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Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Violin08/04/2023 61 Views

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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Twins facing life-threatening conditions go home healthy thanks to OHSU fetal surgery team

Violin01/04/2023 55 Views

Adriana Romero Villarreal underwent fetal laser surgery to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome when she was 22 weeks pregnant with sons Felix and Isaac, pictured here with their surgeons, Raphael Sun, MD, and Andrew Chon, MD, and their father, Isaac Bagnall. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

When Adriana Romero Villarreal found out she was having twins, she was shocked: Twins didn’t run into her family or her partner’s family, so they were excited to welcome the first set.

At her prenatal check-up, Romero Villarreal learned that her pregnancy was considered high-risk. She was referred to Oregon Health & Science University for an ultrasound

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I’m sharing these heart-breaking photos of my baby boy as his life hangs in the balance as a warning to other parents

Violin28/03/2023 42 Views

A MUM who claims doctors told her everything was ‘fine’ with her baby says his life is now hanging in the balance.

Her son is now in urgent need of a transplant, after celebrating his first birthday in hospital.

Louis Jones, one, has spent almost his entire life in the hospital, having fallen ill when he was just eight weeks old

"Seeing him so badly broke me mentally," his mum Jade said — “Seeing him so badly broke me mentally,” his mum Jade said

Jade took Louis to the hospital after noticing his skin was mottled but claims to have been told he had bronchitis

Louis Jones has spent

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Is healthy life expectancy in Northern Ireland almost ten years lower than in Ireland?

Violin27/03/2023 53 Views

Healthy life expectancy (HLE) is the number of years a person can expect to live in good health: for NI, the current estimate for HLE is around 62 years while, for Ireland, it is 69.4 years

However, Northern Ireland uses a different definition of good health, meaning direct comparisons between the two figures are ill-advised

Analysis of other HLE estimates indicates the gap between NI and ROI is nowhere near ten years

On 4 March, Irish Times columnist David McWilliams claimed:

“The average person in the Republic can expect to live a healthy life for almost a full decade longer

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Scientists identify enzymes to increase life span

Violin19/03/2023 50 Views

Following the experiment, the worms lived 50 percent longer as well as displayed healthier signs.

To be certain, they tested the AMAR mechanism on another lab model: yeast. This single-celled microorganism shares a common genetic makeup with humans. And came up with similar results.

“We hope to attract interest in developing therapeutics that target AMAR,” said O’Rourke. She concluded by adding, “With age-related diseases currently being the major health burden for patients, their families, and the healthcare system, targeting the process of aging itself would be the most effective way to reduce this burden and increase the number of years

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Mediterranean lifestyle, not just diet, may greatly improve health

Violin01/03/2023 47 Views

Much is known about the heart-health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with its heavy focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy oils. But what about the rest of the Mediterranean lifestyle?

Short of lounging on the beaches of southern Italy or an island in Greece, could adopting the focus on relaxed, familial dining, afternoon naps and strong communal bonds also improve health?

A group of researchers explored what would happen if middle-aged and older British adults – who live about 1,500 miles northwest of the Mediterranean Sea and its convivial way of life

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Can Seven Healthy Habits Now Reduce Risk of Dementia Later?

Violin28/02/2023 48 Views

Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM EST|Updated: 53 minutes ago

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New research that followed female participants for two decades has found that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia. The preliminary study released February 27, 2023will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75^th Annual Meeting being held in person in Boston and live online from April 22-27, 2023.

The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7,

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Eat Yourself Skinny

Violin23/02/2023 55 Views

Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!

Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!

Is there anything better than a warm, cozy soup on a chilly winter day? Well, this creamy cauliflower soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with tons of flavor and is so silky smooth that it really hits the spot when craving a comforting meal. If you aren’t watching your carbs, try topping this soup with my delicious homemade seasoned croutons made with rustic whole grain bread that just perfectly soaks

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