Archive For The “Health System” Category

Having A Healthy Lifestyle Can Increase Life Expectancy By Up To 7 Years

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    People who do not smoke, are not obese, and consume alcohol moderately can expect to live seven years longer than the general population, and to spend most of these extra years in good health, according to a new study published today in Health Affairs.   A new study published today in Health Affairs…

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5 Bad Habits That Are Good For You After All!

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Feel guilty after having a lazy lie-in or that extra cup of coffee? Think again, those habits may not be so bad after all   We’ve all got bad habits, whether it’s occasionally forgetting to take our make-up off, being a prolific gum chewer or having a sweet tooth. But, as much a these vices…

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Weekly Sex Can Prolong Life

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Study shows health benefits for women           While a regular sex life has been shown to boost mood and improve relationships, it turns out that having sex once a week can also prolong your life, according to a new study.   Researchers in the small study, first published in the medical…

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Just a Minute’s Running Daily May Boost Bone Health

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Women who on an average did 60-120 seconds of running per day had four per cent better bone health.   Want to improve your bone health? Running — a high-intensity and weight-bearing physical activity — for just one to two minutes each day may help you, new research shows. The findings showed that women who on…

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5 Things You Should Do Every Morning If You Want to Be Healthy

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            In those first years out of college, I struggled with the transition into “real adulthood.” Adulting is hard! But as I started to make health and self-care more of a priority, I realised that I was lacking a solid morning routine. Fast-forward to today, and the routine I’ve established…

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Why You Should Approach Sleep Like a Gym Class

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It’s sleep training but not as you know it.     You might be familiar (or not, that’s cool) with the term ‘sleep training’ – it’s a technique parents use to teach their babies how to sleep through the night – but, when you think about it – er, probably not when you’re trying to…

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Finally! There’s a Beer That Is Technically Considered Healthy

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          In the 1990s, a spike in micro-mix brewing spawned an upswell in the craft beer movement. Traditional standards for brewing were turned on their heads, and now the very look of beer is vastly different from the days of twin tapped bars. The most lauded beers in the country are…

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5 Ways to Earn Extra Money With a Healthy Lifestyle

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        Whether you made yourself a promise to eat better, exercise more, or become healthier, you’ll dramatically increase your chances of success by earning some bucks every time you stick to your plan. Here’s a list of apps and sites that can help you turn your healthy lifestyle into a decent side…

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Oils to Use from Head to Toe

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  Our skin needs nourishing for it to stay soft, smooth, and supple as we age. Unfortunately, most of us rely on skin care products that are filled with chemicals that are actually doing more harm than good in the long run. What if we tell you that you can actually use certain types of…

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100-Year-Old Skier Shares 4 Secrets of Long, Healthy, Happy Life

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  George Jedenoff can’t believe he’s 100 years old and if you watch his birthday party, you’ll agree. He marked the big day this month by skiing in the summer snow.   “I couldn’t find a better present on my 100th birthday,” Jedenoff, who has been whooshing down mountains for 57 years, told a crowd…

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The 5 Most Basic Rules of Health and Fitness

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In today’s quick-fix culture, it’s more important than ever to remember that a few simple lifestyle changes can transform your overall health.   Here at Outside, we write about the foundational principles of health and fitness all the time. In a world rife with nonsense hacks and cleanses, doing so is more important than ever….

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New Smartphone App Can Help Manage Diabetes Painlessly

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      London: Scientists have developed a new app that uses the smartphone camera to painlessly measure blood glucose levels in diabetics, an advance that may replace the need for patients to prick their fingers several times a day.   The Epic Health app, which is set to undergo clinical trials in the UK…

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The Great Cholesterol Myth

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  Many people live with the fear of cholesterol myth that is dreadful for them, but why?   If you are one of them, you probably believe in cholesterol myth that the only way to protect yourself from heart disease is by keeping blood cholesterol low and avoiding foods high in fat.   For years you…

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