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Madonna Dances to ‘Lucky Star’ Weeks After Health Scare as She Celebrates 40th Anniversary of First Album

November 22, 2023binomo

“To be able to move my body and dance just a little bit makes me feel like the Luckiest Star in the world!” Madonna wrote on Instagram

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Madonna is getting back into the groove!

The pop star marked the 40th anniversary of her self-titled debut album on Thursday with a feel-good video of her dancing to her hit 1983 single “Lucky Star.”

Though Madonna, 64, did not address her recent hospitalization for a serious bacterial infection, her accompanying caption appeared to hint at just how grateful she was to have her health in check.

“To be able to

Survive Your Hike in the Southern Arizona Low Desert

November 16, 2023binomo

“Rattlesnake under stone” by National Park Service/ CC0 1.0

Topics

Introduction
Weather
Water
Clothing and Gear
First Aid Kit
Navigation Aids
Animal Hazards
Plant Hazards
How to Request Emergency Help
Prepare for the Worst?

Introduction

Arizona is blessed with thousands of miles of beautiful trails. Most hikers complete their treks without injuries or other adverse events. However, you can get into serious trouble—even life-threatening—if you don’t know what you’re doing. The most common hazards are related to weather, water, and falls. Our goal with this guide is to help you thrive and survive on southern AZ’s low desert trails. It’s

Sad Girl Playlists Aren’t Just Trendy—Study Finds Sad Music Can Boost Your Mental Health

November 10, 2023binomo

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer

New research suggests that listening to sad music can positively impact a person’s mood based on the sense of connectedness it provides.
Experts cite three responses to sad music: grief, melancholia, and sweet sorrow.
Experts agree that music of all kinds can play a role in people’s mental health and mood, but music is a personal, unique experience for each listener.

A new study found that listening to sad music can positively impact a person’s mood, based on a revived sense of connectedness.

When you’re at a party or social gathering you may queue an

Medical Health Fair is hosting a community health fair – Action News Jax

November 1, 2023binomo

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Medical Health Fair is having a free community health fair event which is open to the public.

There will be almost 45 Drs. are participating. Services will be provided to the public EKG, EchoCardiogram, and blood sugar test.

Woman health care screening for breast cancer in 3D picture by Precision with UF Health.

One blood bank will be there for blood donations.

Read: JSO officer shot in line of duty making progress in rehab, community helps raise money for family

Vision screening will be provided by Drs. Physical therapy consultation will be there.

Many hospitals and the

Health care will continue to bleed staff unless changes are made, advocates say – The Virginian-Pilot

October 13, 2023binomo

RICHMOND — Lawmakers introduced proposals to help improve standards at Virginia nursing homes and facilities, and to address the health care worker shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Del. Bobby Orrock Sr., R-Caroline, introduced House Bill 1446, which would set minimum staffing requirements for certified nursing facilities. A nursing facility, which includes nursing homes, provides health-related services on a continuing basis, according to state code.

The measure passed the House on a nearly unanimous vote of 95-2 and was put in place in a finance committee after unanimously clearing a Senate health committee.

“At the end of the day, I

Benefits of Eating Meat | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet

July 13, 2023binomo

July 1, 2023 · 2:15 PM

I found a review article at Animal Frontiers that makes the argument in favor of meat consumption. The authors admit little focus on the downsides of eating meat. I’ve been cutting back on my meat consumption out of sympathy for the animals. Here are some of the key points verbatim:

Aspects of human anatomy, digestion, and metabolism diverged from other primates, indicating evolutionary reliability on, and compatibility with, substantial meat intake. Implications of a disconnect from evolutionary dietary patterns may contribute to today’s burden of disease, increasing the risk for both

Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims

June 29, 2023binomo

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars…

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars in penalties — and potential bankruptcy — after a jury found it submitted more than 300 false asbestos claims to the US government, making patients eligible for Medicare and other benefits they shouldn’t have received.

The federally funded Center for Asbestos Related Disease clinic has been at the forefront of the medical response to deadly pollution from mining near Libby,

Which Diet (way of eating) Is Best for Health and Longevity?

June 19, 2023binomo

Proper diet undoubtedly promotes healthier aging and longevity. But what’s the right diet? A meta-analysis of diet studies proposes an answer. or more accurately, answers, based on diet-related biomarkers linked to disease and aging. Half of the studies were done in Europe, the rest from North America and Asia. The February, 2023, article was published in Nutrients. You can read the entire article online.

“….the main goal of this systematic review was to perceive the quantity and quality of different diets or aspects in nutrition, how they could modulate biomarkers and prevent aging-related diseases, in order to enlighten