Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 30, 2018. Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) — gigantic factory farms that hold many thousands of animals in a warehouse-style setting — are an environmental disaster in more ways than one, and when hurricanes hit, this fact becomes acutely obvious when animal waste,… Read More »
Henry Magendantz, 84, was unhooked from an I.V. after receiving an infusion of the experimental Alzheimer’s drug, aducanumab.Credit…Kayana Szymczak for The New York Times Alzheimer’s Drug Poses a Dilemma for the F.D.A. If the agency approves it, aducanumab would be the first new Alzheimer’s treatment since 2003. Patients are desperate for new options, but some… Read More »
Yoga is a highly rated post-surgery cancer care technique. Every cancer survivor will choose to talk with their doctor about the best practices for their unique condition. As a trainer, your best shot lies in offering standard practices. In that case, have a credible tech company such as Gymcatch install a fitness instructor software to… Read More »
Want to heat things up with your partner this Valentine’s Day? Try naked yoga. “It’s a way to change the lens — to see you and your lover’s body as something sacred,” says Candice Leigh, the yogi behind Naked Yoga Therapy. In her stripped-down practice, couples disrobe and do connection exercises, including conscious touching, eye… Read More »
A timer can also ensure that both sides of the body get the same amount of time, which results in feeling delightfully balanced. There should be no pain at the first or any other edge, yet there may be some discomfort. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner silence, and… Read More »
Kratom, which is a plant-derived supplement, is growing in popularity. A new report provides further evidence of its adverse effects and calls for more research. Kratom’s rise in popularity is concerning. Kratom is an extract from the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, a relative of the coffee plant. Historically, manual laborers in Southeast Asia have used… Read More »
May 17, 2019 — The blue light in LED lighting used in many consumer products may harm your sleep and pose a risk to your eyes, a new report warns. Specifically, there is new evidence that this type of light can disturb biological and sleep rhythms and damage the eye‘s retina, according to the French… Read More »