Category: Environment
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Did dementia exist in ancient Greek and Rome?
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting todayu2019s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles, a new USC analysis shows.
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A Cold Plunge Could Be The Hot Ticket To Menopause Relief
A paper published in the journal Post Reproductive Health from University College London suggests that menopausal women who regularly swim in cold water experience significant improvements in their physical and mental symptoms.u00a0
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Social Engagement and Companionship In Senior Living: Combating Isolation
Senior loneliness and isolation are serious public health concerns that require our focus. Age, changing social dynamics, bereavement, and restricted mobility are just a few of the reasons why seniors often feel cut off from the outside world. Loneliness and social isolation can have a serious negative impact on seniors’ physical and mental health as…
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Parenting Unplugged: Reducing Stress For A Happier Family
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Parenting in the digital age comes with its own set of challenges. With an overabundance of screens and constant connectivity, families often find themselves overwhelmed, stressed, and disconnected. However, by embracing a more unplugged lifestyle, parents can reduce stress and create a happier, more harmonious family environment. This article delves into the significance of unplugging,…
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Winter Blues And Blue Monday
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Apparently, the third Monday of January is called Blue Monday, this day is said to be the gloomiest day of the year. According to the concept it is called this because of the combination of post-holiday recovery, resolution failures, as well as financial and credit statements arriving, and falling on a dark, long winter day.u00a0
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Weather Related Pain May Influence Actions
Illustration connecting weather forecasting with pain-related conditions. Graphic illustration credit: Lindsay Robinson/ UGA. Weather can be a significant factor in day-to-day actions for those with chronic pain. According to a recent study from the University of Georgia (UGA) published in the International Journal of Biometeorology, 70% of the participants said that they would alter their…
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Breathing Roadway Air Increases Blood Pressure
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Around the globe, landscapes are being sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways, and interstate highways and wide arterials have become defining features of most developed metropolitan areas. As picturesque nature is being replaced by roadways the constant flow of cars is spewing their pollution into the environment and nearby neighborhoods.u00a0 One of the problems with…
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Those Living Near Nature Have Better Mental And Physical Health
Small differences in the availability of both green and blue urban spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health among older adults according to research from Washington State University published in the journal Health & Place, as well as being presented at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2023.u00a0
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Overlooking The Importance Of Eye Health
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Are your eyes giving you signs of strain; do you find yourself squinting often? If you are spending too much time staring at your smartphone, tablet, computer, or TV screen, you arenu2019t doing your eyes any favors, to be honest, youu2019re most likely to be seriously damaging them. When you spend too much time doing…
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Power of Telecommuting for Workers with Health Conditions
Working solely from the traditional office space is not as necessary as it once was. Telecommuting is growing in popularity as a way for workers to experience a range of freedoms. Not to mention that businesses tend to gain from lower overheads and a satisfied workforce. Yet, itu2019s important to recognize that telecommuting can also…