Boutique fitness studios reshape how Dayton works out of town

A Speakeasy Yoga heated yoga class. donated

Rinse cycle The downtown studio specializes in rhythm-based indoor cycling, where riders move in sync with a curated playlist. Classes usually run around 45 minutes and often include light upper body work, creating a full body workout that mixes cardio and strength. The bikes themselves add another layer, designed to move side to side; they … Read more

The perfect poet for your lunch hour

The perfect poet for your lunch hour

“It’s my lunch hour, so I go / for a walk…” You are now up to speed on Peta Lunch poemcollection half pint 1964 by melodic, uniquely unintimidating New York poet Frank O’Hara, who was born 100 years ago last week. O’Hara was a medieval writer, but something of a Renaissance man: as a teenager … Read more

Heavily processed foods can increase the risk of heart disease beyond poor nutrition alone

Review: Processed Foods and Food Dyes: What Are We Eating and What Are the Cardiovascular Risks? Image Credit: beauty-box / Shutterstock

A new review links ultra-processed foods and their additives to higher cardiovascular risk, pointing to large human studies and inflammation-related mechanisms that may help explain why a heavily processed diet can harm heart health. Key takeaways A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease. Food additives can also … Read more

Where is the Sonoma County tax money for mental health, drug addiction, homeless services?

Nolan Sullivan has been named as Sonoma County's next health services director. He is expected to start April 1, 2025. (Sonoma County)

Sonoma County health officials this week released the latest accounting for highly pressured, voter-approved tax revenue streams that help bolster local mental health, substance abuse and homeless services. The quarter-cent Measure O tax, adopted in 2020, would generate $33.1 million during the 2024-25 fiscal year for services in five voter-approved categories, according to the district. … Read more

Fitness influencer encourages UF students to ‘find your floor’ at Spring Accent event – The Independent Florida Alligator

Fitness influencer encourages UF students to 'find your floor' at Spring Accent event - The Independent Florida Alligator

Michael Smoak believes that success is simple. The 28-year-old health content creator visited the UF campus Wednesday evening, with students filling the University Auditorium awaiting his advice on how to achieve personal, physical and career goals. Smoak answered questions through a Q&A-style panel about his experience in college. He encouraged students to use their resources … Read more

Solving the Problem: A student-led initiative to combat mental health problems in schools

Solving the Problem: A student-led initiative to combat mental health problems in schools

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-La Pine School’s Healthy Schools Program has resulted in a 21% decrease in health-related emergency department visits since its inception. The initiative, which targets student mental health and suicide prevention, has saved between $812,000 and $1.5 million in related health care costs. Partnership Formed to Address Adolescent Health The program was … Read more

Ninja Warrior Style Training Facility to Open in Brooklyn Park, Signals Growth of Youth Fitness Movement | MinneapolisMedia

Ninja Warrior Style Training Facility to Open in Brooklyn Park, Signals Growth of Youth Fitness Movement | MinneapolisMedia

A fast-rising, family-centered fitness concept inspired by the American hit television series Ninja Warrior is expanding to Brooklyn Park, where city officials have approved a major new training facility that reflects both surging demand and a broad shift in how young people engage in sports and movement. The Brooklyn Park City Council has granted a … Read more