Eating heavily-processed foods is linked to premature death; here's tips for eating fewer

Eating heavily-processed foods is linked to premature death; here’s tips for eating fewer

Consuming sugary breakfast cereals, artificially-flavored chips and crackers, chicken nuggets, hot dogs and sweetened beverages like soda and energy drinks may shorten your lifespan, a new study found.  Ultra-processed foods, which include anything from shelf-stable baked goods to frozen pizza, have been linked to obesity, heart disease and other health issues over the years. New research…

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Studies Link Lifestyle, Exercise and Yoga to Improved Urologic Health and Cancer Outcomes

Studies Link Lifestyle, Exercise and Yoga to Improved Urologic Health and Cancer Outcomes

LAS VEGAS, April 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abstracts being presented at this year’s American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas highlight the powerful role of healthy lifestyle choices in urologic health and cancer management. New studies explore how exercise and diet may slow prostate cancer progression, the benefits of pelvic yoga for…

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How to start a living healthy: There's no one approach — and understanding this is key to success

How to start a living healthy: There’s no one approach — and understanding this is key to success

Starting and sticking with a healthy lifestyle is tough. It’s a complex proposition with multiple dimensions.  There are the challenges associated with behavior change and the difficulty of altering our daily habits, routines and rituals. Keeping true to new practices requires willpower and a level of self-control. On the plus side, if you find the passion for…

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US man, after visiting 110 countries, calls China home, sets up centres to share untold stories

US man, after visiting 110 countries, calls China home, sets up centres to share untold stories

An American man has captivated many with his inspiring tale of becoming a “foreign village chief” in the picturesque southwestern Yunnan province, following his adventurous exploration of 110 countries and his studies in China. Born in 1962 to a humble family in Chicago, Brian Linden worked night shifts cleaning carpets to finance his education at…

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