Lifestyle

What Are Refined Carbs, Exactly?

One clear example of a refined grain as a single food item is white rice—brown rice that’s had the bran and germ removed. Most of the refined grains we consume, though, are in the form of flours milled from refined grains. One example of this is wheat flour, which is ground from wheat that has…

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The Early Stages of Heart Failure Can Be Surprisingly Easy to Miss

Getting short of breath when exercisingHaving problems performing any kind of physical activityExperiencing swelling, also called edema, especially in their lower legsSome people with vaginas may also have symptoms that seem like an upper respiratory infection, such as wheezing, coughing, or being short of breath—so you may think these are symptoms of something like bronchitis…

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12 Plyometric Exercises to Build Explosive Strength

Looking to seriously up your fitness game? Consider adding plyometric exercises to your routine to really crank up the intensity.Plyometrics, or plyos for short, are explosive exercises that require you to generate a large amount of force in a short period of time, NASM-certified personal trainer Keith Hodges, CPT, founder of Mind in Muscle Coaching…

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Publisher’s Platform: Hey Starbucks — Serve your patrons better, vaccinate your employees against hepatitis A

Opinion The Camden County Health Department in New Jersey has been notified by a health care provider that a food handler employed at a Starbucks at 1490 Blackwood Clementon Road in Gloucester Township tested positive for hepatitis A and worked through the infectious period. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, the Department of Health was notified that…

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UK Salmonella pork scratching outbreak sickens 500

More than 500 people in the United Kingdom have been affected by a Salmonella outbreak linked to pork scratching products. There were 534 sick people as of late October with the majority falling ill since June. The first patient was in September 2020 and the peak was 80 cases reported in one week. Slightly more…

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21 Valentine’s Day Gifts She’ll Absolutely Adore

Whether you and your partner have been together for a couple months or several years, finding the right Valentine’s Day gifts for her can feel a little tricky, if not a little stressful. After all, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your loved ones how much you care for them, so a thoughtful…

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The 13 Best Joggers to Wear All Winter Long

Joggers seem to always come back in style, and with the boom of athleisure wear and WFH loungewear, there are plenty of versatile designs to make them a wardrobe mainstay. From functional cargo joggers for travel to stylish leather jogger pants for a night out, the styles are endless. If you’re looking for the best…

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What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol?

Drinking also accelerates other signs of facial aging. In a 2019 study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, which involved women of multiple races and nationalities, researchers found that women who had roughly one drink a day reported eye puffiness and loss of volume in their faces. Women who had around eight…

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