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Fish, health, and sustainability: What to know
As many people try to improve their diet by cutting down on red meat, fish seems like a good healthy option. However, the sustainability of eating fish has increasingly been called into question. Here, we investigate the health claims and arguments for and against eating fish and explore some alternatives. […]
Is too much exercise harmful to longevity? Are extreme workouts dangerous to health? Experts weigh in
Is excessive exercising bad for longevity and health?  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights Yes, sitting for too long is the next smoking. In fact, not exercising is worse for the heart than diabetes or hypertension can be, claims a doctor. A study in the Netherlands […]
AHA News: Determined to Ignore the Warning Signs, He’s Put That Same Determination Into Heart Attack Recovery | Health News
By American Heart Association News, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Last summer, Don Teigen noticed he lacked his usual energy. His ankles swelled so much they felt like cement blocks. Then there was his labored breathing. On walks with his wife, Julie, she […]
5 essential hiking tips and places to go around Boulder | Health & Wellness Services
Living in Boulder comes with a lot of perks, including access to some of the best spots for hiking, biking and other outdoor activities. If you’re planning a trip to one of the nearby parks or trails, keep these tips in mind. Ease into it Whether it’s your first time […]
Health Matters: Soft drinks and the obesity epidemic | News, Sports, Jobs
Conway McLean, DPM, Journal columnist Let’s talk about Tom, an average American. Tom wakes up, wanders downstairs to prepare for his workday. When he’s running on time, he’ll sit down for breakfast. Along with a bowl of cereal, Joe has a glass of orange juice. At […]
Exercise Boosts Survival for People With Implanted Defibrillators | Health News
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) WEDNESDAY, July 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Just small amounts of exercise can benefit people with implanted heart defibrillators, new research shows. An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device placed under the skin to detect abnormal heart rhythms and deliver an electric […]
New chair in Department of Health & Kinesiology
Timothy A. Brusseau Jr., Ph.D., has been named chair of University of Utah’s Department of Health & Kinesiology in the College of Health, effective July 1, 2021. Brusseau will oversee all research, education, service, and community programs in the department. He currently serves as interim chair of the department. “With academic programs […]
Fitness Trackers Are Revealing COVID’s Long-Term Effects | Health News
By Robert Preidt and Robin Foster, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) THURSDAY, July 8, 2021 (Healthday News) — Wearable fitness trackers such as Fitbits or the Apple Watch can help track people’s recovery from COVID-19 and are revealing just how long-term that recovery is, according to a new study. It was conducted […]
Could adding prebiotics to snacks improve gut health?
Share on PinterestA new study investigates adding prebiotics to snacks to boost gut health. lacaosa/Getty Images Dietary fiber may help prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity through its effects on the gut microbiota, which is the community of microorganisms that live in the gut. However, typical Western diets […]