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Like many people throughout the world, Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., remembers exactly where he was and what he was doing when COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic. “Those first few months of the pandemic will be forever ingrained in my memory,” he says. For Dr. Binnicker, director of Mayo Clinic’s Clinical Virology Laboratory, two important dates stand out above the rest. “One was Feb. 17, 2020, when Dr. (William) Morice and I were talking about whether the department should invest the resources into developing a test to diagnose COVID-19,” he says. “We of course decided that day to forge ahead with developing a novel…
By Jim Stocker, as told to Danny BonvissutoWhen I started smoking in high school, it was cool. Attractive women in grocery stores handed out little packs of four cigarettes, trying to get you to change your brand. When I was in the military, my C-rations had cigarettes in them and the thought was, “Smoke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.” I don’t think anyone was concerned about health at the time.Some smokers can tell you the minute, hour, and day they quit. I can’t because I quit so many times.I was in my early 60s, working in sales management, and smoking…
Bills of any variety are typically greeted with groans, but unexpected medical bills are particularly unwelcome. Often, they hit your mailbox weeks, even months, after your doctor visit or the date of a procedure. And while these bills may be an unpleasant surprise, they’re not all that uncommon. One 2018 survey done by NORC at the University of Chicago, a non-partisan research organization, found that 57 percent of respondents had received a bill they thought would be covered by their insurance provider. “Being hit with a surprise bill can be financially devastating and cause great anxiety,” says Bari Talente, executive…
Very little seems to rattle Eliud Kipchoge. The greatest men’s marathoner of all-time always seems stoic, whether on the start line, the most difficult part of a race, or during a press conference. He embraces each challenge. Kipchoge is set for another big challenge on Monday at the 2023 Boston Marathon.Days away from his Boston debut, Kipchoge sat down for an interview with Runner’s World. Kipchoge shares where that unwavering confidence comes from—a strong belief in his training.“The more work you put in the more confident you’ll be,” he said.How much longer will the 38-year-old Kipchoge continue racing? He holds…
No matter the down or distance, quarterback John Wolford has always found a way to keep moving the chains. A year after playing a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl-winning season, Wolford is now lining up for his latest two-minute drill—signing with an NFL team in time for training camp. As he’s done throughout his college and three-year professional career, Wolford continues working on not only becoming a top-level QB, but also a valuable all-around offensive asset. He hopes again that the results of consistently grinding not only catches the eyes of NFL GMs, but will also…
Season 4 of Love Is Blind concludes this weekend with a live reunion episode hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, catching up with this year’s cast of couples—some of whom are still happily married after getting hitched on the show, while others have split. One of the more controversial members of the Season 4 cast is Irina Solomonova, who ruffled a lot of feathers with her behavior towards her fellow contestants, pairing up with fellow “mean girl” Micah to mock and bully the other women on the show.Irina hit it off with Zack during the pod stage of the social…
The Polish athlete is ready to shine on strongman’s biggest stage again. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 14, 2023Mateusz Kieliszkowski hoped to finally break through with a World’s Strongest Man (WSM) victory in 2022. Yet, roughly two months before the contest, the Polish strongman withdrew after suffering a leg injury. After a three-year WSM absence, Kieliszkowski’s return nears in Myrtle Beach, SC, on Apr. 19-23, 2023. It seems he’s pulling out all the stops. Quite literally. On Apr. 12, 2023, Kieliszkowski shared an Instagram video of himself pulling a 32-ton (64,000-pound) truck. Kieliszkowski also lists the weight…
Losing weight means following a dedicated, healthy diet and regular exercise regimen. But where to begin? If you’re in a rut before even getting started, don’t fret. No one said weight loss would be a walk in the park, but we’re here to help. Eat This, Not That! spoke with fitness pros who offer seven fat-burning exercises to lose weight. You can count on these moves to torch many calories and activate muscle groups throughout your entire body. Kicking up your physical activity is integral to weight loss, and it helps you maintain your new, healthy weight, the Mayo Clinic…
Cardio heals the heart in a multitude of ways. From the benefits of bodily function to the improved quality of life (1), cardio is an opportunity for growth. The questions arise: where do I start? Or… what do I do next? Cardio can be intimidating because of the overabundance of choices (and sweat), but it does not have to be. Cardio can be achieved by anyone through various intensities and activities. Switch It Up Routines can be good for people who crave structure, but it’s easy to get comfortable with a routine. Breaking the traditions can actually bring growth because…
You already know that walking is good for you. A brisk daily walk can be less taxing on your joints than running and other cardio exercises—but it still gets your heart rate up if you keep a quick pace. Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, has also found that averaging 4,400 daily steps per day reduces mortality by 41 percent. And that rate progressively improves up to about 7,500 steps (demonstrating that you don’t necessarily need to hit 10,000 steps to see benefits).1We know that many of our Nutrisystem Success Stories have used walking to help support their weight loss…