SPORTS & ATHLETICS

According to Mayoclinic, Fainting, also known as syncope, is a temporary loss of consciousness that happens due to a lack of blood supply to the brain. It can be a scary and disorienting experience for both the person who faints and those around them. If someone faints in your presence, it’s important to stay calm […]

A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that the connection between the body and the mind is built into the structure of the brain. Research has shown that parts of the brain that control movement are connected to networks involved in thinking and planning, and control involuntary […]

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. It can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, depression, poor performance in work and school, and even cardiovascular problems. People with this condition may snore excessively and experience pauses in their breathing while they are sleeping. This can significantly disrupt […]

Courtesy-Indiana General Assembly INDIANAPOLIS –State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer’s (R-Shelbyville) first bill tracking whether a dangerous street drug that is sweeping the country is resulting in overdose deaths in Indiana has been signed into law. Meltzer said that xylazine, also known as the street drug “tranq,” is a veterinary sedative used in livestock surgeries but has […]

???? Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are two co-sponsors of the Fire Grants and Safety Act ???? The bill reauthorizes three programs set to expire in 2024 ???? Sen. Maggie Hassan helped advance the bill through the Senate Homeland Security Committee   A bipartisan bill that would continue to make federal grants available to […]

Aging brings on many surprises to your body. For example, you may notice differences in stamina when it comes to the distance you run or how far you ride your bike. According to A Healthier Michigan, the key to improved endurance and stamina is by performing regular exercise and maintaining a healthy heart. To help […]

We live in an era in which addiction no longer focuses on a single substance of abuse, but instead involves a kind of ‘migration’ from one drug to another of the user. Today, addiction to hallucinogens (LSD) is quite widespread Hallucinogens are substances of natural (mescaline) or synthetic (LSD or MDMA) origin. They are substances […]

A coroner’s report into the 2017 death of a man killed by Montreal police says officers put themselves in danger and provoked the use of force. Police were unprepared when they arrived at the home of Koray Kevin Celik on March 6, 2017, in the Montreal neighbourhood of Île-Bizard, coroner Luc Malouin said in his […]

WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV) – As the school year winds down, students at Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) received hands on training today in a mass casualty emergency training. “A mass causality scenario is designed to give the most amount or the best care, do the most amount of good for the most amount of […]

NEW YORK — Most runners know that in order to get better, they need to train the major muscle groups that are activated during a run — the quads, the glutes, the hamstrings, the calves. But few think about training the muscles that allow them to breathe — specifically the diaphragm, said Dr Kristen Konkol, an associate […]

By Canadian Press Apr 21, 2023 | 2:19 PM MONTREAL — A coroner’s report into the 2017 death of a man killed by Montreal police says arresting officers used unnecessary force and lacked proper training in de-escalation tactics. Coroner Luc Malouin says in his report released today on the death of Koray Kevin Celik that […]

As a health and fitness editor, I’m exhaustively aware that breathing is important. It comes up constantly — in conversations surrounding stretching, running, lifting, sleeping, commuting, you name it. Why? Well, everyone’s now wise to the fact that breathwork enhances physical performance, sharpens mental focus, and fine-tunes emotional regulation. If you can optimize your oxygen […]

The hallmark symptom of POTS is a significant increase in heart rate upon standing. However, POTS can also lead to symptoms in other bodily functions, as explained by PoTSUK. POTS symptoms can be divided into orthostatic (the ones that happen when upright or standing), non-orthostatic, and general symptoms. Aside from the increased heart rate or palpitations, orthostatic symptoms […]

April 21, 2023 In Case You Missed It, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) is leading the charge in Congress to address the growing threat of xylazine, the horse tranquilizer “contributing to the rise in overdose deaths across the country.” New York Times: The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for […]

A puppy has managed to save its owner’s life after she stopped breathing from a seizure. The hero pooch, named Moose, successful snapped owner Leeanne Reed out of the non-epileptic seizure when she went ‘blue in the face’ after being unable to breathe. Just nine months old, Moose has proved that dog really is a […]

When you have asthma, inflammation and tightness around the airways in your lungs causes them to narrow (via the World Health Organization). This makes it harder to breathe, and causes you to cough, wheeze and experience tightness in your chest. Symptoms tend to be worse in the evening or when you exercise. Asthma can also […]

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, stress and burnout are common issues that many employees face. As an employer, it is important to recognize the impact that these issues can have on your workforce, not only on an individual level but also on the overall success of your company. One way to combat these problems is […]

Corpus Christi through the eyes of Caller-Times See why the Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports about its community. John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller Times After an increase in drug-related deaths, the Nueces County Hospital District is partnering with area law enforcement and school districts to provide training and resources to prevent deaths caused by opioid overdoses. […]

This collection results in mechanical compression on the heart such that its filling is obstructed and significant, potentially fatal haemodynamic changes occur acutely. Due to the reduction in oxygen availability, prompt action will be required to prevent the patient from going into shock. Men between 20 and 50 years of age are most affected by […]

Governor Josh Shapiro says he is taking steps to limit access to a dangerous drug that is becoming more common in Pennsylvania. It’s called “xylazine” but more commonly referred to as “tranq.” It’s a powerful sedative approved for veterinary use on large animals but one that is increasingly found in the state’s illegal drug supply. […]