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Get to Know 2023 SI Swim Search Finalist Penny Lane

The 27-year-old model and health coach believes self-acceptance is the first step toward success. Penny Lane. Grace Nudelman Penny Lane is a model and certified holistic health coach from Cheshire, England. The 27-year old loves adventure and enjoys a good challenge like a steep hike or a sea swim. As a child, Lane dreamed of exploring the world and moved to London at 16 to pursue a career in modeling. However, the industry demanded that she lose weight and even consider a breast reduction, which led her to develop an unhealthy relationship with her body and compromise her fertility. In…
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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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2 Minutes of Daily Exercise May Help You Live Longer

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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‘I worry for the times ahead’

Panel voter The historic criminal indictment against former US President Donald Trump has sparked another partisan flashpoint in an already deeply polarized nation. Ahead of his court appearance next Tuesday, voters have been sharing with the BBC their strong felt reactions to the first prosecution of a former president. Whatever their political affiliation, most of our voter panel agreed that the unprecedented case left the US in uncharted waters. Jim Sullivan This is an excellent example of the politicization of the judiciary. It’s a huge mistake. Banana republic style vintage. It’s, in my opinion, totally undermining our rule of law…
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Can Essential Oils Give You The Energy You Need?

Peppermint for the morning, lavender for the evening, myrrh for all hours, but sparingly. If you have low energy levels and feel lethargic, try adding essential oils to your daily routine. They have a beneficial effect on the mood, act as anxiolytics and stimulate you, even for a short period of time. Do you feel the fatigue that overwhelms you during the day and prevents you from meeting your daily obligations? Are your energy levels down? Do you drink coffee and other tonic drinks, but they only give you energy for a short time? After you have had a checkup,…
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These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life

(Halfpoint Images/Moment via Getty Images) Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely? Happiness means different things to different people, but a growing body of research suggests keeping a smile on your face may help add years to your life by lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and death from all causes. Not feeling it? Health experts say there are daily habits that might just make a difference. Here are five: keep it moving Granted, the words “physical exercise” don’t always make people smile. They might even elite groans. But…
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Life Time Bringing Its Luxury Living Residences to Burlington, Mass. This Spring

Published: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:33 PM CDT Five-story Life Time Living complex comes together with adjacent Life Time Burlington Athletic Country Club to create a village embracing the Company’s ethos for healthy living CHANHASSEN, Minn., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Life Time (NYSE:LTH), the nation’s premiere healthy lifestyle brand, is bringing its one-of-a-kind Life Time Living experience to Burlington, Mass. with the debut of luxury-for-lease residences, which are set to open in Summer 2023. Located at 20 Fourth Avenue, construction is underway on the five-story, 167-unit development that will share a campus with the existing Life Time Burlington athletic…
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats – Eat Yourself Skinny

Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth spooky Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats made healthier with creamy peanut butter, honey and vanilla easily made in just 15 minutes! The perfect treat for Halloween that your kids will love! We grew up making rice krispie treats as kids, you know the ones with gooey marshmallows and melted butter, but you will seriously LOVE these healthier Frankenstein rice krispie treats! We’re swapping out the marshmallows for creamy peanut butter, honey and vanilla for some sweetness, then making them festive by adding green food coloring and fun candy eyeballs. These monster treats make the perfect addition to your Halloween…