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SLEEP: Fragmented sleep linked to inflammation and hardened arteries
June 25, 2020 • 1 min readYet more evidence pointing to the perils of poor sleep
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CANCER UPDATE: More exercise, avoid all alcohol
June 25, 2020 • 1 min readAmerican Cancer Society (ACS) now says it’s best to completely avoid alcohol
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STAND DON’T SIT: Too much sitting raises cancer risk
June 25, 2020 • 1 min readMore bad news for couch potatoes
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HEART HEALTH: Fruit and vege lowers blood pressure in two weeks
June 25, 2020 • 1 min readMore effective than heart medication
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THINK POSITIVE THOUGHTS: Looking on the bright side of life is good for health
May 19, 2020 • 1 min readOptimism lowers risk of cardiovascular disease, fosters longevity
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EXERCISE: The 4-second workout. For real?
May 19, 2020 • 1 min readShort intense bursts of exercise deliver surprising metabolic benefits
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SUPPLEMENTS: Vitamin D supplementation recommended during winter
May 19, 2020 • 1 min readTake the ‘sunshine vitamin’ when the sun don’t shine
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PULSE OXIMETER: Do you need one?
May 19, 2020 • 1 min readThe tiny fingertip device monitors blood-oxygen levels, which can drop dangerously during respiratory illness
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IMMUNITY BOOST: Good gut bacteria helps fight off bugs
March 12, 2020 • 1 min readFeeding your gut flora (microbiome) could be your best shot at keeping bugs at bay
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PLANKING: 62-year-old George Hood sets new world record
March 12, 2020 • 1 min readHold a plank for two minutes. Feel the burn. Then try to beat 8 hours 15 minutes and 15 seconds
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