According to latest research by Future Market Insights, Pilates & yoga studios market is set to witness steady growth at a CAGR of 11% during forecast period. The objective of this industry is to change the association between service users and health services by allowing individuals to preserve and improve their health. Yoga is a […]

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) was host to a national Home-Made Explosives Course on behalf of the Australian New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC). The seven-day course brought together 14 police bomb technicians from across Australia at the Service’s world class training facility the Bob Atkinson Operational Capabilities Centre (BAOCC) at Wacol. With an increase […]

According to the latest research by Future Market Insights, pilates equipment’s market is set to witness steady growth during the forecast period. The objective of this industry is to change the association between service users and health services by allowing individuals to preserve and improve their health. Pilates is a method of physical exercise that […]

The Chronicle Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle ReporterFIRST Lady Dr Auxilia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation completed its medical outreach programme in Matabeleland North’s Binga and Hwange districts where more health workers were trained on how to save new babies using the Help Babies Breathe (HBB) procedure. First Lady Dr Auxilia Mnangagwa Hundreds of people also received […]

Stress is a normal part of life and your body is designed to react to it. According to the American Psychological Association, your body is well-equipped to handle small increases in stress levels, like running late for a meeting. But when stress becomes chronic or too intense, it can have negative effects on all systems […]

The world is finally opening up its doors but sadly, some things will never be the same. Masks have become an essential part of our everyday lives which could be challenging for those who have difficulty breathing. Nevertheless, it is our social responsibility to wear them to protect and respect those around us, as well […]

What would it take to complete 20,000 pushups in half a day? According to former bodybuilder and Guinness World Record-holder Dr. Joe DeMarco, a diet rich in plant-based foods could be key. On May 25, DeMarco – a practicing chiropractor, author, and vegan – decided to take on a new challenge at what he calls, […]

PREGNANT women with pre-eclampsia won’t often feel sick — instead they may have mild symptoms, to include swelling in the hands or face, weight gain over one or two days, or weight gain of more than two pounds per week. But ignored, pre-eclampsia, which happens in around one of 20 pregnancies, usually in the third […]

Exercise needs to be balanced with rest. An often neglected part of a training program, recovery is essential as it allows the body to adapt to the stresses and repair itself. What is HRV? Recovery is done by a combination of sleep and time not spent training. It is at this time that heart rate […]

Police say an unknown brown powder being sold as the drug MDMA has been linked to three hospitalisations in Whanganui over the weekend. The three “serious harm events” occurred within 12 hours on June 5, and are warning the public of the brown powder being sold in small plastic snap-lock bags, police said in a […]

RICKY WILSON/Stuff The brown power is believed to be behind three serious harm incidents. (file photo) Whanganui Police are warning the public after a series of hospitalisations believed to be linked to consuming a brown powder being sold as MDMA in the area. In a statement posted to Facebook, and linked to the High Alert […]

File photo by Travis Sztainert. The vagus nerve has been shown to be highly effective in treating depression. Its activation correlates with greater overall health and could be a helpful addition to your self-care toolkit. The vagus nerve is the main part of the parasympathetic nervous system. To understand the function and placement of the […]

What Is EpiPen? EpiPen is a prescription auto-injector device that contains epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in your lungs. Epinephrine is an alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic agent). It works quickly to open airways in the lungs by relaxing the muscles and tightening the blood vessels to improve breathing, stimulate […]

KINGSPORT — The Kingsport Fire Department has purchased new equipment through federal funds, city officials said this week. The city used $760,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to buy the equipment. A good chunk of the money, $465,000, went toward the purchase of 60 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA), the newest versions within the specifications […]

Boca Raton, Florida – Find Addiction Rehabs (FAR), a company based in Boca Raton, FL that offers valuable resources on addiction treatment and rehab would like to focus in the second of their series of resources for urban areas that require top quality addiction treatment, the dramatic need for substance abuse treatment in Albuquerque, NM. […]

The Kingsport Fire Department has purchased new equipment through federal funds, city officials said this week. The city used $760,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to buy the equipment. A good chunk of the money, $465,000, will go towards the purchase of 60 new self-contained breathing apparatus, the newest versions within the specifications of […]

Team members from both Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis and Ruby Valley Medical Center in Sheridan received important first responder training on May 27 and May 28. Simulation In Motion (SIM)-Montana is a nonprofit organization that specializes in training medical workers with the use of high fidelity manikins. SIM-Montana travels around the state in […]

Getting older takes a toll. Weakening bones, increasing aches and pains, and failing balance, flexibility and strength can make the body feel like worn-out baggage. But there’s a curious truth in an ancient Hindu text that states, “Everyone else is conquered by the body, but the body is conquered by yogis.” For centuries, yoga has […]

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Following the receipt of a grant for 12 CPR training mannequins with feedback devices from Illinois Heart Rescue, Collinsville firefighters took the opportunity to go into local schools to teach CPR. Firefighter Nick Klucker secured the grant and is leading this effort. The focus of this grant is to provide Bystander CPR (BCRP). BCRP includes […]

















