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Dentist sued for performing 4 root canals, 8 crowns, 20 fillings in one day - National | Globalnews.ca

Patient Kathleen Wilson says the 32 procedures done in one visit resulted in pain and suffering, as well as emotional distress and disfigurement.

globalnews.ca

 

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Watched his documentary earlier in 2023. It was quite good ... a look at his career & health challenges in recent decades.

Michael J. Fox Talks Not Feeling Sorry For Himself Amid Parkinson's: 'Pity Is A Form Of Abuse'

Michael J. Fox cannot afford to feel sorry for himself as he opens up about living with Parkinson's disease for over three decades.

theblast.com

 

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Why does your poo sometimes float? It might be down to your gut health

The mystery of why our number twos sometimes bob to the surface of the toilet has been solved – and it could be a window into the health of the bacteria living in our guts.

bbc.com

In the Face of Extreme Weather, Scientists Look to Adapt Crops

Do wild varieties of overlooked grains, fruits, and vegetables hold the key to developing more resilient agriculture?

undark.org

How to Start Working Out Again When You Haven't Exercised in a While

Getting back into working out can be challenging for anyone. Here, two trainers share their best tips for how to start working out again and avoid injury.

popsugar.com

 

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Breathwork Can Help You Inhale and Exhale Your Way to a Better Mindset

Breathwork is the practice of bringing intention to your inhales and exhales. Experts explain the benefits and share some beginner-friendly exercises.

www.popsugar.com

What Are Refined Carbs — and Should You Avoid Them? Dietitians Explain

What are refined carbs, anyway? Here, dietitians explain what refined carbs are, why they get a bad rap, and how to incorporate them into your diet.

www.popsugar.com

4 of the Best Cooking Oils For Healthier Meals, According to RDs

Which cooking oil is good for your health? Here, dietitians share the best cooking oils, including the best cooking oils for your heart and high heat.

www.popsugar.com

 

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5million blenders recalled after reports of fires and lacerations

A type of portable blender has been found to catch fire and injure people due to loose and broken blades. As a result, the companies that sell the device have withdrawn them from sale

www.dailymail.co.uk

Revolting video shows FIVE large wiggly worms inside man's abdomen

A 70-year-old man who underwent a procedure to diagnose blockages in his bile duct was found to have worms in his abdomen, according to Chinese doctors.

www.dailymail.co.uk

'Healthy' low-alcohol beers could be packed with sugar

A Mail study found that while low-alcohol and zero-alcohol drinks typically contain less than half the calories of their full bodied counterparts, some contain up to ten times the sugar.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Parents ask for cannabis to treat children with severe epilepsy

Several families have told the Mail their children were offered the 'insanely invasive procedure' which involves detaching one side of the brain from the other and can cause sight loss.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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What the colour of your phlegm REALLY means, according to doctors

As revolting as it seems, the colour of your phlegm can reveal important clues about your health. From yellow to green and even black, read on to see what the different colours may mean...

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Why More Psychiatrists Think Mindfulness Can Help Treat ADHD

A 1-minute mindfulness practice helped settle my ADHD-addled mind.

getpocket.com

Yes, You Can Reverse a Cavity—Here’s How

Those white spots on your teeth might be trying to tell you something (like that your mouth is suffering a plaque attack).

getpocket.com

Can 4-7-8 Breathing Really Help You Fall Asleep Faster?

Short answer: Yes. And that’s not the only benefit of this simple technique.

getpocket.com

 

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How Much Protein Do You Actually Need?

More is not necessarily better.

getpocket.com

Beware the mix of food and fear – the truth about ultra-processed foods is still emerging | Amelia Tait

Early research on UPFs is welcome – but if people are missing out on nutrients in a quest to avoid them, is it really helping, asks journalist Amelia Tait

theguardian.com

What I Learned From Eating Alone in Public for a Month

I wasn’t afraid of loneliness. But after a month of solo sushi dinners on the Danube, I began to wonder if I would die alone.

thecut.com

Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard

We ask the experts for the small life changes that can make a big difference

www.theguardian.com

12 Freezer Meals To Make Returning To The Real World A Little Easier

January is hard. These 12 freezer meal recipes make dinner easy.

romper.com

 

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Goodbye, Oat Milk: Since Learning This, I No Longer Add It To My Coffee

It’s not as good for you as you might think.

www.vogue.co.uk

 

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Girl, 10, suing father over severe brain damage in car crash he caused

Arda Mosa, 10, is taking legal action against her father Abdul Mosa, 51, after he hit a lorry head-on while driving the on the wrong side of the road when she was a baby, causing brain damage.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Man fears Boxing Day bottle attack has left him blind for life

Matthew Syron had been enjoying drinks with friends Revolucion de Cuba in Leeds, West Yorkshire, when the glass was smashed into his eyes.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Can every health condition be linked to a lack of physical exercise?

Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent searching for cures for chronic diseases, but there is a natural antidote that costs nothing and is available to everyone - exercise.

www.dailymail.co.uk

We were vegan... this is why we QUIT

The plant-based bubble might have finally burst. Here, MailOnline reveals the vegans, such as London-based Tim Shieff, who ditched the diets after blaming veganism for their health woes.

www.dailymail.co.uk

DailyMail.com's new WELLNESS page has secrets to a happy, healthy you

DailyMail.com's brand new wellness page will be your go-to destination for everything in world of weird, wonderful health trends. Our expert-led content will have you feeling your best self soon.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Face masks return in hospitals amid surging infections

Mass General Brigham hospital in Massachusetts became the latest to again require masks - saying the measure was needed because so many people in its units were now sick with respiratory viruses.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Experts reveal why you should avoid the celebrity-backed IV drips

Experts are warning against increasing cases of severe infections linked to vitamin IV drips, a favorite among celebrities like Kendall Jenner and Chrissy Teigen.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Wellness US | Daily Mail Online

Wellness

www.dailymail.co.uk

I underwent a $25K health check - and found I could have prediabetes

Can undergoing 10 rigorous health tests to look for hidden problems really be the key to long, healthy life? Our reporter embarks on one of the most intensive full body health checks to find out

www.dailymail.co.uk

Mom living with HIV claps back at haters over breastfeeding her baby

CiCi, 35, was diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, at 20 and thought her life was 'over.' However, now, she sees it as a blessing and clapped back at haters.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Female track star races man who insisted a woman could not beat him

Alahna Sabbakhan, 22, an athlete at the University of Virginia, was unfazed when a male acquaintance challenged her to a 400-meter race, refusing to 'believe that a woman could beat him.'

www.dailymail.co.uk

A female D1 track star raced a man who insisted he could beat her. The result is going viral

Being challenged by a man who isn’t even a runner represents “a universal experience” for many women athletes, Alahna Sabbakhan says.

www.today.com

A female D1 track star raced a man who insisted he could beat her. The result is going viral

Alahna Sabbakhan, a Division 1 track and field athlete, posted a viral video of a man challenging her to a race because she's a woman. See the race's outcome.

news.yahoo.com

Female track star races man who said a woman could 'never beat him'

 

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Kentucky Woman Gets Her Limbs Amputated After Kidney Stone Infection: 'I'm Just So Happy to Be Alive'

"I just said, ‘These are the cards I've been dealt and these are the hands I'm going to play,’ ” Cindy Mullins told a local outlet

ca.style.yahoo.com

Kentucky Woman Gets Her Limbs Amputated After Kidney Stone Infection: 'I'm Just So Happy to Be Alive'

Cindy Mullins, a Kentucky woman who works as a nurse, is adapting to a new way of life after losing her limbs due to a kidney stone infection.

people.com

What happened to Cindy Mullins? GoFundMe raises more than $133,000 for Kentucky nurse post kidney stone tragedy

Kentucky nurse Cindy Mullins had to have her arms and legs removed due to an infected kidney stone.

www.sportskeeda.com

Kentucky woman shares inspiring message after quadruple amputation

Imagine waking up in the hospital with no legs. For Cindy Mullins, that's not imagination; that's her new reality.

www.lex18.com

Kidney stone leads to mom needing all 4 limbs amputated: ‘I’m just so happy to be alive’

When Cindy Mullins had a kidney stone, she never expected it would lead to her needing all four limbs amputated.

www.cbs7.com

 

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Michael Bolton Says He Was Diagnosed with Brain Tumor, Underwent Surgery

Michael Bolton says he had surgery for a brain tumor.

www.tmz.com

Michael Bolton Recovering From Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor

The singer says the operation was a success but he is taking time off from touring.

www.thedailybeast.com

 

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We Tried 100 Jarred Tomato Sauces — These Are 15 of the Best

We set out to determine the best canned tomato sauce with a taste test of 100. These are 15 of the best marinara and tomato basil sauces you can find at the store, based on freshness, quality of ingredients, texture, balance, and seasoning.

www.foodandwine.com

The 7 Keys to Longevity

Ignore the hyperbaric chambers and infrared light: These are the evidence-backed secrets to aging well.

www.nytimes.com

 

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How to Get Rid of Black Mold Naturally

Make black mold a problem of the past with these home remedies.

getpocket.com

How to Transform Packaged Food Into Your New Favorite Meal

Low-effort ways to upgrade your go-to staples, from brownie mix that tastes homemade to grown-up mac and cheese you can have ready in just a few.

getpocket.com

 

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What connects Mexican food to Indian culture? It’s the underrated art of eating with your hands

The West has always branded eating cutlery-less eating as “uncivilised” but eschewing forks and spoons for eating with your hands food that is prepared by someone else’s hands is nothing short of profound

vogue.in

How to Make Thicker, Crunchier, Better Granola at Home

Store bought gets expensive, and homemade granola often ends up way too loose for me, so what’s a girl to do? Figure out how to clumpify granola, of course. Here are my tips to clump any granola recipe you’re using.

lifehacker.com

10 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy New Year

We’ve learned plenty about eating well. Here’s the advice we’ll carry with us into 2024.

nytimes.com

The World’s 3 Healthiest Diets in 2024 Have One Crucial Thing In Common

A new US News & World Reports overview on diets places Mediterranean, DASH and MIND as the top three overall diets, none of which pertain to weight loss.

inverse.com

Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.

With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use has remained low among high-risk patients.

nytimes.com

My Parents’ Dementia Felt Like the End of Joy. Then Came the Robots

Forget the crappy caregiver bots and puppy-eyed seals. When my parents got sick, I turned to a new generation of roboticists—and their glowing, talking, blobby creations.

wired.com

The Best Fitness Goals That Aren't Weight Loss

While weight loss goals are probably the most traditional, they’re also boring. Here’s a collection of fitness goals that are all about what your body can do, not what size it is.

lifehacker.com

How to Be a Healthier Drinker

There are a variety of ways the average person can make drinking in moderation part of a healthy lifestyle.

time.com

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/04/1221730997/want-to-stress-less-in-2024-a-new-book-offers-5-resets-to-tame-toxic-stress

 

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The 'wealth transfer' from boomers won't save Gen X and millennials

Experts say baby boomers will give more than $50 trillion to their heirs. But for many, health care costs will claim the bulk of that wealth.

www.nbcnews.com

 

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Diet for a Hotter Climate: Five Plants That Could Help Feed the World

As the planet warms, these five drought-tolerant and highly nutritious crops offer hope for greater resiliency

getpocket.com

The Worst House Emergencies That Come Without Warning (and How to Prepare for Them)

Most of the things that go wrong in your house are obvious. But these hidden home problems can cause real damage without any overt signs at all.

lifehacker.com

You Can Make Small Batches of Granola in Your Air Fryer

There's no need for granola to take over your whole oven, you can air fry a quick batch instead. If you’re making single batches, or you prefer switching up the flavors more frequently than large batches allow, try making this quick and easy air fryer granola recipe.

lifehacker.com

 

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‘It was poison’: Father speaks out after 15-year-old son dies from overdose | Globalnews.ca

The father of Montreal teenager Mathis Boivin is speaking out after his eldest child fatally overdosed after buying what he believed was oxycontin.

globalnews.ca

 

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With banku and jollof rice, Ghanaian chef tries to break world cook-a-thon record

A chef in Ghana has been preparing banku and other regional dishes on live TV since New Year's Day as she tries to break a world record for marathon cooking -- an attempt being cheered on and widely celebrated in this West African nation.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

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I Quit Meat. Then Cigarettes. Then Alcohol. Then Caffeine. Then Eating After 8 p.m. Who Am I?

A quitter’s manifesto.

slate.com

 

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https://www.grubstreet.com/article/steve-ells-kernel-restaurant-chipotle-founder.html

 

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Why Am I Always Cold? This Is Why Some People Feel the Cold More Than Others

Ever find you can’t stop shivering? This is why you always feel cold, no matter what the weather outside.

getpocket.com

 

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How to Become a Person Who Cleans

Here's how to get yourself in gear to clean, according to psychologists.

lifehacker.com

 

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Restaurant owner breaks down how inflation causes him to charge nearly $16 for BLT: ‘It’s incredible’

Inflation, a driving force behind many of the challenges businesses face today, has caused one restaurant owner to charge nearly $16 for a BLT sandwich due to rising costs.

nypost.com

 

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Food waste costing consumers in more ways than they know

The holidays are a time of abundance and, sometimes, overindulgence. Food waste, however, is a reality year round and it is costing consumers more than is realized.

montreal.ctvnews.ca

Why is everyone so sick this winter?

It certainly seems like this season has been worse for illness than most previous years. But has it? If it has, is it the pandemic? Is it the “triple-demic”? Or is it a normal pre-pandemic cold and flu season that we use to just live through, or do we know it’s worse? Whatever the reasons,...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

Why do food prices keep rising?

Canadian grocery giants have long claimed that they’ve only raised food prices to offset their increased expenses. But now, with many supply chain issues having been resolved, and energy prices coming down, the Canadian consumer still isn’t feeling any relief, and the grocers continue to post...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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How I ‘became 20 years younger’ with exercise

Our new celebrity fitness guru Matt Roberts shares how he turned back the clock with exercise

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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How to train for a marathon if you’ve never run before

Running 26 miles sounds like a daunting challenge when even 5K feels out of reach but here experts explain all things training, kit and fuel

www.telegraph.co.uk

The dos and don’ts of exercising over 50

Our new celebrity fitness guru Matt Roberts shares his top 10 tips for extending our 'healthspan' through exercise

www.telegraph.co.uk

I lost four stone when I started weight-training at 57

Business entrepreneur Alison Cork abandoned her ad hoc eating habits and started weight training – and is now in the best shape of her life

www.telegraph.co.uk

The real reason diets fail, by a leading bariatric surgeon

In the second exclusive extract from his book, Dr Andrew Jenkinson examines the reason so many of us are obese – it’s not what you think

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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The loophole that lets people pay for Ozempic (and other) prescriptions

You’re not supposed to be paying to be prescribed drugs in Canada. You’re also not generally supposed to get those prescriptions without being examined and, you know, speaking to a real live human being. But a recent investigation found that it’s possible to be prescribed the country’s hottest...

thebigstorypodcast.ca

 

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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/01/09/1223077307/long-covid-exercise-post-exertional-malaise-mitochondria

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/09/1223734878/red-cross-blood-shortage-national-blood-donor-month

 

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https://www.npr.org/2018/12/12/676129459/get-started-exercising

 

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3rd class-action lawsuit over cantaloupe salmonella outbreak filed in Canada

A third proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed over salmonella-tainted cantaloupes that have sickened people across Canada.

bc.ctvnews.ca