Loneliness has reached epidemic levels, with one in two adults reporting that they experience this feeling, according to the US Surgeon General. A report published by the Surgeon General in 2023 stated that loneliness can have serious effects on a person’s physical and mental health, increasing the risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety … Read more
As the years go by, CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) are becoming more common. If it is running Reality TVAt the Grammys or On the album coverthis tool has come a long way, offering a glimpse into life with diabetes. But recently, it became clear that a beautiful sensor on your hand can signal two different … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot Health, an AI-powered tool that it claims can help make sense of your medical records, health history and fitness data from a wearable, if you give it access to that data. The company said it will be in a “separate, secure space” within the Copilot app, and the idea is to … Read more
Anyone who’s always wanted to try a leggy workout will soon have more options when the Tri-Cities’ only licensed leggy miniformer studio, Blue Cart, opens two new locations in Central Kennewick and West Pasco. BlueCarrot, founded two years ago by Eddie Jimenez, a certified nutritionist and Pilates instructor, has gained popularity with Tri-Citians who promote … Read more
Planet Fitness (NYSE:PLNT) has named Tom Fitzgerald as interim CFO following the departure of Jay Staz. Fitzgerald previously served as CFO of Planet Fitness and held senior finance roles at other major consumer brands. The company is beginning a search for a permanent CFO while keeping its current financial guidance in place. Fitzgerald’s return comes … Read more
Linda Law grew up on the West Coast, but she has had what she calls a “lifelong love affair” with the Berkshires, an area of western Massachusetts known for its charming mix of mountain scenery, historic estates, cultural institutions and small towns. As a real estate developer, she became active in the area when she … Read more
Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who appreciates my morning routine at the gym. I love group exercise classes. My issue is with a woman who insists on counting very loudly with the teacher, singing loudly to the music and thinking she is having fun during class. He does this twice a week … Read more
If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a strange trend: wellness influencers are praising nicotine. Not smoking or vaping, but nicotine patches and sachets, repackaged as cognitive enhancers, productivity enhancers and even weight loss aids. But does the science support this reconstruction, or are we seeing a familiar substance undergo … Read more
Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who appreciates my morning routine at the gym. I love group exercise classes. My issue is with a woman who insists on counting very loudly with the teacher, singing loudly to the music and thinking she is having fun during class. He does this twice a week … Read more
Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who appreciates my morning routine at the gym. I love group exercise classes. My issue is with a woman who insists on counting very loudly with the teacher, singing loudly to the music and thinking she is having fun during class. He does this twice a week … Read more