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Healthy Heart, Sharper Mind?
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Having a healthy heart is great for longevity. But it may come as a surprise to learn that it may also be good for our memory and other cognitive functions. New research suggests that much of what’s healthy for a person’s heart may also benefit their brain. Taking Good Care of the Heart Choices like not smoking and staying in a healthy weight range are good for our heart and these great choices are... 3/4/2021 5:24:56 PM
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Early Menopause Could Predict Heart Disease in White Women
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Early menopause can occur for a number of reasons, although the resulting health effects are often the same. But recent studies have shown that white women who complete "the change" earlier than usual could see one significant impact, though additional factors might be at play. The key is knowing as early intervention might make a difference in many cases. We have the full breakdown as well as tips... 3/4/2021 5:05:57 PM
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How the Fake Commute is Helping Home Workers
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Times have changed. Where home offices weren’t terribly common even a few years ago, 2020 saw 42% of US workers making their living from home. The situation might work well for many of us. What's not to love? Attending meetings in pajama pants and having your dog as your new office assistant. But it also creates some issues that may affect our mental health.Spending too much time between the same four... 3/4/2021 4:47:30 PM
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The Science-Based Approach: Intuitive Eating
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Intuitive eating may be the key to a healthier life and a stable weight. According to an article in the British Medical Journal, sustained dietary restriction (eliminating one or more food groups) may not have sustainable weight loss or health benefits. Intuitive eating may be the solution. What Does “Intuitive Eating” Mean? Intuitive eating is the process of eating with mindfulness and intention.... 3/4/2021 4:25:08 PM
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How to Tackle Beard Dandruff
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Everywhere you look, men are sporting the lumberjack beard trend. In reality, beards are not as easy to maintain as they may look. They require consistent care and upkeep and they come with their own set of challenges. One of the most common is beard dandruff. The microbe Malassezia globosa typically causes skin flaking in the beard. Everyone has this microbe but when it combines with hair follicles... 3/4/2021 3:50:10 PM
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9 Ways to Improve Your Posture
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For many of us, lessons about the importance of posture began in childhood. Our parents may have urged us to “stand up straight,” or a relative might have tried to balance a book on our heads to get us to stop slouching. While we may have found their comments intrusive as kids, now as adults, we know that good posture enhances how we look and how we feel about ourselves. Here are nine ways to improve... 3/2/2021 7:39:58 PM
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If the Elderly Are Vaccinated, Can We Hug Them Again?
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We’ve been at this for over a year now, and many of us have begun to feel defeated. We miss our loved ones and we miss the human connection of being around friends and family. But the vaccine is here and many of us are wondering if this means we can soon get back to hugging the vulnerable elderly in our lives. There have been a lot of questions surrounding the changes we can expect with vaccine rollouts,... 3/2/2021 6:43:49 PM
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Is Rheumatoid Arthritis 2 Separate Diseases?
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According to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network, about 1.4 million people in the United States suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Experts don't know as much as they would like about the chronic condition, including how to treat it. But one new idea poses an interesting idea. It could be that RA is not a single disease, but instead may actually be two distinct conditions. Two Possible RA... 3/2/2021 8:00:00 AM
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How To Look After Your Body Mechanics When Working From Home
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it’s become quite clear just how terrible we can be at looking after ourselves. Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar: you’re hunched over your desk in front of your laptop, your arms awkwardly pinned, your back aching...Or maybe this is the scenario for you: lying back with your feet up, your keyboard (or even laptop) perched uncomfortably on your torso, your... 3/2/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Eating Hot Peppers Could Improve Lifespan
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Do you like your food spicy? If you do, have we got great news for you. And if you don't, maybe you want to start learning. Hot peppers could have especially strong life-extending properties due to the same compound that makes them spicy. Check out all the potential benefits. Hot Peppers and the Heart An analysis recently released by the American Heart Association has some exciting news for hot pepper... 2/26/2021 6:05:40 PM
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