Fitness industry set for long road back into financial shape MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE 6:43 p.m., Sept. 9) — Getting fit just got harder during a pandemic when everyone is stuck at home, but as fitness centers finally reopened this month, gyms are banking on the Filipino’s enduring desire to remain healthy […]
CLOSE President Donald Trump on Saturday signed executive orders deferring payroll taxes for some Americans and extending unemployment benefits after negotiations on a new coronavirus rescue package collapsed. (Aug. 8) AP Domestic Kentucky, like most states, has opted into a new federal program offering a $300 supplement to weekly unemployment […]
CLOSE This is how often you should wash your cloth face mask. USA TODAY The claim: Face masks cause staph infections. Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the use of face masks in public in April, misinformation about the consequences of mask-wearing has spread on social media. A subset of […]
DOUGLASSVILLE — After being closed since mid-March, Snap Fitness in Douglassville has reopened. The 24/7 fitness facility in the Douglassville Shopping Center reopened Tuesday, Sept. 1, with new owners Bruce and Mary Monteiro. Over the last couple of months, the couple purchased all of the equipment in the 4,000-square-foot facility […]
Within two or three days of the benefit’s expiration, he said, applications tripled. When the government approved the $300 replacement, he said, the numbers began to dwindle, even though most states have yet to start making the payments. “It’s free money, so they feel they don’t have to work anymore,” […]
Share on PinterestExperts say aspirin has acidic qualities and can burn the skin if applied incorrectly on a person’s face. Getty Images A TikTok video is showing teens how to apply a face mask made of aspirin as a treatment for acne. Experts say aspirin has acidic qualities and can […]
CUMMING, GA – More than once over the past six months, Allan Congrave has considered just how wise it would be to launch a new business and, more specifically —a fitness-related venture — in the midst of a global pandemic that seemingly has no finish line in sight. Yet, every […]
By Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist Raleigh, N.C. — You may have seen the TikTok videos on social media about whitening your teeth. TikTok videos with the hashtag “#teethwhitening” make up over 330 million views. Some recommend applying toothpaste, baking soda and aluminum foil. Others say to use bleach to […]
Whether you’re looking for help with allergies or to step up your skin care routine, humidifiers can be an overlooked tool despite boasting some important health perks. Humidifiers infuse moisture into the air and can benefit users year-round. During the winter months, as the combination of cold air and overheated […]
Apple has a history of wiping out the little-guy developers, but this time it’s set its sights on the lucrative multi-billion fitness app industry. On Tuesday, Apple launched Fitness Plus, a studio fitness app that offers classes from fitness coaches and integrates tightly with Apple Watch. It’s a direct competitor […]
Post Malone is having some fun, putting on his dentist gear and checking out his friend’s teeth on Instagram. One month after getting a tattoo during his dentist appointment, Post Malone is turning heads again for dentistry-related reasons. The rapper’s team has been quietly teasing his next studio album, which […]
In partnership with The Fresh Toast What roles do herbal and classic natural medicines have in common with modern medical research when it comes using cannabis for medicinal purposes? During the 2019 Cannabis Collaborative Conference in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Heather George, Doctor of Science in Oriental Medicine (DSOM), c-IAYT , TheLotusWay.org and AOMScholarshipFund.org, sought to address […]
Female mice that ate alpha-ketoglutarate (left) next to control mice. A. A. Shahmirzadi et. al., Cell Metabolism (2020) 10.1016 By Jocelyn KaiserSep. 1, 2020 , 11:00 AM A dietary supplement bodybuilders use to bulk up may have a more sweeping health benefit: Staving off the ravages of old age. Mice […]
Photo: JaxJox In the before times, most people would balk at shelling out thousands of dollars for something like a Peloton, Tonal, or Mirror. Now, if you’ve got the space and the cash, buying some fitness equipment seems like a decent idea. Which means, it’s a good time for JaxJox […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption“I’m a victim but feel like an inconvenience” A dentist who was secretly stalked by a former patient has spoken of his shock that he was not told immediately his stalker had been released from custody. Prosecutors said Thomas Baddeley – who […]
I am often asked, “What is Culinary Medicine?” The answer usually involves a brief explanation of the multidisciplinary and evidence-based approaches to food, health, and wellness that form the foundation of the Culinary Medicine approach. This is something that I have covered in this column before (see “Culinary Medicine: A New […]
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Beth Rogers says her son’s health history is so bad, he needs a hospital visit for dental work. Even though he’s dealing with major pain, she said doctors cannot perform the surgery he needs until next summer. Rogers introduced us to her son Nathan, who has […]
Medicare Supplement Eligibility — General Rules One major difference in eligibility rules for those who enter Medicare early is that you may not be able to enroll in Medicare Supplement insurance before age 65. The federal Medicare rules require insurance companies to issue Medicare Supplement plans to people during their […]
When the novel coronavirus pandemic left Americans cut off from their beloved hair and nail salons, barbershops, waxers and aestheticians, many took one look at their increasingly unkempt appearances and sprang into action. “Quaran-cuts” and at-home dye jobs were attempted en masse to varying degrees of success. Manicure kits and […]
Visit the News Hub Vaccine may strengthen immune response to viral infections; trial to enroll up to 30,000 health-care workers Getty Images Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is the clinical coordinating center for an international trial aimed at evaluating on a large scale whether the MMR […]
Apple unveiled a new fitness service called Apple Fitness Plus on Tuesday. The service, like Peloton, offers digital fitness classes led by charismatic trainers that can be viewed on your phone, iPad, or Apple TV. It’s unclear if Apple will be able to challenge Peloton’s appeal, considering Peloton has built […]
I am a parent and dentist whose personal and professional life has been upended by this pandemic. If you’re reading this, and haven’t gone through similar turmoil, I would like to meet you. While most of the country is trying to get a grip on what to do about the […]
If you have oily skin, you need to take special care during the monsoon season. While the rains bring relief by lowering the temperature, it is not really pleasant for your skin. People with oily skin tend to suffer from a lot of skin issues including acne breakouts. With the […]
Stanford Medicine researchers are investigating whether a combination of specific antibodies can reduce early symptoms of COVID-19 in people with mild to moderate cases of the disease. Their effort is part of a multisite clinical trial of an antibody drug developed by Eli Lilly and AbCellera that aims to enroll […]
A weekly column addressing your most sought-after health questions, answered by Harbin Clinic’s expert healthcare professionals Question: Now that I wear a face mask every day, I’ve noticed that I have been breaking out. What can I do to help my skin? Dr. Jonathan Pewitt: Wearing a face mask is […]