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Angus McLaren, 22, who works at Pure Body Health in Dunmow High Street, won the Essex Boxing Association Southern Regional Championships at a packed Brentwood Centre on March 17, defeating the reigning champion in front of more than 2,000 spectators. Angus ran the London Marathon, took part in the Inter-County Races and taught boxercise classes when he was 18 and still a student, before taking up competitive combat sports a year and a half ago. His win at the Brentwood Centre was just his sixth competitive bout. He said: “I love boxing. There’s nothing I don’t like about it. I…

A full-body scanner that can help diagnose health problems early is the subject of a new trial, with the technology potentially being introduced into everyday life.Technology company Bodyo’s health analytics pod has been selected for Dubai Future Foundation’s Future Accelerator Program, an intensive nine-week project that brings together the world’s most exciting engineering companies and leading government agencies.The company is one of only four companies out of 677 applicants selected by Dubai Health Authority to create solutions to problems facing society.It is not yet clear whether and how many AiPods will be adopted by the DHA, but it is a…

BENGALURU: In a shocking twist, city police arrested a chain robber but during interrogation it emerged that he was working as a contract sanitation inspector with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The suspect had snatched the chain to raise funds for a film he was directing.The accused, Rangappa (35), alias Pratap Rang, was arrested by Basaveshwar Nagar police while he was planning another robbery on October 28. Police said a total of 430 grams of gold chains worth Rs 1.2 million were seized from him. He is a resident of Mahalakshmi Layout near Ashokapuram.According to police, Rangappa had been…

“PerfectAmino’s clean health approach not only speaks to the purity and safety of our supplements, but also provides a strong guarantee that our amino acid supplements are approved for use before, during and after competitions and sanctioned events. It also gives elite and professional athletes.”“I think it’s important to remember that the most important thing you can do is to get your body back on track,” said Dr. David Minkoff, founder of BodyHealth and 41-time Ironman triathlon finisher, including eight Ironman World Championships.LGC’s testing specifications were developed based on analysis of over 55,000 supplement samples and research into supplement contamination…

A short practice of hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation can significantly improve brain function and energy levels, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo. According to a report by Medical Express, the study found that practicing just 25 minutes a day of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation can improve the brain’s executive functions, the cognitive abilities associated with goal-directed behavior, and the ability to control reflexive emotional responses and habitual thought patterns and behaviors. “Both Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation focus the brain’s conscious processing power on a narrow focus, such as the breath or a posture,…

Written by Lenny Ra Traders Point Christian Church wants to provide a sense of community centered around whole-body health. For 20 years, we have been providing fitness classes to residents of Whitestown and Zionsville. There are eight different classes taught by volunteer instructors. “At TPCC, we really want our church building to be used by the community and become a normal place to hang out,” said Communications Director Erica Thomas. “We have a park that is an indoor playground. We have a variety of Bible studies and group meetings. We have guest speakers. Fitness is another expansion.” Classes are $2…

Oops! Did you sprain your ankle tripping over your belongings in your new dorm room? Are you keeping up at night thinking about the infamous “Freshman 15”? Is it finally time to quit smoking college? Worried you might have the flu? Welcome to Cornell University. The next four years will be, for the most part, an exciting and rewarding experience, but what you’re probably wondering right now is where you can get a refill on your allergy medication. Before you panic, here’s a quick rundown of the health and psychological services available at Cornell University so you know where to…

Going to work shouldn’t feel like work, but rather it should be fun and enjoyable. With Zumba, a workout isn’t just a workout — it’s a fun, social dance party where the biggest benefit is exercise. The music is fast, upbeat and infectious, so you can’t help but keep moving. Plus, because Zumba is a group activity, it’s one of the best ways to get your friends into your “exercise routine.” City Gym manager and chief instructor James Oketch said they tailor activities to each individual in a progressive and adaptive way. “Our interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness parties take the…

courtesy A new wellness mecca has emerged in Northern California, and its comprehensive methodologies and integrative educational methods are reshaping the way customers approach healthy living. Nestled in the redwood forests of Scotts Valley, 1440 Multiversity debuted last month after four years of development, planning, and construction. It now welcomes guests with a variety of health goals to its expansive 75-acre campus, located on the grounds of the former Bethany College. Dedicated to escaping the busyness and stress of everyday life, 1440 (named after the number of minutes in a day) offers guests the opportunity to connect with themselves, build…

Introduction Decades of research have linked meditation-based practices to positive psychological and health outcomes in both clinical and nonclinical populations (Grossman et al., 2004; Cahn and Polich, 2006; Rubia, 2009; Chiesa and Serretti, 2010; Keng et al., 2011; Davidson and McEwen, 2012). More recently, researchers have sought to understand the biological mechanisms mediating subjective improvements in well-being, including physiological, neuroendocrine, immune and genomic changes. Increasing evidence points towards the possibility that sustained engagement with meditative practices has both salubrious psychological and neurophysiological benefits (Cahn and Polich, 2006; Dahl et al., 2015; Tang et al., 2015; Luders and Cherbuin, 2016) and…