SPORTS & ATHLETICS

Share Tweet Share Share Email In today’s post-pandemic new normal, people of all ages have become more aware of how powerfully a medical crisis can affect us all. While not every emergency is a world-stopping pandemic, smaller crises take place all around us. While Hollywood likes to glamorize […]

Posted: Jun 2, 2023 5:40 PM CDT Updated: Jun 2, 2023 10:32 PM CDT by WAKA 8 A new fire station and firefighter training facility is coming to Pike Road. The Pike Road Fire Department plans to build the new facilities on Wallahatchie Road, right across from the current Fire Station #1. The new station […]

As technology has advanced, data-driven approaches to training have become increasingly popular, with riders relying on metrics such as heart rate, power output, and cadence to optimise their performance. Those can, indeed, be incredibly useful tools. But today, we would like to look at an idea that proposes that a genuinely successful training program extends […]

A study published in The Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology last week found yet another piece of the heart-wrenching puzzle that is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). While it’s a relatively small study, the findings point — as others have — to the hopeful possibility that researchers may eventually be able to pinpoint a […]

In the United States, a drug known as ‘Xylazine’, ‘Xylazine’ or ‘Tranq’ is running high, a strong sedative that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, but for veterinary purposes. From. However, tranquilizers have experienced a large increase in use forcing institutions to issue public safety warnings due to their lethal effects. What […]

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s defense minister said Friday his country will look into a report that former German air force fighter plane pilots have been training pilots for the Chinese military. News magazine Der Spiegel and public broadcaster ZDF reported Friday that “at least a handful” of former German air force officers are working as […]

SUNRISE, Fla. — It’s pretty common to hear about “fitness freaks” in pro sports, but Brandon Montour takes it to the next level. He may just be a freak of nature. Paul Maurice discovered this just three days into his first Panthers training camp back in September. The first-year Florida coach was running his new […]

August 6, 2012 was, for a while, a beautiful summer day. Richmond’s morning sky was blue, the sun was shining, there were sailboats in the bay. In the afternoon, Isabella Zizi watched as her sister, Zolina, rode their neighbor’s white horse down the block—when suddenly the horse began to buck with agitation, jumping wildly up […]

Xylazine, commonly known as “tranq” or “horse tranquilizer,” has become a cause for concern in the illicit drug market. Originally used as a veterinary sedative for large animals, this drug has found its way onto the streets, especially in cities like Los Angeles and various locations across the United States and Canada. The drug’s popularity […]

Sepsis is a severe inflammatory response to infection. Infections of the lungs (such as pneumonia), bladder, digestive system or kidney are common precipitating factors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 1.7 million adults develop sepsis each year in the United States — which equates to a diagnosis every 20 seconds. It […]

There are new calls to make first-aid training mandatory for all learner drivers to help curb the surging road toll across Australia. Natalie Watson-Brown, a young driver expert and research fellow at Queensland University of Technology told Yahoo News that young drivers are “highly overrepresented in crashes” and that more needs to be done to […]

Ericka Lucas, Doctor of Physical Therapy, offers pelvic rehabilitation for both men and women at Memorial Regional Health.Memorial Regional Health/Courtesy photo Ericka Lucas wants women to know that while leaking urine may be common, it’s not normal. And it can usually be corrected with physical therapy. Lucas, who has two young children herself, has been […]

A senior doctor at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital is under investigation for advice he allegedly gave a junior doctor. The Health Professions Council of SA is probing the head of a unit at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. The probe centres around advice he allegedly gave a junior doctor to wrap ice cubes around a newborn baby’s […]

HGH gut is a term that may sound foreign to some, but it is not as uncommon as one might think, especially in the world of bodybuilding. Also called bodybuilder gut, bodybuilding bubble gut, growth hormone gut, steroid belly, and Palumboism, this condition has serious health consequences. This article will explore the causes, implications, and […]

This article first appeared in Issue 8 of our free digital magazine CURIOUS.  We’ve all seen lie detector tests, be it in cop movies, crime procedurals, or The Simpsons. Generally speaking, the “bad guy” is hooked up to the polygraph test and informed that if they lie, the people conducting the test will know. A few questions later and the […]

PRESS RELEASE Published June 2, 2023 Mergen Orthodontics has published a new article entitled, “Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) – Silently Smothering Our Children” which explores how obstructive apnea occurs and why a properly trained orthodontist can ensure early treatment. Folks looking for life-changing treatment for their child and other interested individuals can view the full […]

Achieving quality sleep is crucial for maintaining overall well-being and optimizing daily performance. With the advancement of technology, smartwatches have become valuable companions in monitoring and enhancing sleep quality. In this listicle, we’ll explore five exceptional smartwatches that excel in sleep tracking and provide features to help you improve your sleep […]

It was June 17, 2022, when an end-of-the-year school field trip to Highland Park in Endwell changed from a celebratory event to a medical emergency. Lifeguards Destini Ayers and Evan Falvey were on duty at the park when they noticed a child who was unresponsive in the pool. Using their training, they pulled a 12-year-old […]

Music is known for its relaxing benefits. But listen to this one and, according to scientists, you’ll feel the difference instantly! Music soothes the soul. Benefits well known to anxious people (and others), who regularly use certain songs to relax, daily or in times of stress. If there are millions of so-called relaxing music, scientists […]

Homeostasis is defined as a state of balance among all body systems. We’ve scoured the archives to find 18 unique homeostasis activity ideas that will captivate your students’ interest and deepen their understanding of this important biological concept. The activities are designed to be interactive and hands-on and are suitable for a range of grade […]