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12/24/2017
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By Ralph Flores
How an active lifestyle determines your “structure” for life: Muscle activity determines skeletal health, according to recent research
Our bodies are both wonderful and mysterious at the same time – just when we think we already know everything about it, a new discovery comes and blows us out of the water. Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science may have done just that, with two studies stating that our muscles play an active part in […]
11/17/2017
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By Rita Winters
The science of happiness: Researchers suggest taking your next coffee break outside
When you see someone smiling or laughing, the tendency is that you would smile or laugh yourself. Happiness is as simple as that. How do you cope with stress? How do you unwind? The next time you take a break away from your daily toil, go outside and smell the flowers. At the University of […]
11/15/2017
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By Janine Acero
Two sides of the same coin: High fat diets cause anxiety and stress causes digestion problems
A new study from Brigham Young University (BYU) reveals that digestive microorganisms change behavior when the host is under stress. BYU professor of microbiology and molecular biology Laura Bridgewater used male and female mice for the study experiment. She found that when the female mice were exposed to mild stress, their gut microbiota (microscopic organisms […]
11/08/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Tai Chi found to be pleasant and effective rehab for heart attack patients
Lovingly called “meditation in motion” by those who regularly practice it, the noncompetitive martial art of Tai Chi is now being validated as an effective and alternative rehabilitation treatment for heart attack patients. Tai Chi is comprised of a series of gentle physical movements that can be increased in pace over time. Already it has […]
10/16/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
What makes YOUR heart pound? Top 50 things range from a near accident to an encounter with the opposite sex, according to poll
Here’s an article to lighten the mood. OnePoll.com recently revealed the top 50 activities that get our hearts pumping, ranging from the expected (such as exercising) to the hilarious (accidentally liking someone’s post or photo on social media — particularly if you were stalking them). The poll itself is educational, but does make you smile […]
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