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11 minutes of aerobics daily lowers disease risk, the study says

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When you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing anything at all? You should rethink that mindset. Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day can lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death, a large new study has found.

Aerobic activities include walking, dancing, running, jogging, cycling and swimming. You can gauge the intensity level of an activity by

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Premier Scott Moe addresses federal funding, changes for health care

sarah16/02/2023 45 Views

Premier Scott Moe reiterated his disappointment in the federal government’s offer for additional health care funding, but made it clear that any increase in funding was needed.

“It’s a two per cent lift,” Moe said. “It’s all needed, and we do need to look at how we are delivering health care, and are there better ways in delivering that health care.”

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7 Potential Health Benefits of Almonds

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Toss them in your salads, churn them into nut butter, or incorporate them into homemade granola bars. Almonds are a staple during meal or snack time, and they’re more than just a tasty source of satisfying crunch. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), almonds are an excellent source of many nutrients, including fiber, protein, healthy fats, magnesium, and vitamin E.

While they’re often put into the healthy-fat category, almonds are a surprising source of protein and fiber. This is good news for vegans and vegetarians looking for plant-based protein sources, and the 95 percent of Americans, per an

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Georgia House aims to ease health insurance costs on schools – 41NBC News

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ATLANTA (AP) — House budget writers in Georgia want to shift $100 million into the state employee health plan to reduce the sting of health insurance premium increases for public school districts.

The House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday included that change as it voted to approve House Bill 18. It amends the state’s budget, which ends June 30. House members are likely to vote on the amended budget Thursday, which includes $2.4 billion in additional spending after Gov. . Brian Kemp bumped up projected revenue.

The Republican governor’s $1 billion plan to give property tax rebates to homeowners would cost

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4 Tips to Lose Weight without Feeling Hungry

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Are you trying to lose a few pounds? Do you find yourself hungry all the time?

Just because you’re trying to lose weight, doesn’t mean you have to deal with a grumbling stomach. Here are some easy tricks to make you feel fuller longer.

Tip 1. Eat more whole grains

While refined grains, like white flour, white pasta, and white rice will cause you to feel hungry just a short time later; whole grains, like brown rice, oats, millet, and teff will leave you feeling much satisfied longer.

When eating pasta, be sure to choose whole-grain pasta, such as brown

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Hearing vaping stories may deter youth from using e-cigs, the study says

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A new study from Western University researchers has found that showing the health risks of vaping through expert advice and personal testimonials can help steer students away from using e-cigarettes themselves.

Published in the Journal of Health Psychology on Friday, researchers gathered 77 undergraduate students from six provinces online, all of which consistently vaped e-cigarettes or other smoking products and devices at least five to 15 times a month.

The participants were then split into groups to view one of two videos. The first video discusses the importance of living a healthy lifestyle with tips on general nutrition and exercise,

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Make your health and safety top priority in 2020 – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

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Warren Buffett, who was recently named as the fourth wealthiest individual in the world, once said:

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”

This is good advice that can be applied to many aspects of life, but it’s especially true when it comes to health and safety.

When an accident occurs there are of course measurable outlays: damage to equipment, loss of revenue and sick days caused by injuries. There are also intangible costs such as damage to reputation and/or loss of trust

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We’re with you every step of the way! – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

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Whether you’re a returning entrant, or brand new to the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards, going through the entry process can seem a little daunting… but don’t panic! We have a highly dedicated team at RoSPA to help.

We caught up with two members of the RoSPA team, Dr Karen McDonnell and Matt Cryer, to find out how they can help entrants on their awards journey.

Dr. Karen McDonnell, CFIOSH, Chartered FCIPD

OHS Policy Adviser, Head of RoSPA Scotland, Past President of IOSH
As a highly motivated advocate for safety and health, Karen is skilled in partnership working, with a

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