What will you die of…today?

What will you die of…today?

The 1957 Popular Science article “What Will You Die Of?” said the average 45-year-old American is “about the luckiest man alive—just because he is alive.” It then went on to say that odds of that same American living until he was 65 were just one in three. In the years following this article, major medical advancements unfolded: The Internet was discovered and utilized as an important communicative tool; the first heart bypass surgery was performed…

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A few tweaks could help travelers stay in shape

A few tweaks could help travelers stay in shape

While the benefits of staying fit – including lower medical and life insurance costs – are well-known, it can still be difficult for people who are constantly on the road or in the air to keep up with an exercise regimen. Fortunately, health website FitnessGoop offers some helpful tips for frequent travelers.

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Exercise during pregnancy can reduce baby’s risk of obesity

Exercise during pregnancy can reduce baby’s risk of obesity

Being physically active during pregnancy can have health benefits for women that go beyond shedding some extra baby weight, according to Reuters.

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