However, a study published in August 2021 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings better coincided with the federal guidelines. It found that people who exercised between 2.6 and 4.5 hours a week (156 to 270 minutes) had the most improvement in life expectancy. They were about 50 percent less likely to die in a 25-year period than those who didn’t exercise.
Interestingly, the mortality benefits diminished in those who exercised more than 10 hours a week, says coauthor James O’Keefe, MD, director of preventive cardiology at the St. Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute.
O’Keefe recommends shooting for 30 to 55 minutes of…
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10 Ways to Tell You’re Truly Ready to Go Freelance
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In just five years, the number of US freelancers grew from 57.3 million to 70.4 million.
You have to be comfortable being your own boss, as you have to handle your own tax payments, get your own benefits, and figure out your work schedule.
You will also likely work more hours, but you’ll get to choose your own assignments, which is appealing.
Have you ever felt the urge to quit your W-2 job and become a freelancer? Many people are in the same boat, and the number of freelance workers is on the rise. Zippia found that in…
Succession’s huge plot twist is more realistic than you’d think – the departure of a powerful CEO like Logan Roy can really cause wild share price swings
Brian Cox as Logan Roy on “Succession.”Macall Polay/HBO
HBO’s “Succession” unveiled a shocking twist in episode three with the death of a pivotal character.
It led to a huge slide in the value of the fictional media conglomerate Waystar Royco.
There’s real-life precedent that shows why a CEO can cause huge share price swings when they leave.
This article contains spoilers for episode 3 of “Succession” season 4. Don’t read on if you don’t want key plot details revealed.
At one point in episode three of the final season of “Succession,” as news of Logan Roy’s fate begins to emerge,…
BC removes mask mandate in hospital and health-care settings
BC is making some changes to COVID-related restrictions in health care settings.
Provincial health officerDr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday that visitors to long-term care, assisted-living and other health-care facilities will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination and results of a rapid antigen test.
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BC lifts mandatory universal mask-wearing in all health-care settings
In addition, Henry said the province is also removing the restriction of universal mask-wearing as a provincial order in health-care settings and facilities.
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“Based on risk assessments and workplace safety plans, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks…
Should You Be Concerned About Arsenic in Rice?
Arsenic-based pesticides have been used in agricultural practices for many years, and, accordingly, soils and groundwater in the US are contaminated with varying levels of arsenic. Because arsenic exists in soil and water, it finds its way into our food supply. And nearly all foods contain some level of arsenic.
What Foods Have the Most Arsenic?
Studies show that most of the arsenic in the American diet comes from meat, milk, poultry, pork, eggs and seafood. Poultry is the worst offender. Some chickens exceed the EPA safety limit for arsenic by 2,000%. Meat and poultry are high in arsenic because…
Employee mental, physical health taking toll on workforce, says Manulife
Employee health is taking an increasing toll on workforce productivity, according to Manulife’s Wellness Report, which calculated an average of 48 days lost per employee due to health-related problems in 2022.
According to Manulife, employee absences and presenteeism – when employees report to work but don’t actually work – are costing employers around $645 million annually. Workers aged 18 to 24 show poorer results in mental, physical, and financial health indicators compared to older age groups, correlated with greater losses in overall productivity.
Manulife’s tracked decline in employee productivity dates back to 2020, when the number of days lost to…
21 Foods High in Vitamin K – Cleveland Clinic
Vitamin K is a powerhouse in your body. It helps build strong bones. It helps regulate blood clotting. And it helps keep your blood pressure in check.
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Most of us can get plenty of vitamin K through the foods we eat. This is a good thing, as at least some research suggests vitamin K supplements may not be very effective.
“Getting vitamins from your food is always better than relying on supplements,” says registered…
10 best sales to shop this weekend at Amazon, Kate Spade, Sam’s Club and KitchenAid
10 best sales to shop this weekend at Amazon, Kate Spade, KitchenAid, Lowe’s and more.
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Spring is in full swing, and you can celebrate the warmer weather with the best weekend sales available right now. We found some of the lowest prices on everything from KitchenAid stand mixers to Kate Spade handbags and Lowe’s tools. Keep scrolling for the best discounts at a few of our favorite retailers, including Amazon, Sleep Number, WeightWatchers and more.
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