PREVENTION & WELLBEING

University of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested early Monday morning on a felony domestic violence charge. Beard, 49, was charged with third-degree assault on a family or household member/impeding breath circulation, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. An Austin Police spokesperson told Yahoo Sports that they received a Priority 1 “disturbance […]

Sponsored Be More Om Meditation Reviews: Real Stress-Free Breathing Techniques? December 12, 2022 1:30 am Stress is an issue that affects people around the world. It can affect physical and mental health, as well as personal relationships and overall quality of life. Stress-related issues can be caused by a number of different factors, ranging […]

The current global energy crisis is worrying for us all. With bills rising and the cost of living extortionate, cutting down outgoings where possible is a priority for most, if not all. The energy efficiency of our buildings is something that will play a vital role in the current economic climate, so avoiding using air […]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve undoubtedly heard medical experts expressing concerns about a potential tripledemic. But what exactly does that mean? Tripledemic is a newly coined term used to describe coinciding surges in three major respiratory illnesses — coronavirus (COVID-19), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the flu — which […]

How to Prevent Obesity in Kids and Adults  – When a person is obese, they either have an unhealthy quantity of fat cells or an improper distribution of it. The joints and organs are strained by excess body fat. Additionally, it alters the body’s metabolism and hormones in intricate ways, increasing inflammation. A BMI of […]

There’s a common saying that beauty is pain, but this probably isn’t a saying that you’d typically associate with babies or children. But it seems like that might be the case in China and even Singapore nowadays, with all sorts of products, such as tapes to prevent children from breathing through their mouths and helmets […]

Medical experts are already calling this a bad year for respiratory viruses, and they anticipate more illness into the winter months. Hospitals are seeing an influx of young patients hospitalized with respiratory illnesses including RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and influenza, according to Sanford Health Chief Physician Jeremy Cauwels, M.D. RSV is most dangerous in children […]

VIJAYAWADA: In a strong retort over YSR Congress leaders’ criticism about his poll campaign vehicle being olive green in colour, Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan asked the ruling party whether he should stop breathing next. In a series of tweets on Friday, the Jana Sena president listed out the kind of restrictions imposed on him […]

Christmas is almost here and the police breath-testing teams are out in force. Emergency services reporter Oscar Francis spent a weekend with the Dunedin impairment prevention team at a series of checkpoints as they breath-tested thousands of drivers as part of Operation Summertime. The flashing road cones loom, fluoro-clad police wave and another car is motioned to pull over. Acting Sergeant Tim Coudret, of […]

The ways people handle stress can be as unique as each individual person, but common methods of coping with stress through a healthy lens are simple outlets that don’t require expensive accessories or equipment. Mindfulness, for example, is a practice emerging in popularity as its benefits are becoming known in mainstream discourse. In the Health Digest survey, […]

The long-awaited Macroom bypass was opened to traffic, on budget and ahead of schedule on Friday, alleviating one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in Munster. The first 8km section of the €280m, 22km N22 Ballyvourney-Macroom road runs from Coolcour, on the Cork city side of Macroom to Carrigaphooca on the western side and bypasses Macroom […]

Danang, Vietnam – The New Year is the perfect time to embark on a new era of healthy, active living. To help, the wellness and culinary experts at InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, the five-star resort in Central Vietnam, have shared their top tips and recommended activities that will enable everybody to enhance their physical […]

Northern Ireland-based company working with Greater Manchester Health Trust to tackle UK-wide NHS waiting list crisis in boost to local employment Pneuma Healthcare, a spin-out of Ulster University, is tackling NHS waiting lists for mental health services, while providing employment opportunities for local graduates. The company has been working with the Greater Manchester Health Trust, […]

We’re in the age of self-talk. Wellness gurus tell us to create calm, CEOs use their podcasts to tell us how they manifested their own wealth and amateur runners end up talking to themselves while out on the road far more often that they like to admit. We’re used to hearing how to nurture our […]

Looking for a new way to de-stress while getting some exercise? Consider trying tai chi, and discover all of the health benefits you could get from practicing this ancient martial art. What Is Tai Chi? Tai chi is a noncompetitive martial art that is known for its many health benefits. The ancient practice of tai […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seasonal flu activity is high across the country. Some are referring to the triple threat as it being a tripledemic season. Yet, that’s not the only issue people are dealing with because there are also many cases of COVID and common respiratory viruses that send people to urgent […]

According to the NIH, whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a serious respiratory disease that easily spreads between people. It can cause rapid and strong coughing fits that may be followed by a “whooping” sound as the person tries to breathe in. Pertussis can affect people of all ages. But babies less than a […]

Kate Winslet has said she broke Tom Cruise’s on-set record for holding her breath underwater while filming Avatar: The Way Of Water. The English actress, 47, stayed submerged for seven minutes and 15 seconds, while filming a scene for the highly anticipated blockbuster sequel. She beat Cruise, who held his breath for six minutes during […]

A trend known as mouth taping is all over TikTok—but doctors warn people to be skeptical about the promises some content creators are making.  According to Rajkumar Dasgupta, MD, associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, mouth taping is exactly what it sounds like.  […]

An introduction to Qi Gong. “Qi” meaning energy or life force and “Gong” meaning to work or to gather. Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese medicine and system of exercise and breathing. It will improve your mental and physical health by helping relief stress and promote relaxation.  Improving movement and energy levels as well as […]