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What if there were an activity so light that it sits below even the usual "easy workout" level? Instead of sweating through intense cardio, Zone Zero is about moving just enough to keep your body active without strain."It’s the stuff that feels almost too easy," celebrity personal trainer Kollins Ezekh told Fox News Digital. "Like walking after dinner or stretching when you’ve been sitting too long."FITNESS EXPERT REVEALS 6 PILLARS OF STRENGTH TRAINING THAT OLDER ADULTS SHOULD MASTERFor Zone Zero, your heart rate stays below about 50% of your maximum heart rate, according to various reports on the concept. In real life, that looks like gentle walking, casual stretching, standing instead of sitting, or light household chores. You should be able to carry on a full conversation without noticing you’re out of breath. Researchers say it can be thought of as "active rest," or movement that supports recovery and health without… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

A trendy drink making the rounds on social media — dubbed the "cortisol cocktail" — is said to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body.Influencers claim that the non-alcoholic concoction can help reduce stress, improve energy levels and shed excess pounds. The mocktail typically consists of coconut water, salt, sparkling water and orange juice, while other versions may include ingredients like magnesium powder or cream of tartar.  COMMON HEART DRUG DOUBLES AS OFF-LABEL ANXIETY AID, DRIVING SURGE IN PRESCRIPTIONSCortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands on the kidneys. It typically spikes when a person is experiencing stressful conditions, helping them stay alert and providing them with energy to deal with the challenging situation, according to Cleveland Clinic’s website."Cortisol is an important hormone that is released when your body might be stressed, and is involved in glucose metabolism and reducing inflammation," Dr. Frederick Davis, interim vice chair of emergency… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

For the first time in history, more children are obese than underweight, a shift UNICEF says is putting millions of kids at risk of life-threatening disease.The UN agency’s analysis, which covered data from more than 190 countries between 2000 and 2022 and projections since, found that one in 10 school-aged kids — about 188 million worldwide — are obese under World Health Organization (WHO) standards.Meanwhile, one in five children under 19 years old globally – or 391 million – are overweight. Kids are considered overweight if they carry excess weight for their age, sex and height, while obesity is a more severe form that greatly increases the risk of serious health problems later in life. CUTTING OUT ONE FOOD TYPE COULD NEARLY DOUBLE WEIGHT LOSS, NEW STUDY SUGGESTSBetween 2000 and 2022, global obesity rates among those aged five to 19 more than tripled, jumping from 3% to 9.4%. During the same… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

A healthcare worker in Virginia has been fired after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.She is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the conservative commentator’s assassination on Wednesday.The woman, who was an anesthesiologist at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, made a social media post that included "highly inappropriate comments supporting violence against a public figure," according to an email from the hospital sent to Fox News Digital.RESTAURANT IN MAJOR CITY FACES FALLOUT OVER 'OFFENSIVE' CHARLIE KIRK POST BY CO-OWNERRiverside became aware of the post on Thursday morning. The employee's name was not shared in the statement. The employee was contracted through North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA), an anesthesiology group, the hospital stated."We took prompt action and by mid-morning on Sept. 11, her contract through NAPA was terminated," the statement read. "The individual is no longer affiliated with Riverside Health."Fox… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.

Exercise is widely regarded as an essential component of health for older adults — particularly strength training.Health agencies recommend that adults get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and at least two days of strength training exercises, which includes lifting weights or performing muscle-building activities.Marfred Suazo, known online as Fonz the Trainer, was a lifelong athletic competitor before he became a fitness trainer in New York City nearly 10 years ago.WHY SMALL FITNESS STEPS COULD LEAD TO A LONGER LIFE, ACCORDING TO DR. JEREMY LONDONIn training thousands of people of all ages, Suazo said he coaches older adults with an eye toward "decades of strength.""We have our fourth decade, which is crucial. As we turn 40, as we turn 50, 60, 70 and even 80, there are different requirements," he told Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview. (See the video at the top of the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.