A former U.S. Air Force pilot and cycling enthusiast is competing at the age of 95 and has shared his positive outlook on life, health, and exercise that keeps him going. Jack Eckenrode was born in November 1928 and was raised in Mount Lebanon in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Today, he lives in…
Air Force Veteran and Gold Medal Cyclist Shows What ‘Excellent’ Health Looks Like at the Age of 95
Australian Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo Found Guilty of Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct
High-profile Australian neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct by the Health Care Complaints Commission and accused of having a “substantially experimental” attitude doing his surgery on two patients. Dr. Teo was facing allegations from the families of two different women—referred to as Patient A and Patient B—who say they were…
Premiers Call for Bail Reform, Push Back on Emission Reduction Steps
Canada’s premiers are calling for stronger bail conditions to reduce violent crime, as they gathered for a Council of the Federation meeting in Winnipeg. “Our discussions today were focused on building stronger communities for all Canadians, beginning with shared public safety challenges arising from violent crime in our communities,” Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, chair of…
All COVID-Infected at Health Conference Were Vaccinated: Study
Every person known to be infected with COVID-19 after attending a health conference in Germany was vaccinated, according to a new study. All people who reported testing positive for COVID-19 said they had received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Approximately 4,462 people attended the conference in Berlin in the fall of 2022 but…
Attaining Optimum Health in Today’s World
Commentary Have you ever wondered what outstanding health feels and looks like? If you reside in a fast-paced urban environment or a slower-moving rural setting, your health ought to be a high priority to successfully navigate the slings and arrows of life. Not only do I pen this essay for the readers, but I must…
The Magnificent Mango
The mango (Mangifera indica), a member of the cashew family, originated in the Himalayan foothills of India more than 5000 years ago. The mango has been prized in indigenous medicine for its myriad healing properties. All parts of the mango including leaves, bark, flesh, peel, roots, and flowers have pharmacological potential. There are more than 300…
Biden Should Read The Epoch Times’ Health Section
Commentary President Joe Biden’s fall at a graduation ceremony for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado on Tuesday made headlines around the world. People are rightly concerned for his health—both as a human being and as the president of the United States. Biden may have been “sandbagged” as he joked, referring to a sandbag…
Peloton the Rebrand: High End Exercise Bike Maker Says It’s Now a Health Company for All
Peloton is undergoing a significant rebrand, dumping its identity as a seller of luxury exercise bikes and equipment to heath technology for all. “We’re shifting perceptions from in-home to everywhere, fitness enthusiasts to people at all levels, exclusivity to inclusivity across all Peloton members present and future,” Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Berland said in a…
Woman Starts Her Day With a Swim in a Minus 4-Degree Lake for Better Health and Happiness
A young woman puts her health and happiness down to starting every day with a swim in a minus 4-degree lake, just in her swimsuit. Elina Mäkinen, 27, has over a million social media followers who are intrigued by her mental grit and huge smile as she leaps into freezing water. She swims for between two…
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked With Higher Rates of Depression and Anxiety: Research
Consuming ultra-processed food such as soft drinks, fast foods and frozen meals has been linked to an increased risk of depression, according to a newly published paper by Australian researchers. Experts from Deakin University in Victoria found that the rapid rise in cheap, convenient and heavily marketed ultra-processed foods on supermarket shelves has an adverse…
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