Saturday, July 15, 2023

How to Boost Your Fertility in Your 30s

 

How to Boost Your Fertility in Your 30s

As you age, getting pregnant can be a little trickier. Here’s how to up your chances of conceiving.

By Anna Davies, Contributing Writer

Giving up gluten. Drinking green juice. Acupuncture treatments. Click through social media and you’ll find a million solutions for increasing fertility in your thirties. But which ones actually work? How much control do you really have over your fertility as you approach your thirties?

First, a biology brush-up: Women are born with a finite number of eggs, explains Thomas A. Molinaro, MD, MSCE, FACOG, a reproductive endocrinologist at the Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMANJ). “As women age, egg quality and quantity declines. This means that your cycles may become less regular, and you may have some cycles where no egg is released. There may also be an issue with the quality of the eggs, which could make it difficult to conceive.”

While there’s no way to increase the quantity of your eggs, there are steps you can take to try to improve your fertility. That said, if you’re having difficulty conceiving—defined as trying for a year for those under 35 and six months for those over 35, it’s a good idea to speak with your doctor, who may refer you to a fertility specialist for individualized treatment. Here, some general tips for how to potentially boost fertility in your thirties:

1. Quit Drinking Alcohol

Even if you’re not pregnant, it may be a good idea to switch to mocktails now. While research on the effect of alcohol and female fertility is inconclusive, research suggests long-term, heavy use of alcohol may affect sperm motility in men. Plus, it can be a smart strategy for those first early weeks of pregnancy when you may not know you’re pregnant yet but the embryo is beginning to develop.

2. Focus on Getting Your Weight in a Healthy Range

In studies, women with a low or high BMI had a harder time conceiving than women whose BMI was in a healthy range. Talk to your doctor about your weight and its’ impact on your fertility; they can help you come up with a plan to lose or gain weight in a healthy, sustainable way.

3. Have Your Partner Ditch His Briefs

Time to say goodbye to briefs and hello to boxers. Some studies have found that men who wear boxers have a higher sperm concentration and total sperm count than those who don’t. It’s also a good idea to have your male partner avoid placing his laptop directly on his lap or spend too much time in hot tubs. That’s because heat can impair sperm formation, explains Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG, a maternal fetal medicine specialist.

4. Focus on Whole Foods

While there’s some research on the effects of so-called fertility diets, experts say there’s no conclusive evidence that specific dietary changes have an effect on fertility for all women. Some general guidelines that have been proven: Diets high in unsaturated fats, whole grains, veggies and fish have been associated with higher fertility outcomes for women and men. Remember: It takes two to make a baby, and these changes may also be beneficial for sperm function, Gaither says. Meanwhile, in the same comparative study, researchers found that diets high in sugar and saturated fats had lower fertility outcomes. Of course, before you embark on a diet, double-check with your doctor.

5. Find a Way to De-Stress

“Fertility treatment can be stressful,” Molinaro says. While you may have a pal who swears her yoga class helped her to conceive—and there are even yoga classes designed specifically to improve fertility—yoga alone has not necessarily been proven to provide a boost. What has been proven is that yoga can reduce stress levels. “Since stress can impact fertility, focusing on stress reduction may be beneficial,” explains Molinaro. Whether it’s yoga, meditation or some other form of self-care, find a way to relax that works for you.

6. Rethink Your Exercise Routine

Exercise may be too much of a good thing when it comes to getting pregnant in your thirties. Some studies have found that intense exercise may inhibit conception because it may cause you to skip ovulation or experience implantation failure. That said, sedentary behavior has also been linked to infertility. Discuss your workout routine with your doctor, who can suggest whether to slow down or step it up.

7. Downshift Your Daily Dose of Caffeine

Do you have to totally give up your morning cup of joe? Not necessarily. But if you mainline sodas and espressos all day, you may want to cut back. Studies have found that overdoing it on coffee (consuming more than 300 mg a day, or the equivalent of more than one tall Starbucks coffee) may impair fertility.

8. Add Folic Acid to Your Diet

Folate is a critical mineral during pregnancy, but it may play a role in preconception as well. During pregnancy, adequate folate can help decrease the risk of neural tube defects like anenecephaly and spina bifida. That’s why it’s recommended that women of childbearing age take folic acid, the manmade form of folate, especially if they’re trying to conceive. One study examining the role of folate and folic acid in patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) found supplemental folate was associated with higher live birth rates. Ask your doctor for a folic acid supplement recommendation, and add folate-heavy foods like eggs, leafy greens, beans, legumes and berries to your diet.

9. Track Your Cycle

If you don’t regularly track your cycle, it’s a good time to start, even if you’re not ready to conceive immediately, Molinaro says. That’s because your cycle may shift as you hit your thirties. How to track: Day one is the first day your period starts. The last day is the day before your next period begins. For most women, ovulation generally happens 12 to 14 days before your next period begins. The optimal time to conceive is two to three days before ovulation begins and the day of ovulation itself. Do you need to buy an ovulation tracker? Not necessarily, according to Molinaro, who says charting your cycle can be an adequate tool. You can also monitor your basal body temperature, which will dip and then sharply rise when ovulation occurs.

10. Have Sex Every Two Days

If you’re trying to conceive in your thirties, aim to get busy once every two days. “There’s this misconception that you must have sex the day you ovulate, when that’s not necessary for conception,” Molinaro says. “Some people are also concerned that if they have sex every day, it may decrease the efficacy of sperm, but there’s not a lot of research on whether or not that’s the case. Once every other day should cover your bases—plus, it’s still fun that way and not a chore, which isn’t what you want trying to conceive to become.”

11. Talk to Your Doctor

While it’s true some health shifts can affect fertility in your thirties, there may be other factors beyond your control. For example, there could be issues such as scarring in your uterus or fallopian tubes, or your partner could have a blockage or abnormal sperm function—something no green juice can fix. It’s important to loop your doctor in if you’re having trouble conceiving in your thirties, since your doctor can help you understand potential causes, treatments and strategies. “Some patients have the idea that once you see a fertility specialist, you’re automatically on the road to IVF treatment, when that may not be the case,” Molinaro says. Sometimes, it’s as straightforward as getting medical insight into your menstrual cycle. And if IVF does seem like a necessary tool, partnering with a doctor you like and trust early on in your conception journey can help you make sure any questions or concerns are answered.


Please note: The Bump and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.



Friday, July 14, 2023

15 Successful Strategies to Make Money Online in 2023

 



The world is becoming more virtual, increasing the number of ways you can make money online. An online work-from-home situation offers a lot of perks, including flexibility, a comfortable environment, and no stressful commute. Whether you’re stuck in an office and ready to make a change—or are just looking for a convenient way to make money on the side—check out this list of options. 

15 Ways to Make Money Online in 2023

1. Start a blog

If you love to write and have something useful or inspiring to say, consider starting a blog. A blog is a website where you regularly share your ideas or expertise with your readers. Before you start sharing your thoughts, you need to create a website. You can hire someone to build it for you or do it yourself. Website builders like SquareSpace make it really easy to put together a website on your own even with no previous experience. Once your site is up, it’s all about writing good content consistently and promoting your blog to attract readers and subscribers. If you want to monetize your blog, you need an audience. Then, you can use methods like affiliate marketing (earning income through product recommendations) and ads. You can also create your own product or service and sell it on your website.   

2. Complete online surveys

If you’re looking to get rich, online surveys are not the way to do it. However, you can earn other rewards by sharing your opinions on different products or websites like Survey Junkie. By filling in surveys, you make some extra cash to spend on daily expenses such as gas and groceries, or you get gift cards for different stores and restaurants like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. 

3. Start a side hustle

Having a side hustle or side gig in addition to a full-time job is pretty normal these days. Many people make a decent amount of money using side-hustle apps such as DoorDash or Uber. If you don’t want to go door-to-door delivering food—or don't have a car or the car insurance needed to become an Uber driver—you can look for other opportunities. With apps like TaskRabbit or Handy, you can get hired for random odd jobs in your neighborhood. If you want a side hustle that gets you outside and moving, check out the Rover app to find dog-walking clients. 

4. Write a newsletter

An online newsletter is an email you send out to your subscribers to share information or promote a product or service. Let’s say you have a blog or a YouTube channel that’s all about yoga. In your newsletter, you can promote your favorite yoga wear using affiliate links. If your readers click on the link, it’s money in your pocket. You can also use your newsletter to promote your latest online yoga workshops, your one-on-one online yoga coaching sessions, and your comfy merch. 

5. Create a Youtube channel

If you’ve always dreamed of being the next big YouTube star, now’s your chance. To make money on YouTube you need views and subscribers—lots of them. To qualify for the YouTube Partner Program, you need at least 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 public watch hours over the last 12 months or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million public short video views over the last 90 days. If you can meet these criteria, it’s possible to earn money. Using your YouTube Channel, you can try to profit from advertising revenue, channel membership, and selling merchandise in your YouTube store. 

6. Write an ebook

Have you been sitting on a book idea for years? If so, why not try to self-publish and sell an ebook online? From financial advice and self-help to cookbooks and fiction, there is no end to what you can write about. If you have expertise on a subject and want to share your knowledge, an ebook is a great way to get the word out. There are many online ebook publishers, including Amazon Kindle, Smashwords, and Rakuten Kobo. Writing a book isn’t easy, and it takes a significant amount of effort on the front end. But once you hit publish, your ebook has passive-income potential.

7. Voice-over acting 

For those with a beautiful, unique, or radio-announcer tone, have you considered voice-over work? Successful voice-over actors often have a background in acting (though it’s not necessary) and are able to do different characters or accents. Voice-over actors can find work narrating ebooks, online videos, or online ads. To get started, you will need a professional portfolio to share with potential clients. Voice-over acting also requires some initial investment. You’ll need to purchase a microphone and headphones, as well as voice recording and editing software.  

8 Become a virtual assistant

A virtual assistant is a remote worker who offers administrative support to different clients. Successful virtual assistants are organized, reliable, and tech-savvy. The exact job tasks you will do as a virtual assistant can vary greatly based on your skill set as well as what your client wants. Some services you might offer include: responding to emails, scheduling client meetings and appointments, transcribing documents, and coordinating travel or bookkeeping. If you already have administrative experience, this can make it easier to break into the industry, but it's not necessary. You can start to look for clients using platforms like Belay, Upwork, and Zirtual.   

9. Twitch streaming

Twitch lets gamers and other creators stream their content live. Similar to a YouTube channel, you make money by becoming a Twitch Partner or a Twitch Affiliate. There are several ways to monetize your content on Twitch, including subscriptions and “Bits.” Subscriptions (subs) allow your viewers to pay a monthly fee to support your channel. “Bits” are a virtual good that viewers can purchase to show their support and cheer on your content. As a Twitch Partner, you can also run ads on your streams and make money through sponsorship opportunities. 

10. Test websites & apps

If you like being paid to take surveys, you might also enjoy earning money or rewards to test websites and apps. Instead of answering questions about specific products, you get to use websites and apps and provide your feedback. Similar to taking surveys, you aren’t going to earn enough to replace your full-time job. But it is a fun way to get paid for your perspective. If you’re interested, you can check out sites like UserTesting, UserPeek, and Userlytics. In addition to your computer, you will often need a microphone to participate.  

11. Sell used items

Is your garage or hallway closet overflowing with stuff? Maybe it’s time to part with some of your old coats, toys, or kitchen appliances. Doing so not only frees up space in your household. It can also  earn you extra money. With online sites like Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor, and Craigslist, you can reach a wide audience of people perhaps interested in buying your unwanted items. It might not even be necessary to mail the stuff you sell. If you sign up on a local website, you can agree to meet the buyer in person. 

12. Host on Airbnb 

If you have a spare room or home, you can consider listing it on Airbnb. Decide whether you want to rent your space full-time, part-time, or just when you’re away traveling. While renting your space on Airbnb is considered a passive form of income, there is work involved. First, you need to ensure your space is ready to rent. This might include sprucing it up with new sheets, towels, and maybe a fresh coat of paint. There’s also the task of cleaning the space after guests leave. You can do this yourself or pay a cleaner. To get started, you need to sign up as a host with Airbnb and post your listing. While signing up is free, Airbnb will collect a percentage of your nightly rate. Prior to posting, it’s a good idea to confirm you’re allowed to rent your space. If you are part of a homeowners association, there might be rules against it.  

13. Freelance writing

To become a freelance writer, you need to be a good writer, a strong researcher, and possess good organizational and time management skills. You don’t need a degree in journalism or English literature, though it doesn’t hurt. To start making money, you should have a portfolio with a few writing samples to share with potential clients. You can create a free writing portfolio on sites such as Contently and Muck Rack.  To find clients, you can use online job boards. Three options: Upwork, Fiverr, and ProBlogger. However, there’s a lot of competition on these sites and the pay is often low. Once you have some experience, you can start to pitch clients on your own and increase your rates accordingly. 

14. Dropshipping 

Dropshipping allows you to sell a product online without having to keep stock. Using a drop shipping app, your customers can buy products from your online store that then ship directly from your supplier to your customer. To make money, you charge a slightly higher fee than your supplier and keep the profit. Before diving into the world of dropshipping, make sure you carefully research the product you want to sell and the wholesaler from which you plan to buy. To stay competitive, compare prices set by other buyers to determine what you should charge. There are a number of fraud issues around dropshipping, so proceed with caution.

15. Print on Demand 

Print-on-demand (POD) lets you add your own designs to white-label products supplied by a third party on a per-order basis. Popular POD items include t-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, and socks. A benefit of POD is it eliminates the need to stock inventory, as everything is handled by the printing company. Many POD websites make it easy to set up your store and select products that you want to add your designs to. These companies will also print your designs and ship the products. To create your designs, you can use websites like Canva or you can hire someone else to create designs using sites like Fiverr or Upwork. To make money, you purchase your custom product for one price (let’s say $10), sell it for a markup ($22), and keep the profit. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I make $300 a day online?

It’s possible to earn $300 a day online freelancing. Many experienced freelance writers, web developers, graphic designers, and so on earn $300 or more per day. 

What is the fastest way to make money online?

If you need to make money fast, selling used items online is one option. You can use online marketplaces such as Facebook, Craigslist, or OfferUp to find local buyers and earn cash quickly. 

How do I make money online from my own website?

There are a variety of ways to monetize your website. You can earn money through affiliate marketing, by creating and selling a product or service, or by setting up a paid newsletter. 

How do I make money on Amazon?

Amazon offers several ways to make money. There are various selling options, including wholesale selling or retail arbitrage. You can also make money by self-publishing a book on Amazon Kindle, through its affiliate marketing program, or by delivering packages with Amazon Flex. 

How do I make money on TikTok?

There are several ways to make money on TikTok. For example, if you have at least 10,000 followers and more than 100,000 views in the last 30 days, check out the TikTok Creator Fund. Those who meet these requirements, are at least 18 years old, and based in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Spain, or Italy can start to earn money for engaging content. You can also sell products to your viewers or offer your fans the chance to see additional content using a subscription model.

Sunday, July 9, 2023

The largest container ship in the world, MSC Irina, has commenced its service. With a TEU capacity of over 24,300

 


The largest container ship in the world, MSC Irina, has commenced its service. With a TEU capacity of over 24,300, it surpasses all other container ships in terms of size. MSC Irina, sailing under the flag of Liberia, is the first of six vessels to be constructed by the Chinese shipbuilding group Jiangsu Yangzijiang. Notably, the ship emits 3-4% less carbon compared to similar vessels.
Construction of MSC Irina began in November 2021, with dock assembly commencing in June of the following year. It was first floated on August 10 and later floated out on October 29. In February 2023, the ship underwent sea trials before undergoing final work at Zhejiang Zhoushan Shipyard. It was delivered in early March.
The ship's maiden voyage involves an ocean-crossing journey from Qingdao to Busan, back to China, and then to Singapore, Italy, and Spain via the Suez Canal. On its return, it will make stops at ports in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
With a deadweight of 240,000 DWT, MSC Irina can carry more than 24,300 standard 20-foot shipping containers, stacking them up to 26 deep. It has a length of 399.9 meters (1,312 feet) and a beam of 61.3 meters (201.1 feet). While its dimensions are comparable to many existing vessels, its container capacity sets it apart, surpassing the previous record-holder, OOCL Spain, by over 150 TEU.
MSC, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is the world's leading container liner company. It operates a vast network of 675 offices in 155 countries and serves over 260 trade routes with its fleet of 730 vessels. Its cargo capacity amounts to approximately 4.6 million international standard container units (TEU), and its annual capacity reaches 23 million TEU.


Tuesday, July 4, 2023

+8 Beautiful Ghana Weaving Hairstyles To Rock This Summer










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Sunday, July 2, 2023

US Singer, Selena Gomez Thanks Rema For Changing Her Life Forever After Their[ Calm Down'] Music Collabo

 

Selena Gomez&Rema

American singer Selena Gomez has penned a gratitude note to singer Rema for the opportunity to feature in his viral hit Calm Down.
Selena, on her Instagram page, shared two photos of her and Rema from the song Calm Down, and thanked him for changing her life forever.
She wrote, “This man has changed my life forever. Rema, thank you for choosing me to be a part of one of the biggest songs in the world. Love you forever.”
Reacting to the post, Rema reciprocated by also professing love for her.
“Love you too Queen ❤️,” he wrote.




Rema’s song ‘Calm Down’ has surpassed one billion combined streams on YouTube and Spotify.

It was also recognised by Guinness World Records (GWR) after securing the first number 1 hit on the world’s first regional streaming chart and first-ever official chart in the Middle East and North Africa {MENA}


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