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Stressed Out Of Sleep Stats

Stressed Out Of Sleep Stats

According to a random double opt-in survey involving 2000 general population adult Americans conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cornbread Hemp, America has become a sleep-deprived society, with the average adult struggling with 113 bad nights of sleep a year, only getting a perfect night of sleep 132 times a year and averaging 120 good …

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Study: Attending Live Sport Improves Well-Being

Scientists Spot Marker for CTE in Living Football Players

New scientific research has found that attending live sporting events improves levels of well-being and reduces feelings of loneliness. Published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, the research is the first large-scale study to examine the benefits of attending any type of live sporting event. The study, carried out by academics from Anglia Ruskin …

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5 Key Anti-Aging Takeaways From LongevityFest 2022

5 Key Anti-Aging Takeaways From LongevityFest 2022

Last weekend, A4M hosted the largest anti-aging medicine event ever, gathering over 5,500 guests, 120 globally renowned speakers and educators, and 400 market-shaping companies. Delivering four full days of cutting-edge science, the latest research, and meaningful, practical education, LongevityFest 2022 marked a pivotal point in A4M’s history and that of the specialty itself. The conference …

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JAMA Study: U.S. hospital adverse events drop significantly

New Clinic With Monthly Fee May Be The Future Of Medicine

The largest medical record-based study ever of adverse events suffered by hospitalized patients in the U.S., published in the July 12 issue of JAMA, reports a significant decrease in the rate of adverse events over the last decade. The study findings hold promise for both the safety of patients and the effectiveness of hospital patient …

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Taking A More Healthful Approach To The Holidays

Taking A More Healthful Approach To The Holidays

For some of us with more intricate schedules the holiday season has begun (Halloween through New Year’s Day). With all the hussle and bussle it can be easy to lose track of health plans and fall into a pattern of convenience, even though we know it is not always the most healthy choice.  On average …

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