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They say that it's awful for the intestines also!

Why Excessive Sitting Is Bad for Your Heart Research shows that sitting for more than a total of 10.6 hours a day increases your risk of heart failure, even if you regularly exercise.

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL! For this month only, take $20 off a session for your mom, or for yourself if you're a mother. (Sundays or Mondays only.) Thanks to all the moms out there for all that you contribute to the beauty and love we all share because of our mothers. Call (415) 457-0283 to make an appointment. www.shibuigardens.com

HEALTH BENEFITS OF READING BOOKS:

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There are options, however, to the microplastic dilemma!

5 Proven ways on how to remove microplastics from your body Feeling off? Discover how to remove microplastics from your body naturally and effectively by using science-backed strategies —starting today.

We have to be so careful these days...

8 Everyday Foods That Are Full of Microplastics These foods and drinks are some of the worst culprits when it comes to microplastic contamination.

Some drinks in this list I never heard of!

10 Drinks That Fight Inflammation Better Than Turmeric Turmeric is a golden spice whose inflammation-fighting reputation precedes it, but it may be too good to be true. The following drinks are effective at fighting inflammation, and you may prefer them to turmeric.

This is a significant finding!

Study Finds Microplastics in Most Prostate Tumors Researchers found microscopic plastic particles in 90% of prostate tumor samples, with cancerous tissue containing significantly more plastic than nearby healthy tissue.

So fascinating and wonderful for those who have lost or never had their hearing!

Gene therapy improves hearing in 90% of patients with inherited deafness in largest trial of its kind A new gene therapy tested in China has improved the hearing of 38 people who were born deaf due to mutations in a gene called OTOF.

There's always something surprising and useful in these articles!

Things Your Body Needs as You Age Your body needs more of certain vitamins and minerals as you hit your 40s and beyond. Find out which ones will benefit you -- and which won’t.

The main reason I'm posting this is because I only recently learned that it's best not to refrigerate tomatoes! Good info about apples also... 😊

How Long Does Your Produce Stay Fresh? Fruits and vegetables vary in how long they stay fresh. Learn which produce stays fresh the longest and find out the best way to store them.