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Got 10 Minutes? Short Bursts of Activity Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk

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Some promising news for people who struggle to fit exercise into their daily routines: Research has shown that short bursts of activity derived from simple, household tasks are tied to lower risks of heart attack, stroke, and death.  Publishing their work in the journal The Lancet Public Health, scientists out of Australia and the U.K. […]

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A Newly Discovered Parkinson’s Trigger Could Open Doors for Prevention, Earlier Treatment

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A recent study is challenging long held beliefs about Parkinson’s disease, and the findings could lead to new and improved avenues of treatment.      The widely accepted explanation for what causes the disease is the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, the main source of dopamine in the central nervous system. Found in the midbrain, they

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Why Lauren Miller and Seth Rogen’s Alzheimer’s Charity Leads With Levity — And Wants You to Protect Your Brain

Exclusive, Health / 5 min. read

Alzheimer’s can be a devastating disease, and it’s one that touches so many: More than 6 million Americans may be living with the neurological condition. So it might seem unnatural to approach it with comedy, but for Seth Rogen and wife Lauren Miller Rogen, it’s the only way they know how.  “It’s kind of just

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Why Failure Is Worth Celebrating: 5 Tips to Help Reframe Your Perspective

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Who doesn’t enjoy success? It feels amazing to accomplish our goals and reap the rewards of our efforts. From proverbial victory laurels and that general feel-good inner glow that comes with triumph, to tangible results like a big payday, trophies, and public recognition, success is naturally easy to celebrate.  As a result, humans have developed

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Creativity Is Good for Your Mental Health, Study Finds — Try These 6 Activities to Boost Your Mood

Health / 5 min. read

If you find yourself turning to music to boost your mood, or if solving a jigsaw puzzle, painting, or singing is one of your favorite ways to unwind, we have some good news for you. A recent poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association confirms that those feel-good vibes are important for your mental health

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Volunteering Later in Life Could Boost Your Brain, Study Finds: Here Are 7 Ways to Get Involved

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Nearly a quarter of Americans age 16 and over spent some time formally volunteering between September 2020 and 2021, and more than half informally helped their neighbors that year. Good deeds and acts of kindness go a long way in helping those in need, but volunteering can also be beneficial to the volunteer, especially for

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Medical Marvels: 8 Recent Innovations That Are Helping Improve Health Care

Health, Tech / 6 min. read

Technology continues to advance all around us — from ChatGPT and solar electric cars to “life-altering” AI tools. Advancements are also being made in the health care industry: A myriad of new tools are helping to improve people’s well-being in ways that seemed inconceivable only a decade ago. We’re talking drones delivering blood, VR headsets

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Isometric Exercises Can Lower Blood Pressure: Here’s How to Add Them to Your Routine

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A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that isometric exercises can be an effective, non-pharmacological way to lower blood pressure. But what are isometric exercises? Per the Mayo Clinic, these strengthening movements involve tightening or contracting a muscle without moving any joints or lengthening the muscle. Planks, wall sits, and

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Exercise Could Help Alleviate Chronic Pain Symptoms, Study Suggests

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic pain affects more U.S. adults than many common long-term conditions such as diabetes and depression. And throughout 2021, a report from the CDC found that over 20% of adults — roughly 51 million people — experienced chronic pain, with nearly 7% suffering from high-impact chronic

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