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Longevity Boost: Living Near a Park Adds Years to a Life
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Just being outside can lower stress levels and blood pressure. But if you live near a recreational area, you can really reap incredible benefits. From treating depression to getting active, being near a park can add years to your life. In fact, researchers published an interesting study in the Lancet which revealed that for every 0.1 increase in green space (which we're simplifying here but they tied... 4/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
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The First Flu You Caught as a Child May Determine Future Immunity
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Researchers are still unsure of all the details as to what this may mean going forward, but they may have shed some new light on how we develop long-term immunity against influenza strains. More specifically, they’ve linked the strongest immune responses to the variants we were exposed to as children. Different Influenza Strains Up until 1957, H1N1 was the only known flu virus strain in humans. Since... 4/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
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What You Should Know About ‘Mood Chews’
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Depression and anxiety were probably the unofficial mascots of 2020. Even people without a previous history of these challenges found themselves climbing the walls after COVID-19 struck, as the effects of isolation, uncertainty and social divide hit everyone hard. When times get tough, more people start to seek new ways to gain relief, which means new products with big promises are sure to hit the... 4/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
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Is Your Smartphone Making You More Impulsive?
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Smartphones have become a way of life. What public view is complete without half of those out there clicking away or scrolling at their screens? Most of us don’t think twice about the amount of time we spend on our phones and media devices, or the effects they might have on other aspects of our behavior. We may not be aware of the changes we can create in our brains by using these devices too much,... 4/22/2021 4:59:12 PM
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It’s Never Too Soon to Start Nurturing Your Bones
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If you are a woman of a certain age, you are probably concerned about bone health, and rightly so. Older women are most at risk for declining bone mass, thanks mainly to rapid hormonal changes around the time of menopause. But that doesn’t mean men get off scot-free. Osteoporosis is well-known as a disease of aging; by age 70 men are losing bone just as rapidly as women.For many years, another worrisome... 4/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
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How Exercise Advice on Food Labels May Help Us Lose Weight
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Millions of us are frequently searching for tools to help us lose weight. We're looking because losing weight is hard. And those struggling to do so often feel like there's got to be a better way—or something, anything, that can help make it easier. Well, now there’s a possibility of having exercise advice on food labels to help with exactly that. Would it help you? It may seem simplistic but it looks... 4/13/2021 7:00:00 AM
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8 Reasons to Make 2021 a Sober Year
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As far as years go, 2020 was a real doozy. Looking at 2021 stretching out before us, many are wondering how they can make it better than last year. Hear us out: making this year a sober year may be the best way to help make it your best year ever. There are plenty of good reasons to avoid alcohol, no matter what year it is, and 2021 is a great place to start. Let's be honest, many of us spent too much... 4/13/2021 7:00:00 AM
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Immunocompromised Patients May Pose Unique COVID Mutation Risks
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New threats have emerged in mutated variants of the COVID-19 virus, with some strains threatening to undermine every effort we’ve made to contain the previous waves. Researchers have been working to figure out why we’ve seen so many mutations in such a short span of time, and they may have pinpointed at least one source and it turns out that people with compromised immune systems could hold the key.... 4/12/2021 8:45:10 PM
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What a Bunch of Fruit Flies Revealed About Heart Health
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We might not see much of ourselves when we come across those tiny flying annoyances, but as it turns out, we have a lot in common with fruit flies. They’re capable of developing about 75% of the diseases that afflict humans, making them the ideal models for numerous areas of study. One of the more promising developments in this area is in age-related issues —specifically, heart health. See, fruit flies... 4/9/2021 7:00:00 AM
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How Ramen Could Save Us From a Big Mess
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Ramen. In the US, it’s the staple of many college kids’ diets and a popular option for those trying to save money on their grocery bills. In Japan, it’s the equivalent of grandma’s chicken soup, and every bit as welcome and soothing. As it turns out, it might also be what scientists need to save the world. Though not the noodles themselves, ramen making might just be one of the best ways to clean up... 4/7/2021 7:00:00 AM
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