COOPERSBURG, Pennsylvania – Are you deciding to live a more active life in 2023? A new fitness center in Coopersburg might be just what you need. Perfect Touch Sportsoffering a variety of athletic and fitness training programs, is nearing completion of a 2,400 square foot facility at 112 Springfield St. near the Saucon Rail Trail. …
The bizarre saga of the former state mental health facility in Tinley Park has more twists and turns than athletes competing in diving or gymnastics. The final wrinkle pits the redundantly named Tinley Park-Park district against the village of Tinley Park. The Park District recently revealed ambitious plans to develop a recreation complex on the …
New owner is committed to maintaining club culture and upgrading building infrastructure Cameron Winters, new owner of the Durango Fitness Club, formerly the Durango Sports Club, is planning a series of renovations that will cost between $500,000 and $1 million. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald) What was once known as Durango Sports Club is undergoing extensive renovations …
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Experts explore the impact of concussion legislation on teen health and education. Should parents and guardians let their children participate in youth sports? Up to 1.9 million children suffer a sports-related concussion every year, posing long-term risks to young, developing brains. Meanwhile, Will Smith’s performance in Concussion and a series of Pop Warner youth football …
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Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — As the leaves changed color and fell last month, Matt Gwyther sat in a park surrounded by the evidence of the passage of time. “I have this open wound that I just want to close,” he said. As fall gave way to winter, Matt Gwyther faced …
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Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes Many people have a love-hate relationship with their bathroom scales, especially around the holiday season. If that describes your attitude, take heart. Many respected health and fitness experts claim that measuring our weight is not the best reflection of overall health. “Body composition testing is important because knowing your weight …
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Beaumont, TX – (NewMediaWire) – November 30, 2022 – (via QC Kinetix) QC Kinetix (Beaumont) is one of the leading sports medicine clinics in Beaumont, TX, serving athletes and non-athletes with chronic pain and related conditions. . The clinic uses advanced, minimally invasive treatment modalities to address issues while improving patient health and well-being. Speaking …
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A sample plate of food icon MyPlate, is unveiled at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, June 2, 2011. Few Americans have heard of MyPlate, new research reveals. (Susan Walsh, Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — Here’s a little quiz: what replaced the food pyramid, the government’s guide to healthy eating …
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Share on PinterestNew research suggests that sports fans experience lower rates of depression and loneliness than non-fans. Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Being a fan can bring a sense of belonging and community. A new book written by sports fans has found that while 61% of Americans say they feel lonely, non-fans are lonelier than fans. Whether …
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The Huntsman Institute for Mental Health at Salt Lake City Research Park is pictured November 4, 2019. Jean Welch Hill, Salt Lake County’s new director of criminal justice initiatives, says the criminal justice system needs to focus more about rehabilitation than punishment. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 6-7 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — …
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