CHARLES COUNTY, Md. – The Charles County Sheriff’s Office has launched an app geared toward helping CCSO personnel, their families, and retirees address mental health and wellness. “ Now, more than ever, it is critically important to make sure all employees, past and present, know that they have […]
Health And Fitness
Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Google Fit App Crosses 100M Downloads
Alphabet’s GOOGL division Google is enjoying strong momentum in the personal health monitoring space on the back of the growing popularity of its Google Fit app. Reportedly, the download base of Google Fit on Android has exceeded the 100-million benchmark. This highlights the efficiency, reliability and user-friendly nature of the […]
The ‘Freshman 15’ Is a Dangerous Myth
From the application process to move-in day protocols, starting college during a pandemic looks pretty different. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the looming fear of the “freshman 15.” Anxiety about college weight gain – almost its own rite of passage – may be even more intense this year […]
One Key Factor Drives Weight Gain in College | Health News
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — College students often put on weight during their freshman year, and a lack of structured exercise may be largely to blame, a new study suggests. Weight gain is so common among first-year college students that it has […]
Hula Hoop Exercise | US News
If you haven’t seen a Hula Hoop since you were a kid, it’s time to take another look. No longer just toys, hoops of all kinds are now popular workout tools. But is hooping really good exercise? “We don’t have a lot of evidence about it, but it appears that […]
iFit Health Files to Go Public
Nordic Track Vault Courtesy iFit Text size IFit Health & Fitness, which makes NordicTrack equipment, has filed to go public. iFit is seeking to raise $100 million with its IPO. The company didn’t disclose how many shares it would sell or their price range. That will come with future filings. […]
Psychologist to lead research on Alzheimer’s in Riverside
Alzheimer’s, a progressive and highly variable disease, is the most common form of dementia, affecting an estimated 6 million Americans. A study that will track older adults to bring about more effective treatments and ways to prevent the disease has received funding of $55.6 million from the National Institute on […]
Peloton Bikes are $400 Cheaper, But Are Indoor Bikes Good for Health vs. Outdoor Exercise?
Peloton Bikes have added a discount for its indoor training bikes, now $400 cheaper than its original price, and it gives people a chance to invest in an indoor exercise experience. However there are still thoughts on which equipment to buy, would it be the indoor bike or an outdoor […]
Work your muscles and rethink your diet: how fitness can help you through the menopause | Menopause
Sometimes your body notices things before your mind does: you might think you’re so far away from the menopause that a hot flush is just a thing you can fake to get out of a boring situation, but your midriff knows better. Lucinda Meade, 57, is a physiotherapist and personal […]
Exercise and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Share on PinterestNew research investigates the relationship between exercise and mental health during the pandemic. Photo editing by Stephen Kelly; LindaRaymondPhotography/Getty Images The mental health benefits of physical activity have been out of reach for people whose stress and anxiety levels have kept them from exercising during the pandemic, a […]