June 2023 - Health and Fitness Centre

24Jun

Apple may want to use AI to change your diet, sleep routine, and mood, Bloomberg reports

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 21, 2023 - Apple watches are displayed at an Apple store in Shanghai, China February 21, 2023. In December 2022, the US International Trade Commission ruled that the ECG function of Apple Watch Series8 infringed, and issued an order banning the sale, effective as early as next week. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) — Apple watches are displayed at an Apple store in Shanghai, China February 21, 2023.CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

Apple is developing an AI-powered health coach under the codename Quartz, Bloomberg reported.
It will use Apple Watch data to monitor diet, exercise, and sleep patterns, then suggest changes.
While reportedly set to be released next year, the initiative remains unannounced.

The future of wellness is Artificial Intelligence, with an algorithmic coach making customized suggestions for when to exercise and sleep, what snacks to eat — even how to improve your mood.

At least, that’s what the development team at Apple seems to be thinking.

Bloomberg first reported the tech giant’s plan to create an AI-powered health coaching service, currently under development with the codename “Quartz.” It would use data from Apple Watch users to monitor sleep patterns, exercise routines, diet, and emotions, then suggest personalized healthy changes based

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22Jun

The 10 Best Diets for Better Heart Health, Ranked by Cardiologists

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Plan

Surprise! The Mediterranean diet falls in the third slot. Learn about the top two diets, plus the other fads that don’t quite make the grade.

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

The Mediterranean diet is often applauded as one of the best diets for overall health. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and seafood and legumes and light on dairy and meat (and, as a result, low in saturated fat, too, which is a topic still up for debate in the heart-health world). It’s a heart-smart way to eat, and can be beneficial in many other areas of health as well. Mediterranean dieters also tend to have lower risk for certain cancers, cognitive decline, type 2 diabetes and more.

Circling back to heart disease risk, the Mediterranean diet tied for first in the U.S. News and World Report‘s 2022

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22Jun

UPDATE Degenstein Foundation pledges $2 million for new child care center | News

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Support

LEWISBURG — The 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation is offering a $2 million grant for the construction of a new child care center to be built at the Miller Center, just west of Lewisburg.

The Degenstien grant will be combined with a $1.68 million U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities Congressionally Directed Spending Grant, previously secured with the help of U.S. Sen. Bob Casey’s office, to cover the construction costs.

The construction plans include an expansion on the west side of the facility. Other operational details are still in development.

The Miller Center, is a sports and recreational facility in East Buffalo Township, operated jointly by Evangelical Community Hospital, Geisinger and the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA.

“Our workforce at Evangelical is at least 80% women, if not more,” said Kendra Aucker, president and chief executive officer at Evangelical Community Hospital and president and board chair at the Miller Center.

“Accessing

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19Jun

Next UI Health Care VP is former U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Denise Jamieson

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Support

Dr. Denise Jamieson answers a question from the audience during a May 1 forum at the Medical Education Research Facility on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. Then a finalist for the position of vice president of medical affairs, Jamieson was hired for the position this week. (Savannah Blake/The Gazette)

IOWA CITY — The next head of the University of Iowa’s sprawling health care enterprise and medical college will be retired U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Denise J. Jamieson, who accumulated decades of leadership and health care experience with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and at Emory University.

Most recently serving as professor and chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Atlanta’s Emory University School of Medicine — as well as chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare — Jamieson, 58, will start Aug. 1 as UIHC vice president for medical affairs and

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18Jun

Inside Kerry Katona’s weight loss after star sheds half a stone in a week on ‘genius’ diet plan

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Plan

Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona has wowed fans as she shows off her stunning figure, revealing how she managed to lose 8lbs in just one week following one specific diet.

The 42-year-old singer has been updating fans throughout her incredible weight loss transformation as she shares some of the key lifestyle changes she has made including a revamp of her diet and incorporating a fitness routine.

The star, who weighed over 13st at the beginning of her fitness journey, pledged to physically improve her health last month and by the looks of her most recent Instagram posts, she has been sticking to her word.

The Atomic Kitten star has lost 8lbs in a week after following the ‘Francis diet’ (Image: Instagram)

Posing in the gym, Kerry took to the social media platform over the weekend to share a snap of her progress in a lilac sports bra and lycra

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18Jun

Ending violence by prioritizing mental health, school safety

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Support

One year ago, a small, rural community of about 15,000 people experienced the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. As Uvalde mourns the loss of 19 children and two teachers, we are called to address the mass shootings that have plagued our nation.

As a father of six children, I feel deeply for the survivors who lost loved ones on May 24, 2022. As a 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, I shudder to think of the war zone that erupted at Robb Elementary School. As the congressional representative for Uvalde, San Antonio and El Paso, I take seriously my obligation to put an end to this violence — and I’m leading the fight in Washington, D.C., to do that.

COMMENTARY: After trauma, hope is necessary for healing

While our political climate has become more divisive, the love of our children unites us. Following the tragedy in Uvalde, I joined Republicans and

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17Jun

New 23andMe survey reveals nine out of ten physicians in the U.S. believe genetics play an important part of a patient’s complete health picture

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Information

66 percent of doctors say genetic testing could lead to better outcomes because patients are more proactive about their health after learning about their DNA health profile

34 percent of doctors said they had personally taken a direct-to-consumer genetic health test

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe) today announced that a new survey, which found that primary care physicians are more and more comfortable discussing genetic testing with their patients than they were two years ago, and that more than two-thirds of those physicians who’ve taken a test themselves would recommend testing for health purposes if a patient inquired.

The survey, conducted by Medscape — a leading source of clinical news, health information, and point-of-care tools for healthcare professionals — is the third in a series of surveys done in collaboration with 23andMe since 2018, which look at physicians’ attitudes

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17Jun

Inside Conor McGregor’s California training regime from late-night runs to healthy diet as UFC star’s comeback nears

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Plan

CONOR McGREGOR has shared snippets from both his workout routine and his diet as he gears up for a return to the octagon.

The former two-weight world champion is planning on silencing the doubters when he fights for the first time in over two years against Michael Chandler.

He had a member of his team share this clip of him out running uphill around the boujee neighbourhoods of Los AngelesCredit: @thenotoriousmma

Afterwards he shared his post-workout mealsCredit: @thenotoriousmma

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As does plenty of saladCredit: @thenotoriousmma

He routinely shares workout clips with his Instagram followers

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17Jun

Actor Jamie Foxx Still Recuperating In A Chicago Medical Facility

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Support

Jamie Foxx has yet to call time on his stay in a Chicago medical facility weeks after he checked in to recuperate from a recent health scare.

He was first hospitalized in an Atlanta hospital before being moved to the medical facility, as confirmed by his daughter Corrine in a now-expired Instagram post.

His continuous stay has kept fans worried, further fueled by the absence of specific details about the medical emergency and his silence on social media.

While Foxx has been away, actor Nick Cannon has temporarily filled in as host of the show, “Beat Shazam.”

Keep on reading to learn more.

Jamie Foxx Is Still Checked In At A Chicago Medical Facility

Jamie Foxx 51st NAACP Image Awards — MEGA

Per Radar Online, there seems to be no discharge date in sight for Foxx, who is still checked in to a medical facility in Chicago that specializes in rehabilitating people who have suffered complicated

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16Jun

Dr. Jessica Shepherd Shares Tips to Kick Start Health and Wellness on TipsOnTV

by Virginia C. Oubre Healthy Information

Top OBGYN and Women’s Health Expert on Women’s Health Month

ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / May 18, 2023 / May is Women’s Health Month, the annual observance designed to focus attention on the health issues facing women. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, shares tips for achieving better health. Dr. Shepherd suggests women should take time to focus more on their own personal health and needs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services points out that heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, and autoimmune diseases are the top five health issues facing women.

Women's Health Expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd shares ideas promoting wellness for Women's Health Month

Women’s Health Expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd shares ideas promoting wellness for Women’s Health Month
Women’s Health advice from Dr. Jessica Shepherd

TOPIC THAT MANY WOMEN ARE SHY ABOUT

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. women experience bladder leaks, that is 78 million, but the subject has always been taboo. It is time to talk about it by taking control and

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Jamie Foxx Is Still Checked In At A Chicago Medical Facility