Suicide prevention advocate Summer Beretsky decided to conduct a DIY experiment in 2012, and so “she coolly, clearly, and repeatedly told her iPhone she wanted to kill herself.” According to Pacific Standard Magazine, Siri not only failed to direct Beretsky to readily available suicide prevention resources, but also offered to search for the best ways…
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Fitbit, the wearable activity and wellness tracker device, has becoming the leader in the fitness industry in many respects, and the company behind the bracelets plans to capitalize on that positioning when they release their next edition: the Fitbit Alta. According to Christian Today, the newest version of the fitness tracker is expected to be…
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It’s a well-known fact that Americans eat too many unhealthy foods, and also that many of their nutritional choices are driven by price just as much as by preference: the average cost of a fast food meal is significantly less than the average cost of a meal prepared with organic foods grown locally. But researchers…
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Chontel Duncan is an Australian fitness model who runs HIIT Australia, a fitness business. According to Metro.co.uk, despite the fact that she’s just weeks away from giving birth, she continues to work out every day and doesn’t care what you think about it. In fact, her openness on the subject has helped her become something…
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In a world where more and more companies are offering telecommuting to their employees, which is seen by 80% as a job perk, there are fewer reasons to get exercise in one’s daily routine. For this reason, many companies in Singapore are turning to fitness tracks in an effort to keep their staff healthy, reduce…
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It’s safe to say most people try to be logical in their day-to-day lives, but many times things like emotions can get in the way. Logic would seem to say that by doing more physical activity, you’re going to burn more calories and ultimately lose more weight. Unfortunately, a new study is lending credence to…
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New York State lawmakers have recently joined with teachers to promote a more comprehensive and proactive approach to spotting and helping students with mental health issues, reports the New York Daily News. Assemblyman Marcus Crespo and Senator Jesse Hamilton both came forward recently with legislation that would give teachers more resources to be the “first…
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Finding the motivation to exercise can be difficult, but according to The Telegraph, working out with a significant other could be just the push one needs. A recent study from workout apparel company ADAY found that 40% of the 350 couples interviewed said their partner was the most significant factor in remaining fit. The overwhelming…
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Nike announced a revenue target of $50 billion by the end of fiscal year 2020, effectively aspiring to increase e-commerce sales by nearly seven fold in order to reach $7 billion in the next five years. The company is taking steps to reach this goal and recently appointed its first Chief Digital Officer, Adam Sussman,…
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Rather than undergoing expensive and often extremely unpleasant treatments, Fox News reports that a recent animal study suggests that regular exercise may be one of the most effective tools in battling cancer. Researchers determined that mice that spent the majority of their free time on a running wheel were 50% more likely to experience shrinking…
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