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Warming up should be a ritual. The goals for a warm-up are to increase the body’s range of motion (ROM) and body temperature before an activity. It’s also crucial for preventing any possible injuries. Athletes who contribute time to properly warm-up show a 79{1293bd4ef25ca86a622f6d9512ec3310653175851a143bae989351f0db04aea4} chance of improvement in their sport (1). This is what you should know to prepare yourself for a better performance. Stretching A stretch can fall into one of three categories: dynamic, ballistic, or static. Each has their own benefits for specific activities. The timing of each type can be crucial for your exercising too. Dynamic stretching…
“It’s not the years, honey, it’s the mileage.” – Indiana Jones Like Indy, you’ve lived a little. But, getting older doesn’t mean it’s time to sit on the sidelines. You don’t have to grow weaker and give up what you love. No matter how many miles are on the odometer, you can get older and stronger. And this strength can impact your healthy lifespan in powerful ways. As we’ll show you below, getting stronger is associated with better aging and mortality, stronger bones and heart, and improved quality of life. The best news? It’s never too late to add strength…
So you’re a woman who wants to start strength training? Well you’ve come to the right place! We help women just like you grow strong, and today we’ll get you started on your strength training journey. Nerd Fitness Coaches help women become superheros! Learn more here. Here’s what we’ll cover in our strength training guide for women: After today’s guide, you’ll know exactly how to transform yourself into a superhero! What makes me so confident? How do I know so much about women growing strong? Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Staci Ardison. This is me deadlifting 455…
Losing your hair due to alopecia areata is plenty to deal with on its own. Add the constant need to correct misinformation about the condition and it’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out (figuratively, of course).Even as alopecia areata becomes more familiar to the general public, there are still a ton of common misunderstandings about what causes it and how it’s treated.Whether you live with the condition or you’re just curious to learn more, check out the infographic below to learn the truth behind six myths about alopecia areata. Source link
Pedro Pascal has spoken out on multiple occasions against bigotry and is a public LGBTQ+ ally, and during a recent interview with Esquire he opened up about his sister Lux, and how it feels to be the big brother of a transgender woman at a time when the trans community is under constant attack. “I wouldn’t want to speak on her behalf,” he said, “but she is and has always been one of the most powerful people and personalities I’ve ever known. My protective side is lethal, but I need her more than she needs me.”Lux, who is 17 years…
The strongman legend almost had a lot of plans up in the air. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on April 14, 2023Brian Shaw will end his strongman career on his terms in 2023. The upcoming 2023 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) will be the four-time champion’s (2011, 2013, 2015-2016) last appearance in the prestigious contest. Then, in late August, the 2023 Shaw Classic (SC) will be his last-ever strongman competition. Shaw’s plans to close out his legendary career on a healthy note were almost in jeopardy. On Apr. 13, 2023, Shaw posted a “Road to WSM” video to his YouTube…
KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed the transparency — or lack thereof — and distribution of $50 billion in settlement funds from opioid manufacturers on WNHN’s “Attitude With Arnie Arnesen” on April 11. Click here to hear Pattani on “Attitude With Arnie Arnesen” Read Pattani’s “$50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash Is on the Way. We’re Tracking How It’s Spent.“ KFF Health News senior correspondent Samantha Young discussed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempt to sever ties with Walgreens on KQED’s “KQED Newscast” on April 10. Click here to hear Young on “KQED Newscast” Read Young’s “Gov. Newsom Wanted…
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an administrative stay in a Texas case involving limited access to the abortion drug mifepristone. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Let’s turn to what has been a busy week at the Supreme Court. Earlier today the justices temporarily put on hold the lower court’s limiting of the abortion drug mifepristone, which means for now the current drug regimen can remain in place. There’s also been new investigative reporting focused on a real estate deal between Justice Clarence Thomas and a Texas billionaire. NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg joins us now to wrap up the week.…
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…