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A healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of developing severe liver disease

In a recent study published in metabolism, researchers investigate the correlation between a healthy lifestyle and Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) scores in new-onset severe non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Study: A healthy lifestyle, Life’s Essential 8 scores and new-onset severe NAFLD: A prospective analysis in UK Biobank. Image Credit: Explode/Shutterstock.com Approaches to mitigate the effects of NAFLD NAFLD is a significant cause of hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis, as well as cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the relationship between new-onset NAFLD and a healthy lifestyle remains unclear. The American Heart Association (AHA) created Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) in 2010, which offers patient-centered…
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Achieve the best division of duties to self and leadership job

Photo Source: Adobe Stock Work-life balance is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle, particularly for business executives who often face immense work pressures and demands. [–Achieving a better work-life balance can enhance overall well-being, improve productivity, and foster stronger personal relationships. In this article, we will explore the most effective strategies business executives can implement to balance their professional responsibilities and personal lives. [–1. Prioritize and Delegate [–As a business executive, it’s essential to prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on their urgency and importance. Start by identifying core objectives and focusing your energy…
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Immune resilience is the key to a long and healthy life

From NIH Director’s Blog Do you feel as if you or perhaps your family members are constantly coming down with illnesses that drag on longer than they should? Or, maybe you’re one of those lucky people who rarely becomes ill and, if you do, recovers faster than others. It’s clear that some people are generally more susceptible to infectious illnesses, while others manage to stay healthier or bounce back more quickly, sometimes even into old age. Why is this? A new study from an NIH-supported team has an intriguing answer [1]. The difference, they suggest, may be explained in part…
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‘People need to slow down:’ Firefighter was lucky to survive crashes with drivers going almost 100 MPH

A DeKalb County firefighter says a recent commitment to fitness and a healthy lifestyle may have saved his life when a driver that nearly topped 100 miles per hour crashed into him head-on. Captain David McBrayer, a 14-year firefighter for DeKalb County, is at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta recovering from serious spinal injuries that will require a long recovery. “I can barely lift this arm and I can’t walk,” Cpt. McBrayer said from his hospital room. “I’m paralyzed from the chest down.” [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] McBrayer told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau…
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Aging with grace: Grab the keys to a long and healthy life

PHOTO | AALIYAH BOWDEN Carolyn Cabral of Charlotte is part of a relatively exclusive club as a nonagenarian, or people between the ages of 90-99. In November, Carbal, 99, will reach a rarer milestone in November when she turns 100 – there were around 1,800 in North Carolina in 2021 according to the Population Division of the United Nations. What’s the secret to a long, healthy life? For Carolyn Cabral, who lives in Charlotte, it’s playing bingo twice a week with friends and Zumba once a week. Cabral…
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The best time to eat dinner, according to experts

The early bird may get the worm, but does the same logic apply to eating dinner early? There are people who don’t eat after 7 pm and there are those who regularly dine well into the evening. But which group is right? Well, as it turns out, neither. According to Kayla Kopp, a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition, there is no ideal time to eat your last meal of the day. Plus, what’s more important is what you’re eating versus when you eat it. “The clock does not determine how our bodies utilize or store food,”…
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Your Daily DogScope for June 29, 2023

Life is ruff when you’re four-legged and furry with a completely clueless human. Luckily, our daily Dogscope can brighten those boneless days with a little encouragement and a helping paw. Aries Don’t be annoyed by all the extra people milling around the doghouse. Use them to your advantage instead. Pick out the ones most likely to have a soft spot, and do all of your begging under their side of the table. Taurus Your owners may think their travel plans are firm, but they’ll be enlightened. It might not be by you, even though you’ll definitely be the beneficiary of…
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W.Va. paramedic saved Marine’s life, 7 years later saved his daughter

By Anya SostekPittsburgh Post-Gazette RITCHIE COUNTY, W.Va. — Last March, Molly Jones decided to share an unusually personal post on her Facebook page. After living a healthy life despite lifelong kidney disease, she had suddenly gone into kidney failure. “I have a 15-year-old, and I don’t want to miss a thing with her!” posted Jones, of Belpre, Ohio. “I am being realistic. That is what I want people to realize. Dialysis buys me a little time… A transplant will bless me with YEARS! Please, donate life!” Five hours after her post, Jones got a comment from a Facebook friend, Kristi…