Category: Health

FITNESS FACTS

Choosing The Perfect Personal Trainer by Gini Grimsley, MS, CSCS (NAPSI)—Exercising with a personal trainer has transformed from a luxury amenity into a highly effective lifestyle routine in many people’s health and fitness journeys. One reason may be that, according to a recent report by International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), a global health Read More …

FLORIDA HEALTH NEWS

Tips And Tricks To Make 2022 The Year You Quit Tobacco For Good (NAPSI)—For many, the past year has been a reminder that they can take important steps in taking charge of their own health and well-being. Now that it’s time for new resolutions, making a positive change for some can mean quitting tobacco. Whether Read More …

HOLIDAY HEALTH HINTS

Ring In The New Year With An ‘Anti’ Resolution List (NAPSI)—As the world celebrates the new year, many will make an annual list of resolutions and goals, which often include improving overall health and fitness.  As we continue to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, improving overall health is front and center, more so than usual. However, Read More …

HEALTH NEWS

Helping The Nervous System Heal Itself (NAPSI)—For decades, medical researchers struggled to solve the mystery of how to reverse paralysis caused by serious spinal cord injuries. Finally, hope appears to be at hand.  Making Mice Move Remarkable video footage shows how paralyzed mice regained some of their ability to walk again after receiving an experimental Read More …

POINTERS FOR PARENTS-TO-BE

Get The Facts About Fertility, Pregnancy, And COVID-19 Vaccines by the We Can Do This COVID-19 Public Education Campaign (NAPSI)—Questions and misinformation about the effect of COVID-19 vaccines on fertility and pregnancy have left some people uncertain about getting vaccinated if they are pregnant or hoping to get pregnant, but the facts should be reassuring.  Read More …

HEALTH MATTERS

New Invention May Reduce The Need For Masks (NAPSI)—A new approach to indoor ventilation has been developed that can significantly decrease the risk of COVID and influenza outbreaks in schools, offices and other indoor environments, and even speed a reduction in mask wear. The innovative invention captures and cleans individuals’ breaths within seconds, before potential Read More …

OFFICE SPACE

Many Americans Begrudgingly Return To The Office Full Time; Most Expect Mandatory Vaccinations (NAPSI)—A new nationwide survey, commissioned by OfficeSpace Software and conducted by The Harris Poll, revealed half of those who went into an office prior to the pandemic don’t want to do so any more.  When asked to identify which best describes their Read More …

DENTAL HEALTH

Wisdom Teeth Removal: Why, When And How (NAPSI)—This year, more than five million Americans, mostly between the ages of 17 and 25, will have their wisdom teeth removed to prevent or address teeth crowding or pain. Dentists recommend that most people (85%) have their wisdom teeth taken out to prevent health issues—such as impactions, infections, Read More …

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

How To Achieve A Healthy Mind And Body In The New Normal (NAPSI)—The way people live—from how they eat, sleep, work and move their bodies­—has been disrupted in the last year-and-a-half, and adapting to and achieving mind-body balance amid these changes is no easy task. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter routines and take Read More …

Medicare Open Enrollment Offers Opportunities to Access Affordable Fitness Programs

(NAPSI)—Millions of older adults are making important decisions about their health insurance coverage—including fitness and wellness benefits—during Medicare Open Enrollment. Seniors and other Medicare-eligible persons who choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan may have access to covered services not offered through original Medicare, such as dental care, vision exams, hearing aids, and fitness Read More …