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We look to centenarians as our guides for living life to the fullest. The Blue Zones refers to the regions where people often live up to triple digits relatively free of diseases. Thats why we pay attention to the food they eat, the wine they drink, and a certain activity that keeps them, uh, lively. Yes, there seems to be a link between sex and longevity of life.

In the Blue Zones region of Ikaria, Greece, for example, more than 80 percent of people between ages 65 and 100 are still having sex. Eighty percent! Now thats something to look forward to if I ever make it that far. Whats more illuminating is that good health seems to inform a longer sex life which in turn informs a longer life in general; its a very uplifting loop. For example, one of the secrets of these long-lasting folk is that they maintain a diet thats 95 to 100 percent plant-based, which is obviously a solid lifestyle switch, but its thought that it could make sex better, too. Theres even research pointing out that men who eat less red meat and lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have less erectile dysfunction. Neat.

Likewise, research has previously revealed the benefits of sex when it comes to the health of middle-agers. A 2016 study on partnered sex and cardiovascular risk revealed a connection between lowered mortality rate and frequency of orgasm in women. And take this with the tiniest grain of salt, but a small study of college students noted that those who had sex two times a week had an overall higher immunity than those who were socializing far less.

Although a lot of research leans towards heterosexual sexual intercourse, your climax in general can be a boon for your longevity. After all, the benefits of orgasmsinclude lowered stress due to feel-good oxytocin release, aquicker and deeper nights sleep, and yes, good heart health. Seeking your pleasure by any means is probably a boon to your sexuality and lifespan.

Its nice to consider this life hack (is that what this is?) if youre looking to spend your golden years with a special someone. Remember, sex can be a bonding agent that helps strengthen your relationship (see: oxytocin release), and while long passages of time with a person might diminish arousal, there are plenty of ways to diversify your sexual experience. If youre extremely pro-orgasms, you want a beautifully long life, and you want to get there with your significant other, keep sex as a regular part of your wellness routine.

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Betty White has joked that vodka helps keep her young.

Betty White. Source: Bang Showbiz

The 98-year-old actress is quarantining at home amid the Covid-19 pandemic and sometimes treats herself to a "vodka martini with hot dogs and french fries", although she is not a big drinker.

A source told Closerweekly.com: "Betty loves to joke that vodka keeps her young.

"She loves the image of her sitting at home in a rocking chair, drinking a martini and watching game shows, but she's not really a big drinker. That's not her. She'll only take a few sips of a cocktail if the occasion calls for it."

And Betty believes the global health crisis is a chance for people to stop and reevaluate their lives.

The insider explained: "Betty's message to the world is to slow down and enjoy what you have: family, friends, your pets. She says that the pandemic is serious, but we have come through worse. It's Mother Nature's way of telling us all to slow down."

Betty has been passing the time in isolation by reading the newspaper and doing crossword puzzles.

Her friend Tom Sullivan said: "She reads the L.A. Times cover to cover. She owns literally thousands of crossword puzzle books and is constantly doing them to keep her mind jumping. This is really serious with her."

However, Betty's beloved Scrabble nights with her friends have had to be put on hold.

One source said: "She's tried Zooming her Scrabble game with her friends, but it's not quite the same."

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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's stunning longevity has evoked respect and admiration from all corners of the world. And now, Nadal himself has shared his views on what makes the mythical Big 3 of men's tennis so special.

Speaking to ESPN Argentina, the 19-time Grand Slam champion singled out the unbridled passion for the sport within each of the Big 3 as the single biggest reason for their dominance.

The legendary trio have revolutionized the game with their ability to win the biggest titles even in their mid-30s, changing the very notion of a career in tennis. Gone are the days when turning 30 would mean bidding adieu to the sport for good.

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have shown that age is just a number if you are fully aware of what your body needs. Their iron grip on the sport has earned them a staggering 56 out of the last 67 Slams, which has practically shut the door on the next generation.

According to Rafael Nadal, while passion is important, it is not the only thing needed for such a long reign at the top. The Spaniard stressed on a player's ability to adapt to different surfaces, conditions and the growing demands of the sport as yet another requisite for a long and successful career.

Having a team that can help in the clarity of your thought process and eliminate all your doubts is essential too, as per the southpaw. Surrounding yourself with the right people who can show you the right direction and can motivate you everyday to reach your desired goal is absolutely crucial.

Re-iterating what he had said yesterday about never resting on your past laurels, the 12-time French Open winner once again harped on the importance of constant self-improvement as the key to prosperity and longevity.The fact that each of the Big 3 has made continuous efforts to build on their game is what has made them versatile and, in turn, helped them master all surfaces for such a long time.

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We continue our look at the greatest players for each position that have played for the Miami Heat. The center position is filled with some great players, and its a little bit of choice where you want to put them.

Wed love for you to read through and tell us what you think.

**These rankings are based on both longevity and impact. A player is not ineligible if they played for a short amount of time, but their impact must be high.**

Lets take a look at the best centers to play for the Miami Heat.

#5 Rony SeikalyFor six seasons in Miami, Seikaly was the starting center in Miami as the franchise began. He was a good center, averaging 15.4 PPG and 10.4 RPG. He also won the NBAs Most Improved Player Award in 1989-90.

Seikaly never did anything to wow you, but he was a consistent presence on a young team and for that, he make the list.

#4 Hassan WhitesideTheres a lot of mixed feelings about Whitesides time in Miami. It started out with such intrigue and promise as a D-League call-up who started getting triple doubles with blocks. Whiteside was a double-double machine in his 5 seasons with the Heat. He led the league in rebounding with 14.1 in 2016-17. And he led the league in blocks with 3.7 in 2015-16.

Whiteside signed a massive 4-year, $98 million deal in 2016 and he had his best season in that first year averaging 17 PPG and 14 RPG. But after than, his minutes started to decline, as well as his numbers...and some suggested his effort. He was disgruntled and the Heat traded him away.

Regardless, he was a powering presence that played 5 seasons in Miami.

#3 Bam AdebayoAt 22 years-old, Edrice Adebayo became only the third center for Miami to become an All-Star. Adebayo has only been in Miami for three seasons, and this is his first time as a full-time starter, but he hasnt disappointed. He is well rounded, averaging 5 APG, which is by far the best for any center in Heat history.

His sky is the limit. Yes, Seikaly and Whiteside probably have room to grumble being behind him, but the fact that he so quickly became an All-Star and is on his way to a stellar career, I went ahead and penciled him in above him. In October of 2018, Alonzo Mourning predicted that Adebayo would be the best player in the organization...

#2 Shaquille ONealShaq is probably the greatest center to ever play the game, so dominant. But we are judging his time in Miami. And when he arrived at age 32, he was good, but not unstoppable. Shaq had a near MVP season in 2004-05, claiming second to Steve Nash. And then you know he led the Heat, alongside Dwyane Wade to the 2006 title.

In Miami, Shaq averaged 19.6 PPG and 9.1 RPG. His first two years in Miami, he led the NBA in FG%. He was the Diesel, but only spent 3 and a half seasons here as things went south immediately after the title. Still, hes the second best center to lace them up here.

#1 Alonzo MourningThere is a reason he is still around and involved as a part of the Miami Heat organization today.

Alonzo Mourning is one of the best players to ever play for Miami. And his longevity and skill lead him to the top for this category. Its interesting because for much of his career, Zo was overshadowed by Shaq...maybe all of his career. He averaged 21 and 10 as a rookie, but Shaq was the story.

Mourning spent 11 different seasons with the Heat, including the 2006 title team. Mourning was a 5-time All-Star with the Heat (7 overall). He won NBA Defensive Player of the Year in back to back years in 1999 and 2000. He was second in MVP voting in 1999. He led the league in blocks twice. Hes got All-NBAs and all kinds of things.

He was the center of the 90s teams that made a real push and he came back after his kidney disease and played for the Heat again after a stint in New Jersey. Mourning is the best and will always be a legend in Miami.

COMMENT BELOWLet me know what you think of the list! What would you change? Brian Grant was someone I considered but he didnt make the list.

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In times of economic distress, (re)insurance is typically considered by investors to be a defensive sector. This view is well merited: it has less exposure to economic cycles than other industries and has a strong track record in navigating macroeconomic and capital crises.

This is not to say the sector will be unaffected by the COVID-19 crisis. Access to capital has reduced while carriers assets have clearly been hit by lower interest rates, wider credit spreads and an equity crash. A fall back into recession will also hinder growth opportunities, given the long-standing correlation between economic output and premium growth.

It is nevertheless important to point out that most carriers investment portfolios are invested conservatively, with a predominance of (high-grade) fixed income securities and low equity gearings. Whilst investment returns are likely to drop to new lows, such conservative allocations are likely to insulate property and casualty insurance carriers from significant investment portfolio risks. The sector also remains well capitalized. Ultimately, the fundamentals of the (re)insurance market remain strong.

COVID-19 Risks Outlook: A Preliminary Mapping and Its Implications, published by the World Economic Forum with support from Marsh & McLennan, examines familiar risks that may be amplified by the pandemic and new ones that may emerge.

The report draws on survey results of nearly 350 senior risk professionals who were asked to identify their biggest concerns over the next 18 months for both the world and their business.

The likely depth and longevity of the economic fallout unsurprisingly dominates companies risks perceptions. These include a prolonged recession, the weakening fiscal position of major economies, tighter restrictions on the cross-border movement of goods and people, the protracted disruption of global supply chains, and an increase in cyberattacks and data fraud.

Guy Carpenter has convened a COVID-19 task force to help support clients through these extraordinary times. By leveraging the deep expertise within our firm and aggregating information from daily colleague and market interactions, we are able to provide our clients with unique perspectives across all lines of business and geographies.

As reinsurers escalate efforts to introduce COVID-19-related exclusions or wording changes to contracts on upcoming renewals, the task force is coordinating responses in a thoughtful manner focused on the best outcome for our clients. The task force is also monitoring regulatory activity for all regions and classes of business and disseminating timely and insightful thought leadership on matters such as these to help clients make the most informed decisions.

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It may be back to the future at the box office.

In the 70s, 80s, and into the 90s, films used to debut with much lower grosses, but spending far longer in theaters. In 1977, the original Star Wars debuted in only 32 theaters before gradually expanding nationwide, a phenomenon unthinkable for a blockbuster today.

In the 90s and 21st century, the takeover of the multiplex meant films could debut nationwide starting on day one. The rise of the gargantuan opening weekend meant films box office became far more front-loaded. The first $100 million opening weekend belonged to Spider-Man in 2002. The feat now occurs regularly, including six times last year alone.

Those 70s, 80s, and 90s titles traded lower debuts for lengthier theatrical runs, at a level that would be unfathomable today. E.T. spent 44 weekends in the box office top 10. Other unstoppable films of that era included Top Gun(27 weekends in the top 10), Titanic (26),Forrest Gump (26),Home Alone (25), andBack to the Future (24).

It seemed nothing would stop the 21st centurys era of monster openings paired with faster dropoffs until now.

Once cinemas return nationwide, a combination of social distancing measures and enforced auditorium seating limits will likely result in lower opening weekends. Simultaneously, studios sparser release calendars for months to come due to postponements, reschedulings, and a few films getting removed from theatrical release entirely in favor of streaming exclusivity will likely result in longer theatrical runs. These two factors in combination seem poised to return the box office to an old-fashioned path to profitability: debuting low but remaining in cinemas for months.

Though spending months in the top ten is a phenomenon mostly reserved for films of the 20th century, a few releases from the past decade also managed long stays in the top tier. What tends to set these films apart is positive word of mouth. Audiences will only turn out for a movie two and a half months after release if buzz remains strong, regardless of blockbuster opening weekends; Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, for example, are two films with massive openings that dropped relatively quickly.

Below are the 17 films from the past decade which spent 11 in 10: at least 11 weekends in the box office top 10.

Sci-fi and fantasy blockbusters, like Tenet and Wonder Woman 1984, will be among the first major studio releases to debut on the big screen once movie theaters open their doors, making the following box office champs apt comparisons for the initial wave of post-pandemic releases.

Musicals often experience theatrical longevity, with audiences wanting to hear their favorite songs multiple times. 2002s Chicagospent 16 weekends in the top 10, the second-most of any 2000s film, behind only My Big Fat Greek Wedding with 19.

With the awards season lasting for months, these films are often ripe for theatrical longevity.

Last but not least, theres one more film from the past decade which qualifies, but didnt quite fit any of the three above categories. Spending 13 weekends in the top 10: Disneys animated Zootopia.

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Whether youre thinking about spending time outdoors this summer or keeping it closer to home, you always want to look your best and pearl powder may be your ticket to a dazzling complexion.

Pearls have a lot more to offer than simply being your favorite jewelry, and who wouldnt want their skin to glow with thelustrous shine of your favorite pearl pendant? Plus, if youre looking for a treat for yourself, a birthday present, or, why not,unique bridal shower gifts, pearl powder is the ingredient to watch for.

Pulverized pearls were a favorite of Cleopatra and the Chinese Empress Wu Zetian. Both regularly used pearls as part of their beauty routine. Pearl powder was treasured in ancient civilizations around the world, and they used it as a herbal remedy for everything from eye disease to tuberculosis. Ancient wellness trends have come full circle and are becoming the New Age beauty go-to products. From gemstone skincare to energy healing sessions, modern women are interested in natural ways to achieve beauty and open trying something new or really, making something old new again.

You probably never thought of your pearls as a strand of vitamins. Pearl powder contains almost twenty amino acids and more than two dozen important trace elements. Whether pearls come from saltwater or freshwater, both types of these natural gems are rich in essential nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and selenium. Lets delve a little deeper and discover the amazing cosmetic and medical benefits pearl powder has to offer.

Proteins are the foundation for life and amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Pearls are rich in many essential amino acids and this helps to maintain good health.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It makes up some 85% of your skin, connective tissue, and muscle; it is, in essence, the glue that holds us together. With such an important role, collagen, or lack thereof, decides whether your skin is smooth and strong or fragile and wrinkled.

Several components in pearl powder support collagen production and collagen also builds muscle while promoting fat loss. One place where thin skin is particularly noticeable is around the eyes, and because pearl proteins help regenerate collagen, it can help improve the quality of that delicate tissue, leading to brighter, smoother skin. Collagen production decreases with age, which is why supplementing is so important to keep skin, and the entire body, healthy.

Pearl powder contains special proteins known as signal proteins. Signal proteins are a type of messenger in the body that tells the cells to grow, such as creating new bones or skin. The DNA in pearls signal proteins are very similar to our own that regulate calcium, another essential nutrient used in many important processes.

Conchiolin is the protein responsible for a pearls special luminescent glow. That same protein is used to produce collagen. Conchiolin is very similar to keratin which makes up a large part of your hair and skin. It is also responsible for many important functions including repair, circulation, and growth of new skin cells.

Conchiolin also combines with lipids in the skin to create a natural moisture barrier, preventing water from evaporating and creating naturally brilliant skin.

The amino acid taurine plays a role in the regeneration of skin cells, which is key for a bright, clear complexion. It increases circulation and purifies the blood, also essential for glowing skin. Additionally, taurine helps regulate the menstrual cycle, rebalancing hormones, and taming breakouts. Yet another function of taurine is to calm the mind and body in times of stress. Pearl powder is a good source of taurine.

The above are just a few examples of the important roles protein compounds in pearls play, but there are many more, including methionine which boosts elasticity; glycine that tones the skin; and glutathione, which improves immunity and prevents damage to the skin and other structures from free radicals and environmental toxins.

Everyone knows calcium is indispensable for strong bones, but it does so much more, including keeping your heart healthy. Calcium also helps curb PMS symptoms such as mood swings and depression. Pearl powder is one of the purest forms of calcium available, and it is also one of the most easily absorbed. Only leafy green vegetables match pearls for purity, while other sources of calcium can cause calcification which contributes to problems like acne, arthritis, and cellulite. Pearl powder is one of the best ways to get beneficial calcium into your body.

As you can see, pearl powder has so much more to offer than just clear skin. Pearls contain magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. Magnesium performs several hundred functions. One is to maintain proper levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). This, in turn, helps alleviate sleep disorders, depression, and anxiety.

Magnesium intake has also been found to help relieve panic attacks, stress, and other psychological disorders. Magnesium helps prevent constipation; good digestion is essential for healthy-looking skin and overall health. Magnesium is also a key component of bones and aids with calcium absorption. Another important role magnesium plays is regulating the metabolism of carbohydrates and glucose. Another of magnesiums many jobs is in the production of collagen.

Pearl powder has many functions in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including as an adaptogen or stress-reliever known asshen. The powder can also be used to lower blood pressure and improve endurance. Additionally, pearl powder can also be used to clear phlegm and ease constipation.

The powder has been used for centuries by Chinese medicine for detoxification, an anti-inflammatory and relaxant

Ayurvedic medicine also recognizes the adaptogenic power of pearls as well as its anti-aging properties. Mukta Pishti pearl powder is also used to cool the body, soothe the digestive tract, and reduce inflammation. In Ayurvedic medicine, pearls are also sometimes used as an aphrodisiac or love potion.

Pearl powder applied topically makes an exceptional exfoliator. Pearl powder has a finer grain than other microdermabrasion products. It gently but effectively removes dead cells to reveal healthy, glowing skin underneath. Products such as AHA, artificial scrubs, and other treatments are often too intense for facial skin and provoke inflammation.

The body ends up using its precious collagen to repair damage rather than renew skin cells. The overuse of harsh chemicals can also result in permanent damage, from both scarring and exposing fragile skin to harmful UV light.

With pearl powder, you only need to use it once or twice a week to get glowing skin, and without risking any detrimental effects from overuse. Regular use of pearl powder as an exfoliant helps eliminate stubborn acne and the equally stubborn dark spots that acne can leave behind.

Pearl powder increases the activity of an amazing anti-inflammatory enzyme known as SOD (superoxide dismutase). SOD combines with other nutrients to discourage a process called peroxidation, one of the most damaging types of aging in the body. SOD helps prevent the development of melanin, which you may or may not already know is the substance that creates freckles and other skin discolorations. Pearl powder moisturizes, nourishes and softens the skin, restoring its youthful glow.

An increasing body of scientific evidence proves the claims of ancient wisdom regarding the benefits of pearl powder.

Applied directly to the skin, pearl powder minimizes pores and repairs damage, whether due to sun exposure or scarring. Pearl powder also reduces sagging, fine lines, and wrinkles, as well as freckles and dark or discolored areas. Acne and other blemishes heal and elasticity improves with regular use of pearl powder.

Double your results by using pearl powder both inside and out. Pearl powders dozens of trace minerals, amino acids, and other essential nutrients promote optimum health, longevity, beauty, and happiness. Pearl powder has no known side effects or drug interactions. The powder has hardly any flavor and dissolves easily. Add it to tea, a smoothie or bone broth to increase the beneficial effects of collagen.

From helping with sleep disorders and depression to brighter skin, pearl powder offers a wide range of benefits. Pearls heal the body, mind, and spirit, as well as harmonize the bodys energy. No matter how you choose to apply it, pearl powder is the beauty industrys latest powerhouse ingredient. Humans have been harnessing the power of pearls for thousands of years for good reason: because it works.

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Doosan Bobcat, a global leader in the compact equipment industry, this week announced plans for a $26 million expansion of its Litchfield, Minn., manufacturing facility. The investment will enable meeting an increased demand for Bobcats growing and expanded line of compact equipment and attachments.

The Litchfield announcement coincides with the official opening this week of Doosan Bobcats nearly $2 million investment in a new Global Collaboration Center in downtown Minneapolis at 150 South Fifth Street. The center serves as an easily accessible, centralized location where some elements of the companys global functions work, host global meetings and accelerate innovation.

These investments demonstrate our commitment to our presence in Minnesota, which is a major manufacturing hub and now a center for our global operations, said Scott Park, chief executive officer and president of Doosan Bobcat. We are proud to continually expand our compact equipment line to help empower our customers to accomplish more.

Located approximately 65 miles west of Minneapolis, Doosan Bobcats investment in Litchfield will modernize the existing production facility by adding new paint lines, a climate-controlled environment, assembly line upgrades and more. When completed, the project will more than triple the size of the current footprint and expand the facility to nearly 200,000-square-feet. Once fully operational, the expanded facility is also expected to triple its workforce, from the current 100 employees to an anticipated 300 full-time employees, which will significantly impact the areas local economy.

Construction is underway, with full completion expected by September 2020. The Litchfield facility has been a part of Doosan Bobcat since 2004, and today manufactures attachments for Doosan Bobcat loaders and excavators for the North American market.

We have enjoyed a longstanding relationship with the Litchfield community and appreciate the continued support of the folks there," said Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America. Our company will continue to expand our facilities and manufacturing capabilities to allow us to meet the future needs of Bobcat dealers and customers, while continually enhancing excellence across our business.

Bobcat continues to increase its manufacturing footprint with investments in facilities across North America. Recently, the company announced a $17 million investment in Gwinner, N.D., and an $11 million investment in Statesville, N.C. These efforts are part of Doosan Bobcats long-term strategic growth initiatives as a global leader in the compact equipment industry, in addition to demonstrating its long-term commitment to employees and communities.

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Like everything in Michael Jordans orbit, The Last Dance a 10-part documentary series that concluded on ESPN and Netflix last week was iconic and memorable. If not for the fact that it was virtually the only fresh sports content available during a global pandemic, then because it gave us incredible insight into one of the most dominant athletes of all time.

One part of the series that really stood out were the middle episodes that focused on Jordans famous sidekick, Scottie Pippen. Jordan and Pippen are perhaps the most legendary duo in sports, the core underpinning Chicagos six titles from 1991-98.

Like Jordan, Pippen was an electric two-way player who could beat you on both sides of the floor. When the two were on the court together, they outscored opponents at a disproportionate rate. Relative to their 1990s peers, Jordan and Pippen ranked first and seventh respectively in Box Plus/Minus.

Reliving the duos dominance made me wonder which NHL player combinations over the past decade might be comparable. No duo has even come close to winning that amount of team hardware over the period in large part because parity in hockey is omnipresent, and its much less a star-driven league than the NBA. But we do know of a number of player combinations that drove similarly disproportionate differentials against the opposition.

Lets try to find some comparables for the Jordan/Pippen combination. First, we will focus on the player combinations that drove the most disproportionate goal differentials together over the past decade. Then we will look at the best single season net goal differential, searching for the magic Jordan and Pippen recreated during the 1995-96 regular season.

First, the full decade. I wanted to isolate on the combinations that we saw extensively, and the 4,000-minute cutoff (leaving us with 29 pairings) seemed the most appropriate. None of these combinations should surprise:

If you were solely looking at ice time, the longevity of two combinations Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron in Boston, and the Sedin twins in Vancouver would get first consideration.

Those duos are the only two members of the 7,000-minute club, and with both of Bostons premier forwards signed through at least 2021-22, they still have a good chance at building on their legacy. What is particularly incredible about these two combinations is they maintained outrageous goal differentials over nearly a full decade, aging curves be damned. Over thousands of minutes, both were about a full goal better than their opponents for every 60 minutes of even-strength hockey. That is incredible!

Of course, this first pass weighs longevity rather heavily. What about players who played less together for any variety of reasons, and were able to carry more impressive goal differentials than either of the above?

Consider the Boston duo of Marchand and Bergeron for one moment. If we looked at their net goal differentials when one of those forwards were playing with legendary defenceman Zdeno Chara, those numbers improve in fact, none of the combinations posted better net-goal differentials than the likes of Marchand/Chara and Bergeron/Chara, who outscored their opponents by about 1.4 goals per 60 minutes this decade.

The caveat here is obvious: Marchand and Bergeron rarely play apart from one another, so when you bring Chara into the fold, you really are looking at the net goal differentials of all three skaters together. As a trio, there is no doubt this was the most dominant group in the league, and they have a Stanley Cup to boot.

The best non-Boston combination over the years? That honour belongs to Joe Pavelski and Joe Thornton, who put together an all-time run in San Jose. Pavelski and Thornton were about one goal better than their opponents per 60 minutes, and that discounts the magic they were able to create on the power play over the years.

Lets look at this in two other ways. What if we drop the ice time restriction and bring in players with, say, 2,000 minutes together?

One thing thats obvious is once you minimize the effect of longevity, teams with very strong peaks the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning being the most obvious see a number of player combinations added.

No combination drove better goal differentials this decade than Pittsburghs Chris Kunitz and Sidney Crosby, who were a whopping 1.8 goals per 60 minutes better than their opponents. And, I cannot emphasize this enough: at their peak, they probably were the most unstoppable offensive force in the league. Thats 3.8 goals scored per 60 minutes for years upon years! If you had to pick one pairing to match-up against any Boston combination, it probably would be these two.

Lastly, what about the best single season? This data gets noisier to be sure, so lets make sure the combinations were regular minimum 500 minutes.

If you had Jamie Benn and Valeri Nichushkin as the best single-season combination of the decade, raise your hand. If your hand is raised, you are either a Dallas Stars fan or are lying! I did find it interesting that only one combination from the 2019-20 regular season made this list that honour belonging to Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, who put together a pretty outrageous +2.1 goals per 60 minutes split this season in Tampa Bay.

If we learned one thing from The Last Dance, its that even superstars of the highest order benefit from playing with great teammates. Bergeron isnt the same without his defensive anchor or winger pest; the Sedin brothers story isnt the same if they arent identical twins with incredible two-way skill sets, and so on.

Finding dominant player combinations in hockey over multiple years is quite hard, but perhaps thats what makes what we have seen in Boston (plus Vancouver, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Chicago) even more admirable.

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What is high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Nuffield Health explains: HIITtraining stands for High Intensity Interval Training - a form of cardiovascular exercise. HIIT can be further broken down into two main categories SIT (sprint interval training) and HIIT (high intensity interval training).

SIT is a form of very intense interval training that shouldonly be performed by already well-conditioned people who have no contrary health conditions.

You perform 3-5 intervals of very short maximal-intensity exercise working until you can't sustain the intensity, followed by a prolonged recovery period.

This would typically be 20-30 seconds of work followed by a three to five-minute rest interval."

HIIT involves exercising from 30 seconds to three minutes, working between 80-100 percent of your maximum heart rate, with shorter recovery periods than SIT.

Nuffield Health continues: There is no specific formula to HIIT but as a rule of thumb I would recommend your recovery period should be at least the same as your work interval and can become shorter as you get fitter.

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Atlanta music duo the Indigo Girls Amy Ray and Emily Saliers are lifelong friends and have been making music together since the 1980s. They met in elementary school and began performing together in high school in the Decatur area.

Ray says, We started playing back in high school, at Shamrock High School, and it was 1980.

Their work spans a wide variety of genres, from folk, to blues, to country to rock. Their lyrics often focus on social causes and politics and authenticity are themes that are important to them both.

Saliers says of their songwriting process, Its kind of a main agenda if you will for us to encourage people to not worry about conforming in any way. You can probably find examples of that in any song.

Their latest album released this month is Look Long and perfectly weaves together their many different musical influences. Saliers and Ray joined City Lights host Lois Reitzes to talk about the album and their highly successful career.

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This Sunday, Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning will tee it up, and play a golf match for charity against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady.

The event, played at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, FL., has been named The Match: Champions for Charity, and is expected to raise more than $10 million for Covid-19 relief.

A live sporting event, featuring four of the greatest in their respective sports, will surely garner a large television audience.

In terms of longevity in their sport, Manning and Brady defied the odds. Manning, age 44, played quarterback in the NFL for 18 seasons before retiring in 2016.

Tom Brady, winner of six Super Bowls, is still an active player, who will turn 43 in August as he directs the offense of the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Tiger Woods, age 44, and Phil Mickelson, age 49, continue to play golf at a very high level. Between the two, they have 126 PGA victories. If they can stay healthy, they both may win again, and add to their Hall of Fame careers.

However, in terms of career length and success, they still have to go some to match Old Man River, the incomparable Sam Snead. I dont like to quote statistics, but it is necessary to illustrate the incredible durability of his golfing life.

Born in the Virginia hills in 1912, he was caddying at age seven, and an assistant club pro at age 17.

Turning pro in 1934, he won enough money to play golf full time.

He won the Greater Greensboro Open in 1938, played here in North Carolina, the first of eight times he would win that event.

The last time was in 1965, when he was age 52 and 10 months, the record for the oldest player to win a regular PGA tournament.

Sam won the L.A. Open in 1945, and finished second in the same tournament, on the same course in 1974 when he was age 62. That same year he finished 3rd in the PGA Championship.

In 1979, he shot his age, 67, at the Quad Cities Open; then went out and shot a 66 in the final round of the tournament. He just kept rolling along, playing competitive golf, and often out driving players that were as much as 50 years younger. At age 85, he shot a 78 at the Greenbrier Club in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

I first met Sam Snead in the sporting goods department of K-Mart in Delray Beach, FL in 1984.

He was in the fishing aisle looking for rubber worms, and wearing his customary straw palmetto hat. That meeting led him to do a signing of memorabilia at our sports auction house. On that day, I was able to talk with Sam about his remarkable career, and how he was able to sustain his performance.

First there was the swing, described by Jack Nicklaus and Ben Hogan as the best ever in golf history. He was known to hit the ball long and straight, not with a draw or fade, and he had no peer at hitting the long irons. The swing was fluid and rhythmical, as he would sometimes hum a waltz to keep his timing.

They said my swing was natural, but I worked very hard at it, said Sam, who was self taught. I practiced and played all day, and then practiced some more at night with the car headlights.

Sam was loose jointed, extremely flexible, and demonstrated that for us when he stood in a doorway, and kicked the door jam 7 1/2 feet up. I tried that at home, and it didnt work out so well. By his early teens, he was hitting the ball further than any adults.

There is the story, repeated by Snead, that at age 14, he hit his ball onto the green into the foursome of Mr. Alva Bradley, President of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Bradley was furious and yelled at the young Snead, Son, dont you know better than to hit a fairway shot into an occupied green? Snead replied, Mr. Bradley, that wasnt no fairway shot, that was my tee shot. Since the railroad president had never seen a 345 yard tee shot, he made him do it again. Sam did it.

Another secret to Sneads success was his competitiveness, and will to win at all times. Growing up poor he learned a respect for money, and that was naturally on his mind his whole life. He recalled that, the biggest Christmas he ever had as a kid was when he found 15 cents and a pair of socks under his breakfast plate.

Snead only played in the British Open once. The year was 1946, and he won the title, but he lost money on the trip, because the winning purse was less than his expenses. He never gambled in a casino, but he loved to have a few bucks on a golf game. He knew how to set the odds, With golf it wasnt gambling.

Samuel Jackson Snead passed away from complications from a stroke in 2002, just a few days shy of his 90th birthday. Too bad he isnt still around for this weekends exhibition. He would be about 108, but I think he would still want a piece of the action.

I feel fortunate. I got to see Ted Williams and Mickey Mantle at the bat, Jim Brown run the football, and Bob Cousy dribbling down on the fast break. And I got to see Sam Snead swing the golf club. An American legend.

Mike Wood is a sports correspondent for The Daily Advance.

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FROM 1960 till 2020, there has been a 28-fold increase in the number of centenarians. The path to longevity is strewn with false promises of expensive elixirs, exotic supplements, and stem cell rejuvenation. Human longevity is a complex interplay between the genes, the environment and lifestyle.

Genes and longevity

The study of human longevity genes is a developing science. Scientists estimate that between 15 and 30 per cent of the variation in human life span is determined by genes, but it is not clearly understood which genes are relevant, and how they contribute to longevity. In 2015, Ancestry, a genealogy and genetics company, partnered Calico, a Google spinoff, to study data from more than 54 million families and their family trees representing six billion ancestors, and were able to tease out a set of pedigrees that included over 400 million people. These individuals were connected to one another by either a parent-child or a spouse-spouse relationship.

In 2018, they published their results in Genetics, a journal of the Genetics Society of America. The study found that the lifespan of spouses were more similar and better correlated than in siblings of opposite gender. The study concluded that life span heritability is likely 7 per cent or less, and hence the contribution of genes to longevity is even lower.

Although genes seem to have only a small influence on lifespan, they appear to play a larger role in centenarians. Hence, there are a few genetic factors that do give you a headstart in the journey to longevity.

Being a first-degree relative of a centenarian makes it more likely for you to remain healthy longer and to live to an older age than your peers. First-degree relatives are less likely at age 70 years to have the age-related diseases that are common among older adults.

Women generally live longer than men , and the number of female centenarians is more than fourfold higher than that of male centenarians. It is thought that this is due to a combination of social and biological factors. Studies on mammals and Korean eunuchs has shown that the removal of testosterone at a young age was correlated with an increase in lifespan.

Genetic studies show that centenarians have a lower genetic risk of having heart disease, stroke , high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Alzheimer's disease and decreased bone mineral density. A study on Chinese centenarians published in 2013 showed that 55 per cent have normal systolic blood pressure, 82 per cent had normal diastolic blood pressure and less than 20 per cent were on long term medication. Hence, centenarians appear to have genes that reduce that risk of age-related chronic illnesses.

Biological clock

Epigenetics is the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself. One of the major mechanisms in which epigenetics manifest itself is by the process of DNA methylation, which involves the chemical modification of the DNA, thereby modifying the gene function and expression.

Through this process, certain genes can be silenced or activated and potentially impact age-related diseases such as cancer, osteoarthritis, and neurodegeneration. The biological or epigenetic clock in centenarians show a decrease in DNA methylation age, indicating that they are biologically younger than their chronological age. There is also data to suggest that although circadian rhythms deteriorate during ageing, they seem to be well preserved in centenarians, including preserved sleep quality.

Environment and longevity

Environmental factors have a large impact on longevity. Better living environment, clean food, clean water, good sanitation, reduction of infectious diseases, and access to better healthcare have resulted in significant improvement in human longevity.

Using Italy as an example of the impact of a better living environment, the average life expectancy went up from 29 years in 1861 to 84 years in 2020. The number of centenarians in Italy increased from 165 in 1951 to more than 15,000 in 2011, and the incidence of deaths occurring in those less than 60 years of age, decreased from 74 per cent in 1872 to less than 10 per cent in 2011 .

The continuous increase in lifespan in recent decades is mainly due to the advances in medical science. It is estimated that medical advances have allowed an increase in lifespan of five years in the last two decades and additional two years in the last decade.

When comparing two countries at different stages of development in 1950, the average life expectancy increase of 11 years from 68 years in 1950 to 79 years in 2020 in the USA, which was more developed in 1950, was much less remarkable than the increase of 3114 years in average life expectancy from 43 years in 1950 to 77 years in 2020 in China, which was less developed in 1950. The significant improvement in the living environment in China has contributed to the narrowing in the average life expectancy between those living in the US and China.

Lifestyle and longevity

In addition to environmental factors, lifestyle factors have an important impact on longevity. A study of more than 300,000 individuals over 7.5 years showed that individuals with social relationships have more than 50 per cent greater probability of survival compared with those with few and poor social interactions.

A study on centenarians in Utah in the US between 2008 and 2015 suggested that sleep, life satisfaction and social attachment were significant predictors of days lived. There is an extricable linkage between lifestyle and socioeconomic status. The term socioeconomic status as used in longevity studies encompass all the factors that can impact longevity including wealth, geography, education, occupation, ethnicity, cultural environment, neighbourhood environment, quality of healthcare and quality of diet. It is well established that the socioeconomic status of an individual will have a major impact on health and longevity.

A study on more than 120, 000 individuals by researchers from Harvard, published in the Circulation journal in April 2018, identified five low-risk lifestyle factors for increased life expectancy. They were: no smoking, non obese ( body mass index of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2), exercise (at least 30 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity, including brisk walking), low-risk alcohol consumption (5 to 15 gm/day for women and 5 to 30 gm/day for men), and a high score for healthy diet.

In this study, the projected life expectancy at age 50 years was on average 14.0 years longer among female Americans with five low-risk factors compared with those with zero low-risk factors; for men, the difference was 12.2 years.

These findings are consistent with a study on Chinese centenarians in which less than 20 per cent were smokers and less than 40 per cent drank alcohol. Hence, in general, most centenarians do not smoke, do not drink alcohol or are low-risk alcohol drinkers, are sociable, friendly, cope well with stress, are satisfied with life, have healthy diets and sleep well.

In summary, the main drivers of longevity in the first eight decades of life are the socioeconomic environment and lifestyle choices. Beyond the eighties, the inheritance of genes that defer age-related chronic diseases and a younger biological clock will help to propel these individuals beyond a hundred years.

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TOKYO -- The coronavirus pandemic has made the issue of longevity even more relevant given that the damage to financial markets could force people into longer working lives, Lynda Gratton, a leading expert on human resources and organizational behavior, told Nikkei.

She also expects more flexible work patterns to emerge now that people have brokenthe norm of working eight hours a day, five days a week, by adoptingteleworking.

"Executives should be preparing now to experiment with four-day working weeks," she said.

Gratton, a professor of business management at London Business School, serves as a member of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's council on social change. Her 2016 book "The 100-Year Life," co-authored with Andrew Scott, examines the question of how social systems and the structure of life need to evolve in an era of growing longevity.

Edited excerpts from the interview follow.

Q: The global spread of the coronavirus is expected to affect life expectancy. Do you think that the premise of "The 100-Year Life" needs to be changed?

A: It is unlikely that decades of progress in terms of increasing life expectancy will be washed away by the coronavirus.

The longevity agenda we described at the heart of "The 100 Year Life" remains. We pointed to the significant gap between social structures and work practices and individuals' life expectancy that has accumulated over the decades. That gap is still there between how we each plan our life and how we long we now have to live.

In fact, the likely impact of coronavirus on the current and future performance of financial markets and rates of return means that many more people now face the prospect of even longer working lives.

Q: When we look at the impact of the coronavirus on elderly people, we can't help but think about the negative aspects of aging, not only for individuals but also for society. How can we switch our mindset to a positive one?

A: Coronavirus is accelerating many issues of an aging society and longevity.It is also revealing deep confusions about "aging" and "old." The danger is that because the fatality rates of coronavirus are so much greater for older people, this will reinforce negative stereotypes. However, it is possible that this is the start of a new debate that updates our concepts of aging.

Key to the longevity agenda is the idea that age is "malleable" -- in the sense that it can be affected by individual actions and environment and by government policy. As a result, how old you are in years may not be a good measure of how old you are biologically. So whilst the coronavirus is most dangerous for the elderly, the link between age and morbidity is heavily affected by underlying health conditions.

What is ever more apparent is that the more you take steps to improve how you age, the better your resilience in the face of future shocks.

It would also be wise to shift the debate beyond a simple distinction of "young" and "old" and recognize that as life lengthens, this distinction becomes less important.

As an illustration, in 1947 a 20-year-old in Japan could expect to live to the age of 63. By 2018, under conservative assumptions, that expectation is now 85 years. That means that a "young" 20-year-old today has a much greater chance of being "old." Therefore, they should be much more interested in how society treats older people in response to a once-in-50-year pandemic.

Q: How will the coronavirus change how the way people work?

A: The coronavirus will accelerate some latent trends in how, where and why we work. It is clear that we are all a great deal more confident in virtual working.

As one Chinese businessman saidto us in early March over a video link: "In the pre-pandemic world," he noted, "I used to travel between Hong Kong and Beijing once a week for a couple of meetings. Now I find I can do 4 or 5 meetings a day -- my productivity has significantly increased." After China gets back to normal will he still fly every week? I doubt it.

We also expect the patterns of work to become a great deal more flexible. We've learned to manage our new daily routines by coordinating closely with colleagues and building in time flexibility. We've eased the stress of managing multiple boundaries between home and work with short-term tactics like creating blocks of time. These new capabilities to manage time and resources are fast morphing into the foundation for crafting new ways of working.

In doing so, we've inevitably broken the norm of working eight hours a day, five days a week. Will we move swiftly back to this traditional time model? We doubt it, and executives should be preparing now to experiment with four-day working weeks and to accommodate more employees who ask to work late in the evening (or very early in the morning) instead of 9-5.

The economic shock of coronavirus will inevitably lead to a surge in unemployment and accelerate automation. Not all those jobs will come back as whole sectors and specific jobs disappear for a long period of time. So the new agenda will be about upskilling, particularly in digital skill,but also importantly about reskilling -- investing in new skills to shift into jobs with better prospects.

Q: Do you think it makes more sense now than ever to have a buffer for financial preparedness? Are liquidity and efforts to maintain employment the right way to think about resilience?

A: Financial liquidity is an important way in which companies and individuals can buy themselves time in the face of negative shocks such as the coronavirus. However, it is important to realize that liquidity simply acts as a buffer and helps provide a short-term window of support. In the longer term, ultimately it is resilience that is crucial.

Resilience is built through flexibility -- both in corporate actions and resources, and in individual skills and priorities. The capacity to respond to shocks by adjusting individual plans, focusing on new markets or learning valuable new skills is the foundation of resilience.

And looking ahead, the coronavirus is not the only exponential curve that threatens the performance of firms and or the livelihood of people. In the coming years we will all be faced with significant challenges in the form of the impact of technologies such as [artificial intelligence] and robotics, the issues of an aging society and the concerns about climate change.

What we can learn from this crisis is the need to be prepared, to anticipate ahead, and to be flexible in our response.

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Talbert Manufacturing, Rensselaer, Indiana, a leader in specialized heavy-haul solutions, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. The SC&RA is an international organization representing members from more than 46 countries. Every year, it presents Longevity Awards to member companies for their longtime support and dedication to the association and its mission of monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies as well as staying up to date on safety concerns and best business practices in the industry. Talbert was recognized with the 70 Years award.

It is important that Talbert continues our membership with SC&RA as they are very strong in advocacy, education and networking for many of the industries we serve, says Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing for Talbert Manufacturing. They are vital to our customers as they continue to help shape and influence the regulations and industry-wide policies that affect heavy haul moves not only in North America but across the globe. We want to be more than just a manufacturer. We want to be part of the drive for industry change to help push for safe and legal work practices and policies.

For more than eight decades, Talbert Manufacturing has been providing innovative and reliable transport solutions customized to client specifications. Throughout that time, Talbert has built thousands of custom units and prides itself not only on the relationships that it has nurtured along the way, but also on the trailers durability and longevity; 92% of the Talbert trailers built since 1985 are still on the road today. Over the years, the company has stayed true to the mission Austin Talbert had in 1938 when he set out to change the heavy-haul industry: to design and build safety, quality and durability into every last detail of its trailers. That mission aligns with the SC&RAs dedication to advocate and educate on safety and industry best practices.

Talbert has long been dedicated to producing safe, durable and custom-built solutions to our customers specific transportation needs, says Geisler. A part of our legacy has been the many relationships that have been built over the years by our customers, suppliers and associations such as the SC&RA. We are honored to receive this Longevity Award and we want to continue our commitment to be the company customers can count on for the long haul.

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COVID-19 has caught everyone by surprise. Theres no vaccine or defense, other than the one offered by nature right now your immune system. The world is worried about their health. Knowing how your immune system works at a genetic level may give you some answers you need to improve your odds of recovering from or even avoiding being infected with a virus like COVID-19.

Dr. Yael Joffe, is the Chief Science Officer at 3X4 Genetics. She says COVID-19 can be damaging and may be fatal. The virus triggers the hosts immune system and causes the body to react. Understanding your genes can help. Heres what you need to know.

The problem is that this immune response, in certain cases, can overreact. In order to kill the virus, the immune system floods the body with its in-built cellular defense system. However, when left unchecked the response may cause damage to your own cells, and with COVID-19, particularly the cells in your respiratory system. This being said, these responses differ widely amongst individuals. Partly because of how their genes respond.

Knowing how prepared your immune system is to defend yourself against the virus is a must. Youre gifted with a complex immune system, or cellular defense mechanisms. It springs into action when a toxin or pathogen (viruses and bacteria) overwhelms the body. Dr. Joffe explains: The way these mechanisms act can differ from person-to-person because of your genes. By taking a genetic test you will then be able to tell how ready your immune system is, and whether your cellular defense processes work optimally.

Genes are switches. When a protein or enzyme is needed by the body, the gene is switched on to make that protein. This is true for how the cellular defense system responds.

A number of genes switch on when the virus is detected to mobilize against it and switch off when the virus is killed off and flushed out. The problem with a virus-like COVID-19 is that the response is so powerful, cellular defense mechanisms like inflammation and oxidative stress are turned up so high that the body can be flooded and overwhelmed by the defense mechanisms themselves, causing damage to the cells. How efficiently these on and off processes work differs between individuals. Its partly due to their own genetic makeup. Once you know how optimally your cellular defense processes are working, you can understand better how resilient your immune system is. Then you can take steps to address shortfall.

Dr. Christine Houghton, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Cell-Logic is an expert on the relationship of genes with nutrition. She says knowing more about your genes can help your healthcare practitioner make positive changes through nutrition to improve and optimize these metabolic processes.

While many will be reaching for mega doses of supplements, your system is unique, nuanced, and very complex. A single nutrient like vitamin C, by itself, is nothing compared to the many small, calculated tweaks required at a molecular level to have your immune system work at its prime.

Your bodys core cellular defense processes such as inflammation, oxidative stress, detoxification, and methylation are required to fight off COVID-19. They are activated and switched off via genes. Their reaction time and how efficiently they respond can be adjusted using a personalized, wholesome, and healthy diet, together with targeted nutrigenomic supplements.

Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a master switch that is responsible for switching on (and off) hundreds of genes involved in cellular defense. It responds to the presence of any pro-oxidant molecule in the body that then activates many of the genes involved in the cellular defense processes. If it switches on quickly, you can flush the coronavirus out better. Although there are Ts and Cs to this process. Complications can occur with underlying chronic health conditions.

Houghton says that one way in which we can optimize the function of Nrf2s is by the ingestion of a nutrigenomically active molecule called Sulforaphane. The precursor to Sulforaphane is found abundantly in raw, calciferous vegetables such as broccoli, broccoli sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage. Unfortunately, its destroyed during cooking, and a quality broccoli sprout supplement may be required.

As there are many variables, it is important to consult a specialist who can help you prepare your immune system to be strong and resilient. This is especially true in times when there is an unchecked virus on the loose.

Can you prepare your immune system now? Dr. Joffe says the short answer is yes. You can start to optimize your immune system response for COVID-19-like threats through a tailored nutrigenomic dietary plan.

Make an appointment with an accredited nutrigenomic health practitioner and get a nutrigenetic test done to learn about the variability of your genes and your response to diet and lifestyle choices. This will inform them what cellular processes require the most attention. They will then recommend a nutrigenomic plan. They will also let you know what foods to eat to bolster your immune system to fight off a virus. This might also require some nutrigenomic supplements which mimic and optimize natural processes in your body.

Having a healthy immune system supported by an optimally functioning cellular defense mechanism could not only give you the edge in the fight against COVID-19, but will help you live a better, healthier, and longer life.

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As a dietitian who was both disappointed and disillusioned with the dietetics profession, Dr. Joffe was fortunate enough to start working in the field of nutrigenomics in 2000. She obtained my PhD from the University of Cape Town. She explored the genetics and nutrition of obesity in South African women. Today Dr. Joffe regularly speaks at conferences and workshops. She was also part of the team that built the first Nutrigenomic genetic test in 2000 in the United Kingdom. This was three years before the mapping of the human genome.

Dr. Joffe co-authored Its Not Just Your Genes, The SNP Journal, and Genes to Plate. The first gene-based recipe book. She has also published in peer-reviewed journals and been involved in the development and supervision of nutrigenomics courses around the world. Dr. Joffe is currently an Adjunct Professor, teaching Nutrigenomics at Rutgers University and at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She went on to establish Manuka Science in 2014, an online Translational Nutrigenomics training course for health practitioners. More recently she launched the 3X4 Clinic in Cape Town, and 3X4 Genetics. The company brings together expert nutrigenomic practitioners with the best genetic test and user experience. When not working to disrupt health care, she seeks equal parts discomfort and inspiration in open water swimming.

Dr. Christine Houghton Founder Director Senior Scientist Cell Logic has enjoyed a fulfilling and varied career in Nutritional Medicine spanning more than 30 years. Her work continues to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving profession. As a clinician, author, and educator, she is dedicated to promoting a model of health care that closely reflects diet and lifestyle choices. She holds a BSc in Biochemistry from The University of Queensland. As well as a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from Deakin University in Victoria. Dr. Houghton is an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Science at The University of Queensland.

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One of the finest coaches in the history of the National Basketball Association died on Friday at the age of 78. What Jerry Sloan will be remembered for the most is one characteristic. That is simply his longevity.

We live in an era where general managers press the panic button whenever a team goes through a four of five game losing streak. To think that Jerry Sloan lasted 22 seasons as the head coach of Utah is quite simply unthinkable. However for 1809 regular season games, it was Sloan behind the Utah bench, and the Jazz went on to win 1127 of them.

The passing of Sloan comes at a time when his Jazz squad has recently generated some degree of fame. It was Sloan who led the Jazz attack while on the sidelines, as he tried mightily to beat the powerful Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. For basketball fans who have been born since 2000, and did not get to see Sloan in his prime as a head coach, you might have had your opportunity to do so in recent weeks through the ESPN Documentary The Last Dance.

Yes, Sloan had great talent himself. He had the opportunity to coach hall of famers John Stockton and Karl Malone. Just how good were this duo? Malone is second all-time in points behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Stockton is the NBA all-time leader in assists and steals.

However what might be shocking to NBA fans of past and present is that Sloan never once was named the head coach of the year. Even though he had a career winning percentage of .603, and .623 with the Jazz.

Sloan will go down in history as one of the finest basketball coaches of all-time. The only coaches with more wins are Don Nelson, Lenny Wilkens, and Gregg Popovich. That is the kind of company Sloan is a part of and deserves to be.

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TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Preparedness allows each of us to live the best lives possible. Whether we engage in earthquake drills so we are ready for the Big One; teeth-cleaning procedures for oral hygiene; exercise to maintain good health or even attend college to pave the pathway for a career these approaches seem reflexive. However, preparedness for cognitive impairments in our day and age is still taboo. Generally speaking, when it comes to recognizing the elephant in the room, as Alzheimers innovator, Lauren Mahakian refers when a patient/family resist acknowledging an Alzheimers diagnosis and not believing there is need for a plan, the reaction only curtails hope.

LAUREN, a cognitive impairment educator and care specialist with an emphasis in Alzheimers and as owner of three Alzheimers care communities; host of state-wide Alzheimers seminars/Alzheimers support groups; health advice columnist of The Alzheimers Whisperer, featured in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News and PODCAST host for Unlocking the Doors of Dementia with LAUREN, is the first to sound the trumpet on the dynamic of illness denial: Theres also this part that most people are not prepared for and that is the challenge of managing their loved ones life. It makes sense as most, especially in the midst of a pandemic find it stressful in managing life, let alone the life of a debilitating family member. LAUREN, who is now COVID-19 care certified, is innovatively launching her ZOOM ALZHEIMERS CONSULTANCY: PATHWAYS TO LONGEVITY which assuages the Elephant in The Room syndrome. Through this consultancy approach she will spend as much time with family and loved ones reviewing concerns, symptoms and questions as relates to the family Alzheimers issue, since as she espouses, Alzheimers is a family disease whether the family wants to acknowledge it or not it changes everyones life in the family! The end result of this consultation is a care plan and next steps to a guide of life with hope for the patient and family.

When factoring the current layer of the current pandemic, to an existing Alzheimers diagnosis, NOW is the time to act in a targeted, timely and proactive way by reaching out to FAMILY CONNECT CARE PATHWAYS TO LONGEVITY: ZOOM ALZHEIMERS CONSULTANCY. As LAUREN educates, An Alzheimers diagnosis requires beyond what is needed with normal aging. But, I believe these chronologically gifted can age in place with Alzheimers and enjoy fulfilling long lives.

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Chronological age has little to do with a person's biological age: some people are old at fifty, while others are still sharp and spry at ninety. This book is a guide for living a long and healthy life, providing hundreds of practical tips readers can implement today to help them live a satisfying and productive life.

Dr. Robert M. Goldman and Dr. Ronald Klatz, revolutionary thinkers, innovators, and co-founders of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, authored this handbook loaded with tips for living a long and healthy life. This book provides hundreds of practical tips readers can implement to help them live a satisfying and productive life through anti-aging medical techniques.

Nobody wants to get old. And why would we? The aging process eventually affects every one of our body systems-from mental function and sexual performance to physical appearance, ability, and strength. But chronological age has little to do with a person's biological age: some people are old at fifty, while others are still sharp and spry at ninety. While aging may be inevitable, that doesnt mean that we have to sit idly and just allow it to happen, there are steps we can take to slow the aging process to extend our healthspan and longevity.

The things we've always considered "normal aging" are actually caused by physiological problems that, in many cases, respond to medical treatment and healthy lifestyle habits. As a result, the human life span can be significantly increased while maintaining-or even improving-the quality of life! This contemporary approach to aging-known as anti-aging medicine-is a specialty practiced by more than 30,000 physicians worldwide. It uses advanced scientific and medical technologies for the early detection, prevention, treatment, and reversal of age-related dysfunction, disorders, and diseases. In the near future, we can look forward to boundless health and vitality thanks to these anti-aging approaches.

121 Ways to Live to 121 Years And More!, covers thirteen categories of topics that relate to improving the healthy human lifespan. With hundreds of individual tips on a wide variety of subjects, this book was written to help provide you with the knowledge you need to be your own health advocate and control your health destiny. Each of us must learn enough, and keep learning, about how to keep ourselves healthy. As Marcus Annaeus Seneca, Roman writer (c. 54 BCc. 39 AD) remarked, For the great benefits of our being our life, health, and reason, we look upon ourselves.

Tip 42: Fiber, The Anti-Fat: Fiber soaks up fat. A high-fiber diet can improve your digestion, relieve the strain on your liver and gallbladder, and reduce your risk of large bowel cancer, gallstones, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, colitis, hemorrhoids, hernia, and varicose veins. Your body will benefit from both soluble fiber (sources include dried beans, oats, barley, apples, citrus fruits, and potatoes) and insoluble fiber (found in whole grains, wheat bran, cereals, seeds, and the skins of many fruits and vegetables).

Remember, self-reliance is the key to our health, happiness, and well-being. Anti-aging medicine, a clinical specialty that embraces patient education and empowerment, represents the dawning of an exciting new era in medicine, one that will result with longevity intervention orders of magnitude greater than any other advancements made in medicine to-date. Enjoy a future of boundless health and vitality by implementing anti-aging approaches to help you feel, look, and perform better today by making simple lifestyle changes that can assist you on your way to living a long and healthy lifespan.

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Perhaps your skin has been throwing curveballs at you with random breakouts and redness. Perhaps youve been struggling with skin that is lackluster or oily. Maybe youve simply felt that your skincare routine can use a bit of a pick-me-up. Whatever your concern, this is the perfect time to add a very valuable step to your routine. Enter double cleansing, the superhero of truly pure, healthy and glowing skin. It originates from the popular K-beauty multistep skincare routine, which is famous for being luxuriously indulgent to your skin. And if theres ever a time to treat your skin to a little bit more self-indulgence and pampering, it as to be now, in the midst of a global pandemic.

Speaking to Insider Picks, Dr. Lamees Hamdan founder of the skincare brand Shiffa explains that double cleansing is the method of applying two different facial washes to the face for a deeper clean. It ensures a radiant complexion so that while you sleep, your skin is able to effectively regenerate.

First, you need to understand what youre trying to clean out. For many people, a quick swipe with a cotton pad and some micellar water means their face is clean. However, theyve probably not even broken through the first layer of grime sitting on their cheeks. Its important to know that throughout the day, your skin attracts dirt, pollution, and airborne bacteria. All of that sits on top of a layer of dead skin cells. Left undisturbed, this grime remains on your skin and gets transferred to your pillow at night. Your beauty sleep might have a hard time shining through all of that.

This is why it is important to break down the buildup of SPF, makeup, sweat, bacteria, and old skin cells before you try to clean out your pores. And thats what double cleansing is about. Not only can proper cleansing help you to combat breakouts and irritated skin, but in the long run, you can save your skin from premature aging and pigmentation.

Step 1 usually involves a gentle cleansing balm or oil. This dissolves the upper layer of grime. This layer contains oil-based impurities, and therefore needs to be dissolved with an oil-based cleanser. When you massage this into your skin, it collects everything that has built up into the surface layer. This is followed by a splashing of tepid water on your face, and another massage to remove the first layer from your skin. If you wear long-wear makeup, you might need to repeat the step once or twice. When youre sure your skin is clean, you can either rinse it off or gently wipe it away with a soft, clean face cloth, cotton pad, or wipe. Dr. Hamdan says a muslin cloth works best, because it is both gentle and effective.

Now that the first layer is removed and the skin is clean of dirt and grime, it is now ready for the facial wash. Step 2 involves a water-based wash like a gel. It draws out sweat and dirt, which are water-based impurities. This usually takes a bit of time Rabbia Aslam, Clinical Director at HC MedSpa, suggests taking two minutes to ensure your skin is completely free of grime. After your pores are completely clean, rinse thoroughly with water. Again, make sure the water is not too hot or cold, a this can aggravate or irritate your skin.

However, Dr. Hamdan cautions against using harsh cleansers. Especially if you have sensitive skin, its important to stick to gentle products that are not abrasive and wont disrupt the barrier function of the skin. Stick to double cleansing once a day, at night, so your skin has its best chance of regenerating and showing off fresh skin the next morning.

Choosing a balm or an oil is quite simple, and wholly depends on your preference. Cleansing oils are generally thick and liquid while cleansing balms come in a solid form that melts into a milky liquid when you massage it into the skin. Look for ingredients that are natural, free from toxins, emulsify, will remove makeup, and not dry out the skin or burn the eyes. The right facial wash generally depends on your skin type. If you have oily skin, its best to stick to cleansers that balance oil and sebum without stripping the skin of its moisture. Combination skin will benefit from hydrating cleaners that will leave your skin soft, not greasy. For those with sensitive skin, simple, non-irritating cleansers are best. Thankfully, most oil cleansers are formulated to be very gentle. Also, because double cleansing is becoming more and more popular as a skincare step, you should be able to find the right products for your skin easily. Click on this link to find out which double cleansing duos pair well for your skin type.

Once you have double cleansing down pat, your pores will be able to enjoy a deeper cleanse daily. By removing the dead skin cells regularly, double cleansing also helps to brighten any dullness and improve skin tone. It also takes care of oils and impurities that can lead to clogged pores, thereby reducing nasty breakouts. Not only that but afterward your serums and moisturizers can penetrate deeper into the skin and work their magic. Your skin should soon be looking younger, healthier, and purer. All in all, your skincare regime is more effective, and youre one step closer to the skin youve always wanted.

Elle Beauty Team. 2020. Elle Magazine. How To Double Cleanse Your Skin Everything You Need To Know https://www.elle.com/uk/beauty/skin/a36728/double-cleansing-skin-what-is-it/

Mayer, E. 2020. Business Insider. Double cleansing is a popular K-beauty method that removes every last bit of dirt and makeup from your face heres how to do it correctly. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-double-cleanse?IR=T

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