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Jenn Ryan
5 Reasons to Exchange Your Office Chair for a Yoga Ball
by Jenn Ryan
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You may have heard of or seen the popular exercise ball (or yoga ball) in place of a desk chair at your office, supervisor’s office, or even at a friend’s home desk. This is no ordinary trend! While yoga balls are great for different exercises, stretches, and poses, they also provide some great benefits in your work environment. Why should you swap your office chair for a yoga ball?1. Work Those Muscles!When... 8/8/2021 4:00:00 AM
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Why Mosquitoes Find Some More Attractive Than Others
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If you've ever been to a campout with that one person who keeps swatting while others are relatively unbothered, or if you are that person, you've seen first hand that mosquitoes seem to prefer some over others. Researchers have long thought it might be blood type or pheromones that caused this preferential treatment. But new research implicates something else entirely. Why are Mosquitoes Drawn to... 8/3/2021 4:00:00 AM
Andrew Pacholyk
Top 20 Sacred Sexual Secrets
by Andrew Pacholyk
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Our sexual health is one of the most important elements of our whole being and natural existence, and yet one that is often shunned, ignored or found to be downright "dirty." A mentor of mine once said, "You should look at EVERY person as a sexual being!"In my fertility practice, I constantly have patients asking about ways to bring about or keep the "spark" alive in their relationship. I think the... 7/30/2021 4:00:00 AM
Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
Regency Jewish Heritage Achieves Milestone Recognition for Excellence in Healthcare!
by Judah Gutwein, L.N.H.A.
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In August, NJBIZ will shine a light on the heroes around us when they celebrate the 2021 Healthcare Heroes Awards.Based off independent submissions from across the healthcare spectrum and chosen by a panel of independent and impartial healthcare experts and judges, the program recognizes individuals and organizations across 12 categories for their significant impacts on the health care industry and... 7/28/2021 5:03:21 PM
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Why Do Super Smart People Like Being Alone?
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Geniuses aren’t typically known for their social skills, and few nerds are ever crowned as royalty at the prom. While some among the highly intelligent do manage to make friends, many find themselves spending a large portion of their time alone. The average person might assume pretentiousness and selectness are to blame, but the real reasons are far more down to earth than most people realize.Anxiety... 7/28/2021 4:00:00 AM
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The Link Between Eating Out and Earlier Death
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There’s a reason most of us are willing to spend a little extra for the experience of eating out; the food alone is usually worth it, let alone not having to worry about any clean-up afterward. And if we're lucky the company puts it over the top into one of many Americans' favorite ways to spend an evening.As it turns out, the price we pay may be even steeper than we ever realized. Research shows strong... 7/27/2021 6:32:29 PM
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Why Death Rates Are Declining for Many Types of Cancer
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Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC, overshadowed only by heart disease. We lose nearly 600,000 people each year to this mysterious and devastating cluster of diseases. But there may be hope on the horizon as, despite the high figure, cancer deaths have been on a steady decline. We have a few different shifts to thank for the positive turn, which... 7/27/2021 5:11:20 PM
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Scientist Creates Artificial Skin That Detects Pain
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Pain is the body’s way of showing us that something is wrong. It gets our attention, makes us move fast to stop the problem and helps us steer clear of danger or serious injury. It's a useful alarm that keeps us safe. What if we could apply that to other uses? Scientists have mimicked that trigger, creating artificial skin that actually detects pain. Pain is Keyed to Survival No one wants to feel physical... 7/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
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6 Common Meds That May Be Linked to Dementia
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Every year, there are approximately 10 million people diagnosed with dementia around the world, according to the World Health Organization. Could the medications we’re taking be putting us at risk? The answer is yes, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Let’s take a look at six common meds that may be linked to dementia. 1. Atropine Atropine is among the medications with suspected... 7/22/2021 4:59:32 PM
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Could Your Eating Habits Be Costing You Precious Sleep?
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Sleep deprivation can have several causes, making pinpointing the right one difficult. We might feel like we’ve tried everything, but a solid eight hours remains out of reach. Well, it turns out that the problem could be diet related.With the focus of sleep hygiene often centered on routine, screen time management and nighttime comfort, we may forget the importance of eating (and avoiding) certain... 7/22/2021 4:00:00 AM
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