📰 Simple Japanese fitness trend could add 7 years to life expectancy, experts say
Recent fitness trends, such as Zone 2 training and hitting 10,000 steps a day, are reshaping the conversation around the most effective exercise methods and maintaining fitness without intense workouts. Japanese walking, a current trend, involves alternating between fast and slow paces and has been compared to interval walking in research from Japan. The study found that moderate-intensity interval walking could help combat age-related effects like increased blood pressure and muscle weakening. Some experts caution that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may not be suitable for everyone due to its intensity and potential impact on joints and hunger levels. Japanese walking, which involves alternating between fast and slow walking for 30 minutes, aligns with the concept of Zone 2 training, where individuals work at a moderate intensity to burn fat efficiently. Additionally, Japanese walking, also known as interval walking training (IWT), has been shown to benefit middle-aged and older adults, including those with metabolic diseases. Ultimately, the key to maintaining a consistent exercise routine is to choose activities that are enjoyable, safe, and appropriate for individual fitness levels.
📰 Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have surged to one of the highest levels ever recorded in Minnesota in July, prompting authorities to warn citizens to stay indoors during dusk and dawn. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) found Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, known for spreading the virus, in high numbers across all seven counties of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Of the 133 mosquito pools tested, 34 tested positive for the virus, indicating a positivity rate exceeding 25%, a level typically seen in late August. Positive West Nile virus samples were also discovered in mosquitoes in other states like Georgia, prompting officials to advise residents to protect themselves from bites and eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
The West Nile virus, which can lead to encephalitis or brain inflammation, originated between mosquitoes and birds in Africa and Europe before reaching the U.S. in 1999 during an outbreak in New York. The disease caused nearly 60 hospitalizations over two months, with most patients showing signs of brain swelling and seven fatalities. While older patients and those with muscle weakness are more vulnerable, most individuals bitten by infected mosquitoes experience mild symptoms or none at all, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
📰 Wearable hydration monitor could help prevent heatstroke, scientists say
A new wearable sensor developed by researchers at the University of Texas can help people monitor their hydration levels in real time and receive alerts when more water is needed. The device uses bioimpedance technology to measure hydration by sending a safe electrical current through the body via electrodes. The sensor was validated through experiments, showing a strong correlation between changes in arm bioimpedance and total body water loss. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The researchers believe this technology could benefit individuals in everyday life, athletes, and patients with chronic dehydration, kidney disease, or heart conditions. They are working on developing reference data for absolute hydration levels and exploring more advanced wearable formats for enhanced comfort during long-term use.
📰 Age no barrier as golf lover sinks ‘miracle’ hole-in-one for 90th birthday
A 90-year-old amateur golfer named John Payne achieved his first hole-in-one just a day after his milestone birthday at a local golf course in the U.K. Payne, who has been playing golf for three decades, hit the shot on the sixth hole, a 200-yard par three, despite his deteriorating eyesight. He used his driver to make the shot, which landed straight into the cup after hitting the downslope of a bunker. Payne, who had been playing at the same course for 30 years without a hole-in-one, described the achievement as a once-in-a-lifetime miracle. He started playing golf in his 60s after retiring and now plays regularly with a group of fellow golfers, maintaining his mobility with gym sessions twice a week. Payne celebrated the remarkable feat with his family and received praise from the golf club’s operations manager, inspiring fellow golfers that it’s never too late to achieve something extraordinary.
📰 Hulk Hogan of WWE fame faced multiple health issues leading up to his death
WWE superstar Hulk Hogan, aged 71, passed away from a reported cardiac arrest, with no confirmed cause yet. Hogan had faced numerous health issues over the years, undergoing 25 surgeries in the last decade, including back surgeries, shoulder procedures, and hip replacements. Despite the toll wrestling took on his body, Hogan expressed no regrets, stating his love for the sport and the financial rewards. Recent reports of Hogan’s health struggles included a neck surgery and rumors of being in a coma, which his wife clarified on social media. Dr. Marc Siegel highlighted Hogan’s health challenges, including steroid use and multiple surgeries, linking them to his fatal cardiac arrest and the risks faced by professional wrestlers.
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