1skholloway1975, Author at Women Leadership Magazine USA

A secondary school has become one of the first in the world to offer an Esports qualification after installing a gaming arena at the college. (Simon Galloway, SWNS/Zenger)

Class Is In Session: High School Offers A Video Gaming Course

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Wilmington Academy is among the first group of schools in the UK to offer its students a chance to study the subject.
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Residents jump off a bridge while swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking in Barton Creek on May 20, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Adventurous Spirits: Four In 10 Over 40s Are Opting For Thrill-Packed Adventure Vacations

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“The fact that nearly half of adults over the age of 40 have become more adventurous is a good sign.”
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The International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organization's 175-pound champion, Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 knockouts), is boxing's lone titleholder with a 100 percent knockout ratio. (Bernard Brault/GYM)

Fight Club: Artur Beterbiev Challenges Boxing Rivals Dmitry Bivol And Canelo Alvarez

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Beterbiev remains the only active champion with a 100 percent knockout ratio.
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A man walks along the Embarcadero April 6, 2005 in San Francisco. According to a study released Tuesday, almost 53 percent of Californians over 25 are overweight, and more than 17 percent are obese, or extremely overweight and are costing nearly $21.7 billion a year in medical bills, injuries and lost productivity. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Big Winners: Being Overweight Can Be An Advantage For Gaming Competitions

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Obese people are more prone to impulsive behavior, such as over-eating, and that trait can boost performance in eSports.
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A woman is seen jogging in Central Park as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 21, 2020 in New York City. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Working Out The Weekend: Being A ‘Weekend Warrior’ Boosts Health The Same As Everyday Exercising

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The findings in JAMA Internal Medicine are based on more than 350,000 adults in the United States.
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A young woman places suncream on her friend while the sunbath on the beach during a heatwave August 6, 2003 in Eastbourne, England. Temperatures in the UK continue to reach hot weather records. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Sunbathe At Your Own Risk: Doctors Warn Of Potential Vitamin D Overdosing

July 11, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

The team added that symptoms of hypervitaminosis D are varied but are mostly caused by too much calcium in the blood.
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Swans would rather squabble over the best feeding spots... than have a nap, according to new research. (Simon Galloway, SWNS/Zenger)

No Time To Rest: Swans Would Rather Squabble Over The Best Feeding Spots Than Sleep

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The birds are very territorial – and can be extremely violent. It has been known for adults to kill rivals.
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The world's oldest brain has been found in the remains of a three eyed prawn that swam the oceans more than half a billion years ago. (Simon Galloway, SWNS/Zenger)

A Lobe-ly Find: World’s Oldest Brain Discovered In The Remains Of Ancient Three-Eyed Prawn

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The creature was a member of the radiodonts, apex predators that were the ‘Great White sharks’ of their time.
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Jasmine Harrison, 22, will swim 900 miles. (Jasmine Harrison, SWNS/ Zenger)

In The Deep End: Young Woman Seeks To Become First Female To Swim Length Of The UK

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Jasmine Harrison began her grueling 900-mile trip from Land’s End in England to John O’Groats in Scotland on Friday, July 1.
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A young woman places suncream on her friend while the sunbath on the beach during a heatwave August 6, 2003 in Eastbourne, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Summer Essentials: How Americans Treat Themselves To Some Summer Self-Care

July 8, 2022 1skholloway1975 Comments Off

Two-thirds (65 percent) of respondents admit they are happier when they can enjoy their favorite desserts and snacks more often.
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