Lauryn Higgins
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Public health journalist, adjunct faculty @unl_cojmc / Stringer @nytimes / Contributor @health_com_ @shape_magazine @flow_health_/ Kindness above everything
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2 months ago |
health.com | Lauryn Higgins
PixelsEffect / Getty ImagesNew research finds kettlebell training can strengthen muscles and reduce inflammation as we age. A kettlebell is a cast iron or steel ball with a rounded handle that can be used in a variety of lifts and squats. If you’d like to try kettlebell exercises, experts recommend starting with basic movements and consulting a trainer to avoid injury. Could kettlebell training be the key to helping preserve muscle strength as we age? Potentially, yes, according to new research.
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Jan 23, 2025 |
health.com | Lauryn Higgins
Catherine Delahaye / Getty ImagesParents tend to favor daughters, firstborns, and children who are more conscientious and agreeable, a recent study found. Parental favoritism can have lasting effects, including a higher risk for the unfavored child of developing mental health problems and unhealthy relationships. Experts suggested several tips for parents to promote equal treatment, such as encouraging close sibling bonds and avoiding comparison.
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Jan 9, 2025 |
health.com | Lauryn Higgins
AN Studio / Getty ImagesNew research suggests that runners who wearing thick-heeled running shoes might result in more injury than wearing flatter shoes. Thick-heeled shoes reduce the body’s ability to sense and react to the ground. To transition to a different running shoe, experts recommend taking certain precautions. Wearing thick-heeled shoes might make runners more prone to injury, new research shows.
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Dec 16, 2024 |
health.com | Lauryn Higgins
Doing moderate to vigorous exercise could lead to improved memory the next day, a new study found. This finding follows increasing evidence that regular physical activity can enhance cognitive abilities. To boost your next-day memory, experts say to try brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or dancing to upbeat music. Want to boost your memory for tomorrow? Get in a workout today.
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Nov 21, 2024 |
health.com | Lauryn Higgins
NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty ImagesNew research found that 137 million Americans are now eligible to take semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Semaglutide is a drug that’s prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and to help with weight management for people with obesity or overweight. If you’re interested in semaglutide, speak to a physician about whether you qualify to take the drug.
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RT @OWHnews: Lincoln has paid out millions in settlements, but the women who were abused say they have lingering trauma and worry city lead…
RT @NPRMidwestNews: “A male officer came over to me & said something about me wearing the pearl necklace... ‘You know what a pearl necklace…
Over the last 9 months I’ve spoken with former LPD & LFR workers who say they’ve endured and witnessed sexual misconduct on the job. Twelve have sued, 6 have settled with the city for a total of $3.5 million, the rest are still pending. These are their stories. ( content warning)
Our latest story: Lincoln police officers endured sexual misconduct for years. They say the culture isn’t fixed | By Lauryn Higgins @laurynhiggins22, Special to The Midwest Newsroom https://t.co/1wZdTYd1og
