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#physical-activity

When I look at the economic news: the housing crunch, the high cost of groceries, or the possibility that AI will render my professional skills obsolete I often come back to the same thought: I should start growing my own vegetables.Financial savings and fresh produce aside, research shows gardening and spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety.

As summer weather begins, and bare arms and legs start to appear across the country, and people start to worry about their beach body, maybe falling for claims that a particular diet or workout can achieve wonders in just a few weeks.This is not only impossible there is no diet or exercise that can transform your body so quickly it's unhealthy at its core.

Close your eyes.Picture Mark Zuckerberg.What do you see?Perhaps you envision the Meta boss and Facebook founder in a gray T-shirt, spotlighted on a Silicon Valley stage.Maybe his cartoonish metaverse avatar hovers before you with legs, or without them.Possibly Jesse Eisenberg, the bony actor who played the fledgling tycoon in The Social Network (2010), appears in your mind's eye.

A controversial traffic measure could be scrapped after data revealed it's having a dire impact on ambulance wait times.Oxford LTNs, or low traffic neighbourhoods, are groups of residential streets, bordered by main roads where vehicles are discouraged or not allowed.A report released by the Oxfordshire County Council this week revealed the traffic changes can delay emergency vehicles by between 35 and 45 seconds.

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A second severe weather warning for persistent, heavy snow has been issued as the UK recorded the coldest March night for 13 years.The Met Office warned of significant disruption to transport, power lines and phone network coverage, with the amber alert in place until 9am Friday covering large parts of Wales and the West Midlands.

Nationals Manager Dave Martinez, pictured here removing Andrés Machado from a game last month, has not had a left-handed reliever since Anthony Banda was designated for assignment April 30.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)Scene 1, Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies on Friday: With two on and the Nationals holding a one-run lead in the top of the eighth inning, right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan enters to face left-handed slugger Kyle Schwarber.

Joey Meneses got the first triple of his major league career Sunday, but the Nationals didn't do much else at the plate in a loss to the Phillies.(Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)The Washington Nationals' matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park came with heightened stakes - relatively speaking because it's early June.

Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is pursued by Phillies shortstop Trea Turner in a rundown Saturday.A run scored on the play, but the Nationals couldn't keep pace later in the game.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)Stop me if you've heard this before: The Washington Nationals hoped for innings from their starter Saturday - six, maybe more - because their bullpen needed a chance to catch its breath.

Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing Parkinson's disease in women, a study suggests.Women who exercised the most had a 25% lower rate of the condition when compared to those who exercised the least.The research also found that 10 years before diagnosis, levels of exercise fell at a faster rate in those with Parkinson's than in those without, likely due to early symptoms of the disease.

You probably already know about the link between exercise and heart health: Regular exercise promotes a healthier heart and, in turn, a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.But a recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session adds some nuance to it.Regular exercise may lead to even healthier cardiovascular health if you have anxiety and/or depression.

Three dogs (Image: Anoir Chafik) We are told dogs are a man's best friend, but how much of that really is true?Here are some of the benefits (and statistics) of owning a dog.Various studies have proven the effects dogs have on our health and well-being.In 2011, the American Psychological Association found that pet owners had greater self esteem, were more conscientious, were more extroverted, tended to be less fearful, and tended to be less preoccupied than non-owners.

A Mediterranean diet can lower the risk of a heart attack, stroke or early death for hundreds of millions of people who have an increased possibility of cardiovascular disease, a global review of evidence suggests.A diet rich in olive oil, nuts, seafood, whole grains and vegetables has previously been linked to a number of benefits, and its effectiveness in helping healthy people to live longer is well known.

Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter.Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Living in a neighborhood with lots of noise can make you jittery, especially if you're a lizard that's just a few inches long.It's no wonder that lizards exposed to noise pollution from low-flying fighter jets have resorted to stress-eating.

In the past year, a growing number of companies have asked employees to return to the office either full- or part-time after years of pandemic-induced remote working.While this is a good thing when it comes to being able to socialize with your colleagues, it may have some negative effects on your health - depending on how long your commute is.

A light 5-minute walk for every 30 minutes of sitting lowers the blood pressure and glucose.Maskot (Getty Images/Maskot) John is always happy to go to work.On his way to his job, he strolls along the way, taking note of every single detail, no matter how small.However, lately he has been feeling like the hours are too long.

Couch potatoes everywhere, rejoice!Sure, maintaining an active lifestyle is best for your overall health.But if you're worried about your brain functioning as you age, you can take some comfort in a new study's findings that prove you don't need to be a HIIT monster or gym junkie in order to reap the rewards of exercise.

On May 9, the American Psychological Association (APA) released its first-ever guidelines for teen social-media use: a collection of 10 recommendations for kids, parents, platform creators, and lawmakers to heed for kids' health online and offline.These include confining social-media use to about an hour before bedtime so as not to interfere with sleep and physical activity, tweaking social-media use and features to match kids' ages and developmental capabilities, and minimizing exposure to online hate and risky behaviors like self-harm.

The American Psychological Association is calling for teens to undergo training before they enter the sometimes fun but sometimes fraught world of social media, according to new recommendations released Tuesday.Social media is neither inherently harmful nor beneficial to our youth, said Dr. Thema Bryant, the APA's president.

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The new ImageBind model combines text, audio, visual, movement, thermal, and depth data.It's only a research project but shows how future AI models could be able to generate multisensory content.Meta has announced a new open-source AI model that links together multiple streams of data, including text, audio, visual data, temperature, and movement readings.

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A second severe weather warning for persistent, heavy snow has been issued as the UK recorded the coldest March night for 13 years.The Met Office warned of significant disruption to transport, power lines and phone network coverage, with the amber alert in place until 9am Friday covering large parts of Wales and the West Midlands.

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email A second severe weather warning for persistent, heavy snow has been issued as the UK recorded the coldest March night for 13 years.The Met Office warned of significant disruption to transport, power lines and phone network coverage, with the amber alert in place until 9am Friday covering large parts of Wales and the West Midlands.

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As Joyce Shulman, trainer and founder of Jetti Fitness, tells Bustle, "All physical activity is good, and generally more is better.Every minute and every mile matters and there are tremendous benefits to adding incremental movement to your day."With five minutes, you can easily indulge yourself in push-ups, jumping jacks, or dancing to get your heart rate up and your body moving.

Conventional wisdom says that you need at least 30 minutes of exercise five days a week to stay healthy.For many, that means every weekday.But studies over the past few years suggest that working out just on the weekend can offer comparable health benefits, if you block off enough time and the exercise is intense enough.

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks could go out on a rehab assignment next week in a big step in his recovery from non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Hendriks announced his diagnosis in January and completed his final round of chemotherapy three weeks ago.The 34-year-old right-hander announced last week on Instagram that he was cancer-free.

HEALTH Tribune Opinion articles written in the style of their author."These texts are to be based on verified facts and must be respectful towards people, even though their actions may be criticized.shall feature, along with the author's name (regardless of their greater or lesser renown), a footer stating their office, academic title, political affiliation (if any) and main occupation, or the occupation related to the topic being assessed Many patients who undergo these cheap surgeries in Turkey do not even know what technique they used, nor do they have a report, much less postoperative guidelines.Getty 67 people in Europe have become infected with botulism after undergoing weight-loss surgery with botulinum neurotoxin in Turkey.

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The Marlins concluded the Grapefruit League with a 7-16-4 record.Their .304winning percentage and minus-61 run differential both ranked last among all 30 MLB teams this preseason.With the pending selection of Yuli Gurriel, Miami's Opening Day roster is expected to include the following players: Sandy Alcantara, Luis Arraez, Matt Barnes, Jon Berti, Huascar Brazoban, Edward Cabrera, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Garrett Cooper, Johnny Cueto, Bryan De La Cruz, Dylan Floro, Nick Fortes, Avisaíl García, Braxton Garrett, Gurriel, Jesús Luzardo, Andrew Nardi, A.J. Puk, Trevor Rogers, Jesús Sánchez, Tanner Scott, Jean Segura, Jorge Soler, Jacob Stallings and Joey Wendle.

Having high levels of caffeine in your blood may lower the amount of body fat you carry and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, research suggests.The findings could lead to calorie-free caffeinated drinks being used to reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes, though further research is required, the researchers wrote in the BMJ Medicine journal.

Will Smith's Catching Hope Foundation partnered with Nike Diamond to donate shoes, hoodies and sports gear to the West End School baseball team in Louisville, Kentucky.The Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star catcher recently returned to his hometown to meet some of the players and sign autographs for them.

Image source, Getty Images UK High Street chemists are set to sell customers a controversial weight loss jab used by some famous people, including Twitter owner Elon Musk.Wegovy, or semaglutide, is a prescription drug that blunts appetite.It has the same ingredient as Ozempic - a diabetes medicine said to be Hollywood's "skinny shot" of choice.

Mindful readers share how they relate to their bodies and offer some sage advice.Describe your relationship with your body.My relationship with my body has evolved over the years.I accept the changes such as wrinkles and gray hair more easily.I obsess less with the need to always "look" good and accept that I am fine at this moment.

I've loved swimming since I was four years old, when my dad taught me to stick my face in the water, lift up my feet, and do the dead man's float.A strong swimmer since then, though not competitive, I can swim for miles if I want.But one morning last summer, while doing my early morning laps in a sunlit outdoor pool near my home, I suddenly felt I was drowning.

Joel Freeman: Building Strength and Endurance Joel Freeman is a world-renowned fitness expert who believes that building strength and endurance involves more than just exercise it's about finding the right balance between diet, exercise, and rest.With his guidance, you can create an effective home fitness program tailored specifically to your goals.

Aerobic exercise helps people with respiratory conditions to alleviate the sensation of breathlessness and achieve higher levels of physical activity.The health benefits of physical activity are well established.It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and several types of cancer, including breast and kidney cancer.