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Oct 31, 2022

RSV: Symptoms, treatments, antibodies and vaccines

Editor's note: This page was last updated on Aug. 24, 2023 following the approval of various RSV vaccines and a new preventative, antibody-based drug. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a very common respiratory virus, particularly among children. Indeed, by age 2, 90% of people have had at least one...

Oct 31, 2022

This Black Friday adjustable dumbbell deal saves you $300 on our favourite pair

If you're looking for a convenient and space saving way to build muscle, this pair of Jaxjox adjustable dumbbells are currently 60% off at Best Buy, saving you a whopping $300 for Black Friday. This is the cheapest price we have ever seen the Jaxjox retail for, and they also...

Oct 31, 2022

This Yosuda exercise bike is one of our favorites and it's cheaper than ever for Black Friday

Black Friday weekend brings the Yosuda Indoor Cycling Bike down to a record low. With 50% knocked off the price, you can now get this great budget exercise bike for just $229.39. This wallet-friendly piece of kit left our resident fitness writer thoroughly impressed with its smooth ride, sturdy design...

Sep 30, 2022

What is exercise, really? Here’s what counts, according to an exercise physiologist

We know it’s beneficial for our health and most of us do it regularly but what is exercise? To answer this, it’s important to know the difference between exercise and physical activity. Physical activity refers to anything which causes the muscles to move the body. Exercise is a subcategory of...

Sep 30, 2022

Block out the noise on your morning run with these AirPods Pro earbuds, now $80 off at Amazon

If you’re looking to block out distractions to help focus on your work, or are looking for a pair of the best running earphones, then the AirPods Pro are a great option. Apple’s earbuds may have been succeeded by a second generation, but the first generation remains an excellent product...

Sep 30, 2022

Can music really influence your workout?

There is a wealth of research on the impact of music on exercise — but can music really influence your workout? In other words, is there any great benefit in grabbing a pair of the best running headphones if you want to improve your performance? Well, some of the results...

Sep 30, 2022

Yoga and meditation: what are the real health benefits?

Both yoga and meditation have been found to produce similar benefits, helping to improve your mental and physical health in various ways. While meditation primarily works on your mind and thought patterns, yoga moves your body and can help improve your fitness. This isn’t to say that yoga doesn’t work...

Sep 30, 2022

These are the real benefits of running, according to the science

A runner’s body can come in all shapes and sizes, but the benefits of running remain the same for everyone. So, if you’re thinking about kicking your run to the curb side now the weather has turned…. don’t! Whether you stick with your outdoor run and yield the extra benefits...

Sep 30, 2022

Save 52% on this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower

Amazon has some great price reductions this Prime Day - including $257.75 off this XTERRA Fitness ERG220 Magnetic Rower. With an aluminum frame, this rowing machine offers eight levels of magnetic resistance that lets you control the intensity of your workout, while providing a quiet and smooth rowing experience. The...

Sep 30, 2022

What is metabolic conditioning?

You may have heard of it before — but what is metabolic conditioning? The term has been around for decades, but it only recently crossed over from the world of elite athletes into everyday gyms. It refers to specific exercises designed to consume the maximum amount of calories in a...

Sep 30, 2022

Surge of 'flesh-eating' bacteria infections plagues Florida following Hurricane Ian

When Hurricane Ian slammed into Lee County, Florida, as a near-Category 5 storm last month, it left in its wake not just widespread destruction but also a surge of rare flesh-eating bacterial infections, state health data shows. Flesh-eating bacteria can cause necrotizing fasciitis — an infection that triggers aggressive inflammation...

Sep 30, 2022

Nevada boy dies of rare brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Lake Mead

A boy in Nevada has died of a rare brain-eating amoeba infection that he likely picked up on the Arizona side of Lake Mead, the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) reported Wednesday (Oct. 19). My condolences go out to the family of this young man, Dr. Fermin Leguen, the district's...

Sep 30, 2022

Why it's important to cool down after exercise, according to the science

Whether you’re lifting weights at the gym or coming back from a 10k run, factoring in a cool down after exercise is crucial to help prevent injury, ease delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and stretch your muscles. Cooling down after exercise is just as important as warming up, helping the...

Sep 30, 2022

How to increase your range of motion — and why it's central to your health

Heard of the phrase: range of motion? This term, which is often shortened to ROM, refers to how much joint and muscle movement you have. How much flexibility you have in your joints will differ from person to person, with one study conducted by the CDC revealing that your ROM...

Aug 31, 2022

Egg Whites: Health benefits & nutrition facts

Egg white is the clear, gelatinous liquid that surrounds the yolk inside the egg. Also called the albumen, egg white serves as a shock-absorber and anchor for the egg yolk and provides nutrients to the developing embryo (in fertilized eggs). It's also an incredibly nutritional food. Unlike egg yolk, the...