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(about an ounce) of nuts per day can reduce the risk of developing depression by 17%. What does 30 g look like? A small handful—the exact amount will vary with nut size.
5-20 minutes
Playing with a pup for even that short amount of time can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which in turn can give your immunity a boost. And we can all use that.
Aerobic exercise may protect you from this many types of cancers.
In a report published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers analyzed the data from over 1 million men and found that those with higher V02 max—a measure of how fit your cardiovascular and respiratory systems are—were up to 42% less likely to develop certain cancers, including lung, stomach, liver, and colon.
Experts recommend getting a move on for at least 150 minutes at a moderate intensity (brisk walking, biking) weekly.
[ Q: I had COVID-19 in 2021 and still don’t feel like myself. Could I have long COVID?
You could. New research shows that people can have symptoms of long COVID—including extreme fatigue, difficulty breathing, chest pain, brain fog, and sleep issues—up to two years after infection. The encouraging news: Early research shows blood tests may detect certain markers of long COVID, and treatments like brain training and longer courses of Paxlovid are being tested. If you are experiencing these symptoms, talk to your doctor about treatments that can help. ]
About 38% of contact lens wearers buy lenses online, and 14% of glasses wearers do so, finds a recent survey from The Vision Council. Many people use online screening to update their vision prescription, but experts warn not to forgo your annual or every-other-year exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist: They can identify health- and sight-threatening diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes.
70 percent of middle-income Americans haven’t switched over to high-yield savings accounts.
The top earning accounts have a 3.5% to 4.5% interest rate compared to an average of 0.42% for a regular account.
You could gain an extra $400 a year per $10,000 savings by changing to a high-yield account.
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