RWJ Barnabas, Associates do basic work for the South Ward Health Center

RWJ Barnabas, Associates do basic work for the South Ward Health Center

(lr) Atiya Jah Rashidi, director of equity and VP of community relations, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center; Marci Felsenfeld, Senior Program Officer, Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey; Hector Varona, Senior Relationship Manager, M&T Bank; Craig Drinkard, CEO, Victoria Foundation; Leonard Robbins, Senior Program Officer – Lending, LISC; Nicole Fields, CEO, St. James Health; Dominic Lee, … Read more

special | The ‘plogging’ fitness trend is taking over the dirty streets of New York City – and keeping people in shape

special | The 'plogging' fitness trend is taking over the dirty streets of New York City - and keeping people in shape

Move on from the boring, old run club – picking up trash while running with friends is the new fitness trend. Running clubs have become increasingly popular as a way to exercise, build friendships and develop romantic relationships, and some New Yorkers are taking their passion one step further by cleaning up the streets while … Read more

The World Health Organization is publishing data for the first time on Portugal’s $21 billion health economy

The World Health Organization is publishing data for the first time on Portugal's $21 billion health economy

The new study, made possible through collaboration with the Associação Portuguesa de Ética Empresarial (APEE), found that the pre-disease levels and health costs of domestic health tourism exceed the European average. MIAMI, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Health Institute (GWI), the leading non-profit organization for research and education in the global health industry, … Read more

FTC reaches $17M settlement with Xponential Fitness over franchise violations | PYMNTS.com

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The Federal Trade Commission has reached a major settlement with Xponential Fitness, resolving allegations that the fitness franchisor violated federal franchisee disclosure rules and engaged in deceptive business practices. The settlement includes $17 million in financial aid that will be distributed to affected franchisees, marking the largest consumer settlement in a franchise-related lawsuit. According to … Read more

How to plan a relaxing weekend in Asia, Italy

A concrete boardwalk with sun loungers and parasols leads down to the sea below.

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveler (UK). Just an hour by ferry from Naples, Ischia rises from the Tyrrhenian Sea in a cloak of rolling hills and volcanic rocks. For two thousand years, tourists have come here for the thermal waters, drawn by springs rich in minerals and legends. Today, the ancient traditions … Read more

Down to business: Exercise doesn’t have to be scary and overwhelming, says a fitness center owner

Gary Holter, 71, of Naperville enjoys working out at Beyond Measure Fitness Training in Naperville. A customer for more than a year, he likes the variety of options available, he says. (Steve Metsch/Naperville Sun)

Business: Beyond measuring fitness training Address: 600 Industrial Drive, Naperville Phone/Website: 331-231-2606; www.beyondmeasuretraining.com Co-Owner: Yorkville resident Steve Hillwalk, 37, owns the business with his wife, Kate Years in business: 14 What does your business do? “The biggest thing for me, with fitness, is that people can be scared. It can be overwhelming. I try to … Read more