DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) – A wrongful death lawsuit against a Des Moines hospital alleges a pattern of failing to stabilize patients in the emergency room and provide timely treatment. The estate of late Ankeny man Stephen Riker is suing Central Iowa Hospital Corp., which does business as UnityPoint Health Des Moines Iowa … Read more
The Pacific Northwest is home to a variety of rattlesnake species, including the western rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus) and its subspecies the Great Basin rattlesnake, which live on the region’s arid slopes and grasslands. Although encounters remain relatively rare, some areas of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho are known to have larger populations than others. Rattlesnakes prefer … Read more
The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more
A panel of experts on Monday presented a 66-point plan aimed at lowering the health insurance premiums that a growing number of Germans have to pay into the health insurance system. Germany’s health care system is one of the most expensive in the world, with state health insurance companies alone spending around 1 billion euros … Read more
I recently had lunch with a man I hadn’t seen in about five years. He is in his mid 60s. I am the same age as a mutual acquaintance of ours, but there is a one-year difference. But you’d never notice if you looked at them side by side. One of them looks 10 years … Read more
Millions of people scroll by to see unexpected bodies – bigger players perform gymnastic feats that leave shredded athletes speechless. Recently, a popular fitness content creator has taken a deep dive into this phenomenon, investigating how athletes carrying excess body fat achieve strength levels that seem physically impossible. Their findings challenge everything traditional fitness culture … Read more
Each morning, our trainers share a simple standing routine designed to restore hip mobility. If your first few steps in the morning feel stiff and cumbersome, you’re not alone. The hip joint is one of the most important joints for movement in the body, but it often loses mobility as we age due to decreased … Read more
When it comes to exercise, the best advice may be to work harder, not longer. A study published over the weekend highlights the unique benefits of breathtaking training. Scientists tracked the long-term health of UK residents. Researchers found that people who spent more hours per week doing vigorous physical activity were significantly less likely to … Read more
Master these four moves and feel younger. When most people think of aging and fitness, they imagine a rapid decline in strength and mobility. That’s no surprise, considering science has shown that as we age, we gradually lose muscle mass and stiffen our joints, which can make it harder to do things we used to … Read more
6 minutes read My name is Cori Ritchie. I’m an exercise physiology geek turned fitness journalist and fitness editor. women’s health. When I’m not writing, editing, or researching fitness, I teach fitness to personal training and group fitness clients. In my new column, between setspulling back the curtain on the same advice, tips, and “aha!” … Read more