Most people aren't meeting exercise guidelines Most adults in the USA aren't meeting the federal physical activity recommendations for both aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activity, according to government statistics out today. About 79% of adults don't meet the physical activity guidelines that advise getting at least 2½ hours a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity such as brisk walking, or one hour and 15 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, such as jogging. More
US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged Health officials say suicides among middle-aged Americans climbed at a startling rate over the past decade, a period that included the recession. Overall, the suicide rate for the age group jumped 28 percent from 1999 to 2010. And among whites, it shot up 40 percent.... More
Cost of feeding a family of four: $146 to $289 a week Latest statistics give a range of prices for feeding a family of four a healthy diet. The cost of feeding a family of four a healthy diet can run $146 to $289 a week, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. More
2-year-old girl gets windpipe made from stem cells A 2-year-old girl born without a windpipe now has a new one grown from her own stem cells, the youngest patient in the world to benefit from the experimental treatment.... More
Study: New bird flu jumped directly from chickens Chinese scientists have for the first time found strong evidence of how humans got infected with a new strain of bird flu: from chickens at a live market. In a small study of four patients who caught the new H7N9 virus, Chinese scientists compared swabs from birds at live markets in eastern China to virus samples from patients. More
Stormzy unveils shredded body after taking up ‘extreme’ diet and intense workout routine Stormzy is in the best shape of his life, and he’s certainly not afraid to flaunt it. New photos show the Vossi Bop hitmaker as we’ve never seen him before, having hit the gym and transformed his ... 12/19/2024 - 9:59 am | View Link
Why You Should Be Doing More Moderate Intensity Workouts “Using perceived exertion on a scale from zero to 10, with zero being no effort and 10 being the hardest physical activity you’ve ever done, moderate intensity exercise is about a five or a six. You ... 12/18/2024 - 6:30 am | View Link
You don't need weights to build full-body muscle, just 30 minutes and this equipment-free workout If you want to build strength but can't make it to the gym, you do have options. Using your body weight alone, you can work your muscles, strengthen your core, and raise your heart rate, like with ... 12/15/2024 - 11:43 pm | View Link
Sydney Sweeney shuts down body shamers with intense workout video Sydney Sweeney has taken a stand against body shamers with a scathing Instagram video, combining screenshots of cruel online comments with footage of her intense workouts for her upcoming role as ... 12/13/2024 - 6:41 pm | View Link
From HIIT to yoga: The best online workout programs for every exercise preference No gym? No problem. We've done the work(outs) to find the best online workout programs — from streaming options to advanced yoga and audio classes. 12/9/2024 - 4:39 am | View Link
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