 18 percent in April, and 16 percent in May as consumers looked for ways to boost their immune systems. We cannot return to our industrial, chemical food system as the crisis recedesa food system that is harming both people and the planetand expect positive impacts on our personal health. We need resilient agriculture for the future.

What we eat is directly related to how we feel and how we protect our health. So why have we allowed an agricultural system that sprays our food with chemicals, disproportionately harms vulnerable communities, and poisons our environment be the main source of food for our families? Why is our medical system so out of touch with the role that food plays in our physical health, prescribing pharmaceuticals for lifestyle diseases that create even more side effects and problems?

For too long, farmers and doctors have been siloed while pursuing the same goal: keeping people healthy. Remember the grade school adage an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Its far past time that we bring these individuals, and professions, back together.

The path towards change can be found in Regenerative Healthcare. Regenerative organic food is free of the threat of chemicals like glyphosate, a probable carcinogen. At Rodale Institute, our research has shown not only that organic can feed the world, but that it can feed the worlds families more nutrient dense food, full of natural antioxidants and phytonutrients that can prevent, suspend, and even reverse the most wide-spread of lifestyle diseases.

And yet, the Standard American Diet comprises only 11 percent of its calories from whole plant foods, and more than 50 percent from highly processed products. Today, over 70 percent of global deaths are due to lifestyle-related diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic immune disorders.

When facing a threat as strong as COVID-19, we need to avail ourselves of every support system we have. Our diet is one of the simplest ways to improve our health and take control over our lives. And yet, nutrition is roundly downplayed in the medical community. In fact, many medical students receive less than 25 hours of training in nutrition during their entire education.

We need to deploy a health care system in which farmers and physicians work together to inform a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health. Regenerative Healthcare is the only path forward.

We must combine what we know about the power of food with our knowledge of nutrition and our bodies, working to prevent disease through an organic, whole-foods, plant-forward diet that begins on farms that work in harmony with nature.

For over 70 years, Rodale Institute has been researching the benefits of regenerative organic agriculture. From the beginning, our mission has been to support healthy soil that grows healthy food, feeding healthy people.

Results from Rodale Institutes Farming Systems Trial, a 40-year side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional grain cropping systems, has shown conclusively that organic systems are not only comparable to conventional systems in terms of yields, but can yield up to 40 percent higher in years of inclement weather like drought. Organic systems also use 45 percent less energy, reducing carbon emissions.

We started this research in 1981, long before a world-wide pandemic upended our society. The wholesale benefits of a regenerative organic food system were true then and are even truer now. Consumers clearly understand that organic food is healthier, as organic grocery sales and CSA memberships have skyrocketed since the pandemic took hold.

Adapting the holistic, regenerative model to our nations healthcare systems is a crucial step in improving human health. A shift in our medical system away from pharmaceutical-based disease management towards an integrative system founded on lifestyle medicinesupported by organic, nutrient-dense whole foodscould dramatically alter the trajectory of chronic disease and create a healthier future.

Let us agreewe cannot forget the critical role our food plays in protecting our health. Though the everyday threat of COVID-19 will eventually be a memory, the decisions we make about our food will always affect us. Take the first steps to protect your health now. You wont regret it.

Interested in more solutions? Rodale Institute, with our partners at The Plantrician Project, have released a new scientifically documented white paper that brings together, for the first time, doctors, scientists, and farmers to analyze the ways our food system has failed us, and, more importantly, solutions for a new path. The Power of the Plate: The Case for Regenerative Organic Agriculture in Improving Human Health is available for download at RodaleInstitute.org/poweroftheplate.

Jeff Moyer is the Chief Executive Officer of Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. He has worked in regenerative organic farming for over 40 years and is the author of Organic No-Till Farming: Advancing No-Till Agriculture.

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You may not be feeling like the healthiest, happiest version of yourself these days. Thats ok. We dont blame you. Why work out and eat healthily when beaches are closed and you cant see your friends? Or so you thought. Many of us have fallen off the wagon with our fitness routines, but there is a solution out there that is long-lasting and easy. Sometimes you just need an extra pushsomeone or somethingto look out for you and keep you on track to reach your goals.

Enter BetterMe, a highly rated app that empowers you to maintain a healthy lifestyle and meet your wellness goals. Aside from the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicinerecommendation urging physical activity during quarantine to de-escalate potential chronic diseases from not being active, the ultimate question about your health remains: if not now, then when? Theres never been a better time (we see you sitting on the couch) to take charge and meet your best self.

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Syracuse, N.Y. Someone called Eric Devendorf the ageless wonder during the postgame media opportunity Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.

Devendorf, Donte Greene and Ryan Blackwell laughed, but the sentiment was perfect for The Basketball Tournament moment.

Devendorf, now 33, was every bit as electrifying in Boeheims Armys 76-69 win over Men of Mackey as he was during his Syracuse playing days.

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He converted 9-of-14 shots and scored 20. He finished in tall, 7-foot-3 Isaac Haas traffic during the crucial Elam Ending portion of the game to bring Boeheims Army to the brink of victory. He drove the lane. He made free throws. He provided running commentary during the game and addressed his team during huddled timeouts.

Blackwell keeps calling Devendorf the heart and soul of the Boeheims Army franchise. But on Tuesday, he provided the necessary basketball skills to lift the Army into the elite eight, where it will face Sideline Cancer Saturday at 4 p.m. (ESPN).

Devendorf did it mostly with the left-handed finish that has epitomized his career. The Syracuse guard is 6-foot-3. On Tuesday he dribbled into the lane and even when he encountered the mountain that was Haas, he used his body to protect the ball and finish at the rim.

Those lefty finishes, he said, stemmed from conversations he had with his late father, Curt, who stressed the importance of versatility.

My dad, I remember when I was 7-8 years old, he would tell me, You gotta go out there, man, and finish with that left just as good as your right, Devendorf said in a postgame news conference via Zoom. I remember being outside and just working with that left every single day. Every single day. And it just came about. I just got super comfortable with it.

People see me, Im right-handed. Maybe theyre not expecting it so much. But Im just super comfortable going left, and if they cut off that left, Im going right back to that normal hand. I enjoy going to that left, I enjoy attacking the bucket.

That hes still so good at it is one of the reasons why Boeheims Army lived to play another day.

Devendorf, at 33, is not particularly old from a basketball perspective. At least not for guys who continue to play in the NBA or overseas. The difference, for the former SU guard, is that he quit playing professionally four years ago and has devoted all his basketball energy into teaching and coaching the game.

For the last 2-3 years, Devendorf has been a devoted vegan. He credits the plant-based diet for keeping his body healthy, for eliminating soreness and inflammation after he works out.

Ive known Eric for a long time, said Blackwell, the Boeheims Army coach. Ive always said that hes been coaching for the last 4-5 years and hes in better shape than most of the guys who are playing professional. Thats a testament to his work ethic. Hes changed his diet. Hes a vegan now. He really takes care of himself.

He cares about causes, too. That was evident from the shoes on his feet.

Devendorf wore hand-painted Black Lives Matter shoes for Tuesdays game. Olivia Luciani, a Syracuse native who built her Laced by Liv business on customizing shoes, created themed shoes for Devendorf previously. Last summer, she designed shoes with images of Devendorfs two daughters.

He credited her for coming to him with a collaboration this time.

Its a lot of stuff going on in the world, obviously, the injustice of Black people, he said. And I want people to know my stance. I think if youre a decent human being, youll see whats going on. I wanted to put that out there and use my platform in the right way. I wanted to make a stance and not be silent about whats going on.

He was not silent on the basketball court Tuesday.

He never is.

Devendorf, whose poster hangs in the Nationwide Arena as testament to his TBT staying power, continues to be Boeheims Armys best player. He owes it all, he said, to his competitive nature. But anybody who knows him, who has observed him over the years, understands its more than that.

Hes just one of those guys who when hes 50 years old is going to be competitive at the Y, talking, getting technicals at 50 years old, his kids saying Whats wrong with my dad?,' Blackwell said. Hes just one of those guys. Hes a gamer. Hes a guy you want to have on your team. Hes the heart and soul and engine. He works so hard. Ive been in the gym with him so long. He works so hard, its unbelievable.

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Recent research from University of Colorado Boulder researchers published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that a compound produced in the gut when we eat red meat damages our arteries, and it may play a role in boosting the risk of developing heart disease as we get older.

The report also suggests that an individual may be able to prevent or even reverse this age related decline by making some simple dietary changes and implementing targeted therapies such as nutritional supplements.

Our work shows for the first time that not only is this compound directly impairing artery function, it may also help explain the damage to the cardiovascular system that naturally occurs with age, said first author Vienna Brunt, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Integrative Physiology.

When a person eats a portion of steak or a plate of scrambled eggs the resident gut bacteria immediate set to work at breaking it down, as they metabolize the amino acids L-carnitine and choline they churn out trimethylamine metabolic byproducts which the liver then converts into trimethylamine-N-Oxide, known as TMAO, and sends it coursing through the bloodstream.

Studies have shown that those with higher blood levels of TMAO are more than twice as likely to experience a heart attack or stroke, and those with higher blood levels of TMAO also tend to die earlier. However, scientists dont fully understand why.

This team set out to answer three questions drawing on both animal and human experiments: Does TMAO somehow damage the vascular system? If it does damage the vascular system how? And is it one of the reasons why cardiovascular health declines, even among those who dont smoke and exercise as they get older?

Blood and arterial health of 101 older adults and 22 young adults were measured, which revealed that TMAO levels significantly increase with age. This finding supports a previous mouse study showing the gut microbiome changes with age, breeding more bacteria that help to produce TMAO. Adults with higher levels of TMAO were found to have significantly worse artery function and showed greater signs of oxidative stress or tissue damage in the lining of their blood vessels.

When TMAO was fed directly to young mice their blood vessels aged rapidly. Just putting it in their diet made them look like old mice, said Brunt. She noted that 12-month-old mice (the equivalent of humans about 35 years old) looked more like 27-month-old mice (age 80 in people) after eating TMAO for several months.

Preliminary data suggest that mice with higher levels of TMAO also exhibit decreases in learning and memory, indicating that it may play a role in age related cognitive decline.

Older mice that ate dimethyl butanol were observed to experience their vascular dysfunction reverse; the team believes that this compound may prevent the production of TMAO. Dimethyl butanol can be found in olive oil, vinegar, and red wine in trace amounts.

The team notes that even a young vegan will produce some TMAO, but over time consuming a lot of animal products may take a toll on vascular health. The more red meat you eat, the more you are feeding those bacteria that produce it, said Brunt.

According to senior author Doug Seals who is the director of the Integrative Physiology of Aging Laboratory this study is an important breakthrough as it sheds new light in why the arteries erode with age, even within the seemingly healthiest of people.

Aging is the single greatest risk factor for cardiovascular disease, primarily as a result of oxidative stress to our arteries, said Seals. But what causes oxidative stress to develop in our arteries as we age? That has been the big unknown. This study identifies what could be a very important driver.

The team is further exploring possible compounds that may block the production of TMAO to prevent age related vascular decline. Until something is found perhaps it may be a good idea to skip that big steak or at least limit the intake of animal products to incorporate more plant based options, as the gut friendly plant based diet can help to reduce levels of TMAO as well.

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People who live in the worlds Blue Zoneslike Sardinia, Italy and Okinawa, Japanhave perfected the art of staying alive and well. Longevity expert Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Kitchen, has made studying these superhumans and their wellness practices his lifes work. During a recent online master class on all things immortality (I mean, er, longevity) hosted by the Global Wellness Institute, Buettner said that one everyday outdoor activity sets the folks in the Blue Zones up for thriving well into their triple-digits: gardening.

[In] all Blue Zones, people continue to garden even into their 90s and 100s, said Buettner. Gardening is the epitome of a Blue Zone activity because its sort of a nudge: You plant the seeds and youre going to be nudged in the next three to four months to water it, weed it, harvest it. And when youre done, youre going to eat an organic vegetable, which you presumably like because you planted it. That means gardening hits three of the nine Blue Zones pillars of healthy living in just one activity: one, move naturally; two, manage your stress; and three, eat mostly plants.

Gardening ticks the first box, move naturally, because it calls for incorporating movement into your daily tasks (like walking to work or biking to the grocery store) rather than, say, setting aside an hour aside for a HIIT workout. As Emily Kiberd, DC, founder of New York CitysUrban Wellness Clinic, previously told Well+Good: Their lives are dynamic. Not a constant go, go, go, but a mix of movement, then rest. You can water your plants, then dive back into the book you were reading or go back to work with the energy granted to you by a small burst of movement.

Meanwhile, research has also suggested that planting flowers, herbs, or fruits and veggies also plants the seeds for good mental health (fulfilling that second Blue Zones pillar). Gardening has been found to delay symptoms of dementia. Green exercise, aka doing physical activity while exposed to or in nature, has been linked to longevity, and theres no discounting the fact that youll quickly rack up your 150 minutes of government-recommended exercise each week as you tend to your plant babies (which is also a win for your brains well-being).

Last, but certainly not least, is the fact that having a garden make it easier to access fresh, whole foods. As Buettner pointed out, planting your own fruits and veggies delivers you one step closer to actually eating them. What you do choose to plant and harvest will contribute to the overall diversity of your diet. That a big deal, when you consider that 2018 research found that people with the healthiest, most diverse guts ate 30 or more different types of plants per week. Plant your garden right, and at least a large fraction of the gut-friendly plants in your diet could be hand-grown.

If you dont know the first thing about buying seeds, soil, fertilizer, and all that jazz, remember that gardening doesnt have to be as complicated as purchasing an acre of farmland. For one thing, you could try sprouting: an easy, indoor method for growing your own grains, beans, legumes, or veggies. This also allows you to eat your plants when theyre young and thus more nutrient-dense than they would be otherwise.

If you have some backyard or balcony space and thus have more room for planting (either in the ground or in planters), consider this your motivation to brush up on the basics of not-killing-things and really do your research as far as what should be planted when, how the heck you should water your little seeds, and the perfect sunlight-to-shade ratio. To really feel like youre becoming a student of the plant kingdom, you can even sign up for one of these online gardening workshops to make your love for the activity blossom.

Should you find yourself feeling stuck, just remember: The people of the Blue Zones had to start from scratch to earn the green thumbs they have today. And hey, with any luck, youll have one hundred years to learn how to plant, care for, harvest, and eat the perfect tomato.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: My father has a history of kidney stones. He has changed his diet in the past year, which seemed to help.

Im concerned, though, since I had heard kidney stones can increase during the summer. Is this true? If so, are there any tips for how he can further reduce his risk?

Answer: As temperatures rise during the summer months, so does the risk of developing kidney stones, even if you have never had one.

There are several reasons why there is a rise in kidney stones during the summer months. Among these reasons are an increase in outdoor activities, and the amount and types of food and drink we consume.

Research shows that as the weather warms up, people spend more time outdoors, doing yardwork, spending time at the pool or around a barbeque. And often the body is not getting the type of fluids it needs while losing more than normal via the skin.

Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They develop when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances, such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid, than the fluid in your urine can dilute.

There are several causes for kidney stones, including diet, which can play a significant role in the formation of kidney stones. A family or personal history of kidney stones raises your risk, as do certain medications and medical conditions.

Diseases and conditions may increase the risk of kidney stones include inflammatory bowel disease, chronic diarrhea, renal tubular acidosis, liver disease, cystinuria, hyperparathyroidism and urinary tract infections.

High body mass index, large waist size and weight gain also are associated with kidney stones. Having gastric bypass surgery and taking certain medications can raise your risk, too.

One of the most straightforward ways to lower kidney stone risk is to drink plenty of fluids, water in particular. Extra fluids dilute urine, making stones less likely.

During the summer months, it is important to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. But consuming lots of liquid in the heat of summer can lower your risk for developing kidney stones, as well.

Typically this equates to drinking about eight to 10 glasses of water a day, which should allow for you to pass approximately 2 liters of urine per day.

One way to gauge whether you have adequate fluid intake is to check the appearance of your urine. If its light or clear, youre likely drinking enough fluids.

Avoid too many sugar sweetened beverages or colas as these can increase the risk. Added sodium in sports drinks and an excess of calcium also can increase your risk for stones.

The amount of salt in your diet makes a difference, too. Taking in too much salt increases the amount of calcium your kidneys have to filter, and that raises your risk of kidney stones.

Many foods that are popular during the summer, including processed foods and meats like hamburgers and hot dogs, which are laden with sodium and nitrates, also can affect your risk for kidney stones. Reducing the amount of salt in your diet may lower the risk of stones.

Crafting a diet to prevent kidney stones can be complicated, so if your father has not had a consultation with a dietitian, I would recommend that he do so. Together they can review his specific situation and work to create an eating plan tailored to his needs during the summer and beyond.

It is important for your father to know the type of stone he forms. This can help with dietary choices.

For example, if his stones are calcium oxalate, he may need to limit foods rich in oxalates. This includes certain fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and chocolate. In most cases, eating low-fat dairy products with meals can protect against kidney stones by lowering oxalate that is absorbed.

Uric acid kidney stones can form in people who dont drink enough fluids, have diabetes or metabolic syndrome, or eat a high-protein diet. In that case, choosing a diet low in animal protein can help.

If he has not already had one, I would recommend your father ask his health care provider for a test called a metabolic urine profile.

This test involves analyzing urine over a 24- to 48-hour period. It gives specific information about how the kidneys are working and helps identify modifiable risk factors for kidney stone development.

Given your fathers history, it is important to know that heredity plays a role in kidney stones. People who have a family member with kidney stones are at least twice as likely to develop stones as those who dont have that family history.

Though kidney stones can occur in people in their 20s, most people get their first kidney stone between the 40 and 60. After you have one stone, the chance of getting another within a year is about 15%.

The likelihood of developing more stones in three to five years is 35% to 40%, and within 10 years, its 50%.

By taking time to become educated about kidney stones and practice good hydration and diet, your father can reduce his risk for kidney stones despite the changing temperatures.

Should he find that his kidney stones are increasing, he should follow up with his health care provider or a nephrologist.

Dr. Ivan Porter II, Nephrology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida

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ARIES: Theyre bold, adventurous competitors and are experts at being first. Headstrong and passionate, by virtue of their nature,they are always on the move, so they dont put on weight easily. They can progress better by exploiting their strength, endurance, and confidence. Activities like boxing,weightlifting, martial arts, and football would suit them better, however, they should be patient and realistic about the results.

Aries love spicy food and red meat and because of that, they get anxiety, acidity, acne, piles, hypertension, heart diseases or inflammation. They should avoid spicy food, red meat and should have more lemons, yoghurt, and green vegetables. Soya bean, mustard, cloves, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, lemon iced tea, and lots of water should be added into their diet along with sea food, specially fish as it is an important source of vitamin E, thats essential for them.

TAURUS: Theyre known for being a stabilisers and are grounded. They exercises tremendous patience. Their indulgence with rich food and lot of rest makes them develop a bulge. As they find it difficult to commit to hard workout schedules, they can choose exercises like cycling, walking, and swimming in a natural environment rather than closed spaces.

GEMINI: Theyre known for being intellectually alert. It is not too difficult for them to stay committed to a workout routine. These people love to stay fit and flexible and like to work out in a group. Activities like gymnastics, cycling, swimming, aerobics, dancing, and tennis are ideal. Pranayama is a must but they tend to avoid it due to restlessness. They are prone to chest disorder, asthma, cough, nervous disorder, dry skin, insomnia, hence, the ideal food would be steamed vegetables, nuts, high nutrients, and minerals such as calcium and magnesium. They should add garlic, ginger, pear, oranges, and yoghurt to their meals.

CANCER: Theyre are not only sensitive, theyre emotional nurtures who loves spending time with family, but are also very tenacious. Theyll be motivated to lose weight if dieting and nutrition becomes a family affair, with everyone involved. They should take up swimming, stretching and exercises, along with working out on the abdomen, as they tend to gain there. As they have little vitality, they should avoid alcohol, greasy food, milk products, non-vegetarian food, and excessive salt. They should eat steamed vegetables, nuts, fruits, and olive leaf.

LEO: Leos love to exercise but must be pampered and persuaded. Being passionate about music, theyd find aerobic dance interesting. Their work out routine should be in fresh air, preferably in the morning. As theyre prone to heart attacks, spinal problems, digestive troubles, and migraines, they should have home cooked food.

VIRGO: Virgos are tender beings, known for their perfectionism. However, they may feel easily discouraged if they dont immediately get the results. They are naturally capable of high endurance exercises like long distance running, cycling, football, squash, cricket, gymnastics, and rock climbing. They should avoid street food and should have more calcium. Spinach, broccoli, and cabbage are important for their digestive system. Garlic can be had to avoid arthritis. Grams and salads should be added to their diet.The views expressed hereare of the author

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After years of battling acne, Ivana feels confident in her skin (Picture: MDWfeatures / @muaivanak)

Makeup artist and entrepreneur Ivana Kostova, 24, has spent more than 10,000 trying to tackle the acne shes experienced since her teens.

But nothing worked until she went vegan and saw her problem skin quickly clear up.

Ivana, from London, started developing spots when she was 11, but soon noticed her acne was worse than that of her classmates.

Desperate to help Ivana better about her skin, her parents spent over 10,000 on acne treatments, including weekly sessions with dermatologists at 50 a pop, 200 chemical peels, pricey skincare products, topical creams, and antibiotics.

She also tried going on acne medication Accutane, but found it didnt work for her long-term.

Accutane helped me for a period of time it cleared my skin for four months but there were so many crazy side effects, Ivana said.

My skin became so dry that I was shedding like a snake every two weeks. I had styes on my eyes for four-months and I experienced very bad depression which had never happened to me before.

What I had wasnt considered normal when I was a teenager. I was the only person in my school with acne that was at such a bad stage. At that age, you feel like its the end of the world.

By fourteen, my life revolved around my skin. I would beg my mum not to send me to school because of how bad and painful my skin was.

My parents helped me in any way they could. We spent thousands on skincare and treatments.

Boys were always making fun of me so I began wearing makeup when I was thirteen.

Change came in 2014, when Ivana decided to change her diet.

She became vegan, upped how much water she drank, and tried out intermittent fasting, and soon noticed her acne cleared up.

Now a makeup artist, shes able to use makeup as a way to express her creativity rather than covering up.

I no longer have to hide behind retouched images of myself, Ivana said. After years of trying different treatments for my skin, I decided to completely change my lifestyle and habits. I studied how our mind is connected to our gut health.

That led me to becoming vegan for a year and I started to implement intermittent fasting, which I swear by.

I used to only drink one glass of water a day now I cant imagine not drinking my three-litres.

I also figured out that moisturiser was not my enemy and I stopped wearing foundation when I was 21. This was a five-year process.

Ivana also discovered the skin positivity community online and began sharing photos of her acne with her followers in an attempt to break down the shame around imperfections.

She now hopes to inspire others to embrace and take care of their skin, and to feel confident rather than needing to cover up.

I was hesitant to post pictures at first but once I did, it was such a relief, says Ivana. The community is always there to welcome people in and give advice or uplifting support.

We have to challenge the beauty industry on the example that we set for girls and women. The looks we see in magazines arent achievable by any means.

Its time we see real people with real skin and bodies we need to uplift people for being unique.

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