http://www.wellandgood.com/sit-to-stand-exercise/ The One-Second Mobility Challenge You Can (and Should) Do Throughout Your Day Erica Sloan for Well and Good, October 5, 2022 Most simple exercises have souped-up variations that make them more challenging and help you milk them for all they’re worth. (Looking to level up your squats? Go for a calf raise at the top … Continue reading One-second exercise to perform regularly for balance and strength
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9 more ways to show friends you love them (as recommended by NPR listeners)
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/07/1126786470/9-more-ways-to-show-your-friends-you-love-them-recommended-by-npr-listeners 9 more ways to show your friends you love them, recommended by NPR listeners by MALAKA GHARIB, published October 7, 2022 8:50 AM ET Malaka Gharib/NPR How do you communicate love and appreciation to your friends? We asked NPR's audience to share the ways they show affection in their platonic relationships. It's a follow-up to … Continue reading 9 more ways to show friends you love them (as recommended by NPR listeners)
How true are these 10 major health beliefs?
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jan/04/truth-behind-10-of-the-biggest-health-beliefs ‘Eight hours’ sleep! And you must eat breakfast!’ The truth behind 10 of the biggest health beliefs Rise and shine … eating more calories earlier in the day could boost your metabolism. Photograph: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Should we really be aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day, or drink two litres of water? Time to … Continue reading How true are these 10 major health beliefs?
Widening gender gap — no wonder women voters are apt to be angry
This is a worthy article despite being written the recent escalation of the war against women with the Taliban prohibition of any education at any level for females. http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/10/angry-women-gender-rage-gap? A widening gender rage gap? No wonder: women have a lot to feel angry about Arwa Mahdawi Anger can be a catalyst for change, so let’s … Continue reading Widening gender gap — no wonder women voters are apt to be angry
Health activists suggest mask-wearing makes sense permanently
http://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-activism/the-case-for-wearing-masks-forever? The Case for Wearing Masks Forever A ragtag coalition of public-health activists believe that America’s pandemic restrictions are too lax—and they say they have the science to prove it. By Emma Green, published on December 28, 2022 Last December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that it was shortening the recommended isolation period … Continue reading Health activists suggest mask-wearing makes sense permanently
Two types of lip balm to avoid when protecting lips from cold weather
http://www.shefinds.com/collections/two-types-of-lip-balm-that-dry-out-lips/ 2 Types Of Lip Balm You Should Never Use Because They Actually Make Your Lips So Dry December 20, 2022 by GEORGIA DODD Shutterstock Harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on the skin. It dries out your hands, nails, and hair (read about how to combat dry winter skin!)–and it can also take a toll on … Continue reading Two types of lip balm to avoid when protecting lips from cold weather
Women with breast cancer may be able to skip harsh radiation
/www.wsj.com/articles/breast-cancer-women-radiation-study-8391efd9? More Women With Breast Cancer Could Skip Harsh Radiation, Study Says Deaths were nearly equal whether women received radiation in addition to surgery and hormone therapy Researchers are testing whether more limited chemotherapy, surgery or radiation can spare breast-cancer patients harsh side effects while maintaining the benefit of treatment.PHOTO: RUI VIEIRA/ZUMA PRESS By Brianna Abbott Follow … Continue reading Women with breast cancer may be able to skip harsh radiation
10 Best Low-Acid Coffees That May Be Easier on Your Stomach
http://www.wellandgood.com/best-low-acid-coffees/ The 10 Best Low-Acid Coffees That Are Easier on Your Stomach, According to Dietitians by Lesley Chen August 4, 2022 Photo: Getty Images/ Hinterhaus Productions With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll … Continue reading 10 Best Low-Acid Coffees That May Be Easier on Your Stomach
COVID plague deaths are now 90% among people 65+, vaccinated or not
http://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/11/28/covid-who-is-dying/ Covid deaths skew older, reviving questions about ‘acceptable loss’ The pandemic has become a plague of the elderly, with nearly 9 out of 10 deaths in people 65 or older By Ariana Eunjung Cha and Dan Keating Updated November 28, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. EST|, Published November 28, 2022 at 6:00 a.m. EST President Biden may have declared the … Continue reading COVID plague deaths are now 90% among people 65+, vaccinated or not
Is chocolate good for you?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/12/well/eat/chocolate-health-benefits.html? Is Chocolate Good for You? Studies suggest that cocoa might benefit health, but it’s unclear how that may translate to a typical bar of chocolate. Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times By Alice Callahan July 12, 2022Updated 2:34 p.m. ET Q: Is chocolate good for you? Chocolate has a long and illustrious reputation. Made from … Continue reading Is chocolate good for you?
“I quit showering, and life continued”
With more people working remotely, fewer people felt the need to shower every day (or even more often). This is an older article on what actually happens if you don't use all those products and all that water. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/06/i-stopped-showering-and-life-continued/486314/? I Quit Showering, and Life Continued We spend two full years of our lives washing ourselves. … Continue reading “I quit showering, and life continued”
Many foods have protein, but are they “complete”? Here’s help
Plenty of Foods Have Protein, But These Foods Are ‘Complete Proteins’ Here’s what it means to eat a complete (or an incomplete) protein, according to a registered dietitian. By Christina Manian, RDN, Published on December 15, 2022 Protein is all the rage these days, and lately the message seems to be that we’re still not getting enough. This key … Continue reading Many foods have protein, but are they “complete”? Here’s help
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