Empower Your Wellness Journey
Magazine Publisher Settles $4.5 Million Lawsuit Over Subscriber Privacy Infringement
The business world hasn’t been very good to print publications in recent times as the internet era continues to grow. Rodale Inc., a health and wellness publisher of an array of titles, just took another hit, but this one was allegedly something they could have prevented. According to The Morning…
Studies Show That Prescription Opioid Abuse is Fueling Nationwide Addiction Epidemic
Recent studies show that those who do visit a doctor to treat their chronic pain are being prescribed more and more opioids for pain therapy. As a result, the increase in strong prescription painkillers among the American public may be fueling the current opioid drug epidemic plaguing the United States.…
Adidas Introduces Running Shoes Made of Recycled Ocean Plastic
A new state-of-the-art running shoe has recently been introduced to the fitness fashion world. Adidas’s ocean plastic shoes are part of a larger campaign to show that sea trash can be recycled into products that consumers actually want. In collaboration with Parley for the Oceans, a nonprofit that fights against…
England’s Obesity Crisis Causing Problems for Taxpayers
Worcestershire County Council is taking some serious hear after a decision to allow free gym membership to overweight residents on taxpayer expenses. According to the Daily Mail, there is a widespread issue regarding obesity in the West Midlands of England. Nearly 25% of adults in the country are considered obese.…
Tech Companies Introduce 3D and Artificial Intelligence-Powered Fitness Trackers
Naked Labs recently unveiled the world’s first 3D fitness tracker. The device scans your body, analyzing your weight and the outline of your body as you stand on a scale in front of a mirror. It uses this information to calculate your body fat percentage. This sophisticated machine is equipped…
Using Your Fitbit to Monitor Your Heart Rate? You’re in for a Nasty Surprise
Fitness trackers like the popular Fitbit aren’t always as accurate, and for some people, that’s enough to file a lawsuit. Like most fitness tracking devices, the Fitbit has a tendency to underestimate the amount of steps taken while doing tasks around the home and office, according to a recent Ball…