In the journals Got two minutes to exercise? Then you have enough time to lower your risk of heart disease, cancer, and even early death, according to a study published online Oct. 27, 2022, by the European Heart Journal. Researchers looked at almost 72,000 adults, average age 62, who were […]
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The Fitness Benefits of Tai Chi
Practicing tai chi can yield many benefits for health and well-being. But does it count as exercise? And what fitness benefits can you expect from doing it regularly? Americans need 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, including two days of muscle strengthening, according to recommendations from the Centers for Disease […]
The Benefits of Hex Dumbbells, According to a Fitness Expert
HEX DUMBBELLS are the kind where the bell ends are shaped like hexagons. Though less common than their round counterparts, they offer some unique advantages and, we think, may be the better choice for guys who do their training at home. 5 Reasons To Train With Hex Dumbbells 1. They […]
For West Virginians on Medicaid, lawmaker inaction means dental and vision benefits fall far short
Malav Shah, a dentist, and Ann Sibold, a certified dental assistant, prepare to extract a patient’s tooth at the Charleston free clinic Health Right. Photo by Allen Siegler WEBSTER SPRINGS — Todd Farlow loves his job as the Webster County coordinator for the Family Resource Network, a statewide nonprofit tasked […]
For many restaurant workers, health benefits are rare. Amid an ‘existential’ labour shortage, that’s changing
Twenty-four-year-old line cook Maddy Vine has worked in a variety of different restaurants: French, Mediterranean, Italian. What most had in common, she said, was a lack of health benefits, which often left her skipping the dentist and avoiding filling prescriptions. In a physically demanding job — Vine says she developed […]
Physical exercise provides positive health benefits on COVID-19 outcomes
A new study published in Plos One found that physical exercise positively affects coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prognosis. Study: The health benefit of physical exercise on COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from mainland China. Image Credit: GP PIXSTOCK/Shutterstock The results depicted comparatively higher cure rates and lower morbidity and mortality associated with severe acute […]
Treating Opioid Addiction in Primary Care Benefits Both Patients and Cash-Strapped Medical Practices
Annals of Family Medicine: Treating Opioid Addiction in Primary Care Benefits Both Patients and Cash-Strapped Medical Practices PR Newswire ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 11, 2020 ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Buprenorphine-based treatment for opioid addiction is in short supply in many areas of the United States. And […]