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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

How Short Can a ‘Short Workout’ Really Be?

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Research says 10 minutes or less of movement can bring health and fitness benefits. We separate what’s true and too good to be true.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20220404/how-short-can-a-short-workout-really-be?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Half of Americans Think Playing Football 'Inappropriate' for Kids

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A new study reveals that many Americans now believe that kids should not play the tackle version of the game.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20220404/half-of-americans-now-think-playing-football-inappropriate-for-kids-survey?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Saving the Environment -- and Cash -- Through 'Green' Burials

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According to one major survey in 2021, 55.7% would be interested in green funeral options because of their potential environmental benefits, cost saving, or another reason



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/news/20220404/green-burials-rise-in-popularity?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Big Drop Seen in Kids Getting Opioids After Surgery

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New research shows that between 2014 and 2017 fewer Americans under the age of 18  were prescribed narcotics for surgical pain, and these numbers dropped even more rapidly beginning in late 2017.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20220404/big-drop-seen-in-kids-getting-opioids-after-surgery?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Monday, April 4, 2022

Like Son, Like Father: Bipolar Through The Generations

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Seven years after I was first diagnosed bipolar, my dad found out he also has the disorder. This after more than 50 years living with the incorrect diagnosis of depression.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/features/like-son-like-father-bipolar-through-the-generations?src=RSS_PUBLIC

5 Ways Yogurt Boosts Your Health

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Find out how yogurt can do a lot for your health -- from improving your immune system to lowering your blood pressure.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/5-ways-yogurt-boosts-your-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Homeopathy: Do ‘Cherry-Picked?’ Studies Exaggerate Benefits?

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Traditional medicine practitioners often decry the use of anecdote over consistent evidence-based medicine to support homeopathic remedies. Still, an estimated 6 million Americans, or about 2% of the population, regularly uses homeopathic treatments.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20220401/homeopathy-benefits-may-be-exaggerated?src=RSS_PUBLIC