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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) vs. Aerobic Exercise

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  High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) vs. Aerobic Exercise Which Workout Delivers Better Health Benefits? Overview When it comes to staying active and healthy, both HIIT and aerobic exercise offer unique advantages. While aerobic workouts like walking, swimming, or cycling are widely recommended, HIIT has emerged as a powerful, time-saving alternative that delivers impressive results in less time. This guide explores the science-backed benefits of HIIT , compares it with aerobic exercise, and helps you decide which method suits your fitness and lifestyle goals. ✅ What is HIIT? HIIT involves short bursts of intense physical activity followed by rest or low-intensity recovery periods. Key features: Workout duration: 15–30 minutes No equipment required Suitable for home, gym, or outdoors Combining cardiovascular and strength benefits Can include exercises like burpees, jump squats, or sprints 🧠 Top Benefits of HIIT 1. Reduces Body Fat Efficiently Studies show HIIT can burn mor...

Improving Health Care Access: The Key to Ending the Maternal Mortality Crisis

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  Improving Health Care Access: The Key to Ending the Maternal Mortality Crisis Maternal mortality remains a pressing issue in the U.S., with access to health care before, during, and after pregnancy being the most effective way to save lives. Despite being a high-income country, the United States continues to experience one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally. A Nurse’s Personal Battle Unveils the Hidden Struggles Meagan Daigle , a maternity nurse with over a decade of experience and now the regional director of maternal-newborn and pediatrics at Ochsner Lafayette General , never imagined she'd face her postpartum health crisis. "As a postpartum nurse, I thought I knew it all. But experiencing mental health struggles firsthand changed everything for me," she shared. Her personal journey with postpartum depression and anxiety gave her a new lens through which to understand her patients. Empathy and non-judgment have now become central to her care philosophy....