STONECREST, GA—Seniors from throughout metro Atlanta are getting fit at Samson Health and Fitness Center—at no charge to them. The 79,000-square-foot Samson Health & Fitness Center is the health and wellness extension of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where Dr. Jamal Bryant is senior pastor. “We are blessed to have […]
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Health Matters: Let’s Talk About Insomnia This National Women’s Health And Fitness Day
Getty Today is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, and instead of doling out workout tips, we’re exploring something different: sleep health and insomnia. Insomnia, unfortunately, is a common sleep disorder among Americans. With this sleep disorder, you may have trouble falling, staying, or getting quality rest. Insomnia can occur […]
Costco, startup partnering to make health care services available to members
TikToker Tasmin Dhaliwal shares the story behind her viral video where she fills up on Costco samples on ‘Varney & Co.’ Costco Wholesale is partnering with a startup on a move that will make various medical care available to the retailer’s members. Sesame, the company that Costco is teaming with, […]
Study: Merck’s COVID-19 Drug Linked to Mutated Coronavirus Strains | Health News
A study published this week linked the COVID-19 antiviral molnupiravir to new coronavirus mutations, raising questions about whether the drug could lead to the evolution of potentially concerning strains in the future. The drug works by causing mutations in the genetic information of the virus. So, if some people don’t […]
Wholesale Health Care: Sesame Launches America’s Best
NEW YORK CITY, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sesame, the company building a radically new healthcare system for uninsured Americans and those with high-deductible plans, today is launching a partnership to offer special discount pricing to Costco Members on a broad range of outpatient medical care offered at Sesame. […]
Fitness 19 Releases “Tips for Staying Motivated on Your Health Journey”
This guide educates consumers on how to stay motivated while embarking on a health journey. TEMECULA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fitness 19 has announced the release of its latest resource “Tips for Staying Motivated on Your Health Journey.” This resource offers insight into having motivation on a health […]
Mississippi politicians have long history of opposing efforts to provide health care for their citizens
There’s a strong feeling of déjà vu in Mississippi politics. When Haley Barbour began his successful 2003 gubernatorial campaign, he criticized Democratic incumbent Ronnie Musgrove for expanding the state’s welfare rolls. Barbour was referring to the fact that during the Musgrove administration, enrollment in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) […]
Michigan Fitness Association offers $8.5M in grants to address health challenges
Fitness centers, gyms and related businesses across the state can apply for grant funding to help them improve health and wellness in their local markets. The Michigan Fitness Association has opened an application process that runs through the end of 2023 for $8.5 million that was made available in the […]
‘Functional fitness’ is creating buzz in the health sphere
What is functional fitness? A PT explains allThe Good Brigade – Getty Images Functional fitness is probably the most practical type of exercise you can do – though you’re likely not alone if you’re not quite sure what it is. While we can get caught up in trying to attempt […]
‘Life and death situations’: Lawmakers battle Wall Street over health care
“I’m very worried that we’re going to see more closures and also that we’re going to see worse health outcomes,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the head of the 104-member Congressional Progressive Caucus and the sponsor of a recent private equity transparency bill, said in an interview. “We’re talking about life […]
Digital Health, Patient-Centric Care, and Specialized Hospitals
Company Logo Dublin, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Global Hospital Market Report and Forecast 2023-2031” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global hospital market is poised for substantial growth, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.70% during the forecast period of 2023-2031. This […]
U.S. News & World Report Names UVA Health Prince William Medical Center High-Performing Hospital for Heart Attack Care
UVA Health Prince William Medical Center has been named to the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Hospitals list as a high-performing hospital for heart attack care. More than 6,000 hospitals nationwide were evaluated and only 873 were rated high performing. Hospitals earning this designation had quality outcomes that were significantly […]
Denver Health nurses gain big efficiencies redesigning Epic EHR workflow
Denver Health clinicians had been reporting there were multiple locations in their electronic health record to document distinct types of assessments, and that it was difficult to locate specific patient data because of inconsistencies. THE PROBLEM This was because of fragmented work done to define the documentation early in the […]
FITNESS GURU TONY HORTON AND LEADING WOMEN’S HEALTH EXPERT DR. MINDY PELZ TEAM UP TO LAUNCH NEW POWER SYNC 60 WORKOUT PROGRAM
“First On-Demand Fitness Program from Tony Designed to Sync with a Woman’s Hormonal Cycle” LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — He revolutionized the way millions of Americans work out at home, and now fitness guru Tony Horton (creator of the popular P90XⓇ fitness programs) is looking to empower women to take […]
Elevating Health and Wellness in London with
Meridian Fitness, a renowned health and fitness center in the heart of London, is now getting even better with its unique and innovative offerings to its fitness enthusiast members. Meridian Fitness strives to provide the best services in the town and now takes pride in announcing exciting developments. All these […]
CIGNA HEALTHCARE LAUNCHES NEW GLOBAL HEALTH BENEFITS PLAN FOR ADULTS AGED 60+
Bespoke solution designed to meet growing consumer demand for international health coverage Includes full cancer coverage and benefits to support health and well-being across all areas of life Includes optional outpatient cover for certain chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes and arthritis LONDON, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The International […]
How to stop health and fitness apps from using your private data
Many of us use health and fitness tracking apps to improve our well-being. These apps can be very helpful, but they can also collect lots of information about us. Some of this information may be sensitive, such as our health conditions, habits, and locations. Therefore, there is a growing concern […]
Aging Gracefully: The Intersection of Fitness and Hormone Health
As you get older, it becomes more of a battle to maintain full fitness and health. Not impossible at all, but you will find that there are diminishing returns. Some changes, such as the loss of ocular sharpness and reduction in bone mass density, are just priced in. Others, however, […]
Deadline nears for recent combat vets to secure free VA health care
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Combat veterans who left the military more than a decade ago can still sign up for Veterans Affairs health care, thanks to sweeping toxic exposure legislation approved last year. But time is running out. On Tuesday, VA Secretary Denis McDonough brought that message to the annual American […]
5 ways working out can aggravate your back: Health and wellness
Dr. Carrie Jose The research continues to show that the best “treatment” for back pain is exercise. But for some, working out actually aggravates their back. This is a common frustration I hear from clients. They know that strengthening their core and working out is good for their back. But […]