The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and their doctors do just that. Stroke was the fourth leading
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What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows
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The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxiety
NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to
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Application period opens for USVI undergraduate cardiovascular research fellowship
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine, in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Health, is pleased to announce the opening of
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‘Science is still science’: US still committed to climate fight despite Trump’s win, Podesta says at COP29
BAKU, Azerbaijan — America’s top climate diplomat John Podesta told foreign officials Monday that the U.S. remains committed to fighting climate change, even if President-elect
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Working Well: Seeking the elusive work-life balance, one step at a time
NEW YORK (AP) — The moment I knew I had to get serious about work-life balance came without warning. I was writing a high-profile news story during
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She’s teaching kids, families how to make healthy meals from foods of their homeland
MIAMI — Ashley Carter was born and raised in Miami’s Liberty City. Growing up, both of her parents had health issues, and unfortunately, due to
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NASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space
CAPE CANAVERAL (AP) — A NASA astronaut was taken to the hospital for an undisclosed medical issue after returning from a nearly eight-month space station
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VIWMA says it stemmed the tide of sewage overflow in Catherine’s Rest
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) said today that sewage in no longer overflowing through a manhole in Catherine’s Rest. “The VIWMA
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This fruit can help lower cholesterol, is good for your bones and helps with depression
MIAMI — Florida is in the midst of avocado season. My friend Susan recently gave me a few from her tree. I admit I usually
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