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What You Can Learn from History’s Greatest Jocks

A conversation with author Bill Hayes about the history of exercise, sensible workout advice from Renaissance Italy, and Plato’s thoughts on lifting heavy.

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Are you catastrophizing? Here’s how to stop assuming the worst.

Nine experts weigh in on curbing and diffusing your overly negative thoughts.

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Scientists Are Finally Taking Altered States of Consciousness Seriously

If we want to understand our consciousness, we must not be afraid to break new ground.

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‘Playing animal’ reflects back our yearnings and repulsions | Aeon Essays

When we imagine ourselves as another creature, we become more attuned to the world around us – and better at being human

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Bathing should be a right in 21st-century cities | Aeon Essays

Water is a great healer. Can New York’s public pools and ‘blue spaces’ be engineered for collective hydrotherapy?

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Is it possible to hold truly contradictory beliefs together? | Aeon Essays

We can all be inconsistent. Philosophy illuminates a bigger puzzle: how do we hold contradictory beliefs at the same time?

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Review finds Alzheimer's is 'partially caused' by PICKING YOUR NOSE

A recent study published in by journal Biomolecules from Australian researchers found a link between nose picking and the memory-robbing condition Alzheimer's disease.

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What the length of your fingers says about you, according to science

Scientists say the difference between your ring finger and your index finger might just hold the secrets to understanding your personality and your future career.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Nutritionist warns viral 'sleepy girl mocktail' can cause nasty issues

TikTokers have dubbed 'sleepy girl mocktails' as the newest trick for falling asleep. However, experts warn that the drink's magnesium could lead to diarrhea and other stomach issues.

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Dermatologist reveals three genius hacks that make bacne vanish

Dr Charles Puza, a board certified dermatologist, offered tips to his 1.7 million followers on TikTok on which products to use on blemishes on your back.

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Doctor shares the 'number one' way to help improve your sleep

Dr. Kunal Sood, who is based in Maryland, took to TikTok to reveal his top tip. The content creator claims that 'if you have trouble sleeping, resonance frequency breathing can help.'

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Opinion: This California millionaire is peddling eternal life. Why do so many people believe him?

If Bryan Johnson's "Don't Die slogan gets you hiking, so much the better — but the details should make you skeptical.

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Hundreds queuing for NHS dentist in scenes akin to 'Soviet Russia'

Hundreds of people lined up in a horrific six-hour queue at a new dental practice in Bristol in the hope of securing an appointment with an NHS dentist in scenes that been likened to the USSR.

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I've got the same 'stiff person syndrome' that Celine Dion is fighting

Jomana Houssari, from Florida, developed the rare disorder in 2018, which triggers stiffness and spasms all over her body, turning her into a 'human statue'.

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How foreign clinics are trying to hush up dangers of medical tourism

Rogue Turkish cosmetic clinics are shamelessly trying to cover up the dangers of cut-price operations abroad, while receiving subsidies worth thousands from the Turkish government.

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Do YOU have perfect body? Love coach reveals 'golden ratio'

Professional matchmaker Paul Brunson opened up about the body proportion that men find most appealing in women - and dished on the science-driven reason why guys are so into that figure.

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California's fast-food wages will cause up to an 9% rise in prices

Fast-food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour when the law signed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom goes into effect on April 1 and many restaurants will increase their menu prices.

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A Journey to Discover an African Homeland

New generations of Black Americans are taking intimate tours that connect them with the lands and cultures their ancestors were forced to leave behind

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How Shade Coffee Aids Conservation

When managed in the right way, the farms that provide our morning brew can be a refuge for plant and animal biodiversity

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Can a Brain Implant Treat Addiction?

Some experts tout deep brain stimulation as a lifeline for people struggling with opioid use. Others question the hype

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From Fish to Bacon, A Ranking of Animal Proteins in Order of Healthfulness

Turkey is leaner than chicken, bison is leaner than beef.

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-pneumococcal-disease-1.7106435

 

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B.C. to remove nicotine pouches from convenience stores

Nicotine pouches will be moving from convenience store shelves to behind the pharmacy counter in B.C., Premier David Eby announced Wednesday.

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Hundreds of mental health calls diverted from Vancouver police after nurse embedded in department: report

A pilot program that embeds a mental health nurse in the Vancouver Police Department to triage 911 calls has diverted an average of nine calls a day since it launched last year, according to an update from the health authority.

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Detroit's urban farmers

The city of Detroit in the United States has a lot of vacant space – as much as a quarter of residential, commercial and industrial sites lie unused today. In this programme Ruth Alexander meets the people who are growing food in their neighbourhoods, creating urban farms and community gardens...

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Is Chinese food the best in the world?

Chinese food is popular and successful around the world. But is it afforded the respect it deserves? In some countries Chinese food has been seen as something tasty, but ultimately cheap and not very healthy, despite it being a cuisine with a focus on health, seasonality and gastronomic skill...

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Feed your brain

Our brains require 20% of our body’s energy intake, despite making up, on average, only 2% of our body weight. There are nutrients that are needed for brain health and development, yet many of us don’t think about specifically eating for our brains. In this programme Ruth Alexander learns about...

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Cooking in extreme places

Wherever humans go, whatever we do, we need to eat. In this programme, we meet the people cooking at the extremes. We hear about the chefs serving up three-course meals on Africa’s highest peak; the elaborate puddings created on stormy seas with a cruise ship pastry chef; the art of cramming...

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Why is food so expensive in Ghana?

Ghana’s inflation rate is one of the highest in the world, much of it driven by rising food prices. In this programme Ruth Alexander asks how Ghana went from being the world’s fastest growing economy in 2019, to financial crisis today. Economist John Asafu-Adjaye, at the African Center for...

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Can you eat your way to 100?

What if you could reach a great age through your dietary choices? Imagine – that the food you eat has a direct effect on how long you live. An appealing concept, but can it be backed up by research? In this programme, Ruth Alexander explores the dietary habits of centenarians, to find out if...

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What's in a national dish?

Many dishes have become famous national symbols both at home and abroad, for example Italian pizza, or British fish and chips. Whilst such dishes can create a sense of unity and identity, they can also be used to fuel nationalism, or to push a political agenda. In this edition of The Food...

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Banh mi: A sandwich with a story

The banh mi is a staple street food in Vietnam and increasingly popular around the world. But how did it come to be a global sensation? In this edition of The Food Chain, Ruth Alexander discovers how the signature sandwich - invented during the French occupation of Vietnam in the 1950s - went...

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Africa's forgotten foods

The African continent is seeing one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in the world. As people move to cities, and lifestyles change, so do diets. Many indigenous ingredients and dishes become hard to source and prepare. Others become associated with rural or village ways of life and are no...

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How did TV cooking competitions get so big?

Television cookery competitions are big business – drawing audiences in their millions over multiple series. How did they become such a successful format? In this programme we go behind the scenes with competitors and judges. Ruth Alexander speaks to chef Simon Wood, who won the BBC’s...

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The growth of GM food

Genetically-modified food has long been a subject of debate. It was first introduced to market in the United States in the mid 90s. Since then, some governments have approved the cultivation and sale of GM food, whilst others have had bans in place. In this programme, we look at attempts...

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What do medics really eat?

Long days, unsociable hours, a hectic and pressurised workload – the working environment for health care staff is full of challenges. Maintaining a healthy diet in those conditions is tough. Two shift workers talk honestly about what they eat on the job, and get advice from a dietician. Ruth...

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Island diets

In this programme we explore the realities of island diets. Ruth Alexander hears how diets are changing, and what this means for population health. Indigenous diets were limited to what grew in the native soil or could be raised or caught in the limited space available. Today imported, often...

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Eggonomics

Eggs – a nutritious and affordable source of protein. Or they were. The cost of a box of eggs has been rocketing around the world. And in some places, where it’s long been common to start the day on an egg – supplies are under pressure. In this programme, Ruth Alexander explores the...

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BBC World Service - The Food Chain, Detroit's urban farmers

Meet the people growing food on vacant land in this US city

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Researchers discover the type of fish that reduces cholesterol

Dieticians have long recommended including salmon in your meals, because studies show that people who eat lots of it are more likely to be slim and free from diseases.

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3 things to buy from CVS if you've got flu, according to pharmacist

Pharmacist Dr Ethan Melillo has revealed the three products he swears by during flu season. And his selection doesn't include Advil and Sudafed.

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Doctor finds SEVERED 'SNAKE' HEAD in her frozen beans

Dr Rachel Buckle-Rashid, a pediatrician from Atlanta, Georgia, posted a photo on X on Tuesday evening, which showed the chopped-off reptilian head sat on top of a pan of frozen green beans.

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Baby Decapitation During Birth Ruled Homicide

The death of a baby who was decapitated during delivery at a Georgia hospital is being ruled a homicide.

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Country Music Legend Toby Keith Dead at 62 After Stomach Cancer Battle

Toby Keith -- the award-winning country music artist -- has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with stomach cancer.

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King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer, Prince William & Harry Looped In

Major health update out of Buckingham Palace ... King Charles III is fighting cancer.

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Teen with Down Syndrome Gets Cut from Cheer Team. Then She Masters the Full Routine on the Sidelines (Exclusive)

In a now-viral video posted by her older sister, Emmie Tallent kept up with her school's cheerleader members on the sidelines after she got cut from the official squad.

people.com

Michigan Chef, 29, Dies from Rare Fungal Infection That Had 'Eaten Large Holes' in His Lungs

Ian Pritchard, a 29-year-old chef from Michigan, died from a rare fungal infection called blastomycosis that had “eaten large holes” in his lungs.

people.com

Jelly Roll Says He's Scared of His Kids Encountering Fentanyl When 'Experimenting with Drugs' (Exclusive)

Country music star Jelly Roll opens up about why it's important to him to speak out against the fentanyl epidemic and how he's concerned it could affect his own kids.

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Michael Strahan’s Daughter Isabella Shares Difficult Chemo Preparation After Brain Tumor Diagnosis: 'Not Fun at All'

Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella, 19, documents her difficult and busy preparation after arriving in North Carolina at Duke University Hospital to begin chemotherapy following her brain tumor diagnosis.

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Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels Is Getting Vulnerable About His Mental Health: 'It's a Sign of Strength' (Exclusive)

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels opens up to PEOPLE about his mental health — and the song that stopped him from considering suicide.

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Isabella Strahan

Welcome to my YouTube channel! You can follow me on social media at @IsabellaStrahan Let’s #GoGrayinMay to conquer and cure brain tumors – once and for all. T-shirts are available at shop.theufl.com All proceeds will go towards the The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke...

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What Is a Medulloblastoma? Everything to Know About Michael Strahan’s Daughter Isabella’s Diagnosis

'Good Morning America''s Michael Strahan revealed Thursday that his 19-year-old daughter Isabella has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor known as medulloblastoma. Here is everything to know about the condition.

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UBC study shows promising evidence of exercise benefits for cancer patients

Fernanda Hannah and Natalie Lipschultz both participated in a UBC study looking at the benefits of exercise for those living with or recovering from cancer.

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Listeria contamination fears prompt Canadian salad recall

Certain President's Choice and Taylor Farms brand salad kits are being recalled in Canada over concerns of a Listeria contamination, stemming from a deadly outbreak in the U.S.

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Vancouver police go undercover to crack down on bear spray sales, issue $20K in fines

Vancouver police issued $20,000 in fines to 10 businesses violating the city's recently introduced bear spray bylaws in an undercover operation last year.

bc.ctvnews.ca

When Online Dating Becomes a Deadly Nightmare

The new Netflix documentary ‘Lover, Stalker, Killer’ examines the worst case scenario of finding love on the internet.

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What to Say to (and Not Say) to Someone Who Is Depressed

A top mental health expert explains the best ways to support a friend or family member who's coping with depression.

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Cough? Sore throat? More schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Schools are confronting soaring absence rates. Some are calling for parents to send their children to class even if they are not feeling 100% well.

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What a Meatless Future Could Mean for Farmers

A plant-based food system would be a win for animals and the environment. How workers would fare is less clear.

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Touch your toes! Six fast, easy ways to improve your mobility – and live a longer life

Poor mobility can have a huge impact on your longevity as well as how you feel day to day. Here are simple exercises to make you more flexible

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Should I worry about microplastics?

These tiny particles are polluting the planet, including our bodies. How bad for us are they really?

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How the Smithsonian Is Helping Black Americans Trace Their Roots

Free sessions hosted by the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer visitors advice on researching their genealogy

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

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It’s Time to Expand How We Discuss Egg Freezing

Mainstreaming the discussion around egg freezing seems like a win for everyone. But that normalization can cost patients a fuller, more nuanced picture of what they can expect.

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Gray Hair Can Return to Its Original Color—and Stress Is Involved, of Course

The universal marker of aging is not always a one-way process.

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Mourning Our Parents Can Start Before They Die. Here’s How to Cope With Anticipatory Grief.

Anticipatory grief involves mourning someone before you actually lose them. But it can detract from the remaining time you have with your loved ones.

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10 Ways to Make a Bowl of Plain Oatmeal Taste So Much Better

End your breakfast rut while you get your fiber fix.

www.self.com

When Meal Planning Gets Tedious, Treat Cooking Like a Game

Don’t know what’s for dinner? Let this trick help

www.eater.com

Discover the Variety of Red Chilli in Indian Cuisine | - Times of India

Learn about the different types of red chilli available in India, including Kashmiri chilli, Byadagi chilli, and Bhut Jolokia. Explore their flavors, heat levels, and culinary uses in Indian cuisine.

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A Bunch of Dairy Products Were Just Recalled Due to a Multistate Listeria Outbreak

Whole Foods, Walmart, and Harris Teeter shoppers: You might want to check your fridge.

www.self.com

If You Have a Hacking Cough That Won’t Quit, This Remedy Is a Secret Weapon

The old grape-flavored syrup in your medicine cabinet could never.

www.self.com

I Had a Heart Attack at 34. Here’s the First Symptom I Experienced

The paramedics told my husband I was having a panic attack.

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I Was Diagnosed With Colon Cancer at 32. Here Are the First Symptoms I Had

When I told my doctor about my stomach issues, she said it sounded like I had anxiety.

www.self.com

Selma Blair on Living With Ehler-Danlos Syndrome: ‘I Hurt All the Time’

The actor, who is in remission from MS, talked candidly about living with chronic pain and fatigue.

www.self.com

What Does Self-Care Look Like When You’ve Got a Brain Injury?

Author Annie Liontas on listening to your body, advocating for yourself, and being told it’s all in your head.

www.self.com

3 Things to Do When You Can’t Fall Asleep Because You’re Overthinking…Everything

“Cognitive shuffling” is the new counting sheep.

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11 Little Mental Health Tips That Therapists Actually Give Their Patients

It's like free therapy.

www.self.com

Why We Don’t Talk About Mental Health in the Black Community—and Why We Have to Start

Like many other African-Americans, I kept my depression hidden. But our secrets may be killing us.

www.self.com

Here’s How to Know If You Need a Social Media Break

Thinking about deleting social media for a little while? Here's what you need to know about what a social media cleanse might do for your mental health.

www.self.com

I Have Depression and Anxiety. Please Stop Telling Me to ‘Go for a Run’

Exercising with a mental illness is not that easy.

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Here’s How to Meditate If You Haven’t Gotten Into It Yet but Really Want To

We promise it doesn’t have to be a big—or complicated—commitment.

www.self.com

Why Panic Attacks Can Make You Feel Like You're Hallucinating

How panic attacks trick your body and mind.

www.self.com

I Drink A Tablespoon Of Virgin Olive Oil Every Morning. Here Are The Benefits

Olive oil is a “prime example of a medicine food”, says naturopathic nutritionist Jessica Shand.

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ID of five subtypes of Alzheimer's has huge implications for treatment

An international team of neuroscientists has for the first time identified five distinct subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease, in what could be a breakthrough for treatment approaches and efficacy. They call for researchers and medical professionals to look at the disease not as a single diagnosis but…

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Never-before-seen immune cell a “game-changer” for food allergy sufferers

Researchers have discovered a never-before-identified type of memory B cell, an immune cell that ‘remembers’ what a person is allergic to, potentially opening the door to new therapeutics to treat allergies, including life-threatening food allergies.

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Cannabis extract found to slow melanoma cell growth & trigger cell death

A new study has found that an extract derived from the Cannabis sativa plant can inhibit the growth of melanoma cells and trigger cell death. The next step is to develop a targeted delivery system before moving on to pre-clinical trials and investigating whether the extract can be used to treat…

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Augmented-cotton bandage kills bacteria without using antibiotics

While infected wounds definitely aren't a good thing, neither is the proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria which may occur due to overuse of the drugs. That's where a new type of cotton bandage comes in, as it kills microbes without resorting to antibiotics.

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Bacteria’s natural self-destruct mechanism used to fight infections

A new study has demonstrated that a natural bacterial defense mechanism against invading viruses can be used as a weapon to combat bacterial infection. The finding opens the door to new anti-bacterial therapeutics, particularly important in the face of rising antibiotic resistance.

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Medical

Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.

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