Health and Fitness
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Does yawning mean our brains aren’t getting enough oxygen?
Dec 13, 2024 3:33 am - Is it true that we yawn when our brains are deprived of oxygen? Yawning, a complex reflex, can happen spontaneously, or it can be contagious — when we see, hear or sometimes even think about it, we usually yawn.
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Going into holiday season with a plan slows weight gainDec 12, 2024 11:12 pm - Doctors offer some advice on how to avoid holiday weight gain. Tips include eating protein and vegetables first and being selective about indulging in treats.
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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How a Batavia leukemia survivor’s dreams of motherhood came true
Dec 08, 2024 7:45 am - The day before she was supposed to start IVF treatment, a Batavia woman was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, she had two battles to fight: survival and the challenging road to motherhood.
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Grief & healing: Following through on your planDec 07, 2024 5:45 am - A plan is only as good as our follow through. Otherwise a plan is just a waste of time.
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‘More like giant pingpong’: Indoor pickleball facility to open in Batavia this month
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Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare instances, these tests can reveal something unexpected — hints of a hidden cancer in the woman.
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With more active lifestyle, average adult could live 5.3 years longer
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Ask the doctors: Sitting at work plays role in ill healthDec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Whether you work at a desk or mainly use a car to get, Americans spend more time sitting than at any point in history. For many, the total is well over 10 hours of sitting per day. That's the number that research associates with a marked increase in cardiac risk.
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Guide to walking pneumonia in childrenDec 06, 2024 5:15 am - Walking pneumonia is a milder form of pneumonia that can cause discomfort and disrupt children’s routines. Understanding what it is and how to prevent it can help parents take the right steps to keep their kids healthy.