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Friday, July 3, 2020

6 At-Home Fitness Fixes

Even if you are home all day, you still can get a full workout. Try these at-home fitness fixes.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/at-home-fitness-fixes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Scientists Find Source of COVID Clots

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One marker, called thrombomodulin, was linked with survival among all patients. Measuring thrombomodulin might help doctors better treat patients, the researchers say.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200702/scientists-find-source-of-covid-clots?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Fireworks Take the Backyard as Public Shows Cancel

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The American Pyrotechnics Association, which represents the fireworks industry, says overall sales are breaking records.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200702/fireworks-take-the-backyard-as-public-shows-cancel?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Getting Out for Better Health

Exercising and socializing linked to better health as people age.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/healthy-aging-getting-out?src=RSS_PUBLIC

As Cases Jump, Are We Better Prepared for COVID?

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There are record numbers of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., with several states in the South and West driving the resurgence. Texas has closed its bars, California has closed its restaurants in some counties, and some beaches in Florida are closed.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200702/as-cases-jump-are-we-better-prepared-for-covid?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Biases Mean Men Dubbed 'Brilliant' More Often Than Women

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These stereotyped views are a result of implicit bias that people don't admit when asked directly, the researchers noted.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20200702/biases-mean-men-dubbed-brilliant-more-often-than-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC

MS Patients Turn to Marijuana, Other Alternative Treatments

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A majority of just over 1,000 respondents said they used some type of alternative therapy, including marijuana, vitamins, herbs and minerals, plus mind-body therapies like exercise, mindfulness, massage and various diets.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/news/20200702/ms-patients-turn-to-marijuana-other-alternatives?src=RSS_PUBLIC