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3 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods According to a Cardiologist Dietitian
Eating a healthy diet can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. A dietitan shared three surprising foods that are good for heart health. Peas, for example, are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app Eating a healthy diet can significantly reduce a person’s risk of developing heart problems. That’s partly because diet influences whether a person is overweight, has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes, which are risk factors of cardiovascular disease, Victoria Taylor, a senior dietitian at the UK-based charity the British Heart Foundation,…
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How much to save for retirement healthcare: The number is rising
What would you and your spouse do with $351,000 when you retire? That may sound like a nice nest egg, but you may need every penny just to cover health care costs in retirement, including Medicare premiums and drugs after insurance pays its part, according to recent research. And that figure is conservative, the research notes. Americans already lack retirement savings. A New York Life survey of 2,202 adults last month showed only 4 in 10 have a nest egg, even though 74% expect to retire at 64. That shortfall means many retirees may find their golden years tarnished by financial stress. “People have so many different financial…
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DVIDS – News – Fort Eustis Gym leads the way with Holistic Health and Fitness
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – At Fort Eustis’ McClellan Fitness Center, the future of Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) is already operational thanks to the 733d Force Support Squadron. Training classes led by Master Fitness Trainer team of sports and fitness instructors Maverick Donnell and Laura Gurganus plus a makeover to the strength and conditioning training area has transformed McClellan into an Army Combat Fitness Test training support facility. This Air Force-led joint base team at Fort Eustis upgraded the McClellan gym and trainers at minimal cost to meet and grow the Army’s H2F program, reaching successes on organizational, installation, and individual levels. “We did all of it on…
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New Wildlife Initiative in Douglas to Boost Biodiversity
The Manx capital, Douglas, is steering a new exciting wildlife initiative known as the Dragonflies’ Den. This innovative scheme, a joint venture between Douglas City Council and Manx Wildlife Trust, seeks to address pressing global challenges, including climate change and biodiversity loss, by harnessing the power of local communities. Developed in association with Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man, the project encourages residents to propose ideas that promote biodiversity protection and support pollinators. Boosting Wildlife and Biodiversity Dragonflies’ Den, launched in Douglas, aims to enhance wildlife and biodiversity by facilitating residents to propose novel initiatives that protect biodiversity or advocate for pollinators. The local authority is providing support in the form…
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‘New standard’: Micah Handlogten details self improvement
Florida’s sophomore center Micah Handlogten is coming off one of his better games of the 2023-2024 season against Auburn. While the North Carolina native only had four points, he tallied five blocks and three steals in the Gators’ win over the Tigers on Saturday evening. “Even though he produced really well against Georgia – 23 and 17 – I really thought his most impactful game, in terms of winning, might have been Saturday,” Head Coach Todd Golden said on Handlogten’s performance against Auburn. Handlogten’s plus-minus against Auburn was 18, the second highest on the Gators in the contest (Walter Clayton, 19). “He played so hard,” Golden added. “One of the…
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Dietitian Explains Health Benefits and Foods to Try
A new study is shedding light on the health benefits of the Atlantic diet. Like the Mediterranean diet, this style of eating is based on the dietary patterns of people living in a specific region of Europe, but this one hones in on northwest Spain and northern Portugal. These populations have some of the lowest incidences of heart disease. The most recent study in JAMA Network found that those who followed the Atlantic diet for a 6-month period had a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a group of condition that increase risk of heart disease and diabetes. While this research is promising, the Atlantic diet is not that well-known. But…
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Children’s Hospital LA launches AI-driven ER patient app
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has partnered with Vital to integrate an artificial intelligence-driven tool called ERAdvisor that can improve the patient-family experience with clarity and predictability. WHY IT MATTERS Closing the gap between clinical documentation and clarity with plain-language test results and predictable wait times may ease the strain on patients and their families at CHLA, according to an announcement from Vital on Monday. Upon ER registration, families receive a text message inviting them to log into a secure web-based interface and then receive real-time notifications and information on their child’s status, location within the department, lab and imaging status and changes in care. Patient families access the free multilingual…
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Coach Welly, Gainful Win Innovation Award at Connected Health & Fitness
The gym member engagement platform and personalized nutrition brand were chosen as the most innovative brands by industry leaders The Connected Health & Fitness Summit, a two-day event bringing together leaders from the top fitness and wellness brands, has named Coach Welly and Gainful as the winning companies of its prestigious Innovation Showcase. The 5th annual Connected Health & Fitness Summit event, held in Los Angeles, California, included speakers such as Evelyn Webster, CEO of SoulCycle; Krystal Zell, CEO of Tonal; Bryan Myers, CEO of Solidcore; Sam Cole, CEO and co-founder of FitXR; Sean Turner, CEO of Les Mills US, and more. Fitness and wellness brands were invited to apply…
