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Mask Valves and Neck Gaiters Causing Problems
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As we're looking to wear the best possible protection for ourselves and our communities, we may need to think beyond what feels best as it's recently come out that neck gaiters and valved masks may be less than helpful and even dangerous. The best masks to protect ourselves and others may not be what we thought. We should probably reconsider some types of masks. Here's why. Neck Gaiters May Do More... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Insect Wings Could Hold the Key to Antibiotic Surfaces
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Nature holds incredible mysteries. For all technology has done for us, not even our greatest of innovations can hold a candle to the awe of the natural world. Now it turns out that the structure of an insect wing may hold the key to an incredible breakthrough. Researchers have found a natural, chemical-free antibiotic surface on one of the most unexpected of places: insect wings. And they're prepared... 11/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Three Key Steps to Regain Momentum When You've Skewed Off-Course
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If you are reading this article you have probably found yourself at one time or another at a crossroads in your life where you have skewed off-course and couldn't quite regain momentum. I can personally recall a particular time in my life when I skewed so far off-course that I forgot my initial vision and what it meant to me. I imagine that some of you can resonate with this, whether it be a weight... 10/30/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Dairy May Protect Against Hypertension And Diabetes
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Most diets that seem successful limit dairy these days. Both in terms of ft content and overall calorie consumption as well as those facing food sensitivities. Dairy is often among the first things to be cut from a diet when someone wants to lose weight or when someone is challenged with gut issues. But one study may change this thinking. Could dairy protect against hypertension and diabetes? According... 10/29/2020 5:26:12 PM
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Neanderthal DNA May Have COVID Influence
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The Neanderthals may have died out a long time ago, but tiny amounts of their DNA persist in most modern humans. According to Discover Magazine, many of us have a fraction of 1%, if any, Neanderthal DNA buried deep in our genetic code, though in some portion of the population, that figure could be well over 2%. This has been a fun party-fact to this point—something entertaining but not really meaningful—but... 10/26/2020 6:32:25 PM
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The Research on COVID and Winter
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The news is in: We could be looking at a nasty winter. Experts have been working hard to track and predict the impact of this coming winter on COVID-19, and the majority of their findings paint an alarming picture. Johns Hopkins Research will soon be publishing the latest on the pandemic, which predicts some devastating changes up ahead. Here’s what we know so far. What the Research Says About COVID-19... 10/26/2020 5:27:11 PM
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Women Need More Sex Than Men - Here’s Why
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Society says women aren’t as sexually driven as men, that they don’t need as much action in the bedroom as their male counterparts. Science, on the other hand, says women actually need more sex than men. And the stats back it up. The majority of women - approximately 62% - are not satisfied with their sex life. What’s more, women are twice as likely than men to describe their sex life as “boring.”Neuroscience... 10/26/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Can Doctors Use Drugs to Regrow Your Teeth?
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Dental fillings are effective tools in treating tooth decay, but they’re far from the living, breathing tissue you began with and only last so long before they need replacing. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just regrow the damaged or missing dentin? Advances in dental technology could soon make that a reality.Dental fillings may repair damaged structures and replace missing or damaged dentin. But... 10/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
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These 3 Exercises are Necessities for People Over 40
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Exercise is crucial to a healthy lifestyle for adults of all ages. After the age of 40, though, it's time to develop, if we haven't already, a proactive strategy for healthy aging. This should include both cardiovascular activity and strength training. But what does that look like, really? Before hitting the gym or heading outside, it's helpful to have a game plan for accomplishing health goals — and... 10/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Removing the Stigma of Bipolar Disorder
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For people with bipolar disorder, the stigma of mental health issues can be significant, affecting relationships, friendships, and even work life. New medications and a willingness to speak out about this condition may help people with bipolar disorder live better lives as advocates work to break down barriers and create a pattern of education instead of shame. Celebrities are helping to remove some... 10/22/2020 8:27:38 PM
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