Have you ever wondered why only hummingbirds drink nectar from bird feeders? Unlike sparrows, finches and most other birds, hummingbirds can relish sweetness because they carry the genetic instructions needed to detect sugar molecules. Like hummingbirds, we humans can sense sugar because our DNA contains gene sequences that code for the molecular detectors that allow […]
One day, the man who taught you to ride a bicycle won’t be able to ride one himself. It’s a bit sad, yes. But it’s also a worthy reminder to spend all your time getting around with your dad on bikes, hiking, playing pickleball, whatever while you both still can. As for a longevity rotation
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So, your goal this summer is to up your fitness game. While there’s plenty you can do to get in shape—think long runs or swimming—sometimes the easiest way to commit to your goal is to choose activities that are efficient but high-impact. And cute gear and fitness trackers can’t hurt either, right? With a major
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Gov.Ron DeSantisit did not radically veto health care projects as part of the nearly $511 million in spending items eliminated from the new state budget. DeSantis vetoed $14.55 million directly from the health care portion of the new $116.5 billion budget. The largest single article cut from that section was nearly $3 million for a
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Getting thin as you age seems to get more and more challenging. Sometimes, it can feel like the universe is working against you, even when you’re taking all the “right” steps to lose weight and get fit. Due to family obligations, work commitments, and lifestyle changes, you may not be as active as you were
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FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest weight-loss social media obsession, with some on TikTok calling it a natures Ozempic. I would say it is a great exaggeration to call it nature Ozempic, said Dr. Melinda Ring, executive director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at
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Introduction: Here’s how to deal with and tips for managing workplace stress. Help yourself and your team learn how to manage and reduce stress today. Have you ever had a day at work where your mind was elsewhere and you couldn’t concentrate? It may have had something to do with stress, or maybe even stress
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A new study published in Journal of Health and Social Behavioraddresses the long debate on the consequences of self-labeling the process of adopting psychiatric language as mental illness to describe one’s discomfort. There has been much debate among the public, researchers, and mental health professionals about whether adopting a mental illness label is empowering and
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Smart drugs like methylphenidate, modafinil and dextroamphetamine could reduce performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne. The study found that these drugs often lead to decreased accuracy and increased time and effort on complex tasks, contrary to popular belief that they improve
A hiker on top of Bald Pate Mountain in Bridgton. Photo courtesy of Loon Echo Land Trust Southern Maine isn’t known as a hiking hotspot, especially compared to the destinations that surround it, from the Western and White Mountains in New Hampshire to the Bigelow Range and Baxter State Park. But you don’t have to
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The sets, reps and rest times are great, they give you a blueprint to follow in the gym to make sure you’re not second guessing when it comes to building muscle. They are undoubtedly one of the best ways to organize your training. But one variable that isn’t that simple to nail down is how
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If you suffer from knee pain, here are three proven exercises to avoid knee pain that I highly recommend. While the massage guns on the market may temporarily improve knee pain symptoms, these exercises focus on strengthening the surrounding muscles, releasing tension, and improving stability and flexibility. You will also need to work on any
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Woman outdoors against gray background smiling with right knee raised If you suffer from knee pain, here are three proven exercises to avoid knee pain that I highly recommend. While the massage guns on the market may temporarily improve knee pain symptoms, these exercises focus on strengthening the surrounding muscles, releasing tension, and improving stability
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Actress Cynthia Koh with her sound healing diploma certificate in Spain (left) and her new harmonic family (Photo: cynthiakoh27/Instagram) SINGAPORE – “I’ve enjoyed acting for the past five or six years, more than before. Now I see the goal of life on a very different spectrum,” says Singaporean actress Cynthia Koh. What has changed for
Are you tired of mundane morning routines that make you feel sluggish and uninspired? What if we told you that there is a simple yet powerful elixir that could transform your mornings and invigorate your entire day? Introducing Rosemary Tea, a revitalizing concoction that holds the key to unlocking a myriad of benefits for mind,
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