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recent posts
- Understanding Alopecia: The Different Types of Hair Loss by Sarah Curran MSc
- Types of Melasma: How They Differ and Why It Matters by Sarah Curran MSc
- Getting Back on Track After Binge Eating: What Research Suggests
- Cryptochromes in the Hair Follicle: Blue Light, CRY1, and Hair Growth by Sarah Curran MSc
- Ultraviolet Light and Skin Aging: What’s Really Happening Beneath the Surface by Sarah Curran MSc
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Hair loss is something we have been covering quite a bit lately in UCD, and it made me realise how often it comes up not just academically but in real life too. It is something I see a lot, and something I have personally experienced as well. Dealing with hair loss myself has given me…
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Binge eating doesn’t just end when the episode finishes. For most people, what follows is the harder part. Guilt, frustration, and the urge to fix it quickly by eating less, training more, or starting over. The issue is that response is often what keeps the cycle going. Research consistently shows that what actually helps is…
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Skin infections remain one of the most common and disruptive issues in combat and contact sports, including wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, MMA, and rugby. These environments create ideal conditions for the transmission of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens, often leading to missed training, withdrawal from competition, and wider team outbreaks. I covered the microbiome of…
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Combat sports place unique physiological demands on athletes, requiring a combination of power, endurance, repeated high-intensity efforts, and technical precision. Across the literature, a small group of supplements consistently demonstrates performance benefits. The most well-supported include caffeine, creatine, sodium bicarbonate, and β-alanine, with emerging evidence for beetroot juice. A well-structured, high-quality diet should always form…
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Microneedling is an effective treatment for improving skin texture, tone, and overall quality and it’s become hugely popular for good reason. Once the procedure is complete, the skin enters a controlled healing phase, and what you do during this period significantly influences your final outcome. The following aftercare recommendations are based on best practice principles…
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Dairy and Acne: What the Science Actually Says The relationship between dairy and acne is one of the most common nutrition questions people ask, especially teenagers, young adults, and anyone struggling with persistent breakouts. While social media often presents dairy as the definite villain, the actual science is much more nuanced. Research does show a…
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Discover the most satiating foods that help keep hunger at bay and support healthy weight management. Learn how protein, fiber, low-GI carbs, and minimally processed foods can increase fullness, reduce cravings, and make healthy eating easier. Practical tips for incorporating these foods into your meals included. By Sarah Curran MSc Exercise and Nutrition
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