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A systems approach to the promotion of healthy lifestyles

The WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases of WHO/Europe, the Université Côte d’Azur and the Ulysseus European University, in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and York University, are holding a 3-day summer school course on how to navigate the concept of systems thinking and systems-based approaches from theory to practice. The course will provide insights on how these approaches can facilitate consensus among different stakeholders while also providing a platform for strengthening multisectoral collaboration across complex systems. Day 1 of the summer school will be live streamed online. On that day, Hans Henri P. Kluge,…
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More Than 1 in 10 People Who Recently Lost a Job Started Their Own Business. Should You?

Although the US labor market had a pretty solid 2022 and has remained fairly healthy in 2023, layoffs have still come into play. In fact, data from BizReport reveals that roughly 200,000 jobs were lost due to layoffs in 2022 and 2023. And for every 100 people who lost their jobs during that time, 13 started their own companies. But should you start a small business after losing your job? You may be tempted to, but it’s really important to go prepared. So ask yourself these key questions before venturing out on your own in response to a layoff. 1.…
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How To Build A Healthy Lifestyle?

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) –a- It is a way of living that allows you to enjoy all aspects of your life for longer . A way of living that reduces your risk of disease . A way of living that serves as a model for your family and people around you. This is expressed in all areas of our life; work, studies, home, recreation, self-image, body and mind. These are activities that we have to balance throughout our lives, which can be difficult. WHY IS IT HARD FOR US TO MAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE? I have found that in most…
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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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Healthy Living With TAU: For an active and healthy summer! | Healthy Living With Tau

June is the start of outdoor summer activities. We want to stay fit, and that also means eating well, hydrating sufficiently and using supplements to help prevent muscle cramps, inflammation and joint pain. – Summer is a perfect opportunity to eat more organic fruits and vegetables. Try new smoothie recipes! – Doing more physical activity will increase your need for protein. These allow to repair and regenerate muscle tissue. After physical activity, a protein snack is highly recommended. Whey or vegan proteins are great options, as they are quick to prepare and are easily assimilated. – In hot weather, it…
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Longevity expert Peter Attia shares the walking workout he swears by to stay healthy and prevent falls as you age

Whether it’s a morning cup of tea, a daily meditation, or a call to your closest friend, your daily habits impact your health and happiness. While Dr. Peter Attia, author of New York Times best seller Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, said there’s no “silver bullet” to increase one’s health span and life span, there are still a variety of longevity-linked habits that may work for you to stave off age-related diseases and early mortality. “People have so much more agency over this than they will ever believe if they don’t take the step to educate themselves on…
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Association between healthy lifestyle and mortality in people with osteoarthritis

In this work, data from the UK Biobank were used to investigate the association of both individual and combined healthy lifestyle factors with the risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality among 104,142 people with osteoarthritis. The researchers gave each person a score for their lifestyle, based on their body mass index (BMI) and self-reported diet, sleep duration, physical activity, sedentary time, social connection, smoking, and alcohol drinking – all factors thought to be associated with health. Overall, there were 9,915 deaths recorded after the first 2 years’ follow-up. Models showed a variety of associations between people’s lifestyle and mortality. Sleep…
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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,…