Walking may not provide enough exercise to maintain fitness

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Share on PinterestWalking is the most popular physical activity in the United States, but experts say it may not be enough to maintain fitness levels. Image credit: Luke Mattson/Stocksy Researchers report that walking is the most popular leisure activity in the United States. They point out that people who live in cities also like to … Read more

Legacy Health leaves Regence member network

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PORTLAND, OREGON — Legacy Health’s contract with Regence was terminated after the companies were unable to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. Michael Cole, president of Regence Blue Cross of Blue Shield of Oregon, said in a post on the health insurance company’s website Wednesday that the two companies were unable to agree on rates … Read more

Montana introduces Medicaid work requirement ahead of federal deadline

Montana introduces Medicaid work requirement ahead of federal deadline

GREAT FALLS — Montana is preparing to implement new Medicaid requirements this summer, six months ahead of a federal deadline, raising questions about how the changes will affect patients, providers and the state’s health care system. Madison Collier reports – watch the video here: New Medicaid work requirements coming soon The Montana Department of Public … Read more

Real-world evidence: advances in medical devices

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image Authors: Daniel Caños, Ph.D., MPH, Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) Clinical Evidence Analysis Office, and Michelle Tarver MD, Ph.D., Director, CDRH Today’s healthcare ecosystem is generating richer and more diverse data streams, providing new opportunities to modernize how real-world data (RWD) produces relevant and reliable real-world evidence (RWE). The U.S. Food … Read more

This realistic 30-minute workout is my go-to for total body fitness as a doctor and busy mother of three

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Like many parents who juggle work and childcare, Lucy Demain, 33, a doctor and mother of three, can’t always make fitness a top priority. Still, she understands how important it is for both physical and mental health. “Working as a physician, I have seen firsthand the impact poor lifestyle choices can have on patients and … Read more

Frieda Redknapp, 42, shares her at-home workout to build core and butt strength.

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Frieda Redknapp is passionate about health and wellbeing and makes fitness a consistent part of her lifestyle. The 42-year-old mother of five mixes up her training, from strength training in the gym to skipping and cycling outdoors. “My routine will change. My commitments will not,” she told her followers. “Early mornings don’t matter. Exercise clears … Read more

Most Coveted: March Fashion and Beauty Favorites

Most Coveted: March Fashion and Beauty Favorites

Although it’s technically spring season, New York City’s weather gods are still playing their games with us. But we’ve taken the chaos of the season day by day, made the most of the 70-degree temperatures we’ve been given, and expressed it by shopping for the weather of our dreams. March was significantly slower than the … Read more

Voters at Town Meeting asked lawmakers to consider a universal health care bill. What will that change in Montpelier? -VTDigger

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Members of the House Health Care Committee listen to testimony at the state Capitol in Montpelier on February 3. From left: Committee Chair Rep. Alyssa Black (D-Essex Town); Rep. Daisy Berbeco, D-Winooski; Rep. Brian Cena, P/D, Burlington. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger How much influence does the people’s voice actually have in the People’s House? On … Read more

Kenneth Cole and Selena Gomez spotlight fashion and beauty philanthropy at 2026 Social Impact Summit

Kenneth Cole and Selena Gomez spotlight fashion and beauty philanthropy at 2026 Social Impact Summit

Kenneth Cole and Selena Gomez were honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit, the Social Impact Foundation’s inaugural initiative focused on fashion and beauty philanthropy, where speakers and panelists shared insights on topics from the importance of creative diversity to why college is not the only path to a career in the industry. Veteran fashion … Read more

Marathon Review: Bungie’s Extraction Shooter is a Brutal Beauty

Marathon Review: Bungie's Extraction Shooter is a Brutal Beauty

video game reviews I think playing a marathon is a lot like running a marathon. At first glance and from a distance, it looks intimidating. Once you get up close, you’ll realize there’s a reason it looks that way. However, when I start working on it, I notice something else. Despite the self-inflicted pain along … Read more