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A magic pill to control high blood sugar? A study shows that 40 minutes of yoga can reduce the risk of diabetes Health and wellness news

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A magic pill to control high blood sugar? A study shows that 40 minutes of yoga can reduce the risk of diabetes Health and wellness news

According to a recently published study from five centers in India, a 40-minute daily yoga practice can reduce the risk of diabetes by about 40 percent, showing better results than lifestyle intervention or drugs alone. The study looked at whether yoga could prevent the development of type 2 diabetes among people already diagnosed with prediabetes, … Read more

MS Latinos want a cleaner environment along the Mississippi River / Public News Service

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MS Latinos want a cleaner environment along the Mississippi River / Public News Service

The latest poll of Latino voters in Mississippi and nine other states shows overwhelming support for environmental initiatives, with 87 percent favoring projects that promote a cleaner environment. The Hispanic Access Foundation commissioned the survey and focuses on community improvement and empowerment. Vanessa Munoz, director of the waterways program for the Hispanic Access Foundation, said … Read more

A pastor who swindled $3.5 million in Covid-19 relief cash to pay for lavish living expenses, including a Tesla and a new home in Maryland, will learn his fate in court.

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A pastor who swindled $3.5 million in Covid-19 relief cash to pay for lavish living expenses, including a Tesla and a new home in Maryland, will learn his fate in court.

A pastor who defrauded $3.5 million in Covid aid money to fund his lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Rudolph Brooks, 48, pleaded guilty last week to fraud and money laundering after abusing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the outbreak. Brooks was arrested in April 2021 for PPP loan fraud … Read more