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- 1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work — where does your state rank?
About one in five Americans do not get any physical activity outside of work, and where you live may play a major role in how likely you are to break a sweat during your time off, according to a new report.New federal data shows wide differences in physical inactivity from state to state, Axios reported. Nearly 22% of adults say they get no physical activity beyond their regular job, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the United Health Foundation’s latest America’s Health Rankings report.Mississippi ranks as the least active state, with 30.6% of adults reporting no exercise outside of work. West Virginia and Arkansas follow closely behind, with 28.7% and 28.5%, respectively, reporting no extra physical activity. EXERCISE AFFECTS THE HEART IN A HIDDEN, POWERFUL WAY BY REWIRING NERVES, STUDY FINDSSeveral Southern and Appalachian states saw similarly high rates, according to the report, which looked at… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago - Men’s underwear and fertility risks go viral as doctors push back on claimsMen are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.The movement has been happening online, as some men are attempting to swap out their polyester shorts and undergarments for cotton, wool and other organic materials.They are avoiding synthetic fabrics over concerns about microplastics, "forever chemicals" and a potential link to infertility, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.SPERM DONOR WITH HIDDEN CANCER GENE FATHERS NEARLY 200 KIDS, FAMILIES BLINDSIDEDRecent studies have suggested that microplastics — most often found in the environment, air, water and food — can carry pollutants into the human organs and cause health complications, such as cancer, inflammation, cardiovascular issues and cell damage.As more organic underwear brands for men surface and grow in popularity, these concerns have also been fueled by conversations on social media and podcasts.Dr. Paul Turek, a reproductive urologist and microsurgeon in California, told the Journal that "microplastic… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
- Good old-fashioned snow day may be healthy for kids, doctors say: ‘Permission to unplug’Ahead of a significant winter storm forecast to impact much of the country throughout the weekend, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced there will not be traditional snow days for kids. The storm is expected to reach the city on Sunday and continue into Monday, bringing as much as 8 to 12 inches of snow and frigid temperatures.At a weather briefing press conference Friday, Mamdani said the final decision between in-person and remote learning will be announced by Sunday at noon. SHOVELING SNOW COULD POSE DANGEROUS HEALTH RISK FOR ONE GROUP, EXPERTS WARN"I have to apologize to the students that were hoping for a different answer for a traditional snow day," he said. "That will not be the case."Following Mamdani’s controversial announcement, doctors weighed in on the decision, pointing out that snow days can be beneficial for kids. "From a mental health standpoint, the old-school, unplugged snow day is actually very… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.10 hours ago
- NHS cancer gene database to identify patients at risk
Thousands of people in England will be able to check whether they have genes linked to cancer. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.15 hours ago - Shoveling snow could pose dangerous health risk for one group, experts warnAs the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there isn’t an official age that’s "too old" to shovel, some cardiologists recommend that individuals over 45 should exercise more caution to lower their chances of a cardiac event."While there's no strict age cutoff, generally above the age of mid 40s and above, we tend to be a little more cautious — particularly in people who are less active [without] regular exercise," Dr. Navjot Kaur Sobti, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York, previously… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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- Rise of weight-loss pills could drive down the cost of airplane ticketsAirfare could become cheaper due to people slimming down, a new theory suggests.Analysts at Jeffries are predicting that the expanded use of GLP-1 obesity drugs may reduce fuel consumption, which could translate into lower costs for airplane tickets, as Fox Business has reported.The Wall Street firm suggested that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to about a 2% savings in aircraft weight, 1.5% lower fuel costs and a 4% boost to earnings per share.OLDER AMERICANS ARE QUITTING GLP-1 WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS FOR 4 KEY REASONS"A slimmer society = lower fuel consumption," Jeffries reportedly wrote in a note to clients. "Airlines have a history of being vigilant around aircraft weight savings, from olives (pitless, of course) to paper stock."These predictions come as weight-loss drug options are growing and the first GLP-1 pill has hit the market, making the medication more accessible.Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Colorectal cancer now deadliest type for certain group of Americans, study findsColorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest.That’s according to research from the American Cancer Society, published on Thursday in JAMA.Researchers analyzed national mortality data for all types of cancers over multiple decades, finding that colorectal cancer now kills more people under 50 than all other types — including lung, breast, brain and leukemia.DEADLY CANCER RISK COULD DROP WITH SINGLE 10-MINUTE WORKOUT, STUDY SUGGESTSCancer deaths overall have been on the decline for this age group since 1990, dropping by about 44% combined.Colorectal cancer is the only major cancer that has seen a spike in mortality for those under 50 during that time period, the researchers noted.The colorectal cancer research community has been working to determine why rates are rising among young adults, according to Dr. Aparna Parikh, medical… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
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