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COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says COVID-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says
Covid-19: Meditating Each Day Can Boost Immune System, Help Fight Virus, Study Says A new study found that daily meditation can boost the body's immune system and help fight off diseases and viruses. Researchers reported that the findings could have implications for immune-related conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and COVID-19, according to a report from University of Florida Health published on Tuesday, Dec. 14. UF Health said more than 100 people participated in the study, attending a silent retreat for eight days where they meditated for 10 hours each day. Researchers collected blood samples weeks prior to the retreat, directly before, directly after and months af…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Opera Singer En Route To CT Delivers Her Own Baby In Car On Busy Highway Opera Singer En Route To CT Delivers Her Own Baby In Car On Busy Highway
Opera Singer En Route To CT Delivers Her Own Baby In Car On Busy Highway Emily Hardman had a general idea of how she wanted the birth of her second baby to go: Vaginally and unmedicated. The professional opera singer, who lives in Northern Westchester, got just that early last Saturday morning, May 15. The only thing was, though, she wasn't in a hospital with midwifery care and her doula. She was in the backseat of her family's Honda Accord -- with her husband Travis Hardman, the CEO of Daily Voice, behind the wheel -- on Route 78 in New Jersey, guided by nothing but a meditation app and cues from her own body. At 5:47 a.m. on that special day, baby girl Rosem…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep
Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep "Sleep? Never heard of it." Not everyone can fall asleep at the drop of a hat. If you're among those in the toss-and-turn category, then we have a solution for you. Great for people who've been struggling with slumber for years or newcomers who can thank 2020 for the gift, the Restflix Restful Sleep Streaming Service is designed to make rest come easy. All you need is a smartphone, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, or Android device to make it work, and you'll be catching Zs in no time. Restflix comes with 20+ live channels that provide soothing sounds, bedtime stories, peaceful and serene natur…

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COVID-19: Here Are Some Quick Ways To De-Stress During Pandemic COVID-19: Here Are Some Quick Ways To De-Stress During Pandemic
Covid-19: Here Are Some Quick Ways To De-Stress During Pandemic With millions of Americans dealing with unprecedented strain while being cooped up in their homes during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, new studies have found ways to ease stress while still maintaining social distance. Since the outbreak began in early March, different outlets have been searching for different ways to help people interact and manage their COVID-19 anxiety. According to the New York State United Teachers Union, “feeling stressed or anxious is a normal reaction during this unprecedented time. Students are home and learning is taking p…

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by Zak Failla
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Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following
Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following A new yoga studio has opened in Ridgefield. Namaslay Studios at 159 Danbury Road offers yoga, fitness classes and personal training with a twist.  Founder and owner Candace Cabrera Moore is a well-known yoga instructor with 48,000 followers on Instagram. She is the author of  "Namaslay: Rock Your Yoga Practice, Tap Into Your Greatness, & Defy Your Limits" and a yoga instructor at her new studio which honors the foundations of the ancient practice while inviting its teachers to add a "funky twist," said the company's announcement. An example is Hip Hop Yoga on Wednesdays…

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by Donna Christopher
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The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome
The Dangers Of Female Athlete Triad Syndrome It is well known that students of all ages benefit from sports and exercise, but when girls and young women become too intense with training and overly restrictive about what and how much they eat, they may be putting their health at serious risk. Relative energy deficiency syndrome (RED-S), more commonly known as Female Athlete Triad, occurs when there is a gross imbalance between the nutritional needs of a maturing female body and the amount of energy that is expended during sports or exercise. Triad refers to three resulting conditions: disordered eating, amenorrhea, or the cessation of…

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Is Your Teen Suffering From Anxiety? Newport Academy Explains Signs Is Your Teen Suffering From Anxiety? Newport Academy Explains Signs
Is Your Teen Suffering From Anxiety? Newport Academy Explains Signs Unfortunately, teen anxiety disorders are increasingly common among adolescents, with roughly 25 percent of American teens between the ages of 13 and 18 having been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at some point. Teens with anxiety disorders experience particularly high levels of anxiety and often struggle with feelings of tension and fear. As a result, these emotions can interfere with daily activities at work and school, as well as affect relationships with peers and family members. Teens can be diagnosed with various types of anxiety disorders, the most common of which is generalized a…

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