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December 9th, 2024 To Members of the United States Senate: We, the undersigned Nobel Laureates, are writing to ask you to oppose the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The proposal to place Mr. Kennedy in charge of the federal agencies responsible for protecting the health of American citizens and for conducting the medical research that benefits our country and the rest of humanity has been widely criticized on multiple grounds. In addition to his lack of credentials or relevant experience in medicine, science, public health, or…

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Have you noticed in the past few months that Reddit seems to pop up in almost every single one of your Google search results? Whether you’re looking for product reviews, travel tips, or life advice, those distinctive Reddit threads are almost always there on either page one or two – though it’s usually the former. This isn’t just Google’s algorithm being extra friendly to Reddit – there’s actually a story behind it.

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Sausage-stuffed winter squash is an easy and healthy recipe that makes a great all-in-one main dish on a busy weeknight. We’ll also reheat it for lunch the next day. My kids love the squash “bowls”, and I love that these are a filling and healthy dinner. They’re naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free. Stuffed squash is fancy enough for a Christmas side dish but simple enough to have any day of the week. Stuffed Spaghetti Squash I used spaghetti squash the last time I made these, but any winter squash will work. You can make stuffed acorn squash…

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by Caitlin H, Apr 15, 2024 If you’re looking for a fun fitness form that engages your entire body — and your mind! — look no further than dancing.Dancing is one of the best heart-pumping ways to torch calories while simultaneously improving muscle tone, strength, balance, core strength, and joint health. Plus, your mind stays engaged and sharp as it learns choreography and keeps pace with the steps.What’s more: This well-rounded, full-body workout is actually fun! Time flies as you whirl around and step to the beats, ensuring you’re not staring at the clock and watching the minutes tick by until…

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Using data from twin studies conducted over many years, researchers have found a link between levels of depression and the amount of fruit and vegetables people eat each day.Twin studies are powerful tools for untangling the roles that genetics and environment play in various traits, behaviors and conditions. Because identical twins share essentially 100% of their genes and fraternal twins share, on average, 50%, most of the differences between them are due to the experiences one twin had but not the other.In a new international study led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney’s Center for Healthy Brain…

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An effort called One More Hour, created by the Foundation for Social Connection and the dating app Hinge, invests in groups where people can find friends — like this surfing club for women of color in Los Angeles called Intrsxtn Surf. Intrsxtn Surf hide caption toggle caption Intrsxtn Surf As a child, Genesy Mendez struggled with anxiety and lacked confidence when it came to socializing. The pandemic compounded things, and the 29-year-old elementary school teacher says she felt out of practice around making friends. “I was very hard on myself.” says Mendez, who lives in Los Angeles. Mendez’s experiences reflect…

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by Caitlin H, Apr 22, 2024 One of the biggest struggle areas many of us have is undoubtedly around our bellies. Belly fat often seems to be the quickest to burgeon and slowest to go away.Unfortunately, studies show belly fat increases the risk of things like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It also can be uncomfortable and make finding clothes that fit challenging. Thankfully, there is good news for those of us who want to target this problematic area — and the solution may lie in boosting your soluble fiber intake.   What is Soluble Fiber? …

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The solar array on the rooftop of a Boston Medical Center building provides power for the building as well as credits for the Clean Power Prescription program. Jesse Costa/WBUR hide caption toggle caption Jesse Costa/WBUR Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn’t afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge wheelchairs, turn on air conditioning or keep their refrigerators plugged in. So she worked with her hospital on a solution. The result is a pilot effort called the Clean Power Prescription program. The initiative aims to help…

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