Active lifestyle significantly lowers risk of 19 chronic diseases, study finds

Active lifestyle significantly lowers risk of 19 chronic diseases, study finds

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new study underscores the link between physical activity and chronic disease. The study, led by Lucas Carr, associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, examined responses from more than 7,000 patients…

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4 ways mind-body interactions can affect your overall well-being, think yourself better

4 ways mind-body interactions can affect your overall well-being, think yourself better

The mind-body connection is two-way, and impacts our well-being. Our emotions, attitudes and behaviour reflect our physical health and vice versa. For example, regular exercise releases the “happy hormones” endorphins and serotonin in the brain, which can be powerful tools in managing stress and alleviating depression. And when we’re feeling happy, we’re more likely to…

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Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolesce

The culprit behind many broken New Year’s resolu

LONDON — There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year’s resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and resiliency expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. If you are having difficulty achieving goals to exercise more, eat nutritious meals and…

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Deadly Tesla Cybertruck blast outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas was intentional, officials say

Deadly Tesla Cybertruck blast outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas was intentional, officials say

A Tesla Cybertruck exploded and burst into flames Wednesday morning just outside the entrance of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing a person inside the vehicle and injuring several others standing nearby, local officials said. The suspicious blast is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack, three senior law enforcement members briefed on the…

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