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Do you know the side effects of a stroke? It could save a life

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It was a typical Monday afternoon when my sister-in-law called me and in a hurried voice said, “Dad fell.” After a few minutes of frantic discussion and determining that my wise sister-in-law had already called 911, I switched my mindset from being a family member to a healthcare professional. My mind raced to think about the acronym that we had so often learned in school: FAST — face, arms, speech and time to call 911. Facial drooping — check; arm weakness — check; slurred speech — check; and time to call 911 — check. He had all the signs of

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Healthy Living: Finding balance in an imbalanced world

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“…the pot leaf, which once symbolized defiance and rebellion, is now a corporate logo seen in the tallest gold-plated glass buildings…”

These post pandemic days cannot be labeled as dull.

Today, my family doctor can write me a prescription for marijuana as a pharmacologic intervention for everything from controlling the nausea associated with chemotherapy and various metastatic cancers, to settling down spasms which accompany multiple sclerosis.

In my teenage years of the 1980s, that same dried flower with unusually high levels of the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) would put me on the wrong side of the law with possibly a criminal

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Healthy Lifestyle Mitigates Impact of Childhood Cancer

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Although people who survive a childhood cancer are at an increased risk of developing and dying from subsequent cancers, as well as heart disease and stroke, they can reduce this increased risk by following a healthy lifestyle, say US investigators.

This message comes from a retrospective analysis of more than 34,000 childhood cancer survivors, which found that 40 years after the initial cancer diagnosis, the cumulative all-cause mortality rate was 23.3%, compared with less than 5% in the general population.

However, following a healthy lifestyle was associated with a 20% reduction in health-related mortality, independent of other factors, the analysis

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How to maintain a healthy life in an absorbing daily routine

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The fast-paced lifestyle of the modern world has made it extremely difficult to maintain a healthy life. With busy schedules and packed routines, most individuals find it challenging to carve out time for their health and fitness. However, a healthy lifestyle is crucial to living a happy and fulfilling life.

In this blog, we will explore some tips and tricks to maintain a healthy life in an absorbing daily routine, so you can prioritize your well-being without sacrificing the other aspects of your life.

Prioritizing Physical Activity for Overall Health

Regular physical activity is a crucial component of

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Apple just launched a high-yield savings account. Here’s how it stacks up against competitors.

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Tim Cook visits an Apple store in New York City on September 16.

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  • Apple launched a high-yield savings account for its Apple Card customers on Monday as it grows its financial product offerings.

  • The iPhone maker partnered with Goldman Sachs on the account, which offers an interest rate of 4.15%.

  • Here’s how Apple’s new high-yield savings account stacks up against the competition.

Apple launched a high-yield savings account on Monday as more and more consumers seek to take advantage of the high interest rate environment.

The savings account is available to Apple Card customers through its partner, Goldman Sachs, and offers a yield of 4.15% with

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The 10 Best States for a Long and Healthy Life

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If you hope to live for a long time, a healthy lifestyle is probably the single most important thing you can do to increase the number of years you have on this planet.

With that in mind, the wellness website Life Extension recently used federal data to determine which states have the best combination of long lifespans and healthy lifestyles.

The lifespan component of Life Extension’s overall ranking is based on the life expectancy at birth in each state.

The lifestyle component of the overall ranking was based on eight factors — both positive and negative —

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Healthy Life: 4 Self-care tips you can do right now | HealthyLife

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We always hear the buzz word “self care,” but how do many of us actually follow through when it comes to caring for ourselves? These days, we’re so preoccupied with life’s to-do’s that it’s more important than ever to ensure you give yourself a little TLC too. These are 4 self-care tips you can do right now.

Take a bath. Don’t overcomplicate things: run some how water and sit still, even for five minutes, and just soak… and breathe. If you want to take it next-level, add some bubbles, essential oils, a candle, and maybe even some lighthearted reading material.

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Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes

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Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies!

Easter is right around the corner and these carrot cake cupcakes make the perfect festive treat! The cutest little desserts that are not only delicious, but make such a great addition to your holiday table. These carrot cake cupcakes are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour, shredded carrots, coconut oil in place of butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. The cupcakes are topped

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