Author: Healthcare Propulsion Staff

THE STANDARD BARBELL deadlift is widely esteemed as a strength training essential. For good reason, too: The compound lift fires up the hamstrings and glutes, while engaging other muscles through your quads, back, and abs. For most guys, deadlift day begins and ends with the Olympic (or straight) barbell. This unforgiving implement is generally how most strength sports (like powerlifting and strongman) engage with the deadlift, and it is a useful tool to build strength and size—but it might not be the most functional way to train the movement. That distinction goes to another piece of gear: the trap bar.The…

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An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, that can cause weeks of severe and “explosive” diarrhea is spreading through the U.S. at a pace health officials call unusually high for this time of year. Thousands of cases have been reported nationwide so far, and the total is still climbing. While most states have not released county-level data yet, USA TODAY collected figures directly from state health departments to show where reported cyclosporiasis cases are concentrated and which communities have been hardest hit. Michigan Michigan has reported more cyclosporiasis cases than any other state in the nation. As of July 16, the state had recorded more than 4,300 cases and over 100 hospitalizations, according…

A man who allegedly bashed an elderly Sydney grandfather to death was released from a mental health hospital months before the attack, prompting fresh scrutiny of the system.The revelation has led to an urgent government review of the 45-year-old’s clinical care.Corum Ash has been charged with the murder of 74-year-old Quang My Pham after the father of six was attacked during his Saturday morning walk in Yennora.The grandfather died in hospital on Monday, the same day police tracked down Mr Ash and took him into custody.The ABC understands Mr Ash was discharged from a long-term stay at a mental health…

Cleaning my make-up brushes is one of those chores I file under: I know I should, but probably won’t.And I’m not alone.A 2025 study on make-up brushes found almost half of people rarely clean their brushes.Knowing exactly what’s living in there — and how to clean them properly — might be the motivation we all need.The good news is what you need to clean make-up brushes is already in your cupboard.Do make-up brushes harbour bacteria?How dirty are public toilet seats?Public toilets are a “microbial soup” and there are things you should be doing to protect yourself — including not taking…

New Zealand has detected the first H5N1 bird flu infection in a native bird, days after the country recorded its first case of the disease.New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu caseThe deadly virus was detected in a brown skua seabird near Wellington.A swamp harrier hawk, known locally as a kahu and found in the North Island’s Wairarapa region, ‌had been infected with the virus, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said in a statement.New ‌Zealand reported its first confirmed ‌detection on Wednesday after an infected brown skua — a migratory seabird — was found near Wellington.”While it’s disappointing to find a…

Melbourne is the world’s most expensive city for cigarettes and beer, with Sydney following in second place, a new report has found.The Mapping the World’s Prices report, published by Deutsche Bank, compares cost-of-living data in 69 cities across six continents, with Sydney and Melbourne being the two Australian cities included on the list.It compared data year-on-year from 2025 to 2026, as well as changes over the last decade.To create the report, Deutsche Bank cross-checked data from Numbeo, an online database that collates crowd-sourced information on cost of living, property prices and quality of life around the world.The report maps out…

See explosive diarrhea cases in Pennsylvania, how to prevent itCyclosporiasis cases were not abnormally high in Pennsylvania as thousands of people in the U.S. are sickened with explosive diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora.Infectious disease specialists are unsure how long the current nationwide cyclospora outbreak will last.The source of the outbreak has not been identified, suggesting there may be multiple contaminated products.The parasite, which often contaminates produce like lettuce and berries, can be sometimes difficult to wash off.No deaths have been reported among the 34 states with cases, according to the CDC.Several infectious disease specialists across the country told USA…

Brooks is a top-tier brand in the running game. While it’s known for its shoes, the brand also has an exceptional clothing line that helps you run comfortably and in style. The Journey Short is built for performance, with a 5-inch inseam with multiple pockets. They have a zippered rear pocket that can fit your phone, along with compact pockets on the side.These bright-colored running shorts do it all for a long journey run, as nicely as a short run in the park. Brooks also offers the occasional colorway that really pops, like Cosmic Crisp.The new iteration of the Journey…

Starting strength training is difficult enough without running into dead ends that end up stalling your results. From confusing advice to ineffective routines, it’s easy to waste months or years spinning your wheels without seeing real change.That’s why fitness enthusiast Sarah Mackay decided to share the four things she wished she knew before starting training in the gym five years ago.’It’s so you don’t have to waste the same years making no progress like I did,’ she revealed. ‘I genuinely think I would have made twice the improvements if someone had just told me this on day one.’4 Things To…