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Fountain Life Promotes Helen Messier, MD, Ph.D. to Chief Medical Officer

Published: Apr. 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT|Updated: 15 hours ago Dr. Messier will lead the company’s global medical, clinical, and scientific teams NAPLES, Fla., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fountain Life, a preventive health and longevity company committed to transforming global healthcare from reactive to proactive, today announced the promotion of Helen Messier, MD, Ph.D. to Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Messier joined Fountain Life in 2022 as Chief Clinical and Scientific Officer. She is a scientist and a certified family practice physician who has devoted most of her career to harnessing data to close the translational gap in…
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How to maintain a healthy life in an absorbing daily routine

Sponsored Content The fast-paced lifestyle of the modern world has made it extremely difficult to maintain a healthy life. With busy schedules and packed routines, most individuals find it challenging to carve out time for their health and fitness. However, a healthy lifestyle is crucial to living a happy and fulfilling life. In this blog, we will explore some tips and tricks to maintain a healthy life in an absorbing daily routine, so you can prioritize your well-being without sacrificing the other aspects of your life. Prioritizing Physical Activity for Overall Health Regular physical activity is a crucial component of…
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The 6 burning questions we had after Shiv’s ‘Succession’ surprise in the newest episode

Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy.Graeme Hunter/HBO Warning: Major spoilers ahead for “Succession” season four, episode four “Honeymoon States.” Sunday’s episode of the HBO drama series brought a new conflict into Shiv Roy’s life. The new storyline for Shiv raises many questions we hope are answered before “Succession” ends. In the opening scene of Sunday’s episode, we learn Shiv is pregnant. Her doctor says the “next scan” is for 20 weeks, but we don’t know exactly how far along she is. Sarah Snook in the fourth season of HBO’s “Succession.”HBO If Shiv is close to 20 weeks pregnant, that means she’s…
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I’m the world’s oldest practicing doctor. Here’s my secret to a long, healthy life

Ask Dr. Howard Tucker about people who want to retire early and he’s incredulous. At 100, the neurologist has been working in medicine for 75 years. Guinness World Records has named him the world’s oldest practicing doctor. Tucker just recently stopped seeing patients, but he’s still teaching medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, heading to work twice a week. “I look upon retirement as the enemy of longevity,” Tucker told TODAY during a recent video call. He has a computer and smartphone, and is determined to keep up with technology. “I think that to retire,…
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Secrets to a long, healthy life explained – Agweek

I was thinking about longevity the other day. Who doesn’t want a long, healthy life? As I sipped my coffee at church, I was thinking about a research project we are launching at North Dakota State University. I have included the online survey link with this column. My 90-plus-year-old church coffee buddy stopped by and joined us at our table. She usually comments on my column of the week. She inspires me. She lives on her own, drives herself to church and is always dressed stylishly. She’s very witty too. “How do you come up with new ideas for your…
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The ten best and worst states in the US for a long and healthy life

The ten best and worst states in the US for a combination of both a long and healthy life have been revealed and California was not among the top five. Hawaii was rated the highest overall for those seeking a healthy lifestyle and high life expectancy, followed by Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and New Hampshire. Similarly, states with the lowest life expectancy tend to be states with the least healthy lifestyles and were mainly in the southeast. West Virginia was ranked last overall, followed by Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Kentucky. Notably, California did not even make the top five most healthy…
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Sugar And Its Natural Substitutes

Added sugar has been linked to many serious diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Fortunately, there are many ways to sweeten foods without adding sugar. There are many natural sweeteners that people often use instead of sugar. These include coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup and molasses. While these natural sweeteners may contain more nutrients than regular sugar, your body still metabolizes them in the same way. The natural sweeteners listed below are slightly ‘less bad’ than regular sugar. Nevertheless, they are still forms of sugar. Why sugar is bad for you Sugar interferes with your body’s hormones that…
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Douglas, Pitkin counties ranked as healthiest in Colorado

Douglas and Pitkin counties are the healthiest in Colorado for the fifth year in a row, while people living in Otero and Bent counties have the shortest and sickest lives. The annual health rankings compiled by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute attempt to grade counties across the country on two areas: health outcomes and the factors that influence health. The ranking of counties’ health outcomes combines years of potential life lost from residents dying before age 75; the percentage of people reporting poor health; and the percentage of babies born too small. It correlates strongly with how prosperous…