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Health Alert Arlington: Short naps can be beneficial!  Doctor Explains |  state

Health Alert Arlington: Short naps can be beneficial! Doctor Explains | state

in the news: New research from Dr. Victoria Garfield and her team is showing that short daytime naps may help in keeping our brains from shrinking as we get older! The idea here is that these findings could provide more insights into the management and prevention of dementia.

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Congestive Heart Failure: Excessive Sodium Restriction is Dangerous

Congestive Heart Failure: Excessive Sodium Restriction is Dangerous

June 1, 2023 · 7:00 AM

From DailyMail:

Salt has long been seen as enemy number one for people with heart problems, with doctors telling patients to cut down on the amount of sodium they consume.

But new research suggests that restricting salt too much may actually raise the risk of an early death in heart failure patients.

Their work builds upon a growing body of research that posits the benefits of cutting out salt to this subset of patients may be overblown.

And the findings could mean a more exciting diet for more than six million Americans with heart

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3 people killed and 5 wounded in shooting at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico

3 people killed and 5 wounded in shooting at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico

Multiple people were shot and at least three people were killed at a motorcycle rally in Red River, New Mexico, on Saturday, according to local officials.

Five people were injured, Red River Major Linda Calhoun told CNN. One of those injured was airlifted to a hospital in Denver, New Mexico State Police said.

All those involved in the shooting are in police custody, said the major, according to CNN affiliate KOAT. The scene is secure and there is “no ongoing threat to public safety,” said police.

The shooting began with a “confrontation of some sort” between motorcycle gangs, state

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Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars – JennifersKitchen

Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars – JennifersKitchen

Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Oil-Free Coconut Breakfast Bars

One thing I do not do:

Spend more than 10 minutes in the morning preparing breakfast. When it’s breakfast time, I want to eat – not measure, stir, cook, chop, or bake.

That means that make-ahead breakfasts are a regular part of my meals. Preparing breakfast ahead of time means that either my crockpot or my freezer always has something delicious waiting for me in the morning.

Like these Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars.

Naturally sweet, these Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars are packed with both flavor and nutrition. And they’re freezer-friendly, so you can have a stash in the freezer for

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4 Tips to Lose Weight without Feeling Hungry

4 Tips to Lose Weight without Feeling Hungry

Are you trying to lose a few pounds? Do you find yourself hungry all the time?

Just because you’re trying to lose weight, doesn’t mean you have to deal with a grumbling stomach. Here are some easy tricks to make you feel fuller longer.

Tip 1. Eat more whole grains

While refined grains, like white flour, white pasta, and white rice will cause you to feel hungry just a short time later; whole grains, like brown rice, oats, millet, and teff will leave you feeling much satisfied longer.

When eating pasta, be sure to choose whole-grain pasta, such as brown

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Katy Perry confronts Sara Beth who quit the show onstage

Katy Perry confronts Sara Beth who quit the show onstage

“American Idol” has kicked off Hollywood Week, and the notorious pressure-cooker phase of the competition is already bringing some jaw-dropping moments.

One contestant almost let the stress drive her out of the competition – until judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry called her back to the stage for a heart-to-heart.

During her initial audition, Sara Beth, a 25-year-old mother from California, confessed she didn’t know if singing professionally was her “dream.” Even though she earned a golden ticket, the young mom still seemed to have doubts about Hollywood.

“I don’t even really know what show business is,” she

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China General Nuclear Europe Energy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

China General Nuclear Europe Energy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

AtCGN EE LOGO color the close of a successful 2019 RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, 20% of entries received were from international organizations… that’s more than ever before! From Mauritius to Hong Kong, our community awards continue to grow year after year.CGN info

Based at their head office in Shenzhen, China, we spoke to Huang Yuan Zheng, President of China General Nuclear Europe Energy (CGN EE), about their awards journey towards their first RoSPA Health and Safety Award…


What motivated you/your organization to enter the RoSPA Awards?

RoSPA is an international organization for the prevention of accidents, it is an honor for CGN EE

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How does Santa stay safe at Christmas?  – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

How does Santa stay safe at Christmas? – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Delivering millions of gifts around the world is a complex and difficult task, even for Santa. Considering for a moment the impossibly short time he has to deliver these presents, coupled with the fact he has eight flying reindeers to manage along the way, it’s also a journey filled with many health and safety issues.

So what does Santa need to do to make sure he’s safe and that we all have a Merry Christmas? To answer that question we’ve compiled a list of 10 festive health and safety training solutions which those from the southern hemisphere might want to

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