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

Boston wants to limit GLP-1 coverage for city workers amid health care costs, budget crisis – The Boston Globe

The injectable GLP-1 weight loss drug Ozempic, pictured in July 2023.

The city’s chief financial officer, Ashley Groffenberger, sent a letter to the City Council on Monday saying that health insurance rates for city employees are increasing nearly 23 percent in the fiscal year that begins in July — the highest year-over-year premium costs the city has seen “in recent history.” According to the city, Boston … Read more

Park City High School hosts conference on athletic performance nutrition and training – The Park Record

Park City High School hosts conference on athletic performance nutrition and training - The Park Record

Park City High School will host “Strong. Fast. Fuel.” March 26 at 7pm in the school’s lecture hall. Organized by Park City High School varsity track standout and future Yale champion Sierra Darling, the community event aims to combat misconceptions in sports about relative energy deficiency, known as RED-S, and low energy availability, LEA. Designed … Read more

Boston Mayor Wu, City Hall Union Fights Over ‘Skyrocketing’ Costs to Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug

Boston Mayor Wu, City Hall Union Fights Over 'Skyrocketing' Costs to Cover GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug

Wu’s administration is considering cutting GLP-1 coverage for weight loss for Boston city workers because of “skyrocketing” health insurance costs that are straining city finances. Chief Finance Officer Ashley Groffenberger said in a letter to the Boston City Council on Monday that the city has confirmed that there will be a significant increase in employee … Read more