Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You can also reach a crisis counselor by texting crisis text line at 741741. CNN — Current students and an advocacy group are suing Yale University and its governing body, alleging “systemic discrimination against students with mental health … Read more
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. CNN — For many people looking to burn a lot of calories, high-intensity interval training is the way to go. Also know as HIIT, these popular workouts feature bursts of intense activity, like squats or lunges, followed by … Read more
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you feel pain. CNN — When people think about improving their fitness, they often overlook the issue of balance. That is a critical oversight. Good balance is an integral part of being physically fit and key to living a long life, … Read more
Why banning smartphones is good for mental health A campus that banned smartphones made its students happier. Why? Because phones are like any other addictive substance, says Anna Lembke, author of “Dopamine Nation”: “Over time, our brains will adapt” and put us “in a state of dopamine deficiency… similar to clinical depression.” or to an … Read more
New York CNN Business — A gym membership in the United States typically costs around $50 per month. Boutique gyms and high-intensity classes are doubling and tripling. fitness planet, however, has offered monthly memberships of $10 for 30 years. The no-frills chain of gyms hasn’t raised its price, making it one of the few things … Read more
CINCINNATI—The Joe Burrow Foundation he’s already taking aim at hunger and mental health issues in southern Ohio, as his first recipients are seeing the impact of the Cincinnati Bengals star’s support. The foundation, which launched in early October, is working to meet the needs of working families overcoming food insecurity and mental illness in Ohio … Read more
CNN — The US Department of Agriculture is awarding $53 million in grants to bolster outreach efforts, improve technology, and improve the shopping experience for families receiving the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as like WIC. The funding, which comes from the American Bailout Act of 2021is intended to help … Read more
Publisher’s note: Subscribe to CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide will help you settle into a healthy routine, backed by experts.. CNN — Physical Activity Guidelines for older adults, emphasize getting at least two days of strength training and 2½ hours of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity each week. However, many people downplay … Read more