What is Reformation Pilates? And is it worth the price?

What is Reformation Pilates? And is it worth the price?

The pilates reformer is constantly growing popularityand new studios open regularly in major cities around the world. But what exactly is reform Pilates? How does this compare to regular Pilates and other types of exercise? Classes don’t come cheap, so let’s look at the potential pros and cons to help you decide if they’re right […]

Human metapneumovirus identified in a case of severe pneumonia in adults

Human metapneumovirus identified in a case of severe pneumonia in adults

The latest study published in the journal presented a case report of an elderly man with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by human metapneumovirus (hMPV). hMPV was first identified in 2001 and is increasingly recognized as a respiratory pathogen with significant health consequences. It is associated with a variety of respiratory diseases, such as lower […]

Using artificial intelligence to deny a claim for medically necessary health insurance is currently illegal in California

Using artificial intelligence to deny a claim for medically necessary health insurance is currently illegal in California

It is now illegal to use it artificial intelligence Down deny everyone medically necessary health insurance claims in California after the new law goes into effect. The Physician Decision-Making Act aims to ensure that artificial intelligence algorithms do not override the authority of medical staff and allow experts to determine the correct course of treatment […]

Should I get a weighted vest to improve my fitness? And how heavy should it be?

Should I get a weighted vest to improve my fitness? And how heavy should it be?

Weighted vest training is experiencing a renaissance. Social media posts AND sneakers they promote them as a potential strategy for improving fitness and health. Exercising with extra weight attached to your body is nothing new. This idea was used with soldiers many centuries, if not millennia – think about long hikes with a heavy backpack. […]

New guidelines have been developed to help treat blood cancers during pregnancy

New guidelines have been developed to help treat blood cancers during pregnancy

A new set of guidelines have been developed to help diagnose and expertly treat serious blood cancers during pregnancy. Blood cancers such as acute leukemia and aggressive lymphomas occur in approximately 12.5 pregnancies per 100,000 and their incidence continues to increase. They increased by 2.7 percent annually between 1994 and 2013 due to factors including […]

Start a new diet for 2025? Nearly half of Americans make this New Year’s resolution

Start a new diet for 2025? Nearly half of Americans make this New Year’s resolution

The first week of the New Year has already passed and many of us are starting to implement our resolutions. Have you started a new diet, one of your own for 2025? If so, you’re not alone – a recent survey found that nearly half of U.S. adults have made this top New Year’s resolution. […]

The role of protein quality in the fight against muscle loss

The role of protein quality in the fight against muscle loss

Getting out of bed and using the toilet may be a relatively simple task for many people, but it becomes increasingly more difficult as we age. This happens because of one of the many changes in the body that come with aging: our muscles shrink and become weaker, a condition known as sarcopenia. Most people […]

Advanced imaging technology detects undiagnosed metastases in high-risk prostate cancer

Advanced imaging technology detects undiagnosed metastases in high-risk prostate cancer

A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center shows that many cases of high-risk, non-metastatic, hormone-dependent prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought. The study, published in , found that almost half of high-risk prostate cancer patients previously classified as non-metastatic on conventional imaging actually have metastatic […]

Here are activities that benefit your brain health

Here are activities that benefit your brain health

Prolonged sitting has long been associated with negative effects on physical and mental health. But new research reveals a surprising twist: not all sitting activities are harmful to the brain. In fact, some may even offer cognitive benefits. Scientists in the latest study examined the daily activity patterns of 397 adults over the age of […]

According to behavioral science, why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it

According to behavioral science, why your spin bike has become a clothes rack – and what you can do about it

There’s a good chance that the end of the year has made you take stock of some of your New Year’s resolutions for 2024. Perhaps, like us, you bought a home spinning bike or rowing machine in January. Most likely, in March you realized that you used much less of it than you planned. And […]