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If you’re new to strength training, the gym weight room can feel intimidating or even like a recipe for injury. When everyone else seems to know what they’re doing, whether it’s slinging thick metal plates onto a bar for squats or shimmying into a resistance band for floor exercises, let’s face it: A lot is going on in the free weight zone, and it’s hard to know where to start. Not to mention, nailing the perfect form to avoid injury while doing weightlifting exercises for beginners isn’t always as straightforward as the regulars make it look. However, there’s plenty of…
The Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics (MNP) has announced its five research awardees for 2023. MNP is funded by the State of Minnesota and provides support for innovative research conducted by collaborative teams from the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic. Totaling $6.75 million, this year’s awards support innovative projects on cancer, rare genetic diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, cognitive aging and new health models to study diseases. The award-winning projects are: Minnesota Functional Omics Resource (MNFORce) Eric Klee, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic; Mark Osborn, Ph.D., University of Minnesota Rare genetic disease is a significant health burden for patients, their families…
With technology like artificial intelligence rapidly advancing, it’s hard for companies to stand out in a highly competitive market—but some brands are making profound strides in their industries and shaping consumer and industry expectations along the way. Enter: The SUCCESS top 10 most innovative companies to watch in 2024. They are large and small companies that have us fired up about the cool ways they are innovating and leveraging technology.Most Innovative Company in Food1. UPSIDE FoodsPhoto courtesy of UPSIDE FoodsWho they are: UPSIDE Foods is on the leading edge of animal cell-cultivated meat. (That’s meat grown from animal cells.) It…
Jonathan Kuminga is enjoying every opportunity he gets this season to energize the Bay Area crowd. Ever since his first appearance in the NBA three seasons ago—by nailing a three on his first shot—the 6’8, 210-pound all-around basketball beast has been teasing the Golden State Warriors with his talents of providing thunderous jams, buzzer-beating threes, as well as a powerful and smothering defensive presence. “I mean we play for the fans so you make the fans go crazy,” Kuminga says. You just bring the energy and then everything starts rolling.” Now in his third season, it’s been a relatively steady…
Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world, according to the USDA. And it’s especially common on Christmas, as ham makes for a festive holiday dinner centerpiece. Whether this popular protein is on your menu every week or you prefer to slice into a roast only on special occasions, ham can make for a healthy meal that’s high in protein and other important nutrients—but it all depends on the type of ham you choose and how you cook it. Here, Katherine Brooking, MS, RD, a New York-based registered dietitian, explains what happens to your body when you eat…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard “a calorie is a calorie” when it comes to weight loss, but can that really be true? With the number of diets out there (keto, intermittent fasting, Mediterranean), I’m completely overwhelmed with what I’m meant to be doing. ANSWER: Yes and no. (Isn’t that always the answer to nutrition inquiries?) While a calorie may be a calorie when it comes to the mathematical equation of weight loss, there’s more to it. Calories are a unit of energy. The total calories a food or beverage provides depend on the number of grams of carbohydrates, protein, fat and/or…
The quest for long-term weight loss starts at the grocery store—or, more specifically, in the produce aisle. But beyond eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding excessive calorie intake, your food choices can make or break your success in reaching your weight loss goals. For example, choosing delicious and nutritious fruits like grapes may help you lose weight. That’s why we chatted with Destini Moody, RDN, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and sports dietitian with Garage Gym Reviews, who explores whether or not eating grapes can help you lose weight. Read on to find out whether grapes are suitable for…
Mind & Meaning Posted by: Team Tony As the holidays come to an end, we invite you to pause in reflection on the extraordinary gifts this season offers. Even our challenges are opportunities in disguise. They allow us to grow and become the best version of ourselves. With each new year, we feel compelled to reinvent ourselves – to become more, do more, share more, create more, and give more. And Tony Robbins has a gift to help you do that. A gift to help YOU grow and make an impact on the world around you… A gift to help…
Mayo Clinic’s Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics has advanced the development and biomanufacturing of novel therapeutics, called biologics, for cancer and inflammatory conditions into clinical trials. “My dream has been to develop innovative technologies that go beyond treating symptoms to curing diseases. The ultimate aim is to ensure that these advancements are accessible to all patients in need,” says Julie Allickson, Ph.D., the Michael S. and Mary Sue Shannon Director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics. Dr. Allickson is also the Otto Bremer Trust Director, Biomanufacturing and Product Development, Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics. Biomanufacturing uses living organisms to manufacture medicines known as…
Refined people tend to be complex individuals who are beneficial to have around. Refined carbs are exactly the opposite. Although carbohydrates are necessary for our bodies to function, there are healthy versions and those that are less healthy. Whole carbs deserve a regular spot at your table, while refined carbs should be shown the door. Read on to find out why. What Are Refined Carbs? Generally, refined carbs are processed foods that have been stripped of nutrients. “Refined carbohydrates are foods that have been highly processed such that most fiber is removed, allowing the body to rapidly absorb the food in the form of…