When Is a Workout Finished? 4 Signs You’ve Trained Hard Enough, Explained
Don’t know when to leave the gym? Here’s how to tell when you’ve done ‘enough’ exercise.
► ONGOING Food / Health / Fitness thread - information / links / pics / podcasts / articles / recipes = a shitload of stuff 2 read / watch / reference
- Thread starter Helico-pterFunk
- Start date
These Seven Food Entrepreneurs Are Changing Eco-Conscious Dining
Whether it’s zero-waste cooking or closed-loop cocktails, each is pursuing a single aspect of the food and beverage chain—and showing what’s possible across the industry.
Bird Flu Fears Stoke the Race for an mRNA Flu Vaccine
Researchers have been working on mRNA flu vaccines since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but we may get one for bird flu first.
What Counts as Cardio (and What Doesn't)
Cardio is good for us. We need both cardio and strength training for basic health, as well as our athletic goals. But what actually counts as cardio? Can you count walking? Lifting weights? Anything so long as you’re in the right zone? Let me break it down.
Atlanta “Veneer Specialist” Arrested On Felony Charges For Dentistry Fraud
A self-proclaimed veneer specialist in Atlanta has been arrested for practicing dentistry without a license.
www.vibe.com
Yes, Listening to Music Is Therapy | The Walrus
Music reduces pain, increases resilience, and reconnects Alzheimer’s patients with their memories. It’s time for science to take it seriously
thewalrus.ca
Hurricane Helene Shows How Broken the US Insurance System Is
Many homeowners in North Carolina won’t be insured against flooding or landslides due to the fragmented way in which disasters are covered.
How Blue Zones, the real-life fountains of youth, were debunked by flawed data
Five regions of the planet were claimed to hold the key to living past 100. Research by Dr Saul Newman of the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing shows the truth isn’t that simple, writes Kevin E G Perry
www.independent.co.uk
Teeth as time capsules: Soviet secrets and my dentist grandmother
The long read: In postwar Warsaw, my grandmother Zosia fixed the teeth of prisoners and spies. In doing so, she came into contact with the hidden history of her times in a way few others could
Men Have No Friends and Women Bear the Burden
Toxic masculinity—and the persistent idea that feelings are a “female thing”—has left a generation of straight men unable to forge intimate relationships with other men. It’s women who are paying the price.
How to Clean a Washing Machine in 30 Minutes or Less
A quick guide to removing mildew so your laundry always smells fresh.
I died and went to heaven - here are 3 crucial lessons I was taught
A man dropped dead after taking a bodybuilding supplement. He spent three days on life support and during that time, he went to heaven where he learned about the purpose of life.
How to Master the Bulgarian Split Squat for Stronger Legs
You're probably getting into position for this leg crusher incorrectly. Here's how to fix that.
Update Your Ab Workout With the Hanging Leg Raise
This core maneuver is much more challenging than you might expect. Here's how to do it right.
How to Do the Close-Grip Bench Press for Stronger Reps
These form keys are the secret to build big triceps.
How to Do the Barbell Romanian Deadlift to Upgrade Your Leg Day
Use the RDL to build a stronger, shapelier backside.
The Right Way to Do Split Squats for a More Balanced Leg Day
You can do this lower body-building block exercise anywhere.
Childish Gambino Cancels Previously Postponed Tour Dates, Citing Scheduled Surgery: 'Need Time Out to Heal'
The rapper and singer, born Donald Glover, embarked on his final North American tour under the Childish Gambino moniker over the summer, but then needed to postpone dates to "focus on my physical health." He has now canceled, writing, "My path to recovery is something I need to confront seriously."
Sam Champion Undergoes Lengthy Surgery for Skin Cancer That Left Him 'Overwhelmed'
"Good Morning America" star Sam Champion shared details as he had multiple procedures to remove skin cancer from underneath his eye
Food Network Chef Shirley Chung Made the ‘Hard Decision’ to Get a Feeding Tube During Her Tongue Cancer Treatment
Chef Shirley Chung is sharing her progress since revealing that she was diagnosed with stage 4 tongue cancer. Though it was hard, Chung said she ultimately felt "so blessed" that her doctors suggested she get a gastrostomy tube (G-tube).
24-Year-Old Loses Eye After 'Freak Accident' from Retractable Dog Leash Leaves Face 'Caved In' (Exclusive)
Daniella Abreu, 24, opens up to PEOPLE about walking her husky with a retractable leash and suffering a life-altering accident. She lost her right eye and was forced "put my entire life on pause."
Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus
Snooping on poop: A wastewater surveillance system that helped health officials track Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV.
Reggaeton Star El Taiger Remains in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head
Jose “El Taiger” Carbajal is clinging to life in a Miami hospital ... days after the Reggaeton star was found shot in the head, in the back of a Mercedes-Benz in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood.
www.tmz.com
The Problem with Tracking Sleep Data
The latest wearables have gotten much more accurate at logging our Zzzs. Too bad researchers haven’t figured out how we should use the data.
www.outsideonline.com
How to sleep when you’re a perfectionist | Psyche Guides
As a high achiever, your problem-solving skills can backfire at night. You need a different way to beat insomnia
psyche.co
How to recover from burnout | Psyche Guides
Feeling worn down, checked out, or bitter about work? The answer is not to ‘just work harder’. Try these steps instead
psyche.co
Tragic final words of doctor, 33, before he died by suicide
Dr Will West was in the third year of his ophthalmology training at George Washington University in Washington D.C. when he took his life.
These kitchen utensils could expose you to cancer-causing chemicals
Cooking utensils and other plastic household items could be exposing millions of households to a dangerous, cancer-causing chemical.
EXCL: DM.com graphic reveals cosmetics with cancer-causing ingredients
There is a wide array of cosmetic and personal hygiene products (pictured) Americans use that could be teeming with cancer-causing 'forever chemicals' or PFAS ingredients.
Parents plead for more help for youth after 13-year-old B.C. boy dies of drug overdose
Chayton Point loved to dance. Just ask his mom.
B.C. family speaks out after teen’s overdose death
A grieving family is calling for the government to do more for children’s mental health after a 13-year-old boy died of a drug overdose.
What can a fruit fly's brain tell us about our own?
Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire brain of an adult fruit fly, a feat that may provide insight into brains across the animal kingdom, including people.
Reggaeton Star El Taiger Remains in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head
Jose “El Taiger” Carbajal is clinging to life in a Miami hospital ... days after the Reggaeton star was found shot in the head, in the back of a Mercedes-Benz in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood.
Popular Reggaeton Singer El Taiger in ‘Very Critical Condition’ After Being Shot in the Head in Miami
El Taiger, a reggaeton singer whose real name is Jose Manuel Carbajal Zadivar, is still in critical condition after suffering a gunshot to his head on Thursday, Oct. 3, in Miami. Authorities are conducting the investigation, but there are currently no suspects in custody.
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air fryer corn on the cob could not be easier (or faster!) to make, and requires three simple steps.
What We Get Wrong About Lyme Disease
The stories we tell about the epidemic get things backward.
What to Do If You're Exposed to COVID in 2024, According to Doctors
In light of new subvariants, here's what to know about COVID in 2024.
All About Cholesterol
The science on how blood levels of HDL, LDL and more relate to cardiovascular health.
CRISPR Gene Editing: Moving Closer to Home
With the first medical therapy approved and systems like CRISPR-Cas showing up in complex cells, there’s a lot going on in the genome editing field. Here’s our primer.
Where the heck did all those structures inside complex cells come from?
Scientists agree that eons ago, a bacterium took up residence inside another cell and became its powerhouse, the mitochondrion. But there are competing theories about the birth of other organelles such as the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum.
knowablemagazine.org
We are family: Tracing the evolution of animals
To understand the origins of multicelled life, researchers are studying a motley assortment of simpler animal relatives. The commonalities they’re unearthing offer a trove of clues about our mutual past.
knowablemagazine.org
The wasps that tamed viruses
To protect and rear their young, some insects have transformed wild viruses into tiny biological weapons
knowablemagazine.org
CTV National News: Stroke risk concerns
A new study is raising concerns about carbonate drinks and fruit juices. Paul Hollingsworth has the details.
Family, friends of 15-year-old Vancouver cancer survivor raise $5 million for BC Children's Hospital
A Vancouver teen who survived an extremely rare cancer diagnosis has left his mark on BC Children's Hospital. In fact, he's left his name there.
B.C. teen gives back after life-changing diagnosis
Rather than the fleeting feeling of butterflies in his stomach while riding on a swing, Andrei Marti had started feeling an enduring sickness every day.
Rwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12
Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the Marburg hemorrhagic fever, officials said Sunday, as the East African country tries to stop the spread of an outbreak that has killed 12 people.
The cooking method you need to learn to get excited about vegetables this fall, expert says
'Eat more vegetables,' doctors and dietitians say over and over. But for many people, it’s hard to do, because they aren’t excited about veggies or just don’t like them.
CTV National News: Cycling for Parkinson's
A Newfoundland man has completed a cross-Canada trip all from his own backyard. Garrett Barry explains.
What is antimicrobial resistance? | Context
Drug-resistant diseases are on the rise; experts say urgent change is needed to save millions of lives
www.context.news
Why an ADHD diagnosis can be a mixed blessing
For adults, an ADHD diagnosis can be life-saving. But it can also carry risks.
www.bbc.com
Woman hospitalised after CAULIFLOWER falls on her head in Waitrose
Housewife Sammi Mai, 42, was on holiday in Bath, Somerset, with her husband when she believes the large vegetable plummeted 4ft from the top shelf of the store's reduced area.
I was knocked out cold by CAULIFLOWER in Waitrose - their response was insulting
A WOMAN was knocked out when a discounted cauliflower fell on her head at a supermarket. Shocked Sammi Mai was bashed on the bonce by the brassica as she bent down in a Waitrose. She thinks the vas…
www.thesun.co.uk
All the Gardening Tasks You Should Do in October
Winter is coming, and it’s time to kick your fall garden cleanup into high gear. Here's what to do in October to build next year’s garden while you’re doing clean up and remediation for fall.
Hey, You've Been Lied To: It's Totally Okay to Wash Your Hair Every Day
Experts break down the biggest hair myth of all time.
Billions Use This Method for Cooking Rice—But Does It Work? We Tested to Find Out
Many home cooks swear that the “knuckle method” yields the perfect ratio of water to rice, regardless of batch size or size of pot. But how does the technique actually work? And…does it work?
Who is the Momentum Generation?
The Momentum Generation was an influential group of surfers that had a decisive impact on professional surfing during its golden era in the 1990s.
Richard Simmons' Brother Shares Heartfelt Eulogy About Fitness Guru During His Celebration of Life: Read It in Full
Lenny Simmons shared some heartfelt words about his late brother Richard Simmons during a celebration of life for the fitness guru in their hometown of New Orleans on Oct. 5. Here, read it in full.
Cancer Survivor, 78, Relearning to Walk After Contracting West Nile from a Mosquito
A Texas cancer survivor, 78, ended up hospitalized from the mosquito-borne virus, which can have long-lasting symptoms.
College Station man with West Nile Virus relearning how to walk
The 78-year-old survivor went from being active and healthy to hospitalized and now having to learn how to walk again.