FITNESS

Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Ring That Makes You Think Twice About Your Habits

The Ultrahuman Ring Air is a smart ring that aims to help users improve their health habits. It tracks various metrics like sleep, stress, heart rate, and activity levels. The ring is lightweight and comfortable, making it easy to wear 24/7. It has a battery life of up to six days, even when set to the highest tracking mode. One of the standout features of the Ultra...

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Older Adults in Rural Areas: How Gyms Can Boost Health

In a recent study, researchers looked at how older adults in rural areas engage with gym programs. They found some interesting patterns. People with diabetes or osteoporosis were more likely to join these gyms. It seems having a health condition can motivate someone to get moving. Regular health check-ups also played a big role. Those who stayed on top of their heal...

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Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Garmin and Google Team Up: What's In and What's Out for Health Data Sharing

Garmin smartwatches are known for their top-notch fitness tracking. But until recently, they couldn't share data with Google's Health Connect. That's changing, but not everything will be shared. Google announced in May 2025 that Garmin would soon support Health Connect. They promised it would be ready by June 2025. But here we are, and it's still not live. However, ...

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Jun 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Fitness Summaries: Are They Really Helpful?

Fitness apps are now packed with AI summaries. These summaries are supposed to make sense of all the data collected from wearables. But do they really help? Take Strava's Athlete Intelligence, for example. It takes workout data and tries to explain it in simple terms. Whoop has Whoop Coach, which gives daily reports and workout suggestions. Oura has Oura Advisor, wh...

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Fitness Habits: The Secret Weapon for ROTC Cadets

The U. S. Army is serious about keeping its soldiers fit. They've introduced the Holistic Health and Fitness system and the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) to assess soldiers' overall health. But what about the habits that contribute to this fitness? Things like eating right, sleeping well, and staying active can make a big difference. ROTC cadets are no exception. ...

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Jun 25 2025CRIME

Fitness Influencer Faces Legal Trouble After Rogan Challenge

Brian Johnson, better known as the "Liver King, " found himself in hot water after posting a series of threatening videos aimed at Joe Rogan. The Austin Police Department stepped in, arresting Johnson after he announced plans to travel to Austin, where Rogan resides, and issued a direct challenge to the podcaster. In one of his videos, Johnson boldly declared, "Joe ...

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Jun 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sleep, Run, Repeat: Galaxy Watch's New Tools for a Healthier You

The latest Galaxy Watch is stepping up its game with new features. These tools are designed to help users build healthier habits, focusing on sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition. The goal is to make small changes that add up to big improvements over time. The new features include Bedtime Guidance, which helps users set and maintain a consistent sleep schedul...

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer Survivors and Exercise: What Works Best for Heart Health?

Breast cancer survivors face a tough challenge. They must deal with the risk of heart disease. This is a side effect of cancer treatments. Exercise is a big help. It boosts heart health and lung function. But what type of exercise is best? This is where things get tricky. Different studies show different results. So, a big study was done. It looked at many types of e...

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Gentle Strength: The Workout for Aging Gracefully

The quest for a workout that promotes long-term health and mobility led to the discovery of Essentrics. This type of exercise focuses on eccentric muscle contractions, which lengthen muscles under tension. The result is a method that builds strength without the strain of traditional workouts. Essentrics was developed by Miranda Esmonde-White, a former professional da...

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Jun 06 2025POLITICS

The Political Tug-of-War Over Biden's Health

The political scene is heating up with a new twist. A key lawmaker has taken a bold step by summoning the former President Joe Biden's personal doctor for a formal interview. This move is part of a broader investigation into Biden's mental state and overall health. The lawmaker, James Comer, is not backing down from his quest for answers. He has accused the docto...

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