SPORTS & ATHLETICS

With many people beginning to explore vagus nerve stimulation at home, it is helpful to understand what vagus nerve stimulation is and how it can be done. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a therapy that involves stimulating the vagus nerve through electrical pulses sent from a device implanted in your chest or a non-invasive device, […]

What is panic attack? Panic attack is actually a fear. When you are afraid of something, you may have a sudden attack of it, it may come with a gradual increase of fear. Actually during fear your body reacts and because of this you may sweat profusely, have difficulty in breathing and feel like your […]

We spend about a third of our lives asleep. Sleep helps keep our brain, body, and immune system healthy. But from birth to adulthood, sleep patterns keep changing. As we grow older, coupled with responsibilities, we find ourselves not sleeping enough and sometimes, it is harder to fall asleep.  Most people who are between 18 […]

The drug Xylazine, intended as an animal tranquilizer, is causing serious harm to human users, increasing the risk of overdoses and leading to symptoms such as skin rotting, according to a recent report. Xylazine, also known as “zombie drug” or “tranq,” was approved by the Federal Drug Administration in 1972 for veterinary use only. Despite […]

Dr. Krishnamohan. Y, Clinical Director, Department of Minimal Access, Metabolic, Bariatric & GI surgery, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad says, “Cardiovascular exercise, also known as aerobic exercise, is any physical activity that raises your heart rate and increases your breathing rate. Examples include running, cycling, swimming, and dancing. Cardiovascular exercise helps burn calories, improve heart […]

Patient Monitoring Devices Market 2023 Patient monitoring devices are medical devices that are used to monitor the health status of patients in a hospital, clinic, or home setting. These devices are designed to measure and record physiological data such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and temperature. Allied Market Research has published […]

To learn more about this series and see the topics we plan to cover, please visit the Youth Coaches Corner’s index page. Youth coaches are more than welcome to contact row2k to get involved in future columns. This week, the answers we received to the first two questions we asked about Cross Training: […]

Signs of dementia can spark anxiety and fear in anyone who is aging and experiencing cognitive decline. These concerns often ripple into the psyche of family members, friends and loved ones, too. Part of the challenge is the many unknowns and uncertainties that accompany dementia, which is not a sole diagnosable disease. Rather, this syndrome — […]

Read: Exploring the link between chronic physical, mental-health conditions Over time, the repeated activation of stress takes a serious toll on the body and studies suggest chronic stress contributes to hypertension, promotes the formation of artery-clogging deposits and causes brain changes that contribute to anxiety, depression and addiction, said Hnatyshyn-Webster. Anxiety is the body’s natural response […]

London, Feb 27 (PTI) A supervised, eight-week exercise programme improved symptoms of patients with long COVID better than the current standard self-managed rehabilitation recommendations, according to a study.     “Long COVID” occurs when symptoms develop or persist three months after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Common symptoms include brain fog, fatigue, shortness of breath and decline of mental health.     […]

Aerobic exercises or cardio exercises work to increase heart rate. All workout and exercise routines include some form of cardio workout. Aerobic means ‘with oxygen’. When you do aerobic exercises, heart rate and breathing rate rise. Heart, lungs, and blood vessels benefit from regular aerobic exercise. Aerobic activity is different from anaerobic activity. Activities that […]

The Chronicle Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior ReporterA BULAWAYO man from Magwegwe North suburb has been arrested for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $2 million. Crystal meth is an extremely dangerous and highly addictive synthetic drug that remains the most abused by at least 57 percent of Zimbabwean youths. Side effects of […]

Sgt. 1st Class Tiffany Alligood is the readiness noncommissioned officer and a combat medic with the Kansas Army National Guard’s 1077th Ground Ambulance Company at the Lenexa armory. As a combat medic, she has seen her share of emergency situations during deployments and has assisted at motor vehicle accidents and treated minor injuries in […]

NoiseFit has released Halo in the Indian market, which is considered a quality budget smartwatch for those looking for Bluetooth calling, health data, and multiple watch faces on an AMOLED display. The NoiseFit Halo is priced in the highly competitive sub-Rs 5,000 price segment, putting it up against established players such as boAt, Fire Boltt […]

Health Canada recalled a brand of dark chocolate products in Ontario on Saturday over an undeclared ingredient on its labels — milk. The health agency said Salento Organics did not declare milk as an ingredient on various dark chocolate products. These include pineapple bites, pitaya (dragon fruit) bites, organic banana dark chocolate clusters and organic […]

The topic of grunting in sports is divisive, to say the least. Back in the 90s, nine-time Grand Slam winner Monica Seles made headlines for more than just her tennis playing, as she became the first of a generation of grunters – prompting complaints from her opponents and spectators alike. More recently, former world number […]

When it comes to training, your cardiorespiratory fitness is a major gatekeeper in relation to your performance. Think about it: if you can’t catch your breath properly, how can you expect to complete your running route or power through a strength training session? The clearest identifying factor to how efficiently you breathe mid-training is your […]

Let’s explore some natural remedies for anxiety. Anxiety is a widespread problem that impacts millions worldwide. While there are many medications available to treat anxiety, some people prefer natural remedies for anxiety. These remedies are often more affordable and have fewer side effects than prescription drugs. Natural Remedies for Anxiety: Home Remedies, Herbal Remedies, and […]

Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh): Following directions of DGP Bhopal, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training camps were organised at SP office, Alirajpur and Jobat police station (Jobat section) on Saturday. SP Manoj Kumar Singh informed that the main objective of the training was to provide first-aid to people facing cardiac arrest or breathing issues. CPR training equips police personnel […]

Paediatricians have expressed mixed reactions on whether a newborn crying or not crying immediately after childbirth is a serious cause for concern. Speaking with PUNCH HealthWise in separate interviews, the experts disagreed on the significance of a first baby cry, especially on the notion that the cry is a confirmation that the newborn is healthy. […]