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New Year’s resolutions that focus on exercise usually fizzle out by spring. Here’s how (and why) to change your approach while the days are longest. It’s said that beach bodies are made in the winter, but that’s only true in practice for a handful of people. Many of us set ambitious exercise goals after New […]
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Various versions of the intermittent fasting diet appear to have weight loss benefits. A new study investigating why they work concludes that circadian rhythms are key. Intermittent fasting has become popular, but how does it work? While the modern world appears awash with fad diets, people seem to be giving a fair bit of attention […]
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A new, large-scale study finds that even extreme levels of fitness increase lifespan — particularly in older people. Exercise is widely considered to benefit health, but is there such a thing as too much exercise? Some recent studies suggest so. For instance, 90 minutes of exercise every day improves mental health, but anything over this […]
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A preliminary study concludes that a drug that doctors commonly prescribe to treat angina and blood pressure might increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. If a person does not receive treatment, cardiac arrest can be lethal within minutes. According to the American […]
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Ahh the end of a long day; time to relax, kick off your shoes and… clean the layers of caked-on makeup off your face. What’s even in that stuff? Could it be secretly hurting your health? We asked Gina Kirk, an expert esthetician specializing in dermatology at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, to discuss […]
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Emotions get a lot of flack in the business world. It is advised to keep feelings out of business–that being emotional in the office or in negotiations can be destructive and dangerous. As a result, some people avoid expressing emotions altogether. Emotions that are suppressed are emotions that are not acknowledged or acted on–and although […]
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Future Healthcare is an annual event that takes place in London in the United Kingdom. It is a showcase of international innovation in the healthcare space. This year, over 350 brands attended. We spent much of our time listening to short introductions to new products in the Health Innovators Theatre. They all had the potential […]
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We all have little daily routines that keep us sane. Whether it’s a cup of coffee at 8 a.m. sharp or a walk during lunch, it’s easy to feel stressed, anxious, and irritable when your schedule gets scrambled. I hate getting out of my routines. I’m a creature of habit, so when I’m forced out […]
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There are plenty of good reasons to plan an uplifting trip to an crafts and arts festival this summer time. Whether your gang is attracted to traditional crafts, thinking about cool science projects or features a budding artist, there is a unique fair available to fit your tastes. Displaying wares from area artisans and offering […]
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Within the 17th century, when India was ruled by Mughal sultans, artisan communities popped up within the northern town of Lucknow to produce beautiful things for that royal family. They spun gold thread and tried on the extender to embroider gowns, robes, and jackets. They adorned cushions and blankets with embroidered flowers and peacocks. 3 […]
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