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Veggies
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Best Veggies for Heart Health Based on Gender

Researchers looked at hundreds of young adults and found those key differences between men and women.
Laura Pence,

Speaking of things in the fridge…heart health benefits from vegetables may differ based on your gender. Researchers looked at hundreds of young adults and found those key differences between men and women. Younger men who ate beans, lentils and peas…showed significance decreases in warning signs for heart diseases. Meanwhile…younger women who consumed broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage were linked to fewer…

Personal Trainers
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Things Personal Trainers Wished Gym Goers Knew

Getting stronger isn’t just about spending more time in the gym...
Laura Pence,

Getting stronger isn’t just about spending more time in the gym…it’s about having the right mindset. personal trainers shared the biggest things they wish every gym-goer understood. 1. Consistency matters more than perfection You don’t need a flawless workout plan or marathon gym sessions to make progress. Trainers say showing up regularly and building sustainable habits will take you much…

Language
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Why Learning a Second Language is Good for the Brain

A new study found that people who speak multiple languages tend to have “younger” brains.
Laura Pence,

Learning a second language may do more than help you communicate—it could also help keep your brain younger as you age. A new study found that people who speak multiple languages tend to have “younger” brains, with bilingual participants showing brains that appeared about six years younger than those who spoke only one language. Speaking three or four languages was…

Next Level
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Award Winning Next Level Mobility Helps Stroke Survivor Take Life-Changing Steps Forward

We also want to congratulate Next Level for recently being voted for Best of South Carolina - Personal Training Studio!
Laura Pence,

We want to give a shout out to our friends at Next Level Mobility who recently helped a client reach a major milestone. There were plenty of smiles at Next Level as one man was able to walk on his own after suffering multiple strokes that has left him in a wheelchair. His achievement came after countless hours of hard…

Rain
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Surprising Benefits of a Rainy Day

Stepping outside in a drizzle could actually provide a surprising mental boost.
Laura Pence,

If rainy days usually send you running for cover, science says you might be missing out. Stepping outside in a drizzle could actually provide a surprising mental boost. Cleaner, fresher air Rain acts like a natural filter, pulling pollutants, dust, and allergens out of the atmosphere. The result? Air that’s noticeably cleaner and easier on your lungs. A boost for…

Matcha
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Matcha Might Help Tame Sneezing

According to new research, that bright green drink could actually help quiet your nose.
Laura Pence,

If spring allergies have you sneezing like it’s your full-time job, your daily matcha might be doing more than just making you feel trendy. According to new research, that bright green drink could actually help quiet your nose. A recent study found that matcha reduced sneezing in mice exposed to allergens, but interestingly, it didn’t change the underlying allergic reaction…

Radial
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Rediscover Meaning and Vitality in Your Later Years with Radial

For more information, visit MeetRadial.com
Laura Pence,

B.J. sits down with Ava Meyer, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Radial. Ava focused on a group that often getsoverlooked in mental health conversations — older adults. At Radial, they help people rediscover meaning and vitality in their later years — because the “golden years” should actually feel golden. For more information, visit MeetRadial.com Click here for local news.