ZMT: Wednesday, February 08, 2023

Feb 08, 22:00

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:03 PM

Sting talks tantric sex with wife Trudie Styler: 'It's very healthy'

"I'm fortunate in many, many respects, and having my health at this age is something I don't take for granted," Sting said.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 8:17 PM

Health - Millions of Americans have a gambling disorder, but most of them don't know it. An expert says these signs could indicate a problem

Distress about money is the most frequently cited reason people start questioning whether they have a problem.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:47 PM

'An opportunity to do better': US Sec. of Education speaks on mental health in La Vista

The father of two says his department is prioritizing mental health resources for schools.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:41 PM

California health program successfully cut hospital visits

A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California's most at-risk Medicaid patients reduced hospitalizations and saved taxpayers money

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:41 PM

Health - New COVID Antiviral Cuts Hospitalizations in Half

An injection of a type of interferon drastically reduced the risk of severe COVID in a late-stage trial

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:33 PM

Health - There were over 600 excess deaths in doctors during 1st years of COVID pandemic

From March 2020 to December 2021, 622 more physicians died than expected, according to a recently released study.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:55 PM

Health - Brockton Hospital remains closed following Tuesday's 10-alarm fire

Brockton Hospital remains closed following an electrical fire that caused the building to evacuate Tuesday and more than 160 patients to be moved to other area healthcare...

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:43 PM

Bill filed aims to help ease health care worker shortage in Kentucky

If passed, House Bill 200 would establish a public-private partnership. The Kentucky Nursing Association says by 2025, there will be a need for 20,000 nurses.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:33 PM

Students who participated in a strike at Temple University are being told they will lose their tuition and health care benefits

Temple University is denying health care benefits and tuition remission to graduate students who take part in a strike over low pay. Bastiaan Slabbers/NurPhoto via Getty...

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 6:23 PM

Weekend fire at Sims Metal in Pilsen underscores environmental and health concerns, residents and alderman say

No flames were visible and the Chicago Fire Department was called "out of an abundance of caution," according to a statement from Sims.

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 4:23 PM

Crowdfunding Health Care Costs: What to Do

Thinking of starting or contributing to a health care crowdfunding campaign? Keep these pointers in mind.

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:51 PM

There's Been a Big Decline in the Rate of Americans Hit by Disability

Researchers say the prevalence of disabilities among seniors is down sharply from what it was just a decade before.

Feb 08, 16:00

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:47 PM

Medicaid expansion bill, filed in NC House, kicks off 2023 health care debate

NC House Republicans filed a bill to expand Medicaid, a cause Democrats have pushed for for years. But the NC Senate may have different ideas, after similar health care...

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:31 PM

Health - In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks' Schultz

As Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders settles into his new role as chairman of the Senate committee that oversees health and labor issues, he says some corporations "should be...

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 3:09 PM

Health - Dawn Staley on Geno Auriemma Criticism About Play Style: 'I'm Sick of It'

The Gamecocks women's basketball coach is fed up with the disrespect toward her program. South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley did not hold back in her response...

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 2:53 PM

What's on Biden's health agenda in 2023 following the State of the Union

After delivering his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, here's what's on President Joe Biden's health agenda in 2023.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 2:43 PM

Health - Surrender And Win

"I hope none of you have to spiral down to the brink of extinction like I did before you discover this secret and act on it to increase both your health and your wealth."

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 2:23 PM

Health - Scientists Decipher 57 Letters That Mary, Queen of Scots Wrote before Her Beheading

In newly deciphered letters written from captivity in the late 1800s, deposed queen of Scotland Mary Stuart complained about her health and tried to negotiate her release

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 1:53 PM

Health - Primary care a hot target; CVS spends $10.6B on Oak Street

Big money is pouring into primary care clinics as the nation's health care giants hunt for ways to cut costs by keeping people healthy.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 1:49 PM

Health - Texas Bused Migrants North. Then New York Did the Same

New York City is buying bus tickets for migrants who want to seek asylum in Canada, where they hope to have an easier time getting work permits and health insurance.

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 1:41 PM

Health - In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks' Schultz

WASHINGTON - As Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders settles into his new role as chairman of a committee that oversees health and labor issues, he says some corporations "should be...

Health feed - News BreaK Wednesday, February 8, 2023 1:37 PM

Health - Psychedelics May Be Part of U.S. Medicine Sooner Than You Think

It came as a surprise to many when, on Feb. 3, Australian regulators announced that medicines containing the psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin can soon be used there...

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 12:29 PM

Americans Getting More Comfortable Talking Over Mental Health With Doctors

A new study finds Americans are increasingly turning to their primary care doctors for mental health care.

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 11:47 AM

Student Mental Health Week Focuses on Rates of Stress, Anxiety

A recent study showed that nearly one-third of students worldwide said their mental health has worsened since returning to campus following the COVID-19 lockdowns.

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 10:03 AM

How Tech Changed My Life With Heart Failure

Diagnosed with heart failure at just 26 years old, Brittany Clayborne relied on electronics and technology to keep her heart pumping.

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 10:01 AM

What I've Learned From My Heart Failure Patients

Cardiologists managing people with heart failure deal with patient expectations and fears, along with the actual treatments. Find out what they learn.

WebMD Health Wednesday, February 8, 2023 9:57 AM

Innovations in Heart Failure Care

Heart failure treatment is evolving, helping patients live longer. Learn about what's new.

Mark's Daily Apple Wednesday, February 8, 2023 11:00 AM

9 Wrist Mobility and Strengthening Exercises

The importance of wrist mobility and strength are almost impossible to overstate. Without a strong, mobile wrist that can fluidly operate across multiple planes, our ability to grab and manipulate things with our hands would be nearly useless. Without the mobile wrist, our manual dexterity doesn't really exist—our arms become those pincers people use to pick up trash. You need adequate wrist mobility, whether you work a keyboard for a living (carpal tunnel syndrome), catch barbells in the rack position, throw projectiles, cradle infants, work on cars, cook, drink coffee out of mugs, wave goodbye, play Ultimate Frisbee, or shoot hoops (with good follow through). If you plan on giving awesome high fives or becoming a dominant arm wrestler or engaging at all with the physical world, you absolutely need mobile, strong, durable wrists. Seriously, though, adequate wrist mobility is important for everyday life and intense exercise alike. And yet the wrist is a common weak link. Who's actively training the wrist? There's no "wrist day" at the gym. Today that changes. Today you learn the proper way to improve mobility and strength at the wrist. 1. Wrist Rolls Wrist rolls are simple. Lace your fingers together and, using plenty of push-pull oppositional strength, put your wrists through every possible range of motion. Rotation, flexion, extension, adduction, abduction—just make sure you're fully extending and fully flexing and fully rotating. Roll them through all ranges of motion. If you work in front of a computer, I'd recommend doing a few sets of these before and after the work day. 2. Prayer Stretches Wrist prayer stretches are static stretches that increase in intensity. Put your hands in the prayer position in front of your face: palms and fingers flat against each other, fingers pointing up the ceiling (or sun, or heavens). Then, while keeping your hands together and fingers still pointing up, bring your hands down toward your navel. Continue descending until you can't keep your palms touching any longer, then hold it there for 3-5 seconds. Repeat, trying to go lower each time. 12 reps. 3. Palm Lifts Get on your hand and knees, hands flat on the floor and positioned directly underneath your shoulders (so your arms are a straight line perpendicular to the floor). Slowly lift your palms off the floor while keeping your fingers flat on the ground. At the top, your wrist should be stacked directly over your hand. Try to keep your arm perpendicular to the floor. Hold for 2-3 seconds, then slowly lower your palm to the floor. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps. 4. Rear Facing Palms Up Wrist Stretch Get on your hands and knees, back of your hands flat on the floor with the palms facing up and your fingers pointing toward you. This places your wrist in flexion, and by shifting your bodyweight backwards by sitting back on your calves, you go deeper into wrist flexion. Do this carefully and slowly. 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps. Avoid pain, but discomfort is fine. 5. … Continue reading "9 Wrist Mobility and Strengthening Exercises"

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