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‘I’m not going anywhere’: Biden again slaps down calls to step aside

‘I’m not going anywhere’: Biden again slaps down calls to step aside

United States President Joe Biden has slapped down calls to end his faltering re-election bid, insisting he is “not going anywhere”. Biden, 81, has been under growing pressure to assuage doubts about his physical and mental fitness following a stumbling debate performance last week against his Republican challenger, Donald Trump. Three elected Democrats have publicly...

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Key takeaways from the UK’s general election | CNN

Key takeaways from the UK’s general election | CNN

London CNN  —  Keir Starmer is the United Kingdom’s new prime minister after sweeping away a 14-year era of Conservative rule by leading his center-left Labour party to a massive landslide election victory. British rejected the Conservatives by a historic margin, and Starmer will be a very powerful prime minister. But there are urgent issues...

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Best fitness trackers that will get you moving, from Fitbit to Garmin

Best fitness trackers that will get you moving, from Fitbit to Garmin

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Fitness is all about consistency. Moving more will help to improve your cardiovascular health, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat and boost muscle power. Getting started and hauling yourself out and...

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Covid’s new summer strain and what to do if you catch it

Covid’s new summer strain and what to do if you catch it

The Euros are in full flow, Wimbledon is coming and we are on the brink of a General Election. We’ve long stopped wearing masks and abiding the rules of staying 2m apart but with summer socialising at full kilter and a summer Covid wave known as the “FLiRT” variant “building”, should we be rethinking our...

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Longevity: How extreme exercise may prolong life span

Longevity: How extreme exercise may prolong life span

Does putting the human body under a lot of stress, such as in professional sprinting or long-distance running, impact life span? Is there such a thing as too much exercise or too intense? This podcast episode aims to find the answer to the question, “Can extreme exercise prolong our longevity?” and more. Share on PinterestRecent...

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Fitness without Shame: A Resolution Backed by Science

Fitness without Shame: A Resolution Backed by Science

Source: Pixabay/CC0 It’s that special time of year when an estimated 40 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Surveys of U.S. adults reveal that getting in shape is one of the most popular. The bad news is that we nearly always abandon our ambitious New Year’s fitness goals well before grimy snow makes way...

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Is It Time for Presidential Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations?

Is It Time for Presidential Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations?

Trump has been the subject of presidential fitness-for-duty talk due to concerns about his violence risk and various health matters. Source: Gerd Altmann / Pixabay “Mental fitness” is a popular term these days. Both presidents Trump and Biden have faced criticism about their ability to serve in the role. Yet the media and politicians alike...

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4 in 5 consumers plan new wellness and fitness purchases by 2025

4 in 5 consumers plan new wellness and fitness purchases by 2025

New insight from PA Consulting suggests that almost four-in-five consumers have made sport and wellness purchases in the last two years, and the same number will expand that spend in the coming two years. However, growth is slower in the UK, possibly due to the country still having some semblance of a socialised healthcare. Around...

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UK E. coli outbreak: What are the symptoms and how does it spread?

UK E. coli outbreak: What are the symptoms and how does it spread?

Where is E. coli found? Food which comes into contact with manure Petting farms Contaminated water STEC is regularly found in the lower intestine of animals, especially cows, but also sheep and goats, and doesn’t cause them any problems, says McNally. However, if manure from these animals infiltrates food, it can cause infections in people....

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Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic:  Inspiring Your Best Self, Day and Night

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic: Inspiring Your Best Self, Day and Night

The new Galaxy Watch6 series provides personalised health guidance, purposeful design upgrades and an enhanced mobile experience for a more informed and healthier self   LONDON, United Kingdom – 26th July, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the new Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic, designed to help users build healthier habits every...