Tag: Lifestyle

  • Veterans Deserve Cannabis. Here’s How You Can Help

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    Thirty US states and Washington DC have legalized cannabis for adult use, and the majority of Americans reportedly support legalizing cannabis nationwide. Despite all of this, 20 million American veterans are still blocked from receiving safe, legal, and affordable access to cannabis. Although doctors employed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs are permitted to discuss medical […]

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  • Horoscope: July 9, 2018

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    Aries March 20 – April 19 Having certain issues dealt with is a relief. So, understandably, you’re now eager to turn your attention to other matters. But with three eclipses, the first on this Friday, shaking things up, even simple plans are unlikely to proceed as you expected. Disruptive as changes are, they’re in your […]

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  • Tennis player Grigor Dimitrov: ‘Pre-Wimbledon, I train six hours a day. Alcohol? I’ve never tried it’

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    The tennis player on feeling lonely at the top, shaking off ‘Baby Fed’ and eating burgers Sleep I’m a very good sleeper, especially during a tournament; I usually get eight hours a night, even before a big match. I can fall sleep anywhere; all I need is the curtains closed and the pillow I’ve been […]

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  • 5 key lifestyle habits parents can follow to protect their kids from obesity

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    The study’s main author, a Harvard University professor of medicine, shared the most surprising finding. When it comes to your child’s health, the age old advice to lead by example still applies. A new study found children of mothers who follow a healthy lifestylehave a significantly lower risk of developing obesity than those whose mothers don’t. “Children look up to […]

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  • Do you really know what your kid is doing on that device?

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    Many parents are just plain overwhelmed – and often far too trusting, says a cybersecurity consultant CHICAGO: The 7th grader looks desperate as she approaches. She’s just been to a cybersecurity talk at her school, where she raised her hand when asked if she has a social media account – Snapchat, in her case. Most […]

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  • Seven ways to strengthen your core

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    Keeping these muscles in good condition will help you fend off a bad back – just make sure you mix it up Make the time A strong core isn’t about having photogenic abs, looking good in swimwear or grinding out another deadlift. It is a key element in dozens of everyday movements, including simple things […]

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  • Eddie Vedder’s wife, more stars are responding to Melania Trump with their own jackets

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    Stars are responding to Melania Trump’s controversial jacket with jackets of their own. The first lady donned a short trench coat with a startling message scrawled on the back for her unexpected trip to Texas to visit a migrant children’s shelter. “I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?” read the white letters on the back of the military-green jacket, […]

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  • Daily Horoscope Thursday, June 21, 2018

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    Moon Alert Until 9 PM EDT today (6 PM PDT) we have the “all clear” today to shop and do business. The Moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) Your attention now shifts to home and family in the next four weeks. Expect to be involved in family discussions and working on home repairs. […]

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  • Seven ways to improve your memory

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    Getting plenty of sleep, learning difficult new skills and staying socially active can all help to keep your memory sharp Sleep on it Sleeping well helps reinforce episodic memories – those associated with time and place. There is also substantial evidence that REM sleep plays a vital role in the consolidation of memories relating to learning motor […]

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  • Is 8.5 hours the perfect amount of sleep – and could you survive on much less?

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    Penn State University researchers claim we need eight and a half hours for sleep. Their reason? Most people only sleep 90% of their time in bed, so you need that extra half hour if you want to have eight hours real sleep. Good sleep is worth the effort – but how long do you need? 0 hours Total […]

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