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Life in Europe Is Boosting Young Americans’ Mental and Physical Health

Some young American workers are moving to Europe in hopes of a healthier and happier life. A workplace psychologist told Insider certain policies allowed them to meet these goals in Europe. Work-life balance, healthier living, and less focus on productivity are helping some young workers. loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app Kayleigh Donahue, an American, shared a TikTok documenting her transition from crying in her car to a rom-com-style montage of her biking through the European countryside, sitting in front of a…
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Healthy Living: The tragic inequality of human beings

When there was no communication from the submersible craft, everyone around the world watched as fleets of aircraft and other naval vessels flew over and under the Atlantic… Between midnight on June 14 and midday on June 17, while continents away from each other on separate oceans, the inherent inequality between human beings was, tragically, on all our screens in front of our transfixed eyes. Unless you were in a cave with bad WiFi, it was impossible not to bear witness, via satellite link, to the event which exposed the darkest angels of our species. On June 17, several hundred…
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DeWine signs state budget after 44 line-item vetoes dealing with vaccine mandates, tobacco regulation and more

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a new $86.1 billion two-year budget after using his line-item veto power to remove 44 provisions passed by the General Assembly. DeWine’s office released a statement saying the budget passed by the Republican-dominated General Assembly supports the Republican governor’s priorities. “I am proud to sign this budget, and while it makes historic investments in Ohioans across their lives, I believe we are doing more to support and encourage Ohio’s children to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives than ever before,” said DeWine. “Whether it is helping them get the healthiest start in life by…
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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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Show 1345: Secrets to Living a Long Healthy Life

Too many of us assume that aging automatically brings debility and cognitive decline. So it’s a pleasure to talk with centenarians who are ready to share the secrets to living a long healthy life. Secrets to Living a Long Healthy Life: Dr. Gladys McGarey is 102 years old. She spent her childhood in India because her parents were doctors caring for people in extremely remote, poor villages. An encounter with an elephant when she was nine years old clarified for her that healing should be her life’s work, too. The first and most important of her secrets for a satisfying…
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Sun Life’s Rowena Chan named one of Insurance Business Canada’s 2023 Elite Women – Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF)

Recognized for her impact on Clients and advisors through digital innovation and equity in the workplace TORONTO, June 26, 2023 /CNW/ – Sun Life Financial Inc. SLF SLF is pleased to congratulate Rowena ChanPresident, Sun Life Financial Distributors (Canada) Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Retail Advice & Solutions, on being named one of Insurance Business Canada’s 2023 Elite Women for the second consecutive year. This award recognizes ground-breaking women of influence in insurance and the impact they are having across the industry. “Rowena’s accountability recently expanded to include our Insurance Solutions business in addition to her leading role of the Sun…
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Life Expectancy With Type 1 Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus Life Expectancy, Diabetes Prognosis Medically reviewed by Do-Eun Lee, MD Before the medical advancement of insulin therapy, type 1 diabetes was fatal, with 50% of people dying within two years and 90% within five years of diagnosis. However, that is no longer the case. People with type 1 diabetes can now live over 50 years. Further, proper treatment, care, and lifestyle choices can contribute to a good quality of life. This article explains the average life expectancy for people with type 1 diabetes and highlights its contributing factors. Does Type 1 Diabetes Shorten Life Expectancy Even though medical…
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Taurine is the key to a longer, healthier life: Research | Health

Taurine is a vitamin produced by the body and found in many foods. According to a new study led by Columbia academics and including hundreds of aging specialists from across the world, taurine insufficiency is a factor in animal aging. Taurine is a key to a longer, healthier life: Research(Pixabay) The same research revealed that taurine supplementation can delay the onset of aging in worms, mice, and monkeys and can even boost the healthy lifespan of middle-aged mice by up to 12 per cent. The findings of the study were published June 8 in Science. “For the last 25 years,…