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Can Your Job Determine Heart Health?

October 14, 2020

Could your chosen profession determine the health of your heart? New research suggests that it may. Scientists analyzed data from more than 65,000 postmenopausal women in the United States and found several jobs were associated with poor heart health. Compared to women with other occupations, the risk of poor heart health was: 36% higher in…

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Exercise Builds Your Body and Your Brain

October 7, 2020

Exercise does more than build body strength, it also keep brain cells in shape. According to a Mayo Clinic study, exercise helps maintain the brain’s gray matter, which is linked to various skills and thinking abilities. The study provided indirect evidence that aerobic exercise can have a positive impact on cognitive function in addition to…

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Lack of Sleep is Killing Us

September 30, 2020

More than one-third of working Americans don’t get enough sleep. A study at Ball State University in Indiana reported that inadequate sleep is associated with mild to severe physical and mental health problems, injury, loss of productivity, and premature mortality. “This is a significant finding because the U.S. is currently witnessing high rates of chronic…

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Can Your Profession Determine Your Heart Health?

August 11, 2020

Scientists from Drexel University’s School of Public Health, in Philadelphia analyzed data from more than 65,000 postmenopausal women in the United States and found that several jobs were associated with poor heart health. Compared to women with other professions, the risk of poor heart health was 36% higher in social workers, 33% higher in retail…

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