The era of fixing low-fat foods is over as more and more healthcare professionals are advising that healthy fats in foods like olive oil, nuts, seeds and avocados are good for you. But the jury is still out on dairy. Organizations like the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics still recommend sticking to fat-free or low-fat … Read more
Virgin Active says its South African clubs are showing good traction to restore membership after restrictions around capacity were lifted, in line with closing regulations in February 2022. Since the easing of coronavirus restrictions and the removal of capacity restrictions in the first quarter of 2022, Virgin Active South Africa said its sales have recovered … Read more
Because of the allure of multivitamins and nutritional supplements that fill nutritional gaps in their diet, in 2021 people in the United States spent nearly $50 billion on vitamins and supplements. But Northwestern Medicine scientists say vitamins for Americans who aren’t pregnant, or otherwise healthy, are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence … Read more
When Dr. Scott Yoho was in medical school, he quickly realized that no matter what a doctor’s major, mental health was always a conversation. The need for support surrounds us – depression alone is the leading cause of disability worldwide, According to the World Health Organization. But many struggle to access mental health care and … Read more
Here’s a little secret about being a personal trainer: though Fitness Being at the center of my world, I’m a rather modest physical specimen. I’m not particularly strong, nor exceptionally fast, nor am I genetically gifted in any way. In fact, I’m not even who – which Hard worker in the gym. One thing I, … Read more
This commentary was written by Jake Ermolovich, a third-year medical student at UVM’s Larner School of Medicine. These opinions are his own, and may not reflect the views of Larner College or the UVM Health Network. Pregnancy and the process of childbirth are two amazing, horrific, and totally fallible parts of our existence. Each of … Read more
Health insurance is necessary to reduce the financial burden of purchasing health care by pooling funds and sharing the risks of unexpected health events. Risk-sharing mechanisms are particularly important in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) where most countries allocate insufficient resources to health care and most health care, including medicines, is out-of-pocket funded. In Africa, 27 out … Read more
WLunchtime on Wednesdays, and the waterfront restaurant in Hove is treated to a remix of Drummen Pass from Althea and the 1978 reggae Donna that hit the Uptown Top Ranking. You can call the volume up to rattle the cutlery if there are any cutlery in the restaurant to rattle, but there isn’t. Service is … Read more
age Important when it comes to taking certain medications and Supplements. according to US Food and Drug Administration “As you age, physical changes can affect the way medications are absorbed and used. For example, changes in your digestive system can affect how quickly medications enter your bloodstream. Changes in body weight can affect how much … Read more
The military has been working to change the outdated fitness test for more than a decade. And after finally developing, testing and implementing, Congress is putting the service on a curve. Voting in closed session of senators Armed Forces Committee On Wednesday, it ordered the Army to change the new Army’s Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) … Read more
