Global Health & Fitness Software Market Insights and Forecast [2022] with Top Manufacturers analysis: MINDBODY, Acuity Scheduling, Perfect Gym Solutions, BookSteam. The report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Health & Fitness Software market by product types, applications, key manufacturers and key regions. It allows a reader to understand consumer behavior and gives a better understanding of the leading competitors operation in the market.

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The report also provides Historic, current and forecasted market trend of the market by analyzing the impact of current market trends, needs, drivers and barriers. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. This report encompasses the fundamental dynamics of the market which include drivers, opportunities, and challenges faced by the industry. Additionally, this report showed a keen market study of the main consumers, raw material manufacturers and distributors, etc.

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Health and Fitness Software is a fitness software solution for gyms and fitness centers that can manage all day to day business operations. The software helps trainers manage individual clients, build personalized training plans, track their performance.

Market Analysis and Insights:Global Health and Fitness Software MarketThe global Health and Fitness Software market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during 2021 to 2027. In 2021, the market is growing at a steady rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is expected to rise over the projected horizon.

Global Health and Fitness Software Market:Scope and Market SizeHealth and Fitness Software market is segmented by company, region (country), by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Health and Fitness Software market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2016-2027.

Global Health and Fitness Software Market:Drivers and RestrainsThe research report has incorporated the analysis of different factors that augment the markets growth. It constitutes trends, restraints, and drivers that transform the market in either a positive or negative manner. This section also provides the scope of different segments and applications that can potentially influence the market in the future. The detailed information is based on current trends and historic milestones. This section also provides an analysis of the volume of production about the Global market and about each type from 2016 to 2027. This section mentions the volume of production by region from 2016 to 2027. Pricing analysis is included in the report according to each type from the year 2016 to 2027, manufacturer from 2016 to 2021, region from 2016 to 2021, and Global price from 2016 to 2027.

A thorough evaluation of the restrains included in the report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning. Factors that overshadow the market growth are pivotal as they can be understood to devise different bends for getting hold of the lucrative opportunities that are present in the ever-growing market. Additionally, insights into market experts opinions have been taken to understand the market better.

Global Health and Fitness Software Market:Segment AnalysisThe research report includes specific segments by region (country), by manufacturers, by Type and by Application. Each type provides information about the production during the forecast period of 2016 to 2027. by Application segment also provides consumption during the forecast period of 2016 to 2027. Understanding the segments helps in identifying the importance of different factors that aid the market growth.

On the basis of types,the Health and Fitness Software market is primarily split into:

On the basis of applications,the Health and Fitness Software market covers:

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1 Report Overview of Health and Fitness Software1.1 Study Scope1.2 Market Analysis by Type1.3 Market by Application1.4 Study Objectives1.5 Years Considered

2 Global Growth Trends2.1 Global Health and Fitness Software Market Perspective2.2 Health and Fitness Software Growth Trends by Regions2.3 Health and Fitness Software Industry Dynamic

3 Competition Landscape by Key Players3.1 Global Top Health and Fitness Software Players by Revenue3.2 Global Health and Fitness Software Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3)3.3 Players Covered: Ranking by Health and Fitness Software Revenue3.4 Global Health and Fitness Software Market Concentration Ratio3.5 Health and Fitness Software Key Players Head office and Area Served3.6 Key Players Health and Fitness Software Product Solution and Service3.7 Date of Enter into Health and Fitness Software Market3.8 Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion Plans

4 Health and Fitness Software Breakdown Data by Type4.1 Global Health and Fitness Software Historic Market Size by Type4.2 Global Health and Fitness Software Forecasted Market Size by Type

5 Health and Fitness Software Breakdown Data by Application5.1 Global Health and Fitness Software Historic Market Size by Application5.2 Global Health and Fitness Software Forecasted Market Size by Application

6 North America7 Europe8 Asia-Pacific9 Latin America10 Middle East and Africa11 Key Players Profiles12 Analysts Viewpoints/Conclusions

13 Appendix13.1 Research Methodology13.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach13.1.2 Data Source13.2 Disclaimer13.3 Author Details

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Youll have heard of Veja one of the first sustainable shoe brands in the world loved by the likes of Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Emma Watson and Emily Ratajkowski.

So, when I heard theyd launched their first workout trainer, the Impala, I was keen to try it. Its their lightest trainer ever, is made from rice waste, and was designed to be worn for both work and workouts, ideal for the busy working woman.

Being honest, Im still yet to find a workout shoe that can do both well that is, most other trainers that look acceptable with work clothes arent actually that good for working out in, let alone weight training or running longer distances. But thats where the Veja Impalas come in, promising to look good and perform well for running, HIIT workouts, strength training and more.

I put them to the test, taking using them for a 3 mile, 5 mile, and 6 mile run and a few strength training sessions at my local gym, too. How did they fare? Youll have to keep scrolling to find out. Dont miss our AllBirds TreeFlyer review, while youre here.

A bit about the Veja Impala, the first fitness offering from the certified B Corp. All of the shoes are made from organic, agroecological and fairtrade cotton, wild rubber from the Amazonian Forest and innovative materials such as recycled plastic bottles.

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Good question. When I first unboxed the trainers, I was impressed. The shoes look more elevated and less sporty than other alternatives, if thats not your thing ideal for if youre after a workout shoe that you can seamlessly transition into your work wardrobe, too.

But did they stand the sweat test? Short answer: yes. Sure, theyre not as propulsive and springy as some of the running-focused Nike, Hoka, Adidas or other brand alternatives, but that said, you couldnt really wear those to the office without them really standing out.

The Veja Impalas, on the other hand, strike the perfect balance. Theyre breathable, have a good grip, and didnt cause any blisters. They go well with dresses, skirts and trousers, but dont sacrifice on performance, either. For all of my workouts, my feet and ankles felt supported and stable, and I was impressed with both the weight (theyre super light) and the bounce.

Not only are they functional, but theyre fashionable, too offering comfort, style and, a workout trainer that wont give you shin splints if you actually workout in them.

Not to mention the fact that theyre wide, giving those of you lucky enough not to have wide feet extra room for comfort or any swelling, and those of us with wide feet (myself included) adequate room and breathability. I sometimes struggle in summer months when its hot (anyone else relate?). When my feet swell, the laces and upper of some trainers can cut in. Not with the Impalas, though, which I tested in both Croatia and Turkey in over 30 degree heat a big plus point from me.

Theyre a great option for holidays as I said, I took them on both of mine. They look good for the plane and mean you save precious space on packing two pairs of trainers (a fitness pair and a fashion pair). Plus, theyre super comfortable.

Health Editor Ally Head wearing the Impala for a hike, to work, and for a run.

Cons: While theyre great for two or three workouts a week, I wouldnt wear them for more than that as, at that level of training, youd likely need more cushioning and support (read our round-up of the best running trainers, here). Theyre a good basic shoe, but I wouldnt advise for, say, marathon training.

Its also worth noting that the laces are quite long, and I had to draw the loops rather wide to stop myself from tripping over them.

Bottom line: The Impalas are a great all-rounder I ran, strength trained, walked and hiked in mine and they still look brand new, bar a bit of dust here and there. Theyre my new go-to option and recommendation for people who work out a few times a week and want a pair of trainers that they can wear outside of their workouts, too.

After all, its important that we all strive to be more sustainable in our day-to-day and invest in products and clothes that you dont just wear for one thing, rather, all the time and for a variety of occasions.

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Most of us spend most of our gym time dead-set on blasting our biceps and torching our triceps, but fail to place any focus on our forearms.

Sure, we may bang out a few sets of hammer curls every other workout and consider that a heavy-hitting forearm day. But aesthetics aren't the only downside of skipping this prominent muscleweak forearms can result in weaker performance in exercises that require grip strength, i.e. deadlifts and rows, which are important for all-around strength and size.

However, this simple exercise, called the long-lever forearm rotation, can easily place some much-needed focus on your forearms. Long-lever forearm rotations are great for building grip and forearm strength and can even help to address certain types of elbow aches, according to Mens Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. An added bonus: Long-lever forearm rotations can be done virtually anywhere and with any type of long handle, such as a broomstick.

Heavy weight really isnt needed for this exercise to be effective, either. Youll just need a light bar thatll be placed in one hand in an offset position, creating a challenging lever for your forearms to twist against.

Grip a bar in your hand. Hold it tight.

Twist the bar back and forth, left to right, over and over.

Repeat for three sets with each arm for about 40 seconds.

The movement is different than how most people train forearms; according to Samuel, most exercises tend to curl our wrists upward. With long-lever forearm rotations, we rotate at the elbow, forcing our forearms to work harder than normal to allow the rotation to happenthe long lever side is sneakily heavier than you would expect, youve been warned.

Do these rotations slowly, which will force your forearms to stay in control. You can increase or decrease the difficulty level simply by gripping the bar closer or farther to its center.

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Coconut water has always been a go-to trendy beverage for your vacation pictures. However, it is important to understand it is not just another trendy beverage choice. Coconut water is flooded with health benefits. This trendy beverage is rich in natural vitamins and minerals that are essential to hydrate the body and skin. It is a naturally sweet refreshing drink thats surprisingly low in calories and naturally free of fats.

Coconut water is refreshing, hydrating, and delicious. It makes the perfect ingredient for all the spa-worthy coconut-based drinks and at the same it is just an ideal sports drink alternative. Not to be mistaken with coconut milk, coconut water is the liquid thats found inside a green coconut which is filled with all the essential electrolytes and nutrients.

Coconut water is a rejuvenating natural drink that is mildly sweet and paired with an interesting nutty flavor. This clear fluid is found in the centre of green coconuts. Coconut water has as much potassium as a banana but it is exceptionally low in calories as well as sodium which makes it a perfect sports drink alternative. People also refer to coconut water as coconut juice or tender coconut water.

However, it is important to understand coconut milk is not the same as coconut water. Coconut milk is made of coconut flesh from mature brown coconuts. It has a comparatively thicker and richer consistency with a creamy texture.

Here is the nutritional value of one glass of coconut water thats around 240 milliliters:

Coconut water is an excellent beverage option. In fact, with exceptional nutritional content, it harbours multiple health benefits. While it can not be an absolute substitute for regular water, coconut water can definitely be added to your regimen for additional health benefits. Its the perfect post-workout drink and it's absolutely heart-friendly. In fact, it is also known to deliver anti-aging benefits, and that's not all, coconut water is power packed with health benefits.

Coconut water can be an unbeatable addition to your diet because of its endless health benefits. Lets dive right into them.

1. Coconut water is hydrating

When it comes to the benefits of coconut water, hydration actually tops the list. Coconut is flooded with electrolytes like sodium, potassium, as well as magnesium. These electrolytes are essential for the regulation of hydration and regulation of your pH. Apart from being regular hydration essential, coconut water works perfectly as a rehydrating after an intense workout or a day out in the sun. In fact, it works wonders for anyone with an upset stomach. Whether it's nausea or diarrhea coconut water can definitely make up for all the fluid youve been losing.

2. It improves digestion

While water is said to improve and support healthy digestion, consistent consumption of coconut water can takes things to the very next level. Coconut water is rich in fiber as well as magnesium content. Fiber works to smoothen the movement of waste and magnesium works to relax muscles, this in turn works to improve bowel movement and relieve any digestion-related issues.

3. It offers benefits for the skin

While we have established coconut water works to instantly hydrate the body, it is important to understand it also hydrates the skin. With a consistent consumption of tender coconut water, one can achieve optimal skin health. Apart from the essential hydration, it also delivers plenty of Vitamin C around 10 mg per 100g. Vitamin C works to boost the natural collagen formation that effectively reduces signs of aging like lines and wrinkles. It is all you need for radiant and healthy-looking skin.

4. Boosts heart health

Coconut water is rich in potassium which makes it extraordinarily healthy for the cardiovascular system. Scientific studies have shown that consistent potassium consumption has the power to lower the risk for stroke as well as coronary heart diseases. Therefore, coconut water is scientifically backed to help in the prevention of heart diseases.

5. Potentially lowers cholesterol

Another exceptional reason why coconut water is an unbeatable beverage is it works to keep cholesterol levels in check. Plus, it is very low in calories which makes it a healthy drink for anyone trying to lose the extra pounds.

6. It is good for the bones and teeth

With an impressive calcium content, coconut water is said to be helpful for the upkeep of healthy teeth and bones. In fact, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics claims that healthy adults must consume over 1,000 mg of calcium per day for stronger teeth and bones. Coconut water delivers around 60 milligrams of calcium per serving which is a lot considering it has no calories.

7. Prevention of chronic inflammation

Inflammation for an extended period of time may lead to chronic illnesses. Food items with high antioxidant contents are essential for the prevention and treatment of inflammation. Coconut water is one such antioxidant-rich anti-inflammatory agent.

8. Post-workout drink

If youve been looking for a natural post work out drink, you must definitely relish a glass of coconut water. While sports drinks or energy drinks are full of sugar, preservatives, and flavors, coconut water is a 100% natural alternative thats equally refreshing but low in calories as well as carbohydrates. Plus, it is full of electrolytes and is free from any additives. Coconut water can definitely be a terrific post-workout drink because it is filled with rehydrating properties.

9. Full of antioxidants

Coconut water works to deliver a wide range of antioxidants to the body which works to fight free radicals which are potentially harmful to the body. Fresh coconut water is richer in antioxidants as compared to packaged coconut water.

10. Potentially lowers blood sugar

Coconut water is incredibly healthy for anyone suffering from diabetes. It is proven to aid in blood sugar management. Coconut water is rich in magnesium that works to decrease blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes as well as prediabetes. However, for better health management you must consult your health care provider if you suffer from life-threatening or chronic ailments.

11. Coconut water is full of amino acids

Our body requires its proteins but cannot produce them itself. Coconut water is full of amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. The incorporation of coconut water ensures a healthy supply of amino acids and protein in our body. It promotes tissue healing, and a healthy heart and boosts the immune system.

12. Boosts the immune system

Coconut water is full of cytokines, which are also known as tiny proteins. A healthy dose of coconut water boosts the growth of cells that stimulates the bodys immune responses. Cytokinins are also anti-aging and anti-cancerous in nature.

13. Helps in the prevention of kidney stones

Hydration is one of the most important steps in the prevention of kidney stones. Studies have shown that coconut water actively helps in flushing out toxins that which in turn lowers the risk of stones.

14. Helps in weight loss and management

Coconut water works to boost the overall metabolism. It prevents the urge to overeat and prevents weight gain. Plus, coconut water has negligible calorie content which makes it a healthier beverage substitute for soda or juice. Plus, it hardly has any sugar content but is full of nutrients and electrolytes, this is what makes it the perfect low-calorie but revitalizing beverage.

15. Helps get rid of hangovers

Next time you have a hangover, you must get yourself a glass of fresh coconut water. Its non-acidic plus is rich in potassium which will soothe your stomach and effectively help you get rid of that hangover.

With plenty of benefits for the skin and body, coconut water is one of the best natural beverages out there. Whether youre looking for an energy drink substitute, are sick, or are simply thirsty, coconut water is just the right pick. This satisfying electrolyte-rich drink is loaded with a surfeit of health benefits. However, it is advised to go for fresh coconut water instead of packaged ones to incorporate it in all its glory without any side effects.

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Healthy lifestyle for a healthy heart, this should be the punchline for everyone who is above the age of 25 in the country of India as well as in any sort of developing country in the world. Health and fitness experts point out that there is a barrage of new change in food habits, alcohol intake, smoking, change in acceptable limitations of these bad habits and most important - excess amount of food available at quick disposition.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Chandrashekhar Kulkarni, Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery [CVTS] at Global Hospital in Mumbai's Parel, shared, Nowadays, most of the people dont even walk and drive to the restaurant or just order it online. Minimal activity and maximal intake at the wrong time of the day is a harbinger of disease namely heart attack, as well as other problems which can be because of deposition of calcium and cholesterol in the arteries going into your brain, kidneys, heart and intestines. So, this collectively causes reduction in the particular artery. In this case if it is in a heart artery it is called heart attack.

He suggested the following important habits which can curb a heart attack:

1. Dietary modification - Eat sensible, have good intelligent choices when its come to outside food. Try to reduce the amount of quick service restaurants or high intake of salt or fried items. Maybe you can settle for a simple sandwich with some amount of vegetables and very less cheese. Try to avoid double cheese pizza and try to eat simple food bowl with less amount of salt or sugar.

2. Exercise - Burning of the excess calories and excess fats all around your body is a very important and can reduce chances of getting a heart attack especially .

3. Carefully examining your family tree - Understanding the potential hazards of contracting any type of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, paralysis, kidney disease, and inexplicable loss of fingers and toes due to artery blockages. If there is a heart attack index case in your family, it will be one of the parents or a very close generation of relatives, such as uncles and aunts, if the heart attack occurred around the age of 50. As a result, you should start checking yourself after the age of 35 because you might have a reassuringly high risk of getting yours

4. Maintaining a very minimal amount of alcohol intake and complete refrainment of tobacco - Preventing acquired causes of coronary artery disease is of utmost importance. Keeping a close eye on vitamin B12 intake should also be a top priority. Serum homocysteine levels should also be checked in order to determine whether any particular patient has a family history of early coronary artery disease. These are preventive in many individuals, and straightforward vitamin B complex additions as well as their contributing variables can help avoid serious coronary artery disease in the populations we are seeing today.

Echoing similar suggestions while adding to the list of tips, Dr Zainulabedin Hamdulay, Consulting Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Masina Hospital Heart Institute in Mumbai's Byculla, recommended:

1. Monitor your blood pressure - High blood pressure gradually increases the blood flow in the arteries which makes them less elastic and also damages the cells of the arteries inner linings. The fats from the diet gets collected in these damaged arteries resulting in decrease of oxygen rich blood flow to the heart, this can lead to heart attack. Checking your blood pressure on regular basis can help to keep it under control.

2. Eat a heart healthy diet - Diet is one of the important factor which can help to keep your heart healthy. Other risk factors for heart disease like cholesterol, high blood pressure, inflammation etc. are affected by your diet. Avoid foods which have high levels of saturated & trans fats, salt and sugar. Regular intake of foods which are rich in fibre, minerals, vitamins, whole grains and healthy fats can boost your heart health.

3. Work out regularly - Obesity is a factor that can lead to the onset of cardiac complications. Continuous physical activity is necessary to keep your weight in check. Regular physical activity can also help to control or modify cholesterol level and high blood pressure which are the major risk factors for heart disease. Jogging, running, working out at the gym or home, there are plenty of activities you can do to keep your heart healthy.

4. Manage your stress Stress is a major contributor to all kinds of problems in our life physically, mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Ongoing stress also known as chronic stress can lead to unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking too much alcohol, less physical activity and overeating which can affect the heart. Effectively dealing with stress is very important. There are many ways like deep breathing, yoga, carving time for hobbies etc., if done on regular basis can help to reduce stress.

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A calisthenics coaching club in Pune was full of athletes on a mid-July Sunday morning, as they gathered around four pull up bars, two parallel bars, and one monkey bar. There were flying plumes of chalk, and lots of hype music playing in the background. This was the freestyle calisthenics national championship, with the winners getting a spot at the Street Workout World Championships (SWWC) to be held in Latvia in August.

There is no official calisthenics federation in India, primarily because it is not an Olympic sport yet. But the Latvia-basedWorld Street Workouts and Calisthenics Federation (WSWCF) has two affiliated member groups in India. One of these, the National Calisthenics Federation of India, does not operate anymore. The other is the Alphapack Calisthenics India, with five-time national champion Kunal Mahour, 26, acting as the main link between Alphapack and the world federation.

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National calisthenics champion Kunal Mahour.

The top 16 countries at the SWWC get to send two male athletes and one female athlete to Latvia, and Mahours 13th-placed finish at the competition in Moscow last year has ensured more exposure to Indias calisthenics community. I have been representing India for a few years now, and have decided to take a backseat and start organising more events to make sure others get a chance to compete at the highest level, says the Pune-based athlete.

Mahours organisation also helped India hostthe global qualifiers for the Calisthenics World Cup (another event organised by the world federation) in March, in which athletes from countries around India participated to decide who would compete in the super finals. Ive been in touch with the world federation since 2014 now, and Ive told them how we keep calisthenics alive in the country without funding. But with the kind of response we are getting, it makes sense for India to host more of these events, Mahour says. He adds that there are plans to change the name of Alphapack Calisthenics to something more official sounding.

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The national freestyle championships introduced a female category for the first time this year. Srushti Shah, 22, was one of only two competitors at the event, but it was still a watershed moment for the sport: If I dont start competing now, then when? We have to start at some point, she says. Shah is a computer engineer and now a certified calisthenics coach, and is almost single-handedly inspiring women to take up calisthenics. Apart fromher personal Instagram handle, which has nearly 45,000 followers, she has also started a community calledCalisthenics Girls India and a training platform called Grip It.

We have had more than 200 women turn up for meetups across five cities at calisthenic parks, with the most successful ones called freestyle Fridays, which allows everyone to show their skills and more importantly, learn, she says. Shah will be travelling to Latvia with her own savings, but says that the sport has to grow enough for sponsors to back athletes to make it easier for athletes to compete abroad.

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Competitions usually involve athletes getting two minutes to showcase their skills, often divided in categories such as: static/holds, dynamic moves, and flow. The number of moves in calisthenics is endless, and has interesting names as well. An example would be Srushti Shahs routine: I started with a shrimp and failed it. Then I went on to do an undertopsy, followed by a dragon 360, and finally a reverse flyaway. My statics included a back lever, a front lever, and a one-arm elbow lever.

Having done some calisthenics in life, one of my happiest moments in a gym was when Mahour and other trainers gathered around for my muscle-up 360 attempt, celebrating the first time I managed to pull off a grab. This is the kind of support and camaraderie that fuels the sport. Pioneers like him and Srushti Shah are important to the sustenance of the sport, and producing better athletes.

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The gap in international competition is reducing, but India is not that far off. When Mahour finished 13th at the SWWC, he scored of 35 out of 60. The first-placed athlete had a score of 52 and the 2nd-placed athlete 48. The 10th-placed athlete had 38 points. I think where we are right now could be accelerated with some kind of government support but if you take that out of the equation, calisthenics is accelerating at a very exciting level in India, he says.

As for Shah, she is revelling at the fact that so many women are stepping forward to learn. Six months ago, hardly a few people could do a back lever. In the last meetup I attended, I saw 20 athletes get it right. The clincher in calisthenics is that of course it looks cool but it also develops your fitness and physique. The added sweetener is you have a skill under your belt which isnt a conventional lift of some kind.

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THURSDAY, July 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Adding the drug Keytruda to standard chemotherapy can extend the lives of some women with an aggressive form of breast cancer, a new study finds.

The study involved women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, a hard-to-treat form of the disease. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) is already approved in the United States as an option for those patients, based on evidence that it stalls the cancer's progression.

Now the new findings, published July 21 in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that the drug can extend some patients' lives, too.

Specifically, Keytruda improved overall survival among women whose tumors had high levels of a protein called PD-L1. For them, the drug added seven months to their median survival, compared with standard chemotherapy alone: 23 months versus 16 months.

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That means that half of the women on Keytruda lived longer than 23 months, while half died sooner.

"We knew we can control the disease [with Keytruda], but that does not necessarily mean that patients live longer," said Dr. Naoto Ueno, a breast cancer specialist at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

"This study proves you can also extend overall survival," said Ueno, who was not involved in the research.

Triple-negative cancers account for about 10% to 15% of all breast cancers, according to the American Cancer Society. They are so called because the cancer's growth is not fueled by estrogen, progesterone or a protein called HER-2.

Unfortunately, that means women with the disease have fewer treatment options, because commonly used hormonal therapies and "targeted" HER-2 drugs do not work for them.

Instead, the traditional mainstays of treatment have been surgery and chemotherapy.

That has been changing in recent years, however. In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Keytruda for treating women with advanced triple-negative cancer cases where the cancer had spread beyond the breast, including distant sites in the body.

A year later, the drug was approved for early-stage triple-negative cancer that has a high risk of recurrence. In those cases, Keytruda is given before and after surgery.

The latest trial, funded by drug maker Merck, involved 847 women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The researchers randomly assigned 566 to receive Keytruda plus chemotherapy, while the remaining 281 patients received chemo plus a placebo.

Keytruda, which is given by infusion, belongs to a newer class of cancer drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors. They work by releasing a particular "brake" on the immune system, which allows it to attack cancer cells.

Patients in this trial received Keytruda every three weeks, up to 35 times.

In the end, the drug extended survival for women whose cancer cells had large amounts of PD-L1 on their surfaces. PD-L1 is one of the "checkpoint" proteins that inhibits the immune system from killing cells.

Overall, 38% of trial patients had those high PD-L1 levels defined as 10 or higher on a scoring system. They were the ones who gained a survival advantage from Keytruda.

In contrast, the drug made no significant difference for women with lower PD-L1 scores: Those on Keytruda lived for a median of just under 18 months, versus 16 months among patients in the placebo group.

It all means that doctors should use the PD-L1 score to pinpoint women likely to benefit from Keytruda, said lead researcher Dr. Javier Cortes, head of the International Breast Cancer Center, in Barcelona.

For patients with high PD-L1 levels, he said, chemo plus Keytruda should be considered the "standard of care." (PD-L1 levels are not important, however, in treating early-stage triple-negative cancer, Cortes noted.)

Ueno agreed that the PD-L1 score should be used in treating advanced triple-negative cancer, and already is. "So these findings won't change what we do," he noted.

It's important to identify patients likely to benefit, and those who probably won't, both doctors said: Keytruda can cause side effects like fatigue, nausea and skin reactions, and its list price tops $10,000 per infusion, according to Merck.

For women with low PD-L1 scores, there are other options, Ueno said.

Last year, the FDA approved a drug called sacituzumab (Trodelvy) for women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who have tried standard treatments. It's an antibody that delivers chemo directly to cancer cells.

"There's a lot of new drug development happening," Ueno noted.

He encouraged women with triple-negative cancer to talk to their doctor about not only standard treatments, but also whether they might qualify for any clinical trials of new therapies.

The American Cancer Society has more on treating triple-negative breast cancer.

SOURCES: Javier Cortes, MD, PhD, head, International Breast Cancer Center, Barcelona; Naoto T. Ueno, MD, PhD, professor, medicine, and chief, section of translational breast cancer research, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston; New England Journal of Medicine, July 21, 2022

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Ministers are promising to end decades of inequality.

In groundbreaking news today, ministers are promising to reshape the narrative and tackle decades of systemic, entrenched gender health inequalities in England with a new womens health strategy.

Theyve announced plans to retrain doctors, up the number of cancer checks and launch female health hubs, alongside improving access to contraception, IVF, maternity support and mental health services.

The first womens health strategy ever announced by the UK government comes after a survey of almost 100,000 women revealed the extent of their negative experiences of not being listened to by medical professionals, of being palmed off while male counterparts were listened to, and of being turned away when facing debilitating and often chronic conditions.

84% felt they are ignored or not listened to when seeking NHS help and thousands felt they persistently needed to advocate for themselves.

The strategy, which is 127-pages long, admits that historically, the health and care system has been designed by men, for men.

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It was originally due to be published last year but has been pushed back several times.

Speaking of the womens experiences, Maria Caulfield, the Womens Health Minister, expressed her sadness and shock. When we launched our call for evidence to inform the publication of this strategy, women across the country set us a clear mandate for change, she said. Tackling the gender health gap will not be easy there are deep-seated, systemic issues we must address to ensure women receive the same standards of care as men, universally and by default, she shares.

Health Secretary Steve Barclay agrees, adding : It is not right that 51% of our population are disadvantaged in accessing the care they need, simply because of their sex.

The publication of this strategy is a landmark moment in addressing entrenched inequalities and improving the health and wellbeing of women across the country.

The governments Womens Health Ambassador, Dame Lesley Regan, went on to add that this is an opportunity to reset the dial on womens health after years of the NHS failing women.

Theyve also vowed to make sure the necessary research is commissioned into certain under-represented female health conditions, tackling the data gap. At current, there is a serious lack of research into several prominent female health conditions, including the likes of endometriosis and PCOS.

Any new or trainee medics will now be tested on topics including menopause and gynaecology.

As per the strategy:We heard concerns that women had not been listened to in instances where pain is the main symptom, for example, being told that heavy and painful periods are normal or that the woman will grow out of them.

Women also told us about speaking to doctors on multiple occasions over many months or years before receiving a diagnosis for conditions such as endometriosis.

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It is important that we maintain a balanced level of cholesterol in the body, since it can cause fatty build-ups in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the arms and legs. This condition is also called peripheral artery disease (PAD), which causes acute pain.

Therefore, the Mayo Clinic reveals that pain, while using one's arm, could be a tell-tale sign of raising cholesterol.

If left untreated, the pain could take the form of aching and cramping when knitting, writing or doing other manual tasks, as per the health body. The entire process of pain beginning from the start of the movement to a resting position is also called claudication.

UK's National Health Services says that the pain can range from mild to severe, and usually goes away after a few minutes when you rest your legs."

"Both legs are often affected at the same time, although the pain may be worse in one leg," it adds.

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Will a monkeypox shot stop the danger from having sex with a horny stranger? Gutfeld said to introduce the topic on his June 30 show. He continued that it has mostly infected men who have had sex with other men at parties and, addressing fellow Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, added that the United States has not seen any deaths yet, but just to be safe, Kilmeade, no more sleepovers. Kilmeade is married to a woman; the joke here is that its funny to call him gay.

Gutfeld later asked Kilmeade, who hosts Fox & Friends, how the morning show was covering the issues.

Running from it, Kilmeade responded, before downplaying the symptoms and known number of cases. What is the big deal? Walk it off, were Americans.

The segment also included a pre-taped bit in which a monkey doctor addressed questions at a fake press conference, including one from a character with a stereotypical lisp who asked if the monkey would consider spending a sexual weekend with me in Cabo. Whether intentional or not, the segment drew on the long-standing homophobic idea that HIV/AIDS emerged because of gay men having sex with monkeys.

Back at the panel, Gutfeld teed up Donald Trump senior adviser Lara Trump to mock the subject.

You know, Lara, apparently monkeypox is spread by gay anonymous sex at raves, he said with an inflection that signaled he was saying something funny. What are your thoughts?

Well how long do we have? Trump said in a jokey, over-the-top response.

You know, we are the only show that has been consistently covering this topic almost every week, sometimes every day, even if there are 300 cases, because its just great to talk about, Gutfeld concluded.

The previous week, Gutfeld used almost the exact same homophobic set-up in a panel with Fox News host Emily Compagno.

All right, last question to you, Emily, monkeypox is caused by anonymous gay anal sex at raves, Gutfeld said. Care to comment?

Im OK on that one, Compagno dodged, highlighting her discomfort with the very idea for comedic effect.

Other conservatives comedians got in on the bit as well. At PJMedia, Kevin Downey Jr. wrote an entire blog about what he considers strange sexual practices among men who have sex with men and the spread of monkeypox, and how to address the outbreaks.

Just a hunch, but perhaps we can start by abstaining from group sex with gay men who recently romped around Antwerp dressed as dogs and horses, he wrote.

Much of the overt anti-gay panic among right-wing pundits took place on Twitter.

Right-wing pundit James Lindsay deployed homophobic innuendo to make a confusing point about government control:

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