healthy lifestyles

Larry Bird criticized Bill Walton’s passing on his trade to the Boston Celtics

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Hall of Fame Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird made a name for himself as one of the better non-guard players in the NBA almost as soon as he got to the league. But it is less well known that the Hick From French Lick modeled his game after a teammate who also played outside of the backcourt rotations. Per the Los Angeles Times’ Frederick Waterman, Bird shared Bill Walton was a player he patterned his passing game on.

“We just have to make sure we rest this guy, that we keep him from getting injured,” said Larry Legend on learning

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Paul Pierce on why so many former players have issues with today’s game

Violin10/03/2023 47 Views

BOSTON, MA - June 8: Former Celtics great Paul Pierce before Game Three of the 2022 NBA Finals at the TD Garden on June 8, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) — Former Celtics great Paul Pierce gets ready before Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals at the TD Garden on June 8, 2022, in Boston. (Photo by Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Camped out in his Los Angeles home, Paul Pierce’s television is frequently programmed to NBA games. While some retired players have turned away from the sport that once commanded their lives, Pierce has stayed tuned to the league he played in for 19 seasons, hosting friends for marquee matchups and ordering piles of chicken wings.

“My go-to is flats, Buffalo. I usually order like three [flavors].

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Here is the perfect 11-minute rule for a long-lasting healthy life

Violin05/03/2023 57 Views

However, the current study suggests that even 75 minutes of the same level of physical activity every week is enough to save you from an early death. So who is right, NHS or Cambridge?

The logic behind 11-minute brisk walking

To explore the links between physical activity levels and common causes of early death, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases, the researchers went through the findings of 196 peer-reviewed research works. These studies collectively involved over 30 million participants from 94 different age groups.

They noticed that over 60 percent of the participants did moderately intense physical activity for less

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As a doctor, I know anti-trans legislation isn’t about ‘family values.’ It costs lives.

Violin26/02/2023 139 Views

Lawmakers using so-called culture wars to prohibit medical care for transgender people are dismantling more than medical options; they’re weakening families and communities.

These strategies vilify people for their personal identity and marginalize families at an already tenuous time.

Legislation to restrict safe options for treatment, like puberty blockers, causes fear and consternation. Some families are fleeing their home states and moving where their children can be their authentic selves and receive comprehensive medical care.

The strain over this issue isn’t confined to state capitals. It extends to one of the country’s most established newspapers, where the newsroom is battling

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How to lead a healthy lifestyle? Here are 5 tips

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Living a balanced lifestyle is a key factor in maintaining physical and mental well-being. It has become even more important ever since Covid-19 came into our lives. A lot of people started taking their health more seriously. If you also want to improve your health and lead a balanced lifestyle, here are some essential tips for you.

How to lead a healthy lifestyle?

A balanced lifestyle incorporates various elements such as exercise, proper sleep, a balanced diet and supplementation. By incorporating these, you can improve your physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases and achieve a sense

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Diet essentials for a longer life

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Don’t we all want to know the recipe for a longer life with excellent physical and mental health? While many blame genetics when things go haywire, it’s pertinent to understand that lifestyle is the most crucial factor in improving life expectancy. Lifestyle is an amalgamation of our diet, sleeping patterns, physical activity, and mental health, among other things. Out of these factors, our eating patterns are fundamental. So, if you have yet to cultivate healthy eating habits, don’t worry. It’s never too late to adopt a longevity lifestyle.

in the book’The Blue Zones American Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live

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The cost-of-living crisis is a public health issue

Violin05/02/2023 90 Views

Having a warm, dry place to live, nutritious food, fair work and a sense of security are fundamental building blocks for a healthy life. Throughout 2022, we saw rapid rises in the cost of essentials – energy, housing, food and fuel (Figure 1) – that have outstripped average increases in people’s wages and welfare payments.

Figure 1. Annual consumer price inflation rate, UK, December 2020 to November 2022.

This has significant and wide-ranging negative consequences for mental and physical health and well-being (Figure 2).

For example, not having the money to put the

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Boston Celtics and Sun Life close out 9th annual Fit to Win youth program with Celtics forward Justin Jackson at trampoline park

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WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sun Life US and the Boston Celtics on Thursday wrapped another year of Fit to Win, a health and fitness program for YMCA youth, at Launch Trampoline Park in Norwood, Mass. Justin Jackson, along with Lucky the Leprechaun and members of the Celtics Flight Crew, the kids joined for laser tag, dodgeball, a ninja warrior course, and some good old-fashioned bouncing. Fit to Win is a four-week program that teaches kids about fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits. The kids track their results and keep mindfulness journals throughout the program.

Celtics forward Justin Jackson cheers on kids as they go through a ninja warrior course.

“Fit

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