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Parched air, sardine-like conditions, sleep deprivation, and junk
food galore: taking a vacation can be hazardous for our health.
There’s nothing like a vacation for relaxation and revitalization.
But while you may be taking a break from your routine, your health
should never take a backseat. Don’t leave home without the 11 healthy
travel essentials on .... |
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Whether through nonprofit organizations or individually, many
Canadians are adopting all sorts of different animals—dogs, cats, exotic
birds, and even horses—from afar, places around the globe where stray,
sick, and abandoned creatures abound.
When Susan Patterson was looking for a new dog after two other furry
pets had died of old age, she never imagin .... |
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Only about 25 percent of Americans volunteer,1
despite the fact that doing good for others stands to benefit everyone
involved. Volunteer work is unique in that it often involves social,
physical and cognitive dimensions, and research has shown that retired
seniors who engage in activities that require moderate effort in two or
more of these dimensions slash their risk of dementia by 47 .... |
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According to the World Health Organization, depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide,1,2 affecting an estimated 322 million people globally, including more than 16 million Americans, 6 million of which are seniors.3
Statistics also reveal we're not being particularly effective when it
comes to prevention and treatment. Worldwide, rates of depression
increase .... |
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Choosing the proper construction equipment is required to be able to build a solid foundation for a project - literally and figuratively. The right machinery is all you need to construct your dream home or establish a building for your business. Whatever the purpose is, you’ll need to rent the right construction machinery. You must consider a lot of things before renting equipment, so .... |
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The most usual cause of crane-related accidents is human error. This reaches out to both crane workers and operators in charge of safety procedures, support, and maintenance. Mishaps commonly happen when crane operating procedures and maintenance do not keep up with the expanding dangers and demands set on the crane. Numerous accidents result from a failure in communication between the pr .... |
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You may be surprised to learn that
daffodils are not only being admired as lovely harbingers of spring,
but also, according to new research, as plants with potent
cancer-fighting potential. It turns out daffodils contain a natural
alkaloid called haemanthamine (HAE) that inhibits the protein production
cancer cells depend on to grow and flourish.
Although daffodils have been used medici .... |
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If you've heard about omega-6 and
omega-3 fatty acids, you may be aware that while they're essential human
nutrients, consuming too much omega-6s and not enough omega-3s can
raise your risk of developing heart disease, obesity and diabetes. The
trouble is, the majority of Americans eat 10 to 15 times the amount of
omega-6s compared to what they eat in omega-3s.
According to a recent stu .... |
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Like autism among children, Alzheimer’s
among seniors has reached epidemic proportions, with no slowdown in
sight. On the contrary, evidence suggests the trend is worsening. At
present, Alzheimer’s affects about 5.4 million Americans and is the
sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.1
The World Health Organization predicts that by 2050, 1 in 6 adults will
be living with dementia, .... |
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Is it possible nonalcoholic beer
was partly responsible for Germany’s success in the 2018 Winter
Olympics? According to German ski team doctor Johannes Scherr,1
the answer is a resounding yes. Scherr says nearly all of his athletes
drink nonalcoholic beer during training and some continued drinking it
as a recovery beverage during the Winter Games. Research conducted by
Scherr and ot .... |
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Don't be fooled by the name, but red cedarwood oil comes from a type of juniper tree (Juniperus virginiana),1 a member of the Cupressaceae or cypress family. These trees, which grow 30 to 65 feet tall, can be found in the U.S.,2 where they are commonly known as the Eastern red cedar.
Essential oils made from cedar trees grown in the U.S., such as red
cedarwood oil, are primarily used in .... |
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Even though your brain affects
everything you do, you probably don't give it — literally — much
thought. Clever pun aside, how often do you actually consider what your
brain may need to stay healthy? Given the fact your brain impacts all
aspects of your life — from happiness and health, to relationships and
rest — it's important you understand how to take care of it.
While aging .... |
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The rates of infectious diseases
that are unresponsive to the antibiotics used to treat them continue to
skyrocket. Drug-resistance and super bugs abound. Simply stated, drug
resistance results when infection-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites or
viruses evolve and become immune to the drugs once used to destroy them.
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)1
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