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NEWSLETTER - ISSUE #10

SEPT 3, 2023

issue # 10

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Weekly Wellness Wisdom

Welcome to the Naked Newsletter, where we round up all the most thought-provoking health and wellness stories from every corner of the internet.

In this edition we'll:

Uncover the dangers of walking and texting
Find out if AI can teach us CPR
Boost cardio endurance with fartleks
Unpack 20 relationship rules

TOP 3 MUST READS OF THE WEEK

Investigating the Digital Stride

We've all been there, glued to our cell phone screens while walking, but a new study from Australia reveals the real risks.

Tracking the habits of 50 college student's ability to walk without and while texting, the research found that balance and stability decline while strolling and double-tapping.

The next time you're out and about, keep an eye out for "walking texters."

Canadian Wildfires Increase US Asthma-Related ER Visits

In June, Eastern Canadian wildfires surged, blanketing the air of several Midwest and East Coast states with dense smoke.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have drawn a connection to a surge in hospital visits linked to asthma-related visits. From June 1-14, an estimated 1,310 asthma-related emergency room visits occurred in New York, while the Mid-Atlantic region experienced the most prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke compared to other areas.

Can a Voice Assistant Help You Perform CPR?

Siri, Alexa, and other voice assistants can provide you with the 10-day weather forecast, a recipe for crème brûlée, and the game in which Kobe Bryant scored 82 points (Jan. 22, 2006). But, can AI assist you with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?

A recent study warns, "Do not depend on your smartphone for instructions on saving a heart attack victim."

Find out what researchers learned and what they say you should know about CPR.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Brain Food

Stay Healthy With Honey

Winnie-the-Pooh was onto something with his infatuation with honey.

Not only is it delicious to eat but also prescribed in traditional medicine and as an alternative treatment for clinical conditions ranging from wound healing to cancer treatment.

If you need to ease your sweet tooth, a boost of antioxidants, or feel a cough coming on, make honey your go-to sweetener. Here are 7 benefits of honey!

Does 2-days a Week Improve Heart Health?

You work all day, take care of the kids, and have a small window of opportunity to sneak in a workout. Research says even 2-days a week can improve heart health.

A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that volume of activity is more important than pattern. Scientists examined patients who engaged in more than, equal to, and below 150 minutes per week.

The research found similar reductions in four outcomes (i.e., heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure) between regularly active participants and weekend warriors.

Myth-Busting

Unpacking 20 Relationship Rules

There are relationship sayings like "happy wife, happy life," and there are myths that have been handed down since the dawn of time. With so many rules, it's hard to know which are still relevant.

These experts unpacked 20 relationship rules and say you may be able to go to bed mad after an argument.

The Smith Machine Science Explained

If you go to any gym, you'll notice certain lifters who exclusively use the Smith Machine and others who avoid it like the plague. Over the years, it's gotten mixed reviews, being seen as either "lazy lifting" or a "Godsend."

This personal trainer clears the air about the effectiveness of the Smith Machine.

TRENDING ON SOCIAL

Revive Your Morning With Naked Protein Baked Oats

Revitalize your breakfast routine and hit your morning macros with a savory serving of protein powder-infused baked oats. It's not just a meal, it's a performance boost!

Jeff Nipparrd clears up Misconceptions About Tricep Training

Natural bodybuilder and fitness expert, Jeff Nippard believes the tricep kickback is the "truth" when it comes to tricep exercises. This is due to its ability to effectively work the long head of the muscle compared to other exercises.

AT THE GYM

TREND

Pickleball is the Nation's Fastest Growing Sport

Pickleball isn't just a new trend; it's a way of life. The Sports Fitness Industry Association reported an estimated 4.8 million picklers in the U.S., making it one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation. Pickleball is played in more than 70 countries and is set to debut at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, CA.

TREND

Jump Rope to Improve Your Health

Dan Witmer, one-half of the YouTube duo, Jump Rope Dudes, started his summer off with a bang by challenging himself to jump rope 100,000 skips in one month.

Find out how he built his daily jump roping habit and improved his mindset and health.

TRAINING

Boot Your Cardio Game With Fartleks

Consider adding fartleks to your cardio day workout. Used for marathon training, the Swedish system aims to push athletes' endurance levels and improve mental awareness with interval training.

IN THE NEWS

J. Cole Joins the Purchase of the Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets have greenlit the sale of Michael Jordan's majority ownership of the team to, "The Buyer Group." This powerhouse lineup includes rap icon J. Cole, country sensation Eric Church, Gabe Plotkin from Tallwoods Capital LLC, and the co-president of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, Rick Schnall.

While Jordan takes on a new role as a minority stakeholder, the Hornets' ownership will see a fresh lineup this upcoming season.

Ticketmaster is "All-in" With Showing Ticket Prices

Live Nation/Ticketmaster and SeatGeek agreed at a White House meeting to display "all-in" ticket prices.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the average price for a Taylor Swift ticket on SeatGeek sold for $1,311, and Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen increased to $480 and $469.

The real show-stopper has been Adelle's Las Vegas residency. Resellers gouged ticket prices to $40,000+.

The Hollywood Strike Continues...Indefinitely?

Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Writers Guild of America (WGA) are still on strike against production companies like Netflix, NBC Universal, and Paramount/CBS.

On August 2, 2023, the strike reached the three-month mark. If it surpasses 100 days, the 2023 writers' strike will officially be the second-longest WGA strike in history. The 1988 strike lasted 154 days.