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Here's How Americans Compare With Those In Other Countries In Exercise, Health, Survey Reveals Here's How Americans Compare With Those In Other Countries In Exercise, Health, Survey Reveals
Here's How Americans Compare With Those In Other Countries In Exercise, Health, Survey Reveals A new survey that spanned 24 countries found that Americans are not keeping up with those in other countries when it comes to exercise and healthy eating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers surveyed 13,000 people, including 2,000 Americans, according to StudyFinds.com. The site reported that 84 percent of Americans in the study believed their health is a "work in progress." Eighty-two percent of all respondents gave the same response.  The majority of respondents, more than 80 percent, reported that the pandemic has caused them to take steps to improve their health. The survey …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You?
Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Cochlear implants are rising in popularity—since being approved by the FDA in the 1980s, more than 118,000 devices have been implanted in adults and more than 65,000 in children. Though hearing aids are still the best fit for most people with hearing loss, cochlear implants can be very beneficial when standard hearing aid technology is not enough. A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that can partially restore hearing in those with significant hearing issues. They use a sound processor that fits behind the ear and sends sound signals to a receiver implanted under the skin. The…

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COVID-19: Poll Reveals Americans' Thoughts On A New Possible Lockdown COVID-19: Poll Reveals Americans' Thoughts On A New Possible Lockdown
Covid-19: Poll Reveals Americans' Thoughts On A New Possible Lockdown The majority of Americans say they are unlikely to comply with another possible lockdown as COVID-19 cases continue to mount across the country, according to a newly released poll. The latest Gallup poll found that 49 percent of Americans said they would be likely to stay home for a month if recommended by public health officials due to an outbreak of the virus. The number is down from 67 percent in late March and early April, when the virus first started surging across the country. More than half of Americans (61 percent) said they were unlikely to acquiesce to orders to return …

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by Zak Failla