In a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), some positive news has emerged for cannabis smokers. The study, titled “Impact of Marijuana...
Syncing Apple Watch Fitness Data to Garmin Connect
It is not possible to sync data from Apple Watch directly to Garmin Connect, but it is possible to transfer data by manually uploading the files or by using the RunGap app. Needless to say I have...
XBB.1.16 – Latest Omicron Subvariant of COVID-19
XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, is a new omicron subvariant of the COVID-19 virus that is spreading in the U.S. It has mutations that make it more transmissible and able to evade some immunity, and...
More People Are Cycling Now
This is an awesome news! The Active Lives survey in England has revealed that 20% of all activities undertaken by adults are now cycling or walking, due to the rising cost of living crisis. This is...
Cyclists Live Longer
A new study published in the journal Sports Medicine has found that those who habitually cycle have a 23% better chance of avoiding premature death and a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular...
Apple’s AirPods Health-related Features
Apple is looking into adding health tracking features to their AirPods in the next year or two, which could include the ability to get hearing data of some sort. This follows the health-related...
Long Covid
A study found that individuals with long Covid, defined as having new or ongoing health issues more than four weeks after a Covid-19 infection, were at high risk for a range of adverse health...
People who are COVID-19 vaccinated
A research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 was associated with a lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other...
Do Antidepressants Really Work? Apparently Not Really…
Just read this interesting article in NYT, it seems like antidepressants are not very usueful for most people. Do Antidepressants Really Work? – The New York Times: The study included people...
Daily Walks May Significantly Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s
Great news if you are a walker like I am! You know just in case… The benefits of walking are numerous and this is another one to add to the list. Daily walks may significantly reduce risk of...