More schools urged to take part in Jump Rope for Heart program to boost student fitness levels. Jump Rope for Heart: Image Credit: Heart Foundation More Australian schools are being urged to sign-up for Jump Rope for Heart in a bid to improve the physical fitness of school aged kids. […]
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Voters in Oregon pass health care measure
Oregon voters have narrowly passed a measure that decrees health care a human right. Measure 111 makes Oregon the first state in the nation to change its constitution to explicitly declare affordable health care a fundamental right. A patient is tended to by a nurse in the intensive care unit […]
How to Measure Your Heart Rate: 4 Ways and What’s Normal
Your heart rate, also known as your pulse, refers to how many times your heart beats per minute. While seemingly basic, your heart rate can actually offer a phenomenal amount of insight into your overall health, cardiovascular fitness, endurance and more. Even if you’re not a serious athlete, knowing your […]
Measure 111 would make Oregon the first state to guarantee access to health care
A patient is tended to by a nurse in the intensive care unit at Oregon Health and Science University on Portland, Ore., Aug. 19, 2021. Oregon voters will consider whether the state should recognize access to health care as a “fundamental right” in next month’s general election. Kristyna Wentz-Graff / […]