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Featured news in this section is focused on health and wellness. It includes articles of interest to brokers who want to stay healthy as well as employer programs to help employees stay healthy, state health rankings, fitness trends, etc.

Popular Coffee Alternative May Help Prevent Cancer, Say Experts

Preventing a cancer diagnosis is a top health goal for many – and what people eat and drink can potentially play a big role. Matcha, a type of green tea that’s also a popular coffee alternative, may help aid in cancer prevention, according to some experts and recent research. Matcha can have great benefits for overall ...

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Anti-Aging Benefits Linked To One Surprising Health Habit

Engaging in a long-term meditation practice could significantly alleviate stress and slow down aging, suggests a new study published in the journal Biomolecules. Researchers from Maharishi International University (MIU), the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences studied the effectiveness of transcendental meditation, which is a program where people silently repeat a ...

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Getting Shingles Vaccine Can Cut Risk Of Dementia, New Stanford-Led Study Says

Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study led by Stanford researchers. The study, published in Nature on Wednesday, found that older adults who received the shingles vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia in the subsequent seven years than those who did not receive the vaccine. ...

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Scientists Reveal How Much an Hour’s Screen Time in Bed Could Cost You

Sleep specialists have long warned of the hazards of bringing smartphones into the bedroom. Now, research has confirmed just how damaging that habit can be. The new study, which surveyed more than 45,000 university students in Norway, found that late-night screen was associated with a significant reduction in sleep quality and duration. Moreover, spending just ...

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Here’s How To Delete Your Personal Data And Genetic Sample From 23andMe

23andMe customers who once turned over the most personal form of information to the company — their own genetic data — may want it back after the personal genomics and biotech startup declared bankruptcy on Sunday. The 19-year-old company is seeking a buyer, which means that if it is not deleted, customer data could be transferred ...

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Spring Is Here, and so Are Allergies

Spring has “sprung” and you don’t have to look far for evidence, as trees awaken from their winter slumber, bright flowers start to bloom, and the weather starts to turn a little bit warmer. While the first days of spring can conjure up appreciation for Mother Nature’s restart, it isn’t all rosy — for many, springtime ...

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The Good News About Anxiety

The first time my improv teacher called me up to act out a scene, my throat clenched and my vision briefly went dim. The thought of performing in front of other people, especially in a way that was meant to be silly, sent my anxiety into the stratosphere. I had signed up for improv to ...

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — Are You Up to Date on Screening?

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but the good news is that it’s also one of the most preventable. The key? Regular screenings. “March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — the perfect time to take control of your health and make sure you’re up to date on your screenings,” said ...

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Just One Night Of Poor Sleep Could Have These Surprising Health Effects

New evidence is highlighting just how important sleep is for overall health. Emerging research published in The Journal of Immunology found a link between sleep deprivation and the immune system, and the potential to develop obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease through inflammation. Researchers at the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Dasman, Kuwait, aimed to investigate how sleep quality impacts systemic ...

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Dementia Risk Could Be Lowered By Doing This For 5 Minutes A Day

Think five minutes isn’t enough time to make a difference in terms of health and well-being? It could actually be enough time to stave off a disease that afflicts many people in their later years. Just five minutes of light exercise a day could help prevent dementia, even for frail older adults, new research has found. The ...

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