SPORTS & ATHLETICS

43 © AP One of the two first responders responsible for the death of the young African-American Elijah McClain in 2019 was sentenced to 14 months in half-term detention on Friday. McClain died after his arrest when emergency workers injected ketamine to calm him down. The paramedic will still be allowed to work during the […]

Patients with the most common sleep disorder could be offered pioneering weight-loss jabs to combat the condition which can be life-threatening. More than 1.5 million people in the UK live with sleep apnoea, in which heavy snoring disrupts their breathing. The condition leaves sufferers exhausted due to a lack of sleep as well as increasing […]

Sometimes, the most valuable thing you need on your journey to a healthy lifestyle is some guidance and motivation. Luckily, some user-friendly apps and gadgets can help you achieve your fitness goals in 2024. The following devices are some of the newer products health enthusiasts are raving about this year. They are designed to track […]

The new research suggests there is a link between lower resting heart rate and an elevated risk of criminality and unintentional injuries among female conscripts. Credit: niu niu, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) In women, a low resting heart rate is associated with a slightly raised incidence of criminal offending as well as unintentional injuries, in a […]

“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”} }”> New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link”}}”>sign up for the Local Running Drop. The science is clear: sleep is essential for optimal running, recovery, and […]

Getting less than seven hours of sleep is associated with a 7% increased risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to early research. Less than five hours is linked to an 11% higher risk of hypertension, according to an analysis of data from 16 studies involving more than a million people. The preliminary […]

A wearable heart rate monitor is an instance of a personal monitoring device. It allows for real-time heart rate monitoring. Wearable heart rate monitors come in wrist bands and chest straps. These are small and lightweight devices designed to work in harsh environments. Advanced features of heart rate monitors include activity, heart rate variation, breathing […]

image:  Anne-Marie Fors Connolly, Assoc Prof MD PhDDepartment of Clinical Microbiology, Umeå university view more  Credit: Hans Karlsson People with post-COVID syndrome (PCS) following the COVID-19 infection often suffer from intense fatigue and dyspnea. This is what emerges from a new Nordic study led by Umeå University and recently published in the BMJ Public Health […]

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When a young mother complained to paramedics she was suffering chest pains, cold sweats and her lips were going black, she was told to take Panadol and follow up with a GP. Within 48 hours, she was dead. On Wednesday, a South Australian coroner found Jennifer Collins, 30, would likely still be alive if not […]

Audie Liametz, Vice Chairman of the Emergency Department at NYU Langone Hospital, explains how diving into cool water could put you at risk in the summer.  We can get hypothermia in the air when the temperature is 60 degrees, but cold water saps the body of heat much faster.  Hypothermia can happen in water as […]

Looking to relax, re-energize and improve your mental and physical health through low-impact gentle activity? This Saturday, March 30th from 11am to 12:15, join Jenna Hunt for Qigong – a Chinese Medicine form of self-healing based on flowing movement, attention to breathing, with an emphasis on quieting the mind. No equipment, special clothing or preparation/cool […]

Approximately seven million Americans have scoliosis, a spine condition characterized by a curvature in the back. While it is most often diagnosed in children, adults can also develop scoliosis. Either way, you may wonder if it affects running. Here, two scoliosis experts, Juan C. Rodriguez-Olaverri, M.D., Ph.D., a former runner with scoliosis and the director […]

Mar. 26—There are about 37 million adults in the U.S. that are living with chronic kidney issues, but about 90 percent don’t know it. You don’t usually see symptoms, said Dr. Ike Okwuwa, program director and associate professor of Family and Community Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Kidneys filter your blood, remove […]

Discover the latest on Apple Watch Series 10: Blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection features set to revolutionize health tracking on your wrist. In a significant advancement for wearable technology, Apple is set to introduce blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection in the Apple Watch Series 10. This addition marks a considerable […]

JOIN HSM and MSA Safety on 28 March at 10:30am (GMT) to tackle the complex issues of gas detectors. Tracking visibility and ensuring worker accountability for equipment breaches, damages, and managing hundreds of gas detectors can be challenging. This upcoming webinar, Digitally Manage Your Fleet and Enhance Visibility with Connected Gas Detectors, directly tackles these complex issues. […]

Amazon If you’re looking for a way to boost your workout routine this spring, try giving your smartwatch an upgrade. With advanced activity tracking, workout guidance, exercise reminders and even customized training plans, the latest smartwatches can double as your own personal fitness coach. When you add in robust health features like heart rate and […]

People with post-COVID syndrome (PCS) following the COVID-19 infection often suffer from intense fatigue and dyspnea. This is what emerges from a new Nordic study led by Umeå University and recently published in the BMJ Public Health journal. High blood pressure also appears to be a risk factor for PCS diagnosis, according to the study’s […]

Death is the great equalizer; it’s a subject that intrigues and terrifies us in equal measure. Throughout human history, we’ve pondered what lies beyond the threshold of life, seeking answers in religion, philosophy, and science. Yet, despite all our advancements, the mystery of death remains largely intact. However, modern medicine and science have provided us […]