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Meditation and its affects on the Brain

Posted on November 23, 2011 by lifecoach | Permalink 0

A new brain imaging study led by researchers at Yale University shows how people who regularly practice meditation are able to switch off areas of the brain linked to daydreaming, anxiety, schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders. Read more »

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Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

Posted on March 8, 2010 by lifecoach | Permalink Comments Off

Balanced Diets Include a Variety of Foods “Eat a variety of foods.” This is one of those recommendations that gets thrown around a lot, but isn’t specifically addressed. [..]

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Small Changes Make a Big Difference

Posted on November 20, 2009 by lifecoach | Permalink 0

Anyone trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle or maintain a healthy weight knows—change is hard and long-term success is even harder. In fact, despite widespread awareness, obesity rates aren’t declining and continue to be a top health concern. What about a different approach? Conscious, small changes in lifestyle could fight America’s growing girth by maintaining a healthy weight and preventing gradual weight gain. Read more »

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Commonwealth of Virginia H1N1 Update

Posted on October 30, 2009 by lifecoach | Permalink 0

Surveillance continues to show widespread influenza activity. Reports from participating emergency departments and urgent care centers across the state reveal high outpatient utilization. Read more »

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Commonwealth of Virginia H1N1 Update

Posted on October 27, 2009 by lifecoach | Permalink 0

On Friday, October 23, 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the use of the investigational antiviral drug Peramivir intravenous (IV) in certain adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected 2009 H1N1 influenza infection who are admitted to a hospital. Read more »

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