Run News for August 15, 2024

August 15th, 2024

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Olympic sport that burns the most calories

Dr Donald Grant examined sports in the Olympics to find which burned the most calories. He found that triathlon athletes burn 2,500-3,500 calories during the event, the most of all sports.

Over 30 million watched the Olympics everyday

The 2024 Olympics averaged a combined 30.6 million viewers across all platforms for the daytime telecast (2-5 p.m. ET in the United States) and nightly primetime shows. This represents an 82 percent increase from the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which averaged 16.9 million cross-platform viewers for daytime and prime telecasts.

The audience for the 2024 Olympics also represents an increase compared to the summer games in both 2016 (26 million viewers) and 2012 (30.3 million), although streaming was a smaller component of viewership for those games.

Tyreek Hill vs. Noah Lyles

“I wouldn’t beat him by a lot, but I would beat Noah Lyles," said NFL player Tyreek Hill when discussing a race between him and Noah Lyles.

Hill goes by the nickname “Cheetah,” and is known as one of the fastest players in professional football. He runs the 40 second dash in 4.29 seconds. While Hill’s focus has been on football, he comes from a track and field background having represented Team USA at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Barcelona where he won gold in the men’s 4x100m relay.

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7 metrics to know about your health

Why should we know our health metrics? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A small number of conditions, including heart disease and metabolic disorders, cause an enormous amount of suffering, so if we identify a few things to help us prevent those morbidities, it’s worth the time.

Instead of getting lost in random numbers, here are 7 health metrics to focus on according to Dr. Josh Septimus, an internal medicine physician with Houston Methodist Hospital.

  1. Waist circumference: If we had only one measurement to predict how greatly we’d suffer from medical problems, it would be waist circumference, which reveals the amount of fat around our middle section. Waist sizes greater than 35 inches for women or 40 inches for men increase the risk for heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic problems.

  2. Cholesterol profile: Know your total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. LDL is the most important value because it tells the risk of developing coronary disease or atherosclerosis, which is also known as plaque-clogged arteries.

  3. Blood pressure: High blood pressure makes your heart work harder to pump blood—which, over time, can damage the walls of the blood vessels, leading to atherosclerosis. Hypertension can trigger complications like heart attacks and strokes, while hurting organs like the brain and kidneys.

  4. Blood sugar: There are a few basic ways doctors can measure blood sugar, but most rely on a hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test. The test averages blood sugar over the past two to three months, and it’s used to diagnose Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. If your A1C level is between 5.7% and 6.4%, you’ll meet the criteria for prediabetes. If you have an A1C of 6.5% or above, you’ll be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, in which case your doctor might encourage lifestyle changes or prescribe medication like metformin.

  5. Basal metabolic rate: BMR measures the minimum amount of energy your body needs to function at rest. It’s the fuel your body burns to stay alive each day. Knowing your BMR allows you to determine if you're eating enough to support your body's basic needs. That way, you can ensure changes to your diet and exercise routine are safe and sustainable. Online calculators can help you determine your BMR by entering your age, height, weight, and gender. For example, a 30-year-old woman who is 5'5" and 130 pounds would have a BMR of around 1,300 calories per day. If she's exercising a few times a week, she'd want to consume more than 1,300 calories to avoid fatigue and maintain muscle.

  6. Starting in your mid-30s: your grip strength: Grip strength—or how much hand and forearm power you have— is a good indicator of the future functionality a person will have as they age. If you have strong hands, you’ll be able to open jars, swing a pickleball racket, lift heavy objects, and catch yourself when you fall. Research suggests that weak grip strength, on the other hand, is linked with diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline, as well as a higher risk of mortality and worse quality of life.

  7. If you’re over 60: your vitamin D level: As you age, your body’s ability to convert sunlight into vitamin D decreases. Vitamin D plays an essential role in keeping bones strong, preventing osteoporosis, and bolstering the immune system.

Get your partner to stop snoring

Many of us have been jolted back to an annoyed state of wakefulness by hearing our partner snore. Around 40% of men and 30% of women snore at least some of the time according to the Sleep Health Foundation. While snoring can be linked to a variety of health risks, it also takes a toll on bed partners who struggle to sleep as a result. Here are 3 ways to get your partner to stop snoring.

  1. Lose weight and don’t drink alcohol: People who are carrying extra weight or have recently consumed alcohol tend to snore more. When we sleep, the muscles at the back of our throat relax. Excess weight and alcohol consumption make it more likely that the tissue will relax too much, which causes airway to narrow leading to vibrations that cause the snoring sound.

  2. Change your sleep position: A simple yet effective solution that could work is to change sleeping positions to the front or side. Back sleeping, especially if a person is lying flat, is known to worsen the effects of snoring. Some people find success with foam wedges or similar products to prevent rolling onto their backs. Being propped up with pillows can also help.

  3. Machine and surgery: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a sleep apnea aid that prevents snoring by allowing a person’s airway to fully open. Some severe snoring problems may require surgery, such as a minor procedure to remove elongated tissue from the back of the throat.

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