AMES, Iowa —Social media, like so many other things in life, is best enjoyed in moderation. That’s the main finding of a team from Iowa State University, which focused on young adults and their mental health. When a group of college students limited their social media use to just 30 minutes a day, the participants … Read more
The barbell throw activates your back and shoulders to work your core. Do you want to improve your posture and overall fitness? It all starts with a fort nucleus! Unfortunately, as we age, many of us experiment bad posture caused by excessive sitting, which is especially common among those who do office work. Whether you’re … Read more
Saffron has been used to flavor food for centuries, but a growing body of research points to saffron’s ability to boost mood and happiness without the side effects of antidepressants. And that’s not all! The spice helps improve memory (even in Alzheimer’s patients), anxiety, attention, concentration and even weight loss, hot flashes, diabetes, arthritis pain, … Read more
Corey Feldman says the rejection of his self-financed documentary (My) truth: the rape of 2 Coreysin which he shared allegations that the abuse he and his late friend, Corey Haim experienced as children left him with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Released in 2020, (My) truth: the rape of the 2 Coreys documents the sexual abuse … Read more
After eight and a half years as a vegan, I’ve decided to quit. When I first became vegan, it was an ethical decision, it didn’t have to do with the environment or nutrition. From the research I had done, I discovered the reality behind factory farming and instantly became a vegan overnight. After following the … Read more
wWe’ve always been told that exercise is a good thing, but as with most things said in absolute terms, there are instances where exercise might actually be harmful. One such scenario is when someone suffers from exercise intolerance. It’s something many people have never heard of, but it can affect people who suffer from a … Read more
Washington’s Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital resolves violation affecting 419 people Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced an agreement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, a non-profit community hospital located in Yakima, Washington, resolving an investigation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). OCR … Read more
By Kelsey Waddill June 15, 2023 – The CMS Office of the Actuary has reported that average annual growth in national health care spending between 2022 and 2031 will exceed average annual growth in gross domestic product (GDP). The average growth in national health expenditure is expected to increase by 5.4% each year during the … Read more
There is no doubt that most gym-goers are attracted to the barbell bench press. It’s in the Big 3 lifts for a reason: The barbell bench press, with its stability and relatively fixed range of motion, allows the lifter to move as much weight as possible. But due to injuries or mobility issues, not everyone … Read more
Did you know that bicep curls are not that effective for building biceps? This is the opinion of an athletic trainer who, on the other hand, teaches a technique that should make your biceps grow by 200%. The coach in the event is known online as Dr. Gains. His real name is Michael Kamalu, a … Read more