Skin Or Gut: What’s The Best Way To Get Vitamin D? We Investigate

Skin Or Gut: What's The Best Way To Get Vitamin D? We Investigate

An alarming 41 percent of the population suffers from clinical vitamin D deficiency, a problem of significant concern considering that vitamin D performs a wide range of physiological functions, from maintaining the integrity of the bones and teeth to regulating the thyroids. The question is, though, what is the best way of enhancing endogenous vitamin … Read more

Healthcare organizations ask Congress for continuous Medicaid eligibility

Healthcare organizations ask Congress for continuous Medicaid eligibility

A coalition of 188 federal and state organizations has formally urged Congressional and committee leadership to provide 12-month continuous eligibility for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries. Their joint letter specifically requests passage of the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act, H.R. 5434 and S. 3138. The legislation was referred to the Subcommittee on Health as of … Read more

Work Stress Linked to a 97% Increased Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm

Work Stress Linked to a 97% Increased Risk of Irregular Heart Rhythm

The Work Stress and Cardiovascular Health Study, for example, found that occupational strain is linked to an increased risk of irregular heart rhythm of 97 percent. A new study, now published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, has established that major risk factors for abnormal heartbeat are severe job strain and lack of … Read more

Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne had a panic attack on live TV. What we can all learn from his ‘masterful’ reaction

Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne had a panic attack on live TV. What we can all learn from his 'masterful' reaction

It was your average busy Monday for Australian meteorologist Nate Byrne when his anxiety crowded in. Giving the morning’s forecast, he pauses, telling viewers that he needs to “stop for a second” because he has just started having a panic attack in video captured by ABC News Australia’s Instagram page. Byrne collected himself and addressed … Read more

Is it OK for kids to lift weights At what age and how heavy Here’s what parents need to know

Is it OK for kids to lift weights At what age and how heavy Here’s what parents need to know

Is it recommended that children, well, take a bit of weight? From what age and in what respect? Here’s what parents should be aware of. On the whole, exercise is good for children. Those children who are regular exercisers tend to be fitter, stronger, and less prone to overweight and obesity. They have better physical … Read more

‘Alarming’ surge in mental ill health among young people in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges, experts warn

‘Alarming’ surge in mental ill health among young people in face of ‘unprecedented’ challenges, experts warn

‘Alarming rise in youth mental distress amidst ‘uncharted’ adversities’, experts warn ‘Pre­carious work, envi­ron­men­tal deg­ra­da­tion and unreg­u­lated social media use are driving alarming decline, research finds’ Wage exploitation, deregulated digital platforms, precarious employment, and the escalating climate crisis are joined by a coalition of health experts as part of an intergenerational inequity to push up … Read more

Prominent Gym Network Seeks Chapter 11 Protection, Shutters Locations

Prominent Gym Network Seeks Chapter 11 Protection, Shutters Locations

A notable fitness conglomerate announced that it will shutter some of its locations amid financial turbulence. The fitness industry has yet to get back to its strength prior to the pandemic-fueled lockdowns of 2020. As the pandemic-induced lockdowns paralyzed enterprises across the country, the domain of fitness suffered a debilitating blow; according to data from … Read more

Who Needs the Gym? Cultivate Strength and Muscle at Home with This Expert Trainer’s Six-Move Resistance Band Regimen

Who Needs the Gym? Cultivate Strength and Muscle at Home with This Expert Trainer’s Six-Move Resistance Band Regimen

Who Needs the Gym? Build Strength and Muscle at Home with This Pro Trainer’s Six-Move Resistance Band Workout The resistance bands are virtually the ultimate workout travel companion—one that touts a highly versatile exercise selection yet is small enough to stow away in your bag. Whether you’re going on vacation or just wanting to do … Read more

Twelve surprising foods you thought were healthy but are making you fat, per top fitness coach

Twelve surprising foods you thought were healthy but are making you fat, per top fitness coach

Hummus and carrots, dark chocolate, and even certain salads may be sabotaging your weight loss aspirations, as disclosed by a seasoned fitness and nutrition expert. Greg Doucette, a seasoned bodybuilder and well-known health influencer in Canada, has unearthed 12 foods that are widely perceived as healthy yet are brimming with hidden calories, sugar, or fat. … Read more

The 102-Year-Old Resort Co-Founder A Masterclass in Longevity

The 102-Year-Old Resort Co-Founder: A Masterclass in Longevity

At the age of 102, Deborah Szekely still works three days a week for the fitness resort and spa she started in 1940 with her then-husband. She dances between labor, exercise, and being mindful—a habit she has been fastidiously honing for over a hundred years. The lifestyle that underpins her extraordinary longevity has changed the … Read more