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Is ‘Zone 2’ the magic effort level for exercise?

When podcaster and physician Peter Attia published his blockbuster longevity book, “Outlive,” in 2023, he introduced a previously niche workout concept to a much wider audience. Attia claims that “Zone 2” training, which refers to long and relatively easy bouts of exercise, is crucial to metabolic health – an idea that runs counter to more than a decade of enthusiasm for high-intensity interval training.

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Republican states claim zero abortions. A red-state doctor calls that ‘ludicrous’

In Arkansas, state health officials announced a stunning statistic for 2023: The total number of abortions in the state, where some 1.5 million women live, was zero. In South Dakota, too, official records show zero abortions that year. And in Idaho, home to abortion battles that have recently made their way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the official number of recorded abortions was just five. In ...
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Why Galentine’s Day is good for your health. (No, really!)

While Galentine’s Day may have started as a storyline for Leslie Knope on “Parks and Recreation” (which also gave us “Treat Yo’ Self Day”), this Feb. 13 celebration has evolved into something more meaningful: a day to connect with friends which, as it turns out, contributes to our mental and physical well-being.
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A pharmacist’s guide to taking medications safely

As a pharmacist-health services researcher, Dr. Antoinette Coe studies how to improve medication use and safety. Some of her motivation comes from personal experiences as a caregiver and helping family members keep track of their medications – which can get complicated.