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When it comes to health, we should consider fiber an essential thread that weaves its benefits throughout the body. Beyond being a critical digestive aid, nutritionists say that fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal health. Fiber is exclusive to plant foods and is a component of a plant that’s challenging for the human…

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When her doctor entered the examing room, Robin Sipe’s eyes filled with tears. Sipe said she told her pulmonologist Earl D. King, whom she’s known for 15 years, “My cat had recently died, and I was feeling really sad and depressed.” King treated her for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which blocks airflow and makes breathing…

Sadly, the 2023-2024 NHL season will start without one of the sport’s most renowned analysts breaking down the game. Barry Melrose, who’s been with ESPN since 1996, announced on the first day of the NHL season that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will retire. In a statement, the 67-year-old said, “I’ve had over…

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The link between our minds, bodies, and souls has been a hot topic for thousands of years, but researchers haven’t been able to prove it until recently. The positive affect of physical movement on mental health is now well documented, along with the power of mental positivity to improve medical outcomes and athletic performances. With…

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In news that you shouldn’t take sitting down, a recent study published in JAMA finds that people who stay seated for long hours at home and work are at much higher risk of developing dementia than those who sit less. Researchers found that the adverse effects of extended sitting can be so strong that even…

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