SPORTS & ATHLETICS

~6 minute read~ This article was originally published on my Substack called Examined. You are driving on a freezing night in your cozy car, windows up, heat on, and belly full of turkey. Your eyes start to glaze over, and you catch yourself feeling sleepy at the wheel. It must be the tryptophan in the turkey, […]

Traffic pollution can raise a driver’s blood pressure, study says Traffic pollution can raise a driver’s blood pressure, study says 01:11 BOSTON – Getting stuck in rush-hour traffic can literally make your blood boil and not just because you’re frustrated and stressed. A new study out of the University of Washington found that pollution from […]

New research has revealed the optimal amount of exercise for people to lengthen the odds of dying with Alzheimer’s disease. Australian and international research looked at the data from a long-term health study in the US to check the correlation between vigorous exercise and Alzheimer’s-related mortality. In a new report published today, they state they […]

We all want our gadgets to be filled with the latest features and that they should have a premium look. Smartphones, smartwatches, laptops or any other devices, this thought process spans all segments. To this, what is increasingly being desired are health and fitness tracking gadgets, which is also the main reason why people are […]

Nov. 30, 2023 – Breathing unfiltered air while commuting during rush hour can harm your health just as much as eating a high-sodium diet, new research suggests, pointing to yet another everyday danger of exposure to air pollution. In a study, University of Washington researchers drove people through rush-hour traffic in Seattle, exposing them on […]

And you don’t need to max out your heart rate to reap the benefits of exercise, either—in fact, you shouldn’t go all-out right off the bat, Dr. Weinberg says. A better starting point? Brisk walking, she suggests. That will increase your heart rate slightly, which builds strength in your heart muscle, improves blood flow, and […]

A TechSolutions sponsored project has been honored with an award from the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA) for its TS-872 Breathing Dynamics Trainer, created in a collaboration with the Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR PMA-205) and the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC). TechSolutions is a […]

Classical music concerts can create a unique harmony not only in sound but also in the heartbeats and movements of the audience, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. This phenomenon, observed in a Berlin concert series, highlights an extraordinary, synchronized connection between music and human physiology. The quest to understand the deep connection […]

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Air pollution from traffic can cause a significant rise in blood pressure that can last up to 24 hours, according to a study via the University of Washington. The spike is comparable to the effect of a high-sodium diet and can contribute to cardiovascular problems. Long-term […]

Simulated high altitude could help older patients at risk of health complications related to surgery, a new study has found. A randomised trial of eight volunteers spent a week exposed to reduced oxygen levels that simulated high altitude in a residential hypoxia facility, to see if breathing less oxygen could benefit their physical health. The […]

In the modern day, sleep tracking has become a central part of health and wellness routines. With a huge number of options available, choosing the right sleep tracker can be overwhelming. Here, we dive into some of our favourite sleep trackers, showing their functionalities and unique features to help you make a decision. Let’s dive […]

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Even brief exposure to highway pollution could cause significant increases in blood pressure, a new study from the University of Washington has found, adding to a growing body of work correlating vehicle exhaust with negative health outcomes. The effects are near immediate: Two hours in Seattle’s rush hour was enough to […]

MadameNoire Featured Video Source: Courtesy of / Maddy Morebucks’ Instagram Influencer Maddy Morebucks says she’s still getting used to her new body after shedding 56 pounds with the help of weight loss surgery. Standing at 5-foot-8-inches, the Haitian beauty told her over 848,000 Instagram followers that getting a mini gastric sleeve helped her go from […]

If you think climbing the rugged peaks of mountains is not child’s play, think again! For there are children out there who are making their ascent and claiming it to be an “easy” task! This is the story of a little boy from Tanzania who let his dreams get the better of him and succeeded. […]

Sharing details about the ordeal that followed the tunnel collapse, Dhiren Nayak, a resident of Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, said the thin water pipe served as the vital link for communication and dispatch of food items and other essentials. (Image By Arrangement) Bhubaneswar: It was a tough struggle to hold on to their own mental […]

Reducing belly fat is not just about looking good; it’s a key part of maintaining overall health. Often, the thought of high-intensity workouts can be daunting, especially for beginners or those with physical limitations. This is where a low-impact exercise comes in as a game changer. They offer a gentler approach, making fitness accessible and […]

The study also mentions how “geomagnetic and solar influences affect a wide range of human behavioral and health outcomes with the nervous and cardiovascular systems being the most clearly impacted.” Further, with respect to hormone changes, it mentions that “It appears that sharp or sudden variations in geomagnetic and solar activity as well as geomagnetic […]

Simulated high altitude could help older patients at risk of health complications related to surgery, a new study has found. A randomised trial of eight volunteers spent a week exposed to reduced oxygen levels that simulated high altitude in a residential hypoxia facility, to see if breathing less oxygen could benefit their physical health. The […]

PRESS RELEASE Published November 30, 2023 In an age where health and well-being have taken center stage, innovative solutions to optimize our physical fitness are more crucial than ever. The world of fitness and health is now embracing breathing trainers, also known as breathing muscle trainers or lung trainers, as an essential component of overall […]