Dive Brief: A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that Medicare patients with heart failure or pneumonia likely had more costs associated with the hospital where they were receiving treatment than their acuity. The researchers randomly studied 1.22 million patients discharged between July 2013 and June 2016, and further isolated them to 1,615 patient… Read More »
On chest day, finishers are awesome for giving your pecs and shoulders a final burnout. But this one from trainer Paul Sklar, C.S.C.S., will also light your core on fire. Sklar alternates back-to-back sets of resistance-band crucifix flies with single-arm shoulder-tap pushups. While all of the flies and presses drill his chest and shoulders, by… Read More »
Toilets are currently used for disposing of human waste. But researchers see tremendous value in the metabolic information contained in urine as a source of real-time monitoring of peoples’ health. Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research are working on a proof of principle for an integrated “smart toilet” system… Read More »
When it comes to finding the right fitness class, there are a lot of things you have to consider. However, it is essential that what you decide aligns with your fitness needs as that would give you a reason to stick to the classes. Group fitness classes are great as they help to keep you… Read More »