Noom announces three new hires to its executive team

Digital weight loss company Noom has announced several new hires within its leadership team, including its new executive vice president and chief financial officer Jean Clifton, chief technology officer Rich Friedman and general counsel Norman Petty.  The company has also appointed Jim Bugden as senior vice president of corporate development and partnerships, Katerina Kugel as…

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Sport can help youth become better citizens

 Their social and civic values, in particular, influence their concern for others’ welfare. Recently, we researched to explore possible links between sport and promoting social issues and the collective good. We explored the shared learning opportunities that exist between two areas in the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and Citizenship and Civics Education. Sport and civic…

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Peppermint Candy Ornaments

December 10, 2023   20 Comments Put the butter down! Time for peppermint candy ornaments. Is it a craft or is it food? I’m not sure exactly – but I love the concept. I am always looking for holiday traditions that don’t involve cookies. Check out my pomander balls or strawberry santa hats for some…

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How to Build Muscle Strength, Size, and Power

Reviewed by Stuart Phillips, PhD You’ll find muscle-building “rules” all over the Internet. “Chug protein immediately after your workout—don’t miss that anabolic window!” “Lift the heaviest weights you can manage. If you’re not lifting-to-failure every set, you’re not going to grow.” “If you want to get stronger, you have to be taking creatine, BCAAs, HMB,…

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Muscular Hypertrophy: A Beginner’s Guide- HealthifyMe

Hypertrophy training is what someone’s searching for if they’re seeking an exercise regimen that can help them gain muscle mass. The process of gaining muscle mass is called hypertrophy. It causes the body’s cells, tissues, or organs to enlarge. It leads to increased myofibril proteins (myofilaments) in each muscle fibre, the cross-sectional area.  Muscular hypertrophy…

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