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Google told employees who want health benefits that they must allow a third-party AI healthcare tool to access their data, a move that has rankled some staff members. If they decline it, they will not receive health coverage. The company announced this month that US-based employees who wish to sign up for health benefits through its parent company Alphabet in …

“Walking is the most underrated therapy I know — for your body, brain, and soul,” says Dmitry Yaranov, MD, Cardiologist popularly known as the heart_transplant_doc on Instagram. Walking isn’t just a way to get somewhere—it’s like free therapy for your body and mind. Just 30 minutes a day can work wonders, whether you’re hitting the park, wandering around your neighborhood, …

Whether you’re out for a hot girl walk or scrolling through TikTok, you might be spotting more and more women sporting a weighted vest during physical activity. The trend has taken off as a simple way to boost your daily steps, claiming benefits like burning more calories and building muscle. But does it live up to the hype? And more …

White House vows to use tariff revenue to fund food aid benefits  Politico Government shutdown threatens WIC funding for families nationwide  WBAL-TV Shutdown support for federal workers comes from range of businesses, charities  Bethesda Magazine Millions of moms and young kids could lose WIC food assistance within two weeks amid shutdown  CNN Scoop: White House says it has funding to save food aid program  Axios …

As we age, maintaining muscle strength becomes increasingly crucial to overall health and longevity. By the age of 30, adults typically lose between 3% and 8% of muscle mass, with the rate accelerating each decade. After 60, muscle loss can reach up to 15%. While this natural decline may feel inevitable, research shows that strength training can counteract it, improving …

Dr. Mark Harper recalls his first cold-water swim in the south of England 20 years ago. It was August, but the initial jolt from the plunge took his breath away. The shock to his system lasted a minute or two until he was “recombobulated and able to think about something other than the cold,” Harper says. A surprise sensation soon …

The Trump administration is proposing changes to Social Security that could reshape how millions of older Americans qualify for disability benefits, and critics warn it could leave some struggling just before retirement. Under the new rules, “age” would no longer be a central factor in assessing eligibility, effectively raising the bar for workers in their 50s and 60s who face …

This might sound hard to believe but walking can burn more fat than jogging, when it’s done the ‘Japanese way’. This new fitness trend, called “Interval Walking Training” is developed by Professors at the Shinshu University in Japan, has become a new favorite among fitness enthusiasts. What is the Japanese walking technique Interval walking is a scientifically designed exercise method …

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Why Delaying Your Social Security Benefits May Not Make Sense  The Wall Street Journal Here’s why you ought to seriously consider taking Social Security at 62 — even if the ‘basic’ math suggests otherwise  Yahoo Finance Age 62, 67 or 70? Here’s the best time to claim Social Security.  USA Today I’m one of the record number of Americans turning 65 this year. …