SPORTS & ATHLETICS

Fitbit is one of the most popular and well-known smartwatch and fitness tracker-producing companies. Fitbit Charge was designed to track different aspects of your daily activity and help you reach your fitness and health goals. This wearable device, among others, was initially targeted at athletes and researchers but as time went on, the market started […]

Illustration of obstruction of ventilation. Credit: Habib M’henni / public domain Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea has long been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular issues, including heart attack, stroke, and death, […]

Man taking a yoga class at home Yoga can be a wonderful blend of movement and meditation, accessible to all ages and body types. But,fortunately, you don’t need to suscribe to an app or take a in-person class to boost your mobility and calm your mind. Instead, all you need is a yoga mat, a bit […]

Swimming can be a viable workout for nearly anyone. Whatever your reason for taking to the water, swimming is one of the best exercises you can do for your health. This total body workout utilizes your arms and legs, as well as your cardiovascular system, with less stress on your joints than most other exercises. […]

CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels Globally, around 7.5 million people die each year as a direct result of hypertension, known as high blood pressure. Thus accounts for 13% of total deaths each year, which is shocking because it is preventable with simple weight loss, easy exercises, and reducing stress. Supplements and Medication One of […]

Photo by peterzayda/Adobe Stock For many of us, squeezing in riding time between work, family, home and other commitments means we may have just an hour or two at a time to devote to our horse routine. And some days, we have much less. It’s frustrating, right? We want to continue to improve our horsemanship. […]

MOBI, a leading innovator in health and wellness technology, is proud to announce the launch of its latest product, the MOBI AIR CARE 4 in 1 Air Purifier for your Infant’s Nursery. This cutting-edge device represents the company’s commitment to providing solutions that make life easier and healthier. MOBI’s Air Purifier for Nursery is an innovative, user-friendly […]

A device called a Respiratory Trainer Market, also called a breathe exerciser, tries to improve the function of the respiratory muscles through targeted exercises. With the help of this equipment, one can breathe in more and receive an abundant supply of air and oxygen. Patients with COPD, emphysema, asthma, and bronchitis can benefit from respiratory training […]

If high blood pressure is giving you grief, it’s time to put one foot in front of the other with our seven-day walking plan. This plan was designed specifically to lower blood pressure by an expert trainer. Walking is an effective and enjoyable way to improve cardiovascular health and reduce blood pressure. The American Heart […]

Forecasters predict July could go down as the hottest month in recorded world history. With that in mind, it’s essential to stay informed about the dangers of extreme heat and its potential impact on health. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, are very common during the summer months, especially for those who […]

A person’s desire to be outdoors can sometimes be at odds with the outdoors itself. The dead of winter tends to be a time of year when people know to stay indoors, but the dog days of summer can be dangerous as well. Heat-related diseases like dehydration can put lives at risk. According to Johns Hopkins […]

We go to the zoo because we like being in the presence of wild animals. But do they like to be around us? A study from researchers at Nottingham Trent University, Bolton University and Harper Adams University in the U.K. has sought to find out the answer. The researchers looked at previous research about more […]

As temperatures soar this week, the Illinois Department of Public Health is offering information about heat-related illnesses. The most serious condition is heat stroke says State Public Health Chief Medical Officer Doctor Arti Barnes.  She gives some of the warning signs. “You may notice that you may have breathing difficulties, your heart rate is getting […]

In the field of art, British artist David Lindon has accomplished a remarkable achievement by developing what is being described as the “world’s first wearable art gallery.” Three of the iconic Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh’s most well-known works, including Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Self Portrait, are on display in the exhibition. The scale of […]

Researchers have found that people with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased cardiovascular risk due to reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea has long been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular issues, including heart attack, stroke, and death, but the findings from this study, partially supported by the National […]

Grammy Award-winning singer Tori Kelly was hospitalized with blood clots over the weekend, ABC confirmed Tuesday. The singer was taken to the hospital Sunday night after collapsing while out with friends and is being treated at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. She has reportedly been diagnosed with clots in her legs, also known as deep vein […]

TRAINING. The 26 teachers undergoing basic life support and first aid training this week, July 24 to 28, form the second batch of the target 104 teaching personnel from 67 schools in the city to be equipped in case of emergency situations. Most of the schools under the DepEd Schools Division of San Carlos City […]

Tioni, 30, from Creswick Victoria is mum to Mason, 2, and Zarliah, 8 months. Her first days into being a mum of two started innocently enough.  And then the day came that changed everything. Baby Zarliah (Zarli) had begun vomiting, but then it got worse and worse. Big brother Mason had a cold, so at […]

By Dr. Heera Lal and Priyal Gangwar Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science that focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is the art and science of healthy living. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning ‘to join, to yoke, ortto unite’. As […]

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Static isometric exercises—the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks—are best for lowering blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence from clinical trials, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. But cardio (aerobic exercise); dynamic resistance training, such as […]