With everything going on in the world, summer of 2020 was not what any of us expected. We missed out on most of the typical sunshine-filled activities of summer. I know I sure didn’t get my fill of backyard BBQs, beach days, or outdoor concerts. As summer comes to a close, many of us are […]
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Most of the scientific literature on screen time and sleep focuses on children and adolescents. However, between work-related and leisurely technology use, adults may obtain just as much – if not more – screen time than their younger counterparts! Many adults (myself included) are worried about the way their screen time may negatively impact their
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I don’t know about you, but I love to snack. Checked something off my to-do list? I deserve a snack! Watching my favorite T.V. show? Goes perfectly with my favorite snack! Can’t squeeze in a lunch break in my busy day? I NEED a snack. Fortunately, snacking doesn’t always involve eating a whole bag of
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Happy August, folks! Did you know August is National Breastfeeding Month? We’ve gathered 20 of the most surprising, eye-opening, and thought-provoking breastfeeding facts and statistics for you – so that you, too, can celebrate the amazing benefits of breastfeeding this August! Breastfeeding is a natural form of birth control that is 98% effective in preventing
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Do you want the short answer or the long answer? Short answer: Sitting is not the new smoking. Long answer: “Sitting is the new smoking” is an attention-getting statement! On the plus side, it’s made people truly consider the deleterious effects of a sedentary lifestyle. However, the most current evidence shows that it’s simply untrue.
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In 2017, Italian researchers conducted a review of nearly one-hundred research studies that looked at the effect of vegan and/or vegetarian diets on a number of health outcomes. Since then, their report has been cited by hundreds of researchers and practitioners, and remained a key resource for dietary decision-making. Here’s what they found: Vegetarian Diets
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Although many view skin cancers as relatively innocuous, more than two people die from skin cancer every hour in the United States. Around half of these skin cancer deaths can be attributed to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. In 2020, experts predict that 100,350 Americans will be diagnosed with melanoma, and 6,850 Americans will
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\”Sarcoma is the general term for a broad group of cancers that begin in the bones and in the soft (also called connective) tissues (soft tissue sarcoma).\” The Mayo Clinic Sarcomas only make up around 1% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States. Nonetheless, the Sarcoma Alliance argues that statistics about sarcoma are misleading
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Across the world, nearly 38 million people are living with HIV. However, 1 in 5 of them are unaware that they have the virus. That’s why each year, on June 27th, we observe “National HIV Testing Day” to raise awareness about the importance of getting tested for HIV. Continue reading for information on why, who
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In 2017, a team of researchers evaluated the four most commonly recommended treatments for cancer-related fatigue: 1) Exercise interventions, 2) Psychological interventions, 3) Combination of both exercise and psychological interventions, and 4) Pharmaceutical interventions. These researchers analyzed 113 scientific studies with a total of 11,535 participants to determine which type of intervention is most effective
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