Author: Healthcare Propulsion Staff

WHEN IT COMES to training your lower back, it doesn’t get more straightforward than back extensions. This old school classic is a bit more nuanced than you might think, however—and that makes including it in your routine less of a straightforward choice than you might have been led to believe by online fitness coaches.The back extension is not an exercise for everybody, Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., warns. It’s not the most effective—or even safest—way to perform a hip hinge, for a variety of reasons. “In general, if you want to strengthen up your glutes and get your…

LAST YEAR, I built out our new family gym, and following that, I started looking more deeply into recovery and ways I could bring it home as well. I’ve been interested in building a cold plunge routine, and after consulting with our Fitness and Reviews Editor, I landed on trying one of the new offerings from Polar Monkeys.The Brainpod 2.0 arrived in my driveway looking less like a piece of gym equipment and more like something you’d park next to a sauna at a Scandinavian sci-fi spa. This thing doesn’t scream “home recovery.” It whispers “prepare for transcendence.” Setup was…

As tropical and hot nights — when the overnight temperature does not fall below 20°C — become more frequent worldwide, people’s sleep is paying the price. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Globally, the average person lost nearly 56 hours of sleep — equivalent to nearly seven nights’ worth of sleep — per year due to high temperatures during the 2020-2025 period, according to a new study by Climate Central. Across nearly every city out of over 1,300 analysed, the amount of temperature-related sleep loss linked to climate change has at least doubled since the early 1970s. The highest level of sleep loss was…

White House says ICE vehicle stops remain necessary enforcement toolWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said ICE vehicle stops will continue as officials address recent deaths.The man fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Maine earlier this week was a hard worker devoted to his family, his partner said in her first public statement since his death.Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, 25, a Colombian national, was shot and killed the morning of July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, about 15 miles south of Portland. Federal authorities said he tried to flee an attempted stop of his vehicle and an…

The hardest part of working out consistently? Getting started. Once you do, though, you start feeling (and soon, seeing!) the positive impact on your mind and body.But with so many workout options out there, you might not know where to begin—that is, until now. The Women’s Health 4-Week Beginner Workout Plan takes the guesswork out of starting your fitness journey. This comprehensive program guides you through strength and cardio workouts that only take between 20 and 45 minutes. And, of course, it answers every burning question you could have about starting a fitness routine.No matter your age or experience, starting…

An Ohio man claimed in a federal lawsuit that he became ill with cyclosporiasis after eating three times at a Taco Bell restaurant in a suburb southwest of Cleveland.North Olmsted resident Mohammed R. Ayyad became ill days after multiple visits to a Taco Bell restaurant during which he ate multiple menu items, according to the lawsuit filed July 16 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.Ayyad visited Taco Bell in North Olmsted twice on June 14 and again on June 21, the lawsuit said.Ayyad began experiencing initial symptoms on June 23, which is consistent with the incubation…

Published on 16/07/2026 – 6:18 GMT+2 Artificial intelligence tools are revolutionising health care, giving hope to an overstretched health workforce. From diagnostic tools to better workflows — AI is helping healthcare systems across Europe. However, while the tools are in place, the regulations are nowhere to be found in most of the countries, World Health Organization (WHO) Europe chief Hans Henri P. Kluge warned. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT That gap — between deployment and governance — is the defining challenge of AI in health right now,” Kluge said in a press conference in Lisbon on 15 July. The longer that gap persists…

Your 40s can be a decade of major transition: hormonal changes, family demands, career shifts. But this chapter of life is also one of the most important times to prioritize your strength and mobility. Why? Because the habits you build now lay the groundwork for how your body will move and feel in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.“Longevity is a priority for women in our 40s primarily for bone density and for muscle strength,” says Erin Barry, CPT, fitness coach and master instructor at Crunch in New York City. Barry curated a lineup of efficient strength moves that every woman…

Maiquetía, Venezuela, 15 July 2026 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in coordination with the Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MPPH), has delivered 27 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and specialized equipment for distribution to hospitals across Venezuela. The shipment will strengthen care for people affected by the 24 June earthquake and expand the operational capacity of health facilities that continue to respond to the emergency.According to latest official figures from the MPPH, nearly three weeks after the earthquake, 16,740 people have been injured and 107 temporary camps are sheltering 20,936 people. Health services continue…

Both runners and cyclists can be die-hard about their sports. You might have a friend who is always busy with their Sunday long run and another who never misses their favorite cycling class. If you want to add more cardio to your fitness routine but you’re not sure which modality is better, you can rest assured knowing both have excellent benefits.“Running is a great option to support your cardio health because it’s very convenient—the only equipment you need is a pair of shoes,” says ACE-certified personal trainer Sydney Smith, CPT. “On the flip side, cycling is a low-impact exercise, making…