SPORTS & ATHLETICS

School shootings during the summer break, especially the one at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas where 19 children and two teachers were murdered have sharply focused attention here in Southern Arizona on training and preparation should such an attack happen here. While the debate about gun regulation continues to remain at the heart of […]

When you practice swimming over a long period of time, your lungs tend to get used to it and it builds your tolerance for such exercises. When your tolerance increases, it also helps you to perform your daily activities without any breathing problems. (Picture credit: Pexels) New Delhi: Asthma is a breathing condition wherein the […]

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler (27) is shown during a timeout during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) During both the 2020 and 2021 seasons for the Vikings, watching the secondary was oftentimes a cause of frustration rather than enjoyment. Far too often teams […]

Signs of a brain tumor can range from the mild and subtle to the severe and life-threatening. These brain tumor symptoms may include vomiting, seizures, balance problems, dizziness, personality changes, loss of consciousness, and more. Headaches are common in both adults and children diagnosed with a brain tumor, but headaches are not the only symptom […]

If you’ve been hearing a lot about HIIT, or high intensity interval training, lately, you’re definitely not alone. HIIT has taken the fitness world by storm over the past decade or so, with more people discovering it as an efficient means of getting an intense workout. But what exactly is it, and is it better […]

A noninvasive and low-impact intervention, chair yoga is practiced sitting or standing using a chair for support and combines flexibility, balance, strength, breathing, relaxation, and mindfulness training. Unfortunately, barriers such as lack of transportation, living in rural areas, relying on caregivers and especially the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many older adults with dementia from participating […]

Key Takeaways Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being studied as a treatment for long COVID. Researches say the treatment, which works by increasing oxygen to the brain, is promising. Because the therapy is not yet FDA approved specifically to treat long COVID, it’s expensive and can be hard to access. The 60 minutes Noral Lieberman spent […]

Empathetic people are highly sensitive. This means that they are not only good listeners and understand people so well, but they can feel what others are going through. However, this is a trait of good and natural people who sacrifice their own needs to meet those of others. But sometimes being too empathetic can be […]

CHENNAI: A 35-year-old man who met with an accident and suffered more than 10 fractures, was successfully treated after several complex procedures at a private hospital in the city. The patient was brought to Promed Hospital in an unconscious state with laboured breathing. He met with an accident on 16th March 2022, around 5 pm […]

Pedometers that count the number of steps you take each day have been around since the 1960s. But fitness tech got a real shot in the arm in 2008 when Fitbit, the first wearable fitness tracking device, hit the market. Since then, Fitbit and several other companies have developed an ever-evolving array of wearable devices […]

Sleep. It can be both an elusive beast, or an insistent guest, nudging at your eyelids at the most inconvenient times of the day. We’re all familiar with the sensation of dread that accompanies the alarm creeping its way into your morning slumber and the perplexity of waking up somehow more tired than when we […]

Researchers have developed a novel wrist-worn device that marks itself as a good candidate for detecting the symptoms of COVID-19 before they can actually occur. Although the technique is not new, researchers have utilized almost the same mechanism to detect the symptoms of influenza and the common cold as reported in research published last year. […]

Whether you’re looking to upgrade your exercise routine, improve your sleep schedule, or keep tabs on your health, investing in a fitness tracker can be very beneficial. However, with so many products on the market, finding a fitness tracker that meets your needs can be challenging. Fortunately, plenty of high quality fitness trackers are available, […]

Sleep is an important part of our life. Which has a lot of effect on our body. People who have sleep disorders face many health related problems. Sleep disorders are very common in Indians. A 2020 survey reported that sleep disorders were 93 percent among Indians. Common sleep disorders include insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, hypersomnia, […]

Anemia occurs when the number of red blood cells circulating in the body decreases. It is the most common blood disorder. According to a 2015 article published in The Lancet, around one-third of the world’s population has a form of anemia. Other health conditions, such as those that interfere with the body’s production of healthy […]

Getting started with any type of exercise or physical activity can be intimidating. In such situations, people often get confused about what to do and what not to. The same applies when they sign up for a Pilates class. After all, people tend to get influenced by their favourite celebrities, who posting social media content […]

About 50 million Americans experience some type of allergies, with about half (24 million) with “seasonal” allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Sometimes referred to as “hay fever,” “outdoor allergies” or “seasonal allergic rhinitis” – opposed to food, skin or drug-related allergies – symptoms occur when trees, grass and weeds release […]

Project Slayers is a fun Roblox game that’s themed after the anime Demon Slayer. The game lets you enter the world of a new Demon Slayer in training and try to defeat enemies and make your way towards learning a Breathing Style. The game consists of four Breathing Styles and they each have their individual […]

Oxygen saturation is a measure of how much oxygen is in your blood. Your organs and tissues need oxygen to work. Oxygen can “hitch a ride” in your red blood cells and travel through the bloodstream to get where it needs to go in your body. For most healthy adults, a normal oxygen saturation level […]