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August 22, 2024
Good morning!

Today, we explore a little-known but super healthy vegetable, a new study on weight loss drugs raising suicide concerns, a federal health agency launching a COVID and influenza vaccine campaign, and more.

Let's get started.
Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
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The Little-Known, Super-Healthy Vegetable
The Little-Known, Super-Healthy Vegetable
Packed with vitamin C and minerals, this nutrient-rich vegetable may lower blood pressure and provide antiviral benefits. Zhang Weijun, director of Ji-Sheng Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic, highlights its medicinal uses, including for skin care.
Weight Loss Drugs Raise Suicide Concerns
Weight Loss Drugs Raise Suicide Concerns
The weight-loss drug semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, is linked to a 45 percent greater likelihood of suicidal ideation, according to a new study published on JAMA Network Open. The probability is even higher for those taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications.
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DAILY WISDOM

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
- Hippocrates
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Workout of the Day

 
 
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<i>Exercise Designed by Kevin Shelly</i>
Exercise Designed by Kevin Shelly
Occupational Therapist
Weighted Chair Squats
Chair squats are fantastic for overall lower body strength and posture. Adding weight can increase the intensity and enhance strengthening.

Step 1: Sit at the front of a chair with your hands together at neck level. To add weight, hold a dumbbell or a large can.
Step 2: While keeping your head up, slowly stand while pushing your hips forward.
Step 3: Slowly move back into the starting position. When squatting, stick your bottom out so your knees don’t move much ahead of your feet.
Step 4: This counts as 1 repetition. Try to perform 3 sets of 15 repetitions. You can experiment with the number of sets and repetitions to see what works best for you.

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