7/30/24 - Is my sunscreen safe? Most aren’t. Can eggs help prevent Alzheimer’s? Noah Lyle’s Olympic Ab Workout, Top 9 Walking shoes for women

Summer Sun - Are all sunscreens safe?

The trouble with ingredients in sunscreens

In 2021 the European Commission published final opinions on the safety of three non-mineral ultraviolet, or UV, filters, oxybenzone, homosalate and octocrylene. It found that two of these filters – homosalate and octocrylene – are not safe in the amounts at which they’re currently used. As a result, the commission proposed limiting the allowed concentrations of these filters in sunscreens.

But the U.S has different standards, as sunscreen manufacturers are legally allowed to use these two chemicals at concentrations higher than the European limits. That’s why hundreds of U.S.-made sunscreens have such high levels of the substances.

The ingredients oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and avobenzone are all systemically absorbed into the body after use, according to studies published by the FDA. These studies also reported that the ingredients could be detected on the skin and in the blood weeks after they had last been used.

Other studies have reported sunscreen ingredients were detected in breast milk, urine and blood plasma samples.

Absorption from skin application is not the only way sunscreen ingredients end up in the body. It’s also possible for sunscreen users to inhale ingredients in sunscreen sprays and ingest some of the ingredients they apply to their lips, so the ingredients should not be harmful to the lungs or internal organs.

What should I do to avoid this?
Buy Sunscreen with Zinc (Mineral) as the active ingredient

Read more HERE.
^{Source - EWG.org}

Need to Know - Alzheimer’s Prevention

Study: Eggs Might Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern as populations age worldwide, and with a focus on longevity and healthy aging in the natural wellness space taking center stage, research has ramped up to explore the potential role of diet in preventing or slowing the progression of this neurodegenerative disorder. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that a common breakfast staple — eggs — might play a protective role against Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Considering the wide-ranging health benefits of eggs, it should come as no surprise that they’re among the best brain-boosting foods and thus can help protect cognition into old age.

• 280 participants — 27.3% — were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia.

• As noted above, participants who consumed more than one egg per week had a 47% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia compared to those who ate less.

• The protective effect was similar for those eating two or more eggs per week.

• Analysis of brain autopsies from 578 deceased participants showed that higher egg intake was associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in the brain.

• Importantly, the researchers found that dietary choline, a nutrient abundant in egg yolks, mediated about 39% of the protective effect against Alzheimer’s dementia.

Read more here, how many eggs and how often?
^{Source - Dr. Axe}

Olympics Edition - World Champion Ab workout

The 6-Move Ab Workout Olympic 100-Meter Favorite Noah Lyles Does for a Rock-Solid Core

Whether you’re looking for your fastest mile ever, itching to cook your friends on the court in pickup or pickleball, or cooking through a sprint workout on the track like an Olympian, you need a rock-solid abs.

“If you have a straight stick, and you throw its end on the ground, it’ll bounce back up; but if there’s bend in the stick, it might bounce in any direction,” says Team USA’s Noah Lyles, a favorite to win gold in the 100m at the Paris Olympics. "It’s the same thing when you’re running. If you don’t have a tight midline—a stable, well-structured core—when you make contact with the ground, you’re not using all the power you’re producing.”

Lyles spoke with Men’s Journal to share one of the core routines he uses to help build gold medal abs. There are also some easier alternatives for each exercise for non-Olympians who need to scale down.

Try this workout at the end of your next strength training session, or as a workout on its own. For each move in this six-exercise routine, rest 1 to 2 minutes between sets.

Get the FULL AB WORKOUT Here.
^{Source - MensJournal.com}

Shopping Guide - Best Women’s Shoes

Top 9 Best Walking Shoes for Women, According to Podiatrists

Walking is pretty much a given for most people every day: during errands, daily walks with the dog, or just living life. Whether you walk 1,000 steps or 10,000, the right shoes for the job are crucial.

We tested many popular options to find the best walking shoes for women. In addition to months of testing, we interviewed podiatrists and foot specialists for their take on the best models and what you need to know before you purchase a new pair.

(Spoiler alert: Fit, cushioning, breathability, and traction topped the must-haves list.)

But how do you know what shoes feel the best for your workout? We are here to help you, read more below!

Ready to dive in? Get the Top 9 List HERE
^{Source - Everydayhealth.com}