Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:27 PM Anthony Fauci, President Biden's top delegate to the World Health Organization, is behind the dangerous idea of enlarging WHO's power. We should all vigorously oppose it. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:25 PM State health officials on Tuesday reported 7,029 COVID cases over the holiday weekend, as virus rates continue to decline following a recent spike. The state Department of... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:05 PM A third suspected monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento County, public health officials said on Tuesday. This third possible case was identified through contact... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:25 PM Thanks to a unique combination of biology and ecology, the guppies have provided researchers with insights into evolution for decades. Evans and Fitzpatrick have pushed those... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:19 PM Healthcare has finally begun to embrace digital transformation after years as a stubborn holdout. The coronavirus pandemic has only accelerated adoption of technologies such as... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 4:19 PM A new branch of safety enforcement in Durham intends to summon unarmed first responders for behavioral health and quality of life calls. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:25 PM Mass infections in wild birds pose a significant risk to vulnerable species, are hard to contain and increase the opportunity for the virus to spill over into people |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:21 PM A new Battery State of Health Standard will make it easier to create digital twins of different battery designs to address EV challenges. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:21 PM COVID cases in New York City have plateaued and other key metrics, such as test positivity rate, have fallen, indicating the latest surge in the Big Apple may be over. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, May 31, 2022 1:11 PM "The Village Voice," a New York City-based newspaper, became the first place to bargain for employees in same-gender relationships to access health care for their families. The... |
WebMD Health Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:50 PM A new study suggests type 2 diabetes is linked to memory and thinking problems, and it's because the disease makes the brain age faster. |
WebMD Health Tuesday, May 31, 2022 3:25 PM Globally, 23 countries have reported 257 confirmed monkeypox cases, along with 127 suspected cases. |
WebMD Health Tuesday, May 31, 2022 2:30 PM The protective effects of coffee were most apparent in people who drank about two to four cups a day. |
WebMD Health Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:56 PM Researchers have come up with a system that detects gluten simply and quickly in food. The test reveals not just the presence of gluten but also its concentration – and it involves snapping a picture with your smartphone. |
Mark's Daily Apple Tuesday, May 31, 2022 12:00 PM June is National Get Outdoors Month. Here at MDA, we're spending the next couple weeks teeing you up to have your best summer yet in the great outdoors with posts to inspire you to get into nature. Today we're talking about how to train for backpacking. Let's start with the most obvious question: what IS backpacking? Backpacking is simply multi-day hiking where you carry all your gear on your back. Say you're going out for a day hike carrying water, food, and basic survival gear, but you return to your car the same day you set out. That's not backpacking. If you're trekking across the country, but someone else is sherpaing your gear from one sleeping spot to the next, that's not backpacking either. In a nutshell, backpacking is essentially a long hike with more gear and more details to think about because you'll be spending at least one night—but possibly many more—camping out. I think of backpacking as a kind of endurance sport. As with any endurance sport, you want to train for your event. You probably wouldn't enter a half-marathon this coming weekend with minimal or no training. You could, but it would hurt a lot less, and your chance of success would be significantly greater, if you took the time to train. Same goes for backpacking. The good news is, if you already have a solid fitness base, you are well on your way. Now you just need to tailor your training to get ready for your backpacking expedition. The particulars depend on how long you'll be out there, how much weight you'll be carrying, your current fitness level, and the type of terrain you'll encounter. Still, the general principles remain the same. You'll need to prepare for: Time on your feet Carrying weight Walking over uneven ground Climbing (going up and down hills, stepping over logs, etc.) Lower body strength is key, of course, but so are core, upper back, and shoulder strength, ankle and hip strength and mobility, balance, and, of course, stamina. Here's how to begin. Training for Backpacking: Getting Started Let's start with some general advice before moving on to some specific exercises you can use to prep your body for the adventure ahead. First and foremost, give yourself enough time to prepare. Make a training plan commensurate with the demands of your trip. Experienced, fit hikers can probably set out on a short one- or two-night outing with minimal training. If you're mostly sedentary and planning a seven-night thru-hike (point-to-point backpacking trip), you'll need considerably more lead time—several months or more. Don't just focus on strength or endurance. I said it already, but it bears repeating: proper training covers strength, endurance, mobility, and balance. Think about stepping up onto a rock or fallen tree, crossing a river by hopping from one wobbly stone to the next, walking uphill over loose shale. That's a lot of balancing on one foot and keeping yourself upright as nature and gravity conspire to pull you down. … Continue reading "How to Train for Backpacking" The post How to Train for Backpacking appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple. |
Dignity Health Medical Groups Blog Tuesday, May 31, 2022 1:52 PM Our third installment of our Women's Health Month series features Azadeh Toofaninejad, DO, a cardiologist with Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, sharing guidance on how heart disease affects women. Dr. Toofaninejad addresses symptoms to look out for, risk factors and lifestyle changes women can make to decrease their risk of heart disease. |
