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Old plastic toys often containe phthalates and short chain chlorinated paraffins. (Source: Public Domain)
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The Toxic Legacy of Old Toys

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have recently published an article in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances which shows that old toys and dress-up items may contain toxic chemicals that can cause cancer, damage DNA or disrupt the future reproductive capacities of children.

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There is strong evidence that a sedentary lifestyle may contribute to an increase in cardiovascular disease and a shorter life. (Source: Pixabay)
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Walking Can Save Your Life

The world’s largest study has concluded that walking everyday even if it’s less than 5,000 steps could lower your risk of death. The study adds that the more one walks, the greater the health benefits.

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Tiny Video Capsule Shows Promise as an Alternative to Endoscopy

While ingestible video capsule endoscopes have been around for many years, the capsules have been limited by the fact that they could not be controlled by physicians. Now, according to a first-of-its-kind research study at George Washington University, physicians can remotely drive a miniature video capsule to all regions of the stomach to visualize and photograph potential problem areas.

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