A miliary veteran has hit the ground running in terms of helping other heroes. John Barnett, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) police officer, has set out to run a marathon in all 50 U.S. states to raise awareness for local nonprofit Paws of War, which helps rescue and train service dogs for veterans. …
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Can Alzheimer’s disease be reversed? Dr. Heather Sandison, a renowned expert in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia care, believes that reversal isn’t just possible — but that it’s already happening in multiple patients. In her new book “Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Tool Kit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health,” which was published by HarperCollins on June 11, Sandison — …
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The top vacation destinations in Europe for those looking to exercise while on holiday were announced —and some spots are surprising. Global Running Day is June 5, 2024 — and Hoka, the running shoe brand known for comfort and support, enlisted researchers to discover which European vacation spots would be the best choice for avid runners to hit this summer. …
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For those who have always wanted to slice through the water with increased speed but felt held back by their natural swimming abilities, Seabike offers a solution. This French innovation amplifies your leg power, turning each stroke into a powerful surge forward. The Seabike is akin to granting your feet the power of fins but with the comfort and ease …
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Hugh Jackman is reviving “Wolverine” for the first time since 2017, and the fitness transformation looks a little different at 55. In an interview with People, Jackman was joined by Ryan Reynolds, who witnessed it all for their upcoming film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” “Just the sheer relentlessness that you dedicated yourself towards stunts, choreography,” Reynolds said of Jackman. “It was …
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Multiple sclerosis is a life-changing diagnosis for one million people who are affected in the U.S. — but for a professional athlete, its physical limitations can seem particularly challenging. Chris Wright, 34, the first person with MS to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), has been living with the disorder since his 2012 diagnosis. For World MS Day on …
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Between the sweat smell, fluorescent lights and omnipresent television screens, April Herring has never connected with going to the gym. Instead, she runs, bikes, hikes, plays tennis, pickleball and football — anything to get her exercise outside as often as possible. “Fresh air, sunshine, the variety of the trees as the seasons change,” said Herring, an administrator at Carroll Community …
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For an increasing number of women over 40, age really is just a number. It may not be possible to stop the passage of time — but certain healthy habits can help slow down biological age, experts say. “As we age, our abilities to perform certain physical and cognitive tasks decline, while our risks for disease and ultimately death increase,” …
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With the oldest population in the European Union, where one in four are aged over 65, it’s little surprise that Italy is home to the world’s fastest 90-year-old woman sprinter. Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 90 and over age group this month when she ran the 200 meters outdoors in 51.47 seconds. Born on Aug. 1, …
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May is national bike month! If you’ve given in to the cycling bug and are looking for key accessories that will help elevate your bike ride to the next level, this list is for you. We’ve selected five accessories that will help truly make a difference to your biking experience – whether your goal is to get faster, ride safer …
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