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Do you really need to take 10,000 steps a day to stay in good health? Although several studies have shown that you can likely stay healthy by taking half as many steps, a new report finds that 10,000 is still a good goal for certain people, specifically those who sit all day long. A comprehensive…

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Christian songwriter and worship singer Brandon Lake recently opened up about his experiences with depression and “adrenaline fatigue” during a podcast where he also discussed the importance of spiritual and physical well-being. The 33-year-old musician, father of three sons, and husband spoke about the moment he realized he was battling depression and adrenaline fatigue, a…

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In an eye-opening study, scientists have discovered a crucial link between chronic stress and an increased risk of cancer metastasis, shedding light on why patients under severe stress often face poorer survival rates. The groundbreaking research, conducted on mice, shows that chronic stress not only paves the way for cancer to spread, especially to the…

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Toronto Blue Jay’s pitcher Erik Swanson is relieved after his 4-year-old son has made it out of the ICU after being struck by a car. Swanson’s wife, Madison, shared on her Instagram that their son Toby, was struck by a car that was being operated by a valet driver near the Opal Sands Resort in…

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A new study found that the benefits of exercise are great for everyone but may be even better for women. Many studies have shown that any amount of physical activity helps to reduce the risk of premature death, but a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women needed less exercise to…

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More Americans are turning 65 this year than at any prior time in history. Today’s 65-year-olds are reshaping a milestone long associated with retirement parties and the end of productive years. They’re wealthier and, by many measures, healthier and expected to live another 20 years. A growing amount are divorced, and many turn their focus…

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Scott Hamilton, who won figure skating gold for the U.S. in the 1984 Olympics, recently revealed that he will hold off on treating a third brain tumor until he shows symptoms. He went through surgery twice to deal with cancer in his brain, in 2004 and 2010. The second time was more complicated than the…

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Ariana Madix isn’t ready to make amends with Tom Sandoval, and she’s not ready for her friends to make amends, either. On a recent episode of “Vanderpump Rules,” Madix shut down castmate Scheana Shay’s concerns about Sandoval after Lisa Vanderpump told her and Lala Kent that he had been experiencing suicidal thoughts after being criticized…

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Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s family has filed for a conservatorship after the musician’s wife Melinda passed away last month. According to the documents, Wilson, 81, is suffering from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).” Before her passing, Melinda was his main caretaker, assisting Wilson with his “daily living needs,” involving “physical health, food,…

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Every year, many Americans take part in Dry January, where they refrain from consuming alcohol for 31 days. For some, their primary motivation is curiosity. They exercise regularly and eat healthy but also have a glass of wine with dinner. Would skipping a nightly sip affect how you feel or boost your fitness during or…

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