SPORTS & ATHLETICS

words Al Woods Recent studies have shown that stimulating the vagus nerve can have a powerful impact on both mental and physical health. This can be done through techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) devices. As we continue to learn more about the vagus nerve and its role in the […]

The Garmin Vivoactive 4 should be at the top of your list if you want a fitness tracker that is both stylish and useful. This GPS fitness tracker/smartwatch hybrid has a sleek design, more than 20 sports apps already installed, onboard music storage, and Bluetooth headphones. It improves on its great predecessors by adding on-screen […]

When two groups of people were assigned different breathing exercises for 40 minutes a day participants ended up with dramatically different levels of amyloid beta, the peptide associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Whether one exercise can stem the rising tide of dementia in society remains to be proven. However, after the failure of more than a […]

Courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner. Livermore, California (May 2, 2023): FINIS Inc., the international swimming company that designs industry-first, highest-quality products to help swimmers of all ages and levels, today announced a new partnership with World Champion swimmer Nathan Adrian centered around the FINIS Smart Goggle. The FINIS Smart Goggle is a wearable swim goggle with […]

It’s one of the cruellest diseases known to mankind, slowly robbing sufferers of all their memories until they can no longer function. But scientists now claim there’s a simple trick that could, theoretically, cut your risk of being struck down with Alzheimer’s. Simply inhaling for a count of five and then exhaling for the same […]

Our body is truly amazing, with two vital organs—the heart and the brain—working together seamlessly to keep us alive and healthy. The heart acts as a “pump,” tirelessly circulating blood through the vascular system, providing oxygen and nutrients to the brain, lungs, and other organs to function properly. Meanwhile, the brain serves as the command center, […]

Sleep tech may be the next differentiator in the crowded mattress space. getty Research from the National Library of Medicine shows lack of sleep does more than make you feel tired. It actually hurts the economy. The lack of adequate or restful sleep produces documented loss of work productivity. In fact, when the economies of […]

PRESS RELEASE Published May 2, 2023 Vibeat is one of the best suppliers of home wearable oximeters. Vibeat’s products are developed based on the latest wearable sensing technology, including sensors, microcontrollers, and wireless communication systems. Vibeat, a leading company offering health and wellness solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a finger pulse oximeter. […]

Health monitoring devices are firmly in the mainstream. You can use them to detect how well you sleep or how active you are on a particular day, then flag any trends to share with your doctor. These products can help you stay motivated and aware of your health. But they may share more data than […]

What is CPR? CPR refers to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and is taught to people during CPR training and certification courses. CPR involves the creation of an artificial heartbeat to reinstate blood circulation to the vital body organs. It is applicable in cardiac arrest when the victim’s heart stops beating. In such cases, the person is legally […]

You probably don’t check your heart rate except during your workouts. It’s reasonable to see the number tick up as you put your body through the paces, but it can be a little jarring when the beats are coming faster on your tracker even though you’re sitting still or your heart rate won’t go down […]

Home » General » Health » Breathing exercises may help reduce Alzheimer’s risk: Study New York, May 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Doing simple breathing exercises may help reduce risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, claimed a study. Researchers from the University of Southern California showed that a brief breathing session — inhaling for a count of five, then […]

A. Vijay, 26, died in Puducherry on Monday night | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A newly-recruited police constable in Puducherry died on Monday night, while undergoing treatment at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) where he was admitted after he collapsed during his training session at the Police Training School, Gorimedu. […]

PETERBOROUGH-Peterborough Public Health is confirming reports of Xylazine in Peterborough’s illicit drug supply. Officials say Xylazine has been detected in the unregulated drug supply in Canada since 2012, with significant increases in the provincial drug supply since 2022. Xylazine is also known as ‘Tranq’ and causes sedative effects. It is a veterinary medicine used for […]

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The exercise was simple: inhale for a count of five, then exhale for a count of five. Do that for 20 minutes, twice a day, for four weeks. These brief breathing sessions had significant impacts: Volunteers’ heart rate variability increased during each exercise period and the levels of amyloid-beta peptides circulating […]

Physical activities that entail moving steadily for an extended length of time include brisk walking and jogging. While jogging involves running continuously at about 5 to 6 miles per hour, brisk walking often entails walking at a faster-than-usual pace, typically about 3 to 4 miles per hour. Brisk walking and jogging are two forms of […]

Heatstroke is a medical emergency that can be caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures or physical exertion in hot and humid conditions. It occurs when the body’s temperature regulation system fails and the core temperature rises to dangerous levels. Heatstroke can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. However, first aid can be provided […]

The exercise was simple: inhale for a count of five, then exhale for a count of five. Do that for 20 minutes, twice a day, for four weeks. These brief breathing sessions had significant impacts: Volunteers’ heart rate variability increased during each exercise period and the levels of amyloid-beta peptides circulating in their blood decreased […]

Golf Intelligence Software to Integrate Insights from Neuropeak Pro’s NTEL BELT into User-Friendly Performance Dashboard GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Neuropeak Pro, a leading mental performance training company and creators of the NTEL BELT, announced today a collaboration with an industry leading golf intelligence and optimization platform, Circles.   Neuropeak Pro introduced the NTEL BELT, a […]