Health authorities in Sydney, Australia believe that the recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease may have been caused by air-conditioning units. Eight people have now been confirmed with the deadly disease after spending time near the Town Hall. It is believed that passers-by can contract the disease from contamination being carried by the wind outside of…
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Pregnancy is dubbed “the miracle of life” for a reason: a lot has to happen in order for a woman to successfully conceive a child. And it’s not all up to her. In fact, data shows that infertility can be equally attributed to three different causes: the female partner, the male partner, or a combination…
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It’s great when people decide to start going to the gym, but there are several problems that new gym members could face regarding injuries. If not properly trained or stretched, a person may end up with a dangerous workout and some serious injuries. In an article on Painmed.com, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Suicide prevention advocate Summer Beretsky decided to conduct a DIY experiment in 2012, and so “she coolly, clearly, and repeatedly told her iPhone she wanted to kill herself.” According to Pacific Standard Magazine, Siri not only failed to direct Beretsky to readily available suicide prevention resources, but also offered to search for the best ways…
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Fitbit, the wearable activity and wellness tracker device, has becoming the leader in the fitness industry in many respects, and the company behind the bracelets plans to capitalize on that positioning when they release their next edition: the Fitbit Alta. According to Christian Today, the newest version of the fitness tracker is expected to be…
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It’s a well-known fact that Americans eat too many unhealthy foods, and also that many of their nutritional choices are driven by price just as much as by preference: the average cost of a fast food meal is significantly less than the average cost of a meal prepared with organic foods grown locally. But researchers…
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Chontel Duncan is an Australian fitness model who runs HIIT Australia, a fitness business. According to Metro.co.uk, despite the fact that she’s just weeks away from giving birth, she continues to work out every day and doesn’t care what you think about it. In fact, her openness on the subject has helped her become something…
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In a world where more and more companies are offering telecommuting to their employees, which is seen by 80% as a job perk, there are fewer reasons to get exercise in one’s daily routine. For this reason, many companies in Singapore are turning to fitness tracks in an effort to keep their staff healthy, reduce…
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It’s safe to say most people try to be logical in their day-to-day lives, but many times things like emotions can get in the way. Logic would seem to say that by doing more physical activity, you’re going to burn more calories and ultimately lose more weight. Unfortunately, a new study is lending credence to…
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New York State lawmakers have recently joined with teachers to promote a more comprehensive and proactive approach to spotting and helping students with mental health issues, reports the New York Daily News. Assemblyman Marcus Crespo and Senator Jesse Hamilton both came forward recently with legislation that would give teachers more resources to be the “first…
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