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This Ancient Practice of Blowing Through a Conch Shell Could Help Treat a Dangerous Sleep Condition

This Ancient Practice of Blowing Through a Conch Shell Could Help Treat a Dangerous Sleep Condition

A small randomized controlled trial suggests that regularly blowing a conch shell, an ancient yogic breathing practice known as shankh blowing, may ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Credit: Shutterstock Conch shell blowing eased sleep apnea symptoms and improved sleep quality. The practice may provide a simple alternative to machines or medication. A small randomized controlled trial published in …

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Buffalo Bills shakeup practice squad roster early in 2025 NFL season

Buffalo Bills shakeup practice squad roster early in 2025 NFL season

The Buffalo Bills announced their first practice squad of the 2025 NFL season on Wednesday, August 27. While the team signed 17 players to that roster, the understanding is that it can change at any time — similar to the 53-man active roster in ways. That leaves a lot of uncertainty for practice-squad players on a day to day basis. …

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Panthers add two more to practice squad 

Panthers add two more to practice squad 

“Hendon Hooker is a guy that I loved in the process coming out of Tennessee, I had some great meetings with him,” Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday. “He really impressed me as a man, and a really high character guy with a lot of talent. A beautiful motion, big strapping guy who can run. . . . “I …

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Buccaneers Officially Sign 14 To Practice Squad

Buccaneers Officially Sign 14 To Practice Squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially signed 14 players to their practice squad on Wednesday following roster cuts.  The full list includes: QB Connor Bazelak DT C.J. Brewer DT Adam Gotsis WR Garrett Greene T Luke Haggard DB Bryce Hall WR Dennis Houston NT Nash Hutmacher LB Nick Jackson G Michael Jordan T Tyler McLellan T …

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CDC issues travel warning amid concerning surge of debilitating disease: ‘Practice enhanced precautions’

CDC issues travel warning amid concerning surge of debilitating disease: ‘Practice enhanced precautions’

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel health notice for China after a spike in chikungunya infections, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause debilitating joint pain and fever. What’s happening? Since the first reported infection in early July, China has documented more than 8,000 cases of chikungunya, with Guangdong province at the center of the …

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NFL roster cuts: Top Practice Squad candidates for the Seattle Seahawks

NFL roster cuts: Top Practice Squad candidates for the Seattle Seahawks

(Editor’s note: Everyone welcome Jer’rel Coleman to the Field Gulls staff!) The shock and revelation of the initial 53-man roster is all but ingested for many of us at this point. That doesn’t mean that’s the end of the story for many of us fans, and especially not for the team itself. The cutdown day to 53 players is but …

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Broncos sign 16 players to practice squad

Broncos sign 16 players to practice squad

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A day after setting their initial 53-man roster, the Broncos have officially assembled their practice squad. Denver signed 16 players to the practice squad on Wednesday, the team announced. The Broncos signed inside linebacker Levelle Bailey, wide receiver Michael Bandy, quarterback Sam Ehlinger, tight end Caleb Lohner, center Joe Michalski, nose tackle Jordan Miller, cornerback Quinton Newsome, …

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