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TSA may impose civil penalties of up to $14,950 per violation per person. This article was originally published by a wgntv.com . Read the Original article here. .

The news about vaping just keeps getting worse. Originally marketed as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, the practice and products have now been shown by multiple studies to endanger users’ health. The dangers and damage of vaping go beyond nicotine addiction to include respiratory and cardiovascular complications, exposure to harmful chemicals and the risk of unknown long-term health consequences. “Back in the [’60s and] ’70s when cigarette smoking was thought to be cool, we didn’t know much about the long-term effects,” said Dr. Indley Johnson, pulmonologist with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. “We are at the point now…

Metro Detroit schools combat vaping with new detectors Vaping is a very difficult thing to catch as there is sometimes no smell that can be left behind. So how can teachers and other staff members catch students who are vaping? DEARBORN, Mich. (FOX 2) – A Metro Detroit school district is taking measures to hopefully stop students from vaping on campus with vape detectors. It is hard to think that now there are three epidemics affecting teens: smoking, drinking, and now vaping. Meanwhile, Dearborn Public Schools is tackling vaping, which school officials say is not isolated to Dearborn. “This is…

Silly Nice, a Black and Veteran-owned cannabis brand based in Harlem, New York, is quickly becoming one of the most trusted names in the New York cannabis market. Known for its best-selling and potent cannabis products, Silly Nice is gaining recognition for delivering exceptional cannabis experiences to consumers across the state. With over 90 dispensaries carrying their products, Silly Nice is making its mark, especially with standout offerings like their 510 Vape Cartridges. Alongside these popular vape cartridges, Silly Nice offers a wide range of other potent products, all designed to cater to different needs and preferences. Silly Nice’s Best-Selling…

Research shows this simple routine can rapidly improve endurance and health — no gym required. This article was originally published by a www.washingtonpost.com . Read the Original article here. .

If you want to build a strong midsection, you don’t have to crank out endless sit-ups and crunches. There’s a whole world of moves beyond these classics to help strengthen your core—like those featured in this standing abs workout.This five-move core routine from Sarah Lindsay, founder of Roar Fitness and three-time Olympian, focuses on strengthening all the muscles that make up your core—not just your rectus abdominis, also known as the six-pack muscles.Featuring compound moves like the windmill, trunk rotation and overhead squat, the workout not only engages your core but also boosts your mobility.Plus these movements mimic functional activities…

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Cherie Rohn, 79, took up fencing at 75. She also works out and does ballroom dancing.She shared some of her secrets to staying so active at almost 80.These include finding an exercise you love and not trying to be perfect all the time.Cherie Rohn, 79, has a very structured week when it comes to workouts.On Sundays, she does a fencing lesson. On Tuesdays, she works out “strenuously.” On Wednesday, she does a three-hour fencing session. She takes Thursday for stretching, and on Friday has a ballroom dancing lesson.The freelance writer and editor based in Fort Myers, Florida, started fencing when…

Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis—but are they right? A recent evidence review calls into question just how helpful exercise can be for easing the pain of knee arthritis. “Exercise probably results in an improvement in pain, physical function, and quality of life in the short‐term,” concluded the research team led by Belinda Lawford, a research fellow in physiotherapy with the University of Melbourne in Australia. “However, based on the thresholds for minimal important differences that we used, these benefits were of uncertain clinical importance,” the team added in its report published previously in the…

Big quote: In a new study, researchers are uncovering the profound impact of exercise on the human body, revealing it to be “the single most potent medical intervention ever known,” according to Dr. Euan Ashley, professor of cardiovascular medicine and genetics at Stanford University. While the positive effects of exercise have been known for decades, this research aims to create a molecular map of exercise benefits. As millions of Americans embark on their New Year’s resolutions to exercise more, a scientific consortium led by Stanford is shedding light on the intricate ways physical activity benefits our health. Dr. Ashley, who…