SPORTS & ATHLETICS

In the pursuit of perfection, some of the best swimmers in the world have changed their technique – especially when they head to college with a new coach. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. World Record holder Katie Ledecky did it when she went to Stanford, and now Olympic medalist Bella Sims seems to be undergoing […]

Jaipur: Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam at Pink City Jaipur ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi roadshow for the ‘Rajasthan Assembly elections 2023’ in Jaipur , Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.(IANS/Ravishankar Vyas) New York, November 28 (IANS) Breathing unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic can significantly increase passengers’ blood pressure up to 24 hours later, […]

For people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doing everything it takes to breathe properly is a priority. While you’ll have a medication protocol to follow, your doctor might also suggest undergoing pulmonary rehabilitation. This is a form of treatment that can be essential to living a full life with COPD.  What’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation? […]

Fashion enthusiasts have often had to sacrifice style when it comes to smartwatches. If you wanted state-of-the-art health tech to help you live your best life, you typically had to wear a smartwatch that was high on function but lacking in the looks department—until now. Landing in Canadian stores just in time for holiday gifting, […]

Newswise — For more than a century, American cities have been sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most metropolitan areas, their constant flow of cars spewing pollution into nearby neighborhoods.   Researchers have only just begun to understand the health risks posed by all that pollution. […]

When choosing a sports watch, there are some features that should not be missing. For example, the presence of GPS is essential if you like to train outdoors. Garmin knows a lot about this and that is why it has one of the best smartwatches for athletes at the best price. Up to 18 days […]

Key takeaways · A paradigm shift in trauma care: The circulation-airway-breathing (CAB) sequence has gained acceptance over the past decade over the airway-breathing-circulation (ABC) model for patients with severe bleeding injuries. · Better outcomes: A literature review found significantly lower mortality rates with CAB vs. ABC for patients with severe bleeding injuries. CHICAGO (November 28, […]

Transparency Market Research To lower the frequency of recurrent common horse healthcare issues, stakeholders in the global equine healthcare market should raise awareness about frequent de-worming regimens and expert veterinarian guidance. Wilmington, Delaware, United States, Nov. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Transparency Market Research Inc. -The global equine healthcare market was estimated at a value […]

Open water swimming offers a unique and invigorating experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or a beginner, mastering the art of open water swimming requires a combination of skills and techniques. In this article, we’ll dive into some essential tips to enhance your open water swimming […]

Physical fitness is crucial, especially for artists, but is omitted when talking about time management and good food. Their well-being may be neglected as they juggle demanding practice schedules, ongoing engagements, and taxing auditions. It’s vital for singers to have endurance, brass players to have arm strength, and musicians, in general, to have good posture […]

Inching forward bumper to bumper on a highway when you’re on the way to an appointment, or worse, the airport, is enough to spike anyone’s blood pressure (BP). But researchers have found that a BP surge occurs independent of external stressors, and it could be due to the poor air flowing into the car from […]

Air pollution has been associated with long-term health conditions, including the risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, lung cancer and death. Breathing in polluted air from highway traffic could raise the blood pressure of passengers for up to 24 hours, a new study has revealed. The team from the University of Washington, who evaluated the health […]

Now, gratitude gets more conversation than just one day a year – and for good reason. Gratitude and its effects on physical health, mental health, relationships, and happiness are being studied and researched.  “Gratitude is good medicine,” says Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of California, Davis and author of […]

Above the switchboard in the offices of BreathAI, a wearable device that will be launched this week, is an image bearing a mission statement — “Maximum health and happiness for maximum people: 1 million users by 2025”. In the room and others around it, work is underway to fine-tune an innovative ‘Made in Pune’ system […]

Ahmedabad: Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) entered a collaboration with the Defence Space Agency (DSA) through an MoU for training and consultancy. DSA is a tri-service entity within the Indian Armed Forces responsible for managing space welfare operations and the nation’s satellite intelligence assets.The MoU was signed by Commodore Vikrant Hattangady from DSA and Prof […]

Liam Harrison is someone who’ll never back down from a challenge, but there is one arena he’d like to stay away from fighting in. The British Muay Thai legend recalled his experience as part of the viewing audience during the historic ONE Fight Night 10 card in Denver, Colorado. Since Colorado is roughly 6,800 feet […]

Air pollution could affect your blood pressure, even when you’re in your vehicle. Particulate matter, which can be invisible to the naked eye is easily absorbed through the lungs. Experts warn that particulate matter in air pollution contributes to millions of deaths annually. If you needed another reason to hate your morning commute, here’s more […]

Most of us tend to think we are protected from traffic-induced air pollution when we are in our cars. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Both short- and long-term exposure to air pollution have been linked to a wide range of diseases, including strokes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, diabetes, obesity and even Alzheimer’s, […]

Mild traumatic brain injury or sport-related concussions occur frequently in contact sports such as football, rugby and ice hockey. A concussion doesn’t just affect the brain; it results in stress to the entire body. In our laboratory comprised of exercise scientists and clinicians, we focus on studying heart function in patients with a concussion. After […]

Competitive swimming demands a unique blend of power, precision, and peak physical condition. It involves far more than raw strength or speed, requiring competitors to master technique, discipline, and mental fortitude. The arena of competitive swimming is continually evolving, with athletes constantly pushing the boundaries of human capability and exploring new techniques to enhance their […]