The power snatch is an awesome weightlifting accessory exercise to help build power and fluidity for the more traditional full snatch. In the context of a training program, the power snatch can be a useful accessory for snatch technique work, improving power output, and building upper body pulling mechanics in the snatch. To execute great […]
The authors of new research say supporting children and young people’s mental health is as important as supporting their academic progress, and that particular attention should be paid to the fact that some young people have struggled more than others. Findings from their study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, focused on the connections […]
It’s been over a year since the COVID-19 outbreak shook up the world and after patiently waiting, Americans are finally able to receive vaccinations against the deadly virus. As of April 15, 2021, 77 million people in the United States are fully vaccinated, per a CNN analysis of CDC data. As 2021 rolls on, the country hopes […]
At-home wellness has witnessed a surge like never before throughout the pandemic. From at-home manicures to at-home massages, many of us have gotten used to learning new self-care skills to use in different ways. The Theragun promises to up-level your at-home massage practice with a handy machine that has quickly taken off as an Instagram-worthy […]
Those pesky dimples around your thighs and buttocks that make you squirm at the thought of exposing your legs in the summer months? That’s cellulite. According to Healthline, cellulite “forms when fatty tissue deep in the skin pushes up against connective tissue.” And guess what? It’s completely normal. Despite the role it might play in […]
The new president of the United States has been referred to as having grief as a superpower. U.S. citizens have expectations about their president as “comforter-in-chief,” something at which President Biden’s predecessor failed miserably. As we surpass the grim milestone of 20,000 deaths in Canada to COVID-19, I am left wondering who is demonstrating leadership […]
Home workouts are the new normal. Gyms are off-limits for the forseeable future, and with so many amazing online and digitial fitness resources, lots of people might just not go back. So, if you are serious about keeping your fitness home-based for the long-term – you have probably considered investing in some weights. And it […]
Could wearing two masks be better than one? The emergence of new and more infectious COVID-19 variants has led health experts to consider “double masking” as a potential way to better protect yourself and those around you. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating whether donning a medical mask underneath a typical […]
Atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that can increase the likelihood of stroke, was detected up to 10 times more frequently in high risk patients recovering from heart surgery who wore a continuous cardiac monitor for a month, compared to patients who had usual follow-up care following their procedure, according to late breaking research presented […]
SUNDAY, Nov. 15, 2020 — Prescriptions of antipsychotic medications for young children are declining, a new study finds. However, doctors are continuing to prescribe the drugs “off-label” for kids with conditions like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and conduct disorders, the research found. The medications don’t have the safety and effectiveness data needed, […]
