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DIY Gel Nails Could Lead to a Life-Changing Allergy
In a TikTok video, creator @alina.gene describes developing an acrylate allergy from doing gel nails at home. Now, when exposed to acrylates, the creator feels severe pain. The creator warns viewers not to self-apply nail polish that requires UV light to cure.
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Read more at Kaiser Health News
How to Balance Your 24 Hours to Improve Your Health
Our research attempted to answer this for risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. We found the optimal amount of sleep was 8.3 hours, while for light activity and moderate to vigorous activity was best to get 2.2 hours each. Finding the right balance Current health guidelines recommend you stick to a sensible regime of moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity 2.5–5 hours per week. However mounting evidence now suggests how you spend your day can have meaningful ramifications for your health.
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Read more at The Conversation
The Importance of Healthspan
In the face of demographic transitions and escalating health challenges, Malaysia stands at a critical juncture where proactive measures are essential to confronting the implications of an ageing population. The notion of healthspan, focusing on optimising the healthy years of life, has emerged as a beacon of hope in navigating the complexities of modern health challenges that will lead to a more robust economy.
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Read more at theSun
Uganda Mental Health Campaign Launched in Kampala
Experts have expressed concern about the increasing number of women with mental health cases since the outbreak of Covid-19. Mr Edward Sempiira, the Executive Director of Lifeback Foundation Rehabilitation Centre, said they are overwhelmed by a big turnout of females seeking mental health treatment. He added that new drugs have also contributed to the increasing cases of mental health.
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Read more at Monitor
Digital Health - The Fastest Growing Technology Subsect
In the UK, pent-up demand for healthcare post-COVID has exacerbated the need to find ways to manage this demand. Given the NHS’ budgetary and staffing constraints, attention has turned to making operational processes more efficient, removing friction in clinical and enterprise service delivery. This has created an environment in which digital health companies can flourish.
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Read more at PMLiVE
9 Summer Foods That Support Brain Health
Keep reading as we share a list of summer foods you can add to your diet for better brain health. Eat it raw in salads, sauté it as a side dish, or blend it into smoothies. Blueberries Packed with antioxidants, particularly flavonoids, which have been shown to improve communication between brain cells, enhance memory, and protect the brain from oxidative stress.
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Read more at NDTV
The Impact of PekiloAqua in Shrimp Feed
Enifer has published a new study about the impact of using PekiloAqua mycoprotein in shrimp feed. Most shrimp get roughly 10 percent of their protein from fishmeal. However, almost 90 percent of global marine fish stocks are now fully exploited or overfished.
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Read more at The Fish Site
The Importance of Employee Mental Health in HR
HR professionals may be facing mental health struggles of their own. Understanding the Landscape According to SHRM’s research, 51 percent of workers feel used up at the end of the day, 45 percent feel emotionally drained and 44 percent feel burned out. The repercussions of poor mental health extend beyond individual well-being to affect critical business outcomes. HR professionals entrusted with championing organizational culture and employee engagement often grapple with their own mental health challenges.
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Read more at SHRM
How Many Hours Should You Sit, Stand and Sleep For Good Health?
How Many Hours Should You Sit, Stand and Sleep For Good Health? Here is What New Study Finds staying active is essential but how many hours should we sit or stand or do exercise? This new study has answers to it. Read on.
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Read more at India.com
Combining Time-Restricted Eating With High-Intensity Functional Training May Improve Body Composition
Changes in diet and exercise are well-known ways to lose weight and improve cardiometabolic health. However, finding the right combination of lifestyle changes to produce sustainable results can be challenging. Prior studies indicate that time-restricted eating and high-intensity functional training may be beneficial and easier for individuals to commit to long term.
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Read more at News-Medical.Net