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Do you know your risk of coronary artery disease, the most common form of heart disease? Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says an easy and efficient test called a coronary calcium scan can help determine your risk before you show symptoms. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. What a coronary calcium scan measures A coronary calcium scan is a CT scan of the heart. It’s a tool to help estimate risk more accurately. “The objective is to measure the…
If you recently bought a loved one (or yourself) a Bissell vacuum for the holidays, you might want to take a closer look at which one, exactly: Some popular models were just recalled due to risks of overheating, posing a fire hazard and even causing some injuries.On February 1, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of more than 140,000 Bissell vacuums sold at major retailers, including Lowe’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. According to the release, there have been 17 reports of the vacuums smoking and emitting a burning odor. Six of those reports revealed…
Belly fat can be so easy to gain and so stubborn to get rid of. I always recommend high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to my clients as a powerful weapon in the battle against the belly bulge. HIIT combines short bursts of intense exercise with periods of rest or lower-intensity activity, effectively revving up your metabolism and targeting abdominal fat. Below, I’ll walk you through 10 effective yet quick HIIT exercises to melt belly fat. Let’s dive into each exercise, understanding how they contribute to a toned, trim midsection. Incorporating these 10 quick and productive HIIT moves into your routine can…
By Leo Babauta “Smile, breathe and go slowly.”~ Thich Nhat Hanh Recently I got a running watch, and have been keeping most of my runs below a certain heart rate, to build up my heart’s aerobic fitness with lots of slow running. The pace of my runs has been incredibly slow for the last month. It’s helped me to fall in love with running again. I’ll share more about that, but it has me wanting to share a more general thought: slowing down can have us falling in love with anything if we let it. Let me share a few…
This story has been told a few thousand times, but we’ll go again. In his bodybuilding heyday, Arnold Schwarzenegger was so embarrassed by the size of his calves that he cut off all his training pants at the knees (or maybe he just wore shorts) to shame himself into calf training. History tells us he was successful. And his calves were pretty good, too. Calf training is one of the many things that get neglected in the weight room. Some are genetically blessed with muscular calves and don’t have to worry about it. Others have to prioritize adding any size…
Sugar has been a staple in human diets for centuries. Starting from the days when our ancestors found sweetness in fruit to today’s vast array of sugary foods and drinks. The way we consume sugar has drastically changed. Our ancestors found their sweetness in fruits, which is a natural source. However, today, our sugar consumption extends far beyond just fruit. Sugar is now processed and added to numerous products like sodas, candies, and even fruit juices. Besides changing the sources of our sugar intake, this shift also has an impact on our health. For instance, during sugar processing, when fruit…
If you want to lose weight, you’re likely reviewing every part of your daily regimen to see where you can make improvements. An excellent place to start is in the kitchen. Reevaluating what you eat and drink is a crucial part of the overall process. As a matter of fact, something as simple as drinking water can help support your weight-loss efforts. We spoke with Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics who sits on our Medical Expert Board, to find out how much water you should drink daily for weight loss.…
Silk pillowcases are excellent for moisture retention, temperature regulation, and moisture-wicking properties. This makes them a perfect choice for upgrading your sleep routine.Ready to level up your beauty sleep? Enter: Silk pillowcases. Not only do they retain more moisture than cotton pillowcases, but they’re also great at temperature regulation.Here’s a rundown of the many benefits of these posh pillow protectors.Silk is the unsung hero of moisture management. Unlike cotton and other common bedding materials, silk minimizes moisture loss. Why is this a big deal? Well, it means that your precious skincare products, like that expensive night cream you adore, stay…
Numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that cases of syphilis continue to rise in the U.S. This is while rates of other forms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia and gonorrhea are flat or declining. Learn more about what syphilis is, what the symptoms are and how it can be prevented in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:58) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema…
At some point in their fitness journey, everyone wonders about the differences between machines and free weights. Initially, both machines and free weights can seem confusing and intimidating, but understanding their differences can help you use both confidently. The truth is that both are effective tools for strength and hypertrophy (1, 2, 3). Machines: Include plate-loaded or weight stack machines. Are stabilized by the machine. May need adjustments, such as seat adjustments. Offer less creativity. Provide constant tension. Free Weights: Include dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells. Are stabilized by the body. Require no adjustments. Offer more creativity. Provide a tension curve.…