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Head to the weight room of any gym, and you’re likely to see someone doing a deadlift. And for good reason: Deadlifts are one of the foundational strength-training exercises. Some people even call them “the king” of all exercises. But what muscles do deadlifts work? Basically all the biggest muscle groups in the bottom half of your body, plus your core, shoulders, and forearms. Yeah, they’re no joke. Clearly, deadlifts can be one of the most efficient exercises to work into your leg day. But if you aren’t already doing them, we get it: Barbell deadlifts in particular can be…

We’ve all been there – it’s late at night, and the craving for a snack hits hard. Whether you’re catching up on your favourite TV show or studying late, it’s tempting to reach for those chips or a chocolate bar. But making unhealthy snack choices too often can lead to weight gain and make you resistant to insulin over time. Research suggests that people who regularly indulge in late-night snacking might burn calories more slowly and show signs of increased fat storage, which isn’t the best news for your waistline. The Late-Night Snacking Dilemma A study published in The American…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ― Mayo Clinic in Florida is committed to supporting the health of the community by investing in programs and initiatives designed to improve the well-being of local and regional residents. The organization’s community relations activities demonstrate ongoing efforts to transform healthcare and positively impact the circumstances that influence quality of life, including lifestyle, education, socio-economic and environmental factors. This year, Mayo Clinic has awarded a combined total of $322,863.47 in grants to 28 organizations and programs that will address the key community health needs identified in the  Northeast Florida Community Health Needs Assessment. Community grants were awarded based…

Ozempic itself doesn’t lead to sagging facial skin, but you might experience looser skin due to rapid weight loss.Have you come across the term “Ozempic face” lately? This trendy expression describes the potential sagging of facial skin as a side effect of semaglutide medications, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.But in reality, semaglutide’s effect on your face is similar to what can happen with any quick weight loss program. So, let’s delve into what Ozempic actually does for your skin.Semaglutide drugs are intended to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. But when you take Ozempic, you might also…

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic’s Board of Trustees has approved Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester, a multiyear strategic initiative that advances Mayo Clinic’s Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. It reimagines Mayo Clinic’s downtown Rochester campus and introduces new facilities with a combination of innovative care concepts and digital technologies that will give Mayo Clinic the ability to scale transformation in ways never before imagined.  This Rochester initiative is part of Mayo Clinic’s Bold. Forward. Unbound. physical plan to achieve seamless integration of physical spaces and digital capabilities to meet patients’…

Your heart may be relatively small, but it has a big job to do. Each day, the fist-size organ pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood throughout your body, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). That is, of course, when it’s operating as it should be.Your heart is a critical part of your cardiovascular system, and it has two main roles: to send blood to the lungs so it can be oxygenated, and then to pump that fresh, oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood back out to the rest of your body, David N. Smith, MD, a cardiologist at Premier Cardiovascular Care in…

Progressive overload is a method that’s as old as 6th century athlete Milo of Croton and his legendary bull carrying regimen. With this training style, you’re trying to increase the intensity of each workout to avoid a plateau in size and strength. Basically, it’s doing a little more than you did previously. This may seem a no-brainer to many of you reading, but some of us overlook the obvious, so it pays to refresh the message. Increasing weight, reps, and sets is the simplest way to achieve progressive overload. Boom, instant gains, but plateaus are unavoidable if you’ve been in…

When it comes to achieving flawless skin, many of us think about using products to smooth, hydrate, and clear up acne. However, we may overlook a key factor in getting a glowing complexion: the effects of sugar on skin. You may already know that consuming too much added sugar can negatively affect your health and weight, but it can also wreak havoc on your skin. Read on to learn about the effects of sugar on skin and what you can do to minimize the damage of added sugars. How Is Sugar Bad for Your Skin? “Refined sugars are harmful for…

Let’s face facts: Weight loss isn’t a quick and easy process. However, you can do specific morning workouts to speed up weight loss and reach your fitness goals. A 2022 study published in Nutrients found that participants who did morning exercise lost significantly more weight than those who exercised in the evening. Fortunately, you don’t need complex workout routines or fancy gym equipment. All you need is an arsenal of effective morning workouts in your back pocket that will kickstart your metabolism, torch calories, and set a positive tone for the day. In this article, we spoke with Michael Masi,…

It takes a brave soul to experiment with a set skin-care regimen. When you have a routine that works for you, you might not want to deviate from it—lest you start breaking out in acne or dry patches. But as a beauty writer, skin-care experimentation is part of my job description, and my most recent experiment involved replacing my cleanser with micellar water every time I washed my face. You see, I was on a two-week, three-city tour of Mexico and realized I had forgotten my cleanser. I did, however, have some micellar water on hand, so I decided to……