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The human body has been designed to resist an infinite number of changes and attacks brought about by its environment. The secret of good health lies in successful adjustment to changing stresses on the body.

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Bacteria’s Hidden Haven: The Surprising Discovery in Microwaves

The microorganisms that live on Earth have figured out how to stay alive. They live in almost every place where life could possibly grow. Over millions of years of development, they have built up ways to survive in a wide range of environments. They are very adaptable and can live in harsh environments that other, more complicated living things can’t.

John Madden
2024-08-15

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Psychological Hurdle of Sports Retirement

Frank Molinaro, a wrestler who came in fifth place at the 2016 Olympics, was sure that he would win a medal at the 2020 games in Tokyo. Since the Olympics were pushed back to 2021, it was not possible for him to commit to another year of hard training that would put a lot of stress on his family. Molinaro made the choice to quit without another chance to win an Olympic gold medal.

John Madden
2024-05-10

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MoodCapture is a smartphone app that can tell if someone is depressed

A group of researchers at Dartmouth say they have made the first smartphone app that blends AI with software for processing facial images. To correctly detect the start of depression before the person concerned even realises something is wrong.

John Madden
2024-05-04

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Do cardio before or after lifting weights?

Should you work out your heart before or after lifting weights?

If you’re planning to do cardio and weight training at the same…

John Madden
2024-04-28

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Beans can help people who have colorectal neoplasia

A study published in eBioMedicine says that eating a cup of beans every day is good for the gut bacteria. Besides that, it controls the host markers that are linked to metabolic obesity and colon cancer.

John Madden
2024-04-27

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Lori and George Schappell, World’s oldest married twins, die at age 62

Lori and George Schappell, the world's oldest married twins, die at age 62.

On September 18, 1961, the twins were born in Pennsylvania.

John Madden
2024-04-13

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Why do people get May-Thurner syndrome? The report for Lauren Boebert

Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert rushed to the hospital this week after experiencing “extreme swelling” in her leg. Her campaign claimed doctors tested Boebert and diagnosed May-Thurner syndrome.

John Madden
2024-04-04

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The signs of a heart attack in women are often different from those in men.

It might not sound like a heart attack if you’re sweating, feeling…

John Madden
2024-03-25

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Why men die younger than women?

If you look around the normal retirement home or group of older friends, you’ll notice a big gender gap. Men over 85 are not common. The numbers back up what most people think, which is that they die younger than women.

John Madden
2024-03-21

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Heart Attack Signs Are Different for Men and Women: Study

Damar Hamlin had a heart attack that could have killed him on the field.

The World Health Organisation recently said that heart attacks and strokes are responsible for 85% of deaths. This shows how important it is to know the signs of a heart attack so that you can get medical help right away and possibly save lives. But it’s important to know that heart disease shows up differently in men and women and has different risk factors for each.