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15h ago
In a recent study published in the journal BMJ Open, a team of researchers conducted a longitudinal study over 10 years to understand the association between physical activity and sleep duration, daytime sleepiness, and current insomnia symptoms in adults. ..read more
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3d ago
Being optimistic or pessimistic is not just a psychological trait or interesting topic of conversation; it’s biologically relevant. Indeed, there is mounting evidence that optimism may serve as a powerful tool for preventing disease and promoting healthy aging ..read more
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3d ago
Alcohol consumption is a major risk factor for the development of colorectal cancer. The connection has been well-established, and the risk seems to be highest for heavy drinkers ..read more
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1w ago
Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks per day in the past three months for men and four or more drinks per day in the past three months for women ..read more
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1w ago
Unlike foods and drinks that naturally contain sugar, those with added sugar provide no nutritional value. They are also a poor energy source, as the body digests added sugar very quickly. Consuming too much may cause health problems over time.
This article discusses five reasons why added sugars are bad for health ..read more
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2w ago
Breast cancer happens when cancer cells form in breast tissue. It’s one of the most common types of cancer diagnosis for women in the United States, second only to skin cancer.
This disease can also affect men.
Early detection has helped with diagnosing breast cancer and improving survival rates ..read more
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2w ago
Calcium is an indispensable mineral for everyone's health. Calcium is responsible for vital functions in the body and works with other nutrients like vitamin D, therefore, women should be proactive about getting adequate calcium throughout their life to ensure their bone density increases ..read more
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2w ago
People who use e-cigarettes are “significantly more likely to develop heart failure” compared with those who have never used them, states the American College of Cardiology in reference to a new study -- one of the largest to date looking at possible links between vaping and heart failure. ..read more
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3w ago
In the U.S., 4 out of 10 cancer cases are associated with preventable risk factors. That's according to the latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research. February is National Cancer Prevention Month and it's never too late to make lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk of cancer ..read more
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3w ago
Eating and exercise go together. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise. And it's important to think about what you eat when you exercise, whether you're doing a casual workout or training for a competition.
Think about trying these eating and exercise tips ..read more