Beating the blues to light up the season in Chicago
Holiday sadness is common even for loving families. Experts advise controlling personal actions, avoiding toxic expectations, and setting boundaries. Tips include deep breathing, brief social visits, partner support, uplifting activities, staying active, and starting new traditions to restore balance and reduce stress.
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How fat leaves the body during weight loss explained
Australia’s Ruben Meerman and Andrew Brown explain fat loss in simple terms. They show that fat mass exits mainly via the lungs as carbon dioxide and water, with heat as a byproduct of metabolism. The pair urge basic science in curricula to correct misconceptions and encourage more exercise.
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Back pain study finds movement key to relief
Researchers describe two therapy paths for lower back pain strength and flexibility versus motor skills training. Richmeyer shares how biopsies and sensors guided her to stop twisting, alter posture and habits, easing pain after three sessions. The study notes that activity helps, changing load every half hour, and bed rest worsens pain.
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