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Walton Family Whole Health and Fitness opens in 2024

  • 16/08/2024
Director of Whole Health and Fitness Megan Henley said the center will benefit thousands in the community. BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s New Home Office will be hosting a grand opening of its new fitness center on Jan. 12, 2024. The building, named Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness is located at 1400 SE 5th Street in Bentonville (on the home office campus). The building is 360,000 square feet and according to Walmart, is “designed to prioritize not just physical well-being but also emotional, mental, financial and more,” of its associates and members. “Since our founding, the health and well-being of…
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10 of the best gyms and fitness classes as chosen by our readers

  • 15/08/2024
The start of a new year is the perfect time for setting goals and for many, getting fit comes top of the list. What better way to beat the January blues than a good workout! As we kick off 2024 many are looking to step up their health and fitness game. Whether you are a complete novice or a training enthusiast, choosing the right place to train is important. Recommendations can go a long way when you are looking for the right place where you can feel welcome, no matter what your fitness level. Joining the gym doesn’t have to…
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Connected Health & Fitness Summit Poised for Groundbreaking 2024 Event

  • 14/08/2024
Nike, Whoop, SoulCycle, Crunch Fitness, Bhout, FitXR and Planet Fitness will attend, and speakers include the CEOs of Tonal and Solidcore Los Angeles is gearing up to give Silicon Valley a run for its money. While LA’s neighbor to the north remains a popular breeding ground for tech and innovation from a general standpoint, during a couple of days in early February, nobody will be able to hold a candle to the City of Angels in terms of fitness and wellness. From February 7-8, 2024, the Connected Health & Fitness Summit will return for a fifth time. The event gives…
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Chris Evert’s recent health update: Her fight with cancer

  • 13/08/2024
Tennis icon Chris Evert has courageously opened up about her ongoing battle with ovarian cancer, revealing the disease’s return and her current treatment journey. The 68-year-old, who first disclosed her diagnosis in January 2022, is now undergoing her third round of chemotherapy. Evert’s initial diagnosis came after a preventive hysterectomy in December 2021, leading to the discovery of Stage 1C ovarian cancer. The early detection was partly due to her proactive approach to health, inspired by her family history; her sister Jeanne Evert Dubin passed away from ovarian cancer in February 2020. After undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy, Evert was…
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Thousands of Korean doctors face license suspensions as Seoul moves to prosecute strike leaders

  • 12/08/2024
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea faced proceedings to suspend their medical licenses… SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Thousands of striking junior doctors in South Korea faced proceedings to suspend their medical licenses Tuesday, while authorities pushed for police investigations into leaders of the walkouts that have disrupted hospital operations. Nearly 9,000 of South Korea’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have refused to work for the past two weeks to protest a government plan to enroll thousands more students in the country’s medical schools in coming years. The government ordered them to return…
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NYC hospitals contract dispute with health insurance companies threatens to leave patients without coverage

  • 11/08/2024
NEW YORK (WABC) — There’s an alarming development in the ongoing contract dispute between major health insurers and big-name New York City hospitals. Tens of thousands of patients are now reportedly receiving warnings that they are about to lose insurance coverage with their doctors. If that happens, that means they would have to pay hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more out of pocket for treatment with their long-time doctor, or find a new one. Eyewitness News spoke to one patient who received an email saying she may lose her coverage at the end of May. Sarah Digby said she…
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No point exercising if consuming even 2 cans of soda a week

  • 10/08/2024
Canadian scientists have to offer a crucial message in a world where making health-conscious decisions and exercising frequently go hand in hand: drinking soda may be undermining your efforts to maintain a healthy heart. Researchers from Laval University in Quebec City have shown in a publication in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition just how much of a negative effect two cans of soda per week can have on the health benefits of exercise. Here is all you need to know about the study and its outcome. Image: CANVA Soda’s surprising setback: Nullifying exercise gains It turns out that your…
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Pvolve Fitness to Launch New Studio Locations in Arizona

  • 09/08/2024
Pvolve, a leading fitness brand known for its holistic and unique workouts, plans to launch six new studios across Arizona, including three in Phoenix, two in Scottsdale and one in Chandler, over the coming year Founded in 2017 by Rachel Katzman, Pvolve is a fitness company that prioritizes a science-led workout method, marrying functional movement with patented resistance equipment. Supported by a Clinical Advisory Board of doctors and credentialed trainers, Pvolve offers an effective workout solution that aims to sculpt, strengthen and enhance the body’s mobility and flexibility. With its hybrid fitness model, members can access over 1,300 on-demand classes,…