It is an unfortunate fact of life that roughly 70% of those over age 65 will eventually require some type of long-term care as determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This type of care is anything but inexpensive. According to the latest Genworth Cost of Care study, the median cost for … Read more
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
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
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? 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
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
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
If the pandemic has been a body blow to so many industries, fitness has been among the most utterly crushed. The requirement to isolate and distance socially caused gyms to temporarily shut down. Even with the loosening of government restrictions, that meant they had to operate at very low capacity. And, unlike restaurants and bars, … Read more
Tia Clair-Toomey has become the undisputed titaness at the 2024 CrossFit Games, reasserting herself as the Fittest Woman on Earth. While her indomitable spirit, forceful presence, and unparalleled might cannot be denied, her midsection—defined with the precision of a sculptor—commands equal attention. If you ever wanted to know the sorcery behind those granite abs, you’re … Read more
Blink Fitness, an affordable gym chain owned by Equinox aimed at making “every body” feel welcome, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company said Monday. The announcement comes as the company struggles to draw throngs of fitness enthusiasts back to its gym in a post-pandemic world. Blink has long positioned itself as a welcoming … Read more