If you live in an age culture that equates sex with youth, you might think that things in the bedroom fizzle out after you hit a certain age. But in many cases, that’s just not true. In fact, according to a 2019 survey, 43% of Americans over 50 say their sex lives are “as or […]
Ex-officer fired after sex scandal sues Tennessee department for ‘sexual grooming’
A former Tennessee police officer who was fired following revelations of casual sex between sworn, often-duty personnel, alleged in a federal lawsuit that she was subjected to “sexual grooming” at work. Maegan Hall, who admitted to investigators that she participated in sexual contacts with four officers — two of whom were her superiors — filed […]
CDC warns of Shigella outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of an increase in highly drug-resistant cases of the bacterial infection Shigella, a leading cause of inflammatory diarrhea. The agency calls the new form of the stomach flu, which causes the diarrheal disease known as shigellosis, a “serious threat to public health.” There is some evidence […]
HEALTH AND FITNESS: Set up a fitness bench for yourself | Functions
Saving money for emergencies is good advice and important for maintaining quality of life in the event of job loss or another financial crisis. While this may seem logical, many people have been caught with insufficient savings when they needed it and found it difficult to meet their basic needs. This principle can also be […]
When new episodes come out
IT HAS BEEN been a while since we last saw The Mandalorian (real name: Din Djarin, played by Pedro Pascal) and his loyal and deceptively powerful cute little friend Grogu (commonly known as Baby Yoda), and even longer since we saw episodes of The Mandalorian on Disney+. We got the surprise that this dynamic duo […]
In a new, large-scale study, taking vitamin D supplements was found to ward off dementia
A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living longer dementia-free.Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses in people taking vitamin D supplements in one study. Of the nearly 2,670 people who developed dementia in the study, 75% did not […]
Recognizing signs and treating burnout
It’s not just you: Research shows that an influx of people worldwide are experiencing symptoms of burnout. More specifically, last year Microsoft surveyed 20,000 people worldwide to find that 50% of employees and 53% of managers felt burnt out at work. The weight of the world can’t be borne by anyone, but burnout can feel […]
Cardio fitness in early adulthood linked to lower risk of CVD, premature death
Introducing and maintaining increased cardiorespiratory fitness during early adulthood may reduce the risk of premature death and cardiovascular disease (CVD), findings from the ongoing CARDIA study showed. Each 1-minute increase in cardiorespiratory fitness (via a maximal graded exercise test) at baseline was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality (HR 0.82, 95% CI 0.76-0.88) […]
This 10-minute Kettlebell Flow builds strength, skill and endurance
Kettlebell flow workouts tick all the boxes and provide strength, skill, endurance, mobility and coordination while using one piece of equipment. Plus, there’s something very meditative about swinging a bell up and down. Coach Dylan Richards brings you a kettlebell flow that’s short and sweet and hits every muscle in under 10 minutes. “The best […]
In a new, large-scale study, taking vitamin D supplements was found to ward off dementia
A new study of more than 12,000 participants found a link between taking vitamin D supplements and living longer dementia-free.Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald via Getty Images There were 40% fewer dementia diagnoses in people taking vitamin D supplements in one study. Of the nearly 2,670 people who developed dementia in the study, 75% did not […]