For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health. The International Day of Yoga — which is on Tuesday, June 21 — could be the day that jump-starts a healthy new habit. The day has been designated by the United Nations, …
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Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, it’s because the human brain specifically evolved to support social interactions. Studies have shown that belonging to a group can lead to improved wellbeing and increased satisfaction with life. Unfortunately though, …
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COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — At a gas station near the Cologne, Germany, airport, Bernd Mueller watches the digits quickly climb on the pump: 22 euros ($23), 23 euros, 24 euros. The numbers showing how much gasoline he’s getting rise, too. But much more slowly. Painfully slowly. “I’m getting rid of my car this October, November,” …
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Last week, hundreds of experts in liver health gathered for the World Hepatitis Summit, and one topic dominated the agenda: the mysterious outbreak of hepatitis in children which has gradually spread across 34 countries – including the UK. Speaking at the event, liver expert Dr Philippa Easterbrook said: ‘It is the first time so many …
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He got way too big for his britches. A toddler began showing signs of puberty after unknowingly being exposed to his father’s testosterone gel. Barnaby Brownsell had developed a “sizeable” penis, grown pubic hair and gained an incredible amount of muscle by age 2. His mother, Erica Brownsell of Brighton, England, became accustomed to people …
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Hundreds of thousands of bottles of over-the-counter medications sold at Kroger and Walgreens are being recalled because of unsafe packaging. Here’s a breakdown of the four different recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Name of Product: Kroger Aspirin, 300 count bottles and Ibuprofen, 160 count bottles This recall involves the Kroger brand aspirin and …
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Thousands of men with prostate cancer could be spared chemotherapy after study finds those who are diagnosed early do not benefit from the treatment Over 2,000 men showed docetaxel chemotherapy improved survival rates Experts said that hundreds of men each year could be spared chemotherapy Dr. Hayley Luxton said findings allow clinicians to ‘treat smarter, …
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An illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.Drawing: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Tea rise of super gonorrhoea continue unabated. Scientists in Europe say they’ve recently discovered a new strain of extensively drug-resistant gonorrhea—the second such strain to be found worldwide in recent years. The bacteria was detected in April in a man from Austria, who likely caught it while traveling …
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Measles in Minnesota: Child hospitalized and second isolating at home after testing positive for disease that is most dangerous in under-5s Youngsters started suffering symptoms of measles shortly after returning from a country where the disease ‘is common’ Neither had been vaccinated against the disease and both lived in Hennepin county which encompasses the state …
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Production at the plant had restarted less than two weeks ago following a months-long closure that helped drive a nationwide formula shortage. “Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains came through southwestern Michigan on Monday evening, resulting in high winds, hail, power outages and flood damage throughout the area,” Abbott said in a statement Wednesday night. “These …
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