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One-minute bursts of activity during daily chores could extend your life

Summary: Three to four one-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity per day, such as running for a bus or walking briskly to complete chores, reduces the risk of death from all causes and cancer by 40%, and a risk of death 49% reduction in cardiovascular disease. Source: University of Sydney Good news for those who …

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Bill to extend health insurance to lawmakers moves forward

Bill to extend health insurance to lawmakers moves forward

The Legislative Management Board on Thursday introduced a bill that would allow legislators and their dependents to enroll in the state employees group health insurance plan. The council also proposed a bill to create an independent commission that would review lawmakers’ compensation, but it killed legislation that would have raised lawmakers’ salaries. The proposed bills …

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Fast-track drug brings hope for prostate cancer as it could extend patients’ lives

Fast-track drug brings hope to prostate cancer as it could extend life expectancy for patients whose disease has spread Chances of living longer could be increased by a third, trials show The NHS will start offering the drug to eligible patients in the coming weeks Drug already available on the NHS for patients with localized …

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