Choosing the Perfect Plan: Slater Agency / Statewide Health Insurance helps clients navigate the world of health insurance policies

Choosing the Perfect Plan: Slater Agency / Statewide Health Insurance helps clients navigate the world of health insurance policies

Choosing a health insurance policy can often seem intimidating and overwhelming, but with the help of the dedicated experts at Slater Agency / Statewide Health Insurance, it doesn’t have to be. Located at 6606 Broadway St., Ste. 102 in Pearland, Craig Slater started the business under Farmers Insurance Agency in 2003 after a 20-year career …

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Magnetic workout mat helps muscle cells grow and work together

Magnetic workout mat helps muscle cells grow and work together

The researchers created a magnet-containing gel mat that simulates the mechanical forces exerted on muscle cells during exercise. The new training mat could help test treatments for people with muscle injuries and neuromuscular diseases or develop artificial muscles for use in soft robots. In the body, cells communicate through a combination of chemical, electrical and …

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Dear Winter, I’m feeling gloomy: How writing a letter for the season or sitting by a window helps beat the blues

Around 3 percent of adults suffer from seasonal, or sad, affective disorder, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

3 percent of adults experience seasonal affective disorder during the winter season By Victoria Allen, science editor Published: 8:19 p.m. EDT, October 22, 2023 | Update: 3:29 a.m. EDT, October 23, 2023 As winter approaches, with its gloomy days and longer nights, it’s no wonder we can feel a little down. But experts may have …

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Exercise that helps fight dementia at any age

Exercise that helps fight dementia at any age

A side plank uses resistance to provide a full-body workout. April Laugh/Pixabay, used with permission Following a healthy diet, being physically active, using stress management techniques, getting a good night’s sleep, and maintaining overall emotional well-being are evidence-based tools recommended to improve the lives of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia and even …

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