A 2010 Australian study found that for every additional hour participants spent sitting daily over a 7-year period, their overall risk of death increased by 11%. Adults who sat 11 hours or more a day had a 40% increased risk of dying over the next 3 years, compared to those who sat less than 4 …
A coroner has recommended that defibrillators be included in all Defense Force medical kits after a member of the Special Operations Squad died during a training exercise off the Coromandel Peninsula. A review of the types of life jackets used by NZDF personnel has also been requested by the coroner. Sergeant Wayne Taylor, 42, died …
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While most people are less motivated to exercise in cold weather, experts stress the importance of sticking with your fitness routine to stay healthy and stave off the winter blues. Freezing temperatures can put off the most dedicated athletes and can even be dangerous unless you follow expert advice to help keep you motivated and …
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Music is many things: it is restorative, motivating, moving and educational. There are endless ways to use music to spend our days, whether it’s listening to a sad song on repeat or hitting on a catchy song. According to Ronna Kaplan, music therapist and adjunct professor of music therapy at Cleveland State University, “Music is …
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