Health and Fitness
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Together, we can have better mental healthDec 13, 2024 3:00 pm - This year’s Mental Health Awareness Month theme is “More Good Days, Together,” focusing on building community support, encouraging collective wellness and reducing the stigma that, unfortunately, still surrounds mental illness.
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12 do’s and don’ts for becoming a better gift-giver, according to science
Dec 13, 2024 3:38 am - Consumers will spend up to $989 billion this holiday season, but almost 20% of that will be returned — a higher rate of return than the rest of the year — the National Retail Federation estimates.
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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
Dec 06, 2024 12:20 pm - America’s fastest-growing sport gets a foothold in Batavia with a new indoor facility set to open along Randall Road.
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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
Dec 06, 2024 6:00 am - Americans over age 40 could live an extra 5.3 years if they were as active as the top 25 percent of the population, according to just published research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.