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VistaJet promotes curated wellness programmes in time for World Health Day – Business Traveller

8Apr

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VistaJet promotes curated wellness programmes in time for World Health Day – Business Traveller

Just in time for World Health Day – which takes place on 7 April each year – VistaJet, the world’s first and only global business aviation company, is emphasising the importance of prioritising health and wellness when traveling by air through a series of curated wellness programmes. By inspiring its members to integrate wellness into their travel experience, VistaJet continues to revolutionise the aviation industry by placing wellness at the forefront of the journey. The wellness industry has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, with McKinsey & Company estimating the value of the global wellness market at more than $1.5 trillion. With its members flying weekly, VistaJet recognises the toll air travel can take on health – from jet lag to dehydration to weakened immune syste...

2Apr

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15 Simple Tips to Lose Belly Fat

Struggling to lose belly fat but not sure how? You're not alone. Stubborn belly fat often remains the final hurdle in the realm of toning and weight loss, and many people struggle for years to get rid of it.Getty ImagesWhat Is Belly Fat?Belly fat is the fat that appears around the abdominal area. Some people have the more dangerous visceral fat, which is fat that surrounds your organs and raises risk for heart disease.It’s also possible to have visceral fat even if you’re thin elsewhere, says Mary Sabat, a nutritionist and ACE-certified trainer based in Milton, Georgia. Visceral fat can be detrimental to health, even if a person appears slim.These reasons could explain the presence of belly fat and the challenges to get rid of it: It's a quick source of energy for the body. It's easy to ...

Medicare Coverage for Hearing Aids 2024: What Is Covered?

4Dec

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Medicare Coverage for Hearing Aids 2024: What Is Covered?

Hearing loss is a common condition in the U.S. and becomes increasingly more prevalent as we get older. In fact, more than 37.5 million adult Americans experience hearing loss.(Getty Images)Untreated hearing loss doesn’t just cause frustration with daily living. The condition is also connected to hidden health risks, such as falls, cognitive decline, emergency room visits and hospitalizations.Despite these health risks, fewer than 15% of adults requiring hearing aids use them. Additionally, on average, it takes nearly nine years for individuals to purchase hearing aids after being diagnosed with hearing loss, according to a 2019 study.“Some older adults may view hearing loss as a normal part of aging and underestimate the importance of hearing health,” says Kathleen Cameron, senior direct...

18Oct

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Why Are We So Bad at Getting Better?

Four and a half years ago, in the heat of an N.B.A. playoff game against the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant, the superstar forward of the Golden State Warriors, dodged a defender, dribbled once, and sank a two-point jump shot. When he turned to run upcourt, however, he bounced off his right foot and felt something tear. He managed to hop to mid-court, clutching his leg, but then doubled over in pain. After Durant limped out of the game, an MRI showed that he had ripped the muscle fibres in his calf; a prior injury, along with a sharp increase in playing time, probably placed him at increased risk. For the next few weeks, as the Warriors advanced to the N.B.A. Finals, Durant tried to recover. But when his teammates found themselves down three games to one, facing elimination, some of them r...

13Oct

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5 Best Hip Flexor Stretches

(Getty Images)If you're like most people and spend most of your day sitting, there’s a good chance you have tight hip flexors. These critical muscles, which link our torso to our legs, are integral for daily movement and good posture.Yet, by spending long hours behind a desk, on the couch or in the car, many people's hip flexors are suffering the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. Causes of Tight Hip FlexorsThe hip flexors are a group of muscles along the front of your upper thighs. They consist of five muscles – the psoas major, iliacus, pectineus, rectus femoris and sartorius – that work together to flex the hip and lift your thigh when you walk, run or stand.“They are also an important part of trunk stability, core strength and hip stability,” says Trevor Delaney, a certified prima...

Do Under-Desk Ellipticals Really Work? The Pros and Cons

6Oct

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Do Under-Desk Ellipticals Really Work? The Pros and Cons

(Getty Images)Also called a cross trainer, this machine allows you to move your legs similarly to running but offers a lower-impact workout than running on a treadmill. You grip the moving handles with your hands so your upper body gets a workout at the same time. But if you struggle to get to the gym or are looking to upgrade your home workout options, you might want to consider an under-desk elliptical. An under-desk elliptical is a portable form of exercise equipment that allows you to move your legs in an elliptical fashion while seated. It's a great way to add more exercise to your day to combat the negative effects of sitting at a desk all day.An under-desk elliptical may sound appealing if you don't have the space or cash for a full-sized elliptical machine – a midrange full-sized ...

Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

7Sep

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Effective Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise, According to Experts

The most effective approach to losing weight is to include dietary changes and regular physical activity. But is it possible to lose weight without exercising?Getty ImagesExercise helps the body burn calories more efficiently, says Dr. Scott A. Cunneen, director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.Exercise speeds up metabolism, which is one reason why it is a natural companion to eating differently for weight loss. By watching what you eat, taking in fewer calories and burning off calories with exercise, you can create a greater energy deficit, helping to expedite weight loss, says Tamara Duker Freuman, a registered dietitian with New York Gastroenterology Associates.If you can't exercise, it may take you longer to lose weight. This isn't neces...

Menopause Retreats Are the Latest in Wellness Travel

4Sep

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Menopause Retreats Are the Latest in Wellness Travel

With a growing number of women approaching the age of hormonal changes — by 2025, approximately 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause — the travel industry is catering to a new niche: Women who want help dealing with everything from hot flashes to mood swings, with perhaps some classic spa treatments thrown in.Menopause-centered offerings vary widely, from mindfulness techniques to herbal remedies to nutritional guidance and exercise. Sometimes, the most important activity is just the chance to bond with other women facing the same issues, experts say. “There’s a great healing and discovery when a group of people are going through a similar circumstance,” said Melissa Biggs Bradley, the founder and chief executive of Indagare, a membership-based travel company that r...

HIIT Workouts vs. Cardio for Weight Loss| U.S. News

27Jun

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HIIT Workouts vs. Cardio for Weight Loss| U.S. News

If you've been hearing a lot about HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, lately, you're definitely not alone. HIIT has taken the fitness world by storm over the past decade or so, with more people discovering it as an efficient means of getting an intense workout.(Getty Images)But what exactly is it, and is it better than old-school cardio exercise if your goal is weight loss?What Is HIIT?HIIT is really in the name: high-intensity cardiovascular exercise punctuated by rest periods. Or, as Jessica Brown, a New York City-area certified fitness trainer and founder of the Glute Recruit, puts it: "an extreme type of workout program that builds endurance, strength and helps shed weight more quickly than low-intensity cardio."More specifically, HIIT allows the body to achieve a higher heart...

Fitbit Watch vs. Apple Watch: Which Is Better?

22Jun

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Fitbit Watch vs. Apple Watch: Which Is Better?

Pedometers that count the number of steps you take each day have been around since the 1960s. But fitness tech got a real shot in the arm in 2008 when Fitbit, the first wearable fitness tracking device, hit the market.(Getty Images)Since then, Fitbit and several other companies have developed an ever-evolving array of wearable devices that are intended to quietly accompany you while keeping tabs on every physical thing you do. This constant monitoring of movement, sleep patterns and basic health data has created a whole new way to look at fitness, health and wellness. How Fitness Trackers WorkFitness trackers, like Fitbit and Apple Watch, use both sensors and algorithms to monitor your physical activity and health, explains Mary Sabat, an ACE-certified personal trainer, nutritionist and o...