Gambling addiction is on the rise. Michigan has less support than most states – Bridge Michigan

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Michigan legalized online sports betting in 2021 following U.S. Supreme Court ruling Since then, online gambling has brought in significant tax revenue, but has also led to an increase in addiction. Advocacy group gives Michigan an F- for efforts to prevent gambling addiction As online gambling grows in popularity, Michigan does less than other states … Read more

Leading gambling reform campaigner calls for suspension of controversial affordability checks

Leading gambling reform campaigner calls for suspension of controversial affordability checks

Dr James Noyce, one of the early and leading proponents of affordable checks for online gamblers, has joined calls for Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to instruct the Gambling Commission to suspend the implementation of the checks “pending proper evaluation and scrutiny” of a pilot scheme to assess how the checks would work in practice. Mr … Read more

This type of strength training is important to prevent muscle fatigue on long distance runs

This type of strength training is important to prevent muscle fatigue on long distance runs

I do calf exercises once a week at the end of my strength training. This involves standing up on the balls of your feet, lifting one leg off the ground, and slowly lowering the other leg. Sure, this is a good move to work your calves, but there’s more going on that makes this a … Read more

Hasan Piker built a Twitch empire with Shure microphones, Lumix cameras, and lots of Zyn

Hasan Piker built a Twitch empire with Shure microphones, Lumix cameras, and lots of Zyn

Hasan Piker is I was 15 minutes late for Zoom. He has just returned from the gym. I train in the gym first thing in the morning, seven days a week, with no rest days. He has been awake since 5 o’clock. In 45 minutes, we’ll be live streaming an 8-hour stream on Twitch. Everything … Read more

Precise heart rate needed to burn fat and promote heart health better than high-intensity exercise

A growing number of fitness experts are recommending Zone 2 training, claiming it's perfect for fat loss and improving fitness (stock image)

Many of you are probably familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain.” But experts now say that advice may be wrong when it comes to burning fat and becoming healthier. A growing number of fitness experts are recommending “Zone 2” training (low-intensity workouts such as brisk walking, light jogging, or steady cycles that allow … Read more