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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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3 Foods That Can Help Burn Fat
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Weight loss can be difficult to achieve, but the process becomes even harder the older we get. Our metabolism slows down and our bodies just do not handle fats and foods as well as they once did. Unlike fad diets, certain foods and natural essential oils and herbs can be an effective aid in losing weight (and usually in a healthier way). Below are a few you might want to consider.Grapefruit (or Grapefruit... 2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Effects of Puberty on the Traumatized Brain
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Puberty is a time of intense physical and psychological upheaval. Like the caterpillar and the butterfly, the move from adolescent to adult human can require great transformation. But in cases of early childhood trauma, the emotional aspects of that shift could work to a child's benefit. As we age, we tend to look at this period in our lives as one filled with grief and discomfort, but in some cases,... 2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Grownups: Here's Why You Need to Go Play
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Remember the days of playing dodgeball or jumping rope on the school playground? That was probably many years ago. But what if we told you that play should still be an essential part of your life? Let's look at why it's important and also how to bring it back. Play Boosts Brain Function Playing a game or roleplaying forces your brain to think differently than it's used to. As an adult, we slip into... 2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM
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Researchers Pinpoint Where Patience Comes From
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Patience is a virtue, or so the saying goes. According to the latest research, however, the attribute could have a lot more to do with brain chemistry than personal fortitude. Experts have been working to unravel the secrets behind patience and where it originates in the brain, and their discoveries have all led back to one neurotransmitter. How's your patience? Pinpointing Patience in the Brain Most... 2/22/2021 7:35:59 PM
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Could a Watch Save Your Life?
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Wearable devices have revolutionized the exercise world, turning step-count into a household term and helping users become more aware of their activity levels. But now, tech companies are marketing some of these devices as potential lifesavers. See what we’ve uncovered on smartwatches designed to save their users’ lives. New Applications for Existing Tech May Save Lives Wearable devices initially became... 2/22/2021 8:00:00 AM
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