2022 CrossFit Games Day 5.

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For time:

126-ft sled push, decreasing in load2 legless rope climbs*20 kettlebell clean and jerks42-ft sled push with 2 KBs2 legless rope climbs*15 kettlebell clean and jerks42-ft sled push with 4 KBs2 legless rope climbs*10 kettlebell clean and jerks42-ft sled push with 6 KBs

Women: Six 24-kg kettlebellsMen: Six 32-kg kettlebells

*Rope climbs removed due to weather conditions.

Woman

Men

For time:

54-ft yoke carry2 front squats3 deadlifts2 front squats54-ft yoke carry

Women: 485-lb yoke, 215-lb squat, 315-lb deadliftMen: 665-lb yoke, 315-lb squat, 475-lb deadlift

Women

Men

For time:

1,000-m row50 thrusters30 bar muscle-ups

Women: 65 lbMen: 95 lb

Women

Men

Accumulate 175 overhead squats for time, starting every 2 minutes in M/F pairs:

1 legless rope climb, each1 rope climb, eachShuttle sprint, eachMax-rep synchro overhead squats

When 2 minutes is up, the first pair stops and returns while the second pair begins working. Each pair will have up to 4 intervals to work (8 total intervals).

Women: 95-lb OHSMen: 135-lb OHS

For time:

50/75-cal Echo Bike30 Worm squats30 Worm clean and jerks30 Worm thrusters20 synchro bar muscle-ups, each

So thats everything from 2022 CrossFit Games Day 5 in the Individuals and Teams division.

CrossFit is a lifestyle characterized by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. CrossFit can be used to accomplish any goal, from improved health to weight loss to better performance.

The program works for everyone people who are just starting out and people who have trained for years.

The magic is in the movement. CrossFit workouts are different every day and can be modified to help each athlete achieve their goals. The workouts may be adapted for people at any age and level of fitness.

Your support network. At thousands of affiliates around the world, people encourage and motivate each other in every class as they work toward their goals. Start training with friends. Make new friends. The fun is in the community.

Yes. Everyone can do CrossFit regardless of age, injuries and current fitness levels. The program is modified for each person to help him or her safely become healthier and fitter. Grandparents and Olympians can perform modified versions of the same general workout.

No. CrossFit is the program that will get you in shape. No matter what your current fitness level is, you can start CrossFit.

As you become fitter, workouts will become more challenging. Every workout is designed to help you succeed, improve fitness and move you toward your goals.

Yes. CrossFit training is very safe, and sitting on your couch is actually incredibly dangerous.

In CrossFit boxes, credentialed trainers provide precise instructions and coaching to help people move safely and efficiently, helping people avoid all the diseases that come from inactivity, obesity and poor nutrition.

To accomplish your goals faster, we recommend you eat a variety of healthy foods in quantities that support fitness training but not body fat.

By avoiding excessive amounts of refined carbohydrates and measuring your intake of protein, carbohydrates and fat, you will see dramatic, measurable increases in health.

CrossFit LLC holds a uniquely elegant solution to the greatest problem facing the world today: chronic disease.

The CrossFit programconstantly varied high-intensity functional movement coupled with meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugarcan give you a pass on chronic disease.

If you are not sick, know that fitness provides a great margin of protection against the ravages of time and disease. Fitness is and should be super-wellness. To improve or preserve your health, do CrossFit.

CrossFit improves general physical preparedness (GPP). We have designed our program to elicit as broad an adaptational response as possible.

CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of 10 fitness domains: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.

CrossFit was developed to enhance an individuals competency at all physical tasks. People who do CrossFit are prepared for all challenges, whether they come in the gym, on a playing field or as part of daily life.

You can useCrossFit.comresources to do CrossFit anywhereeven with minimal equipment. To work with a credentialed coach in a dedicated, fully equipped facility, find a local CrossFit affiliate.

A workout of the dayWODcan be found here. Each days workout post is accompanied by carefully selected resources and reference materials that will help you become healthier and fitter.

Use a weight thats manageable for you or use a percentage of the weight prescribed. Replace movements you cant do with those you can. For more information on scaling and modifying workouts, review the CrossFit Level 1 Training Guide.

The CrossFit Journal also contains resources to help you scale the workout to your level.

The WOD is a starting point, and each person will need to experiment to determine what enough means. Experienced athletes with specific competition goals might need additional work to improve their fitness, while beginners might need to reduce the volume of the WOD to optimize results.

The exact amount of work can be determined with the assistance of an expert coach at a CrossFit affiliate or by carefully logging your workouts and evaluating the results.

The demands of sport and active living will affect what you can do in each WOD, and you will need to balance your work/rest cycles to allow for recovery.

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Signs you may be drinking too much water

It's quite common to hear of people are not drinking enough water, but is it possible to drink too much water?

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In hot weather, dehydration can sneak up on a person but it can be prevented, along with the health problems it can create.

Dehydration results from the loss of too muchfluid from the body, depriving the body of adequate fluids to function properly.

High temperatures plus inadequate fluid can lead to dehydration which can increase risk for heatstroke, a life-threatening condition resulting from the body'sinability to control its core temperature.

Drink more fluids regardless of activity levels.

If your doctor limits the amount you drink or has you on water pills, ask how much you should drink while the weather is hot.

Replace salt and mineralsHeavy sweating removes salt and minerals from the body that need to be replaced. A sports drink can replace the salt and minerals you lose in sweat.

Talk to your doctor If you are on a low-salt diet, have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic conditions, talk with your doctor before drinking a sports beverage or taking salt tablets.

Keep pets hydrated Provide plenty of fresh water for your pets, and leave the water in a shady area.

Waiting until you feel thirsty Good hydration means preventing issues before they start.

Energy drinksSome energy drinks contain much more caffeine than standard servings of coffee, tea, or soft drinks, and contain more sugar than soft drinks and add more calories. Drinking several energy drinks per day can raisecaffeine levels and affect the heart.

Alcohol Alcohol can cause dehydration. Drinking alcohol within 24 hours of working in the heat can increase the risk of heat illness.

More: How much water do Americans drink? Data shows disparities along race, income

Salt tablets are generally not recommended.In most cases, salt can be replaced by eating normal meals and snacks throughout the day. Avoid skipping meals.

Adults the symptoms of dehydration include:

Infants and young childrensymptoms of dehydration include:

Get medical help right away if a person'ssymptomsinclude:

For work safety, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends:

"Right off the bat, I'd say the average person needs about 3.7 liters of water, just shy of a gallon each day. That is before you take into account how active someone is," said Gordon Levine, exercise specialist at the Somerville-based Boston Sports Medicine.

Problems can occur when people don't recognize the risk, saidDr. Mary Lynn Joe, medical director ofCircle Health's urgent care services, located in Westford, Dracut, Tewksbury and Billerica.

"We get people who aren't prepared, especially people who work outside, especially laborers," Joe said. "But it could be homeowners, trying to attend to their landscaping. Due to the drought, they are not prepared."

Joe said, "It's important to wear light colors, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. We still see people with symptoms nausea, dizziness, dehydration. Some have altered mental status."

Hydration can play a role injury prevention and healing, said Gordon Levine, exercise specialist at the Somerville-based Boston Sports Medicine.

Boston Sports Medicine offers physical therapy and related services at locations inBrookline, Swampscott, Watertown, and Wilmington.

More: In Massachusetts, high temperatures means extra caution for all generations

"If someone is chronically dehydrated, that can effect their ability to heal from an injury, or conditions such as arthritis. Someone with arthritis might feel more pain."

Levine said, "Muscles might be stiff. It can both slow down the healing process, as well as exacerbate painful symptoms."

A larger person, or person doing increased activity, is going to need more, Levine said.

Water is important, but so is the movement of electrolytes minerals in the blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge.

"They help joints and muscles communicate," Levine said. "If you are just replacing the water in your body, you may be hydrated, but you are still at risk of non-optimal function."

Sports drinks such as Gatorade can help, but Levine urged avoiding sports drinks that are high in sugar. Well-planned snacks and meals can also keep electrolytes at a good level, Levine said.

Gregory Wellenius, professor of environmental health at Boston University School of Public Health,said, "The body has mechanisms to retain or dissipate heat."

When things get too hot, Wellenius said, "A lot of it is through sweating, and diverting more flood flow to the skin. This has consequences for the cardiovascular system, and consequences for other areas of the body."

Wellenius said, "You start to see the symptoms consistent with dehydration heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can be deadly if you don't get medical attention on time."

Wellenius added,"People don't realize how much water they are losing through sweating or evaporations...we have this image of elderly individuals being at high risk, and I think that's true, but I think that is too narrow a view," Wellenius said.

Heat and dehydration can also affect the central nervous system, including brain function and stress response.

Wellenius co-authored a study, published in February in the Journal of the American Medical Association, which suggests that during extreme heat, more people go to the emergency room seeking mental health care.

Heat may impair the brain's ability to perform tasks such as mental arithmetic, the ability to drive a vehicle safely, and overall judgement.

Wellenius said heat can also add to the stresses of every day life. "It affects markers of brain health, such as anxiety and depression."

Wellenius said here in Massachusetts, much of our architecture hasn't been planned for life in hot weather, but instead for standing up to the traditionally unforgiving New England winter.

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State law prohibits utility shutoff from Nov. 15-Marh 15 if utility service is needed for heat. However, Wellenius noted there is no similar provision during hot summer months.

For places without air condition, or other protections from heat, such as parks and shade trees, Welleniu said the temperature doesn't have to trigger a heat advisory to create a problem. "It's also the days that are not as extreme."

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Costly confusion

The United States Department of Agriculture reports that in 2020 the average American household spent 12 percent of its income on food. But a lot of food is simply thrown away, despite being perfectly safe to eat. The USDA Economic Research Center reports that nearly 31 percent of all available food is never consumed. Historically high food prices make the problem of waste seem all the more alarming.

The current food labelling system may be to blame for much of the waste. The FDA reports consumer confusion around product dating labels is likely responsible for around 20 percent of the food wasted in the home, costing an estimated US$161 billion per year.

It's logical to believe that date labels are there for safety reasons, since the federal government enforces rules for including nutrition and ingredient information on food labels. Passed in 1938 and continuously modified since, the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act requires food labels to inform consumers of nutrition and ingredients in packaged foods, including the amount of salt, sugar and fat it contains.

The dates on those food packages, however, are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Rather, they come from food producers. And they may not be based on food safety science.

For example, a food producer may survey consumers in a focus group to pick a "use by" date that is six months after the product was produced because 60 percent of the focus group no longer liked the taste. Smaller manufacturers of a similar food might play copycat and put the same date on their product.

One industry group, the Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association, suggests that its members mark food "best if used by" to indicate how long the food is safe to eat, and "use by" to indicate when food becomes unsafe. But using these more nuanced marks is voluntary. And although the recommendation is motivated by a desire to cut down on food waste, it is not yet clear if this recommended change has had any impact.

A joint study by the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic and the National Resources Defense Council recommends the elimination of dates aimed at consumers, citing potential confusion and waste. Instead, the research suggests manufacturers and distributors use "production" or "pack" dates, along with "sell-by" dates, aimed at supermarkets and other retailers. The dates would indicate to retailers the amount of time a product will remain at high quality.

The FDA considers some products "potentially hazardous foods" if they have characteristics that allow microbes to flourish, like moisture and an abundance of nutrients that feed microbes. These foods include chicken, milk and sliced tomatoes, all of which have been linked to serious foodborne outbreaks. But there is currently no difference between the date labelling used on these foods and that used on more stable food items.

Infant formula is the only food product with a "use by" date that is both government regulated and scientifically determined. It is routinely lab tested for contamination. But infant formula also undergoes nutrition tests to determine how long it takes the nutrients - particularly protein to break down. To prevent malnutrition in babies, the "use by" date on baby formula indicates when it's no longer nutritious.

Nutrients in foods are relatively easy to measure. The FDA already does this regularly. The agency issues warnings to food producers when the nutrient contents listed on their labels don't match what FDA's lab finds.

Microbial studies, like the ones we food safety researchers work on, are also a scientific approach to meaningful date labeling on foods. In our lab, a microbial study might involve leaving a perishable food out to spoil and measuring how much bacteria grows in it over time. Scientists also do another kind of microbial study by watching how long it takes microbes like listeria to grow to dangerous levels after intentionally adding the microbes to food to watch what they do, noting such details as growth in the amount of bacteria over time and when there's enough to cause illness.

Determining the shelf life of food with scientific data on both its nutrition and its safety could drastically decrease waste and save money as food gets more expensive.

But in the absence of a uniform food dating system, consumers could rely on their eyes and noses, deciding to discard the fuzzy bread, green cheese or off-smelling bag of salad. People also might pay close attention to the dates for more perishable foods, like cold cuts, in which microbes grow easily. They can also find guidance at FoodSafety.gov.

Jill Roberts is an Associate Professorof Global Health, University of South Florida.

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The watermelon diet may be 2022s version of the 1970s trendy grapefruit diet. A lot of fad diets can thank a celebrity connection for their popularity for the grapefruit diet, that was reportedly Brooke Shields. And for the watermelon diet, its Gabi Butler, who explained to her mom on an episode of the hit Netflix series Cheerthat she and a teammate were going on the watermelon diet as a cleanse for a few days.

Asked about the diet by Katie Krause on Extra in January, Butler said, It's basically a watermelon fast. You're not actually fasting, because you're getting something in your stomach. She added, I will do it every once in a while when I feel like I've just been eating really bad, not only for my physical appearance but for my mental state, too Its not something that is unhealthy. It actually is very good for you at removing all that toxic stuff. What watermelon does is it basically clears everything because it is mostly water.

But do dietitians agree with Butler? Here's an in-depth look at the diet, along with what they had to say.

Different versions of the watermelon diet have been making their way around the internet. At its core, the diet involves eating nothing but watermelon for a set time period. Common variations run from three to seven days, and after that, you add in some or all of the foods you normally eat, with or without watermelon. Since watermelon is a low-calorie food one cup of diced watermelon has about 46 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this diet is very low in calories. Its considered a cleanse or detox diet.

YouTubers who try it brag about losing lots of weight 13 pounds in seven days, for example, and say they stop craving junk food, clear their skin, have more mental clarity and energy, and feel lighter and less bloated.

But the dietitians we spoke with aren't fans. [Gabi Butlers] advice about the watermelon diet is more toxic than the toxins that she's trying to get rid of with this cleanse, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, the creator of BetterThanDieting.com and the author ofRead It Before You Eat It: Taking You From Label to Table. Its a shame that she doesnt understand her importance as a role model. Unfortunately, people like Butler who are in the public eye can influence fans to try fad diets like this one.

Im a huge fan of watermelon and fruit in general, but this diet is not helpful, says Samantha Cassetty, RD, the New York Citybased coauthor of Sugar Shock. Watermelon happens to be a very healthy food, but there's no evidence that eating it exclusively is a healthy thing to do. In fact, it's the opposite.

Both Cassetty and Taub-Dix are skeptical of cleanses in general. Theres no scientific validity to doing a cleanse, Cassetty says. The idea that you could eliminate toxins by just eating watermelon is totally untrue.

Taub-Dix points out that you dont need a restrictive diet to cleanse your body your liver and kidneys do that for you.

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Long-term consumption of a high-fat diet can harm your brain and cause obesity.

According to recent research, eating fatty meals may not only increase your waistline but also damage your cognitive function.

A clear relationship has been shown between mice given a high-fat diet for 30 weeks, causing diabetes, and a subsequent decline in their cognitive abilities, including the onset of anxiety, depression, and worsening Alzheimers disease. The international study wasconducted by neuroscientists Professor Xin-Fu Zhou and Associate Professor Larisa Bobrovskaya of the University of South Australia.

Due to poor metabolism brought on by brain alterations, mice with reduced cognitive function were also more prone to put on excessive weight.

Researchers from Australia and China recently reported their results in the journal Metabolic Brain Disease.

Associate Professor Larisa Bobrovskaya, a neurologist and biochemist at the University of South Australia, says the study adds to the increasing body of data connecting diabetes and obesity with Alzheimers disease, which is expected to affect 100 million people worldwide by 2050.

Obesity and diabetes impair the central nervous system, exacerbating psychiatric disorders and cognitive decline. We demonstrated this in our study with mice, Assoc Prof Bobrovskaya says.

In the study, mice were randomly allocated to a standard diet or a high-fat diet for 30 weeks, starting at eight weeks of age. Food intake, body weight, and glucose levels were monitored at different intervals, along with glucose and insulin tolerance tests and cognitive dysfunction.

The mice on the high-fat diet gained a lot of weight, developed insulin resistance, and started behaving abnormally compared to those fed a standard diet.

Genetically modified Alzheimers disease mice showed a significant deterioration of cognition and pathological changes in the brain while fed the high-fat diet.

Obese individuals have about a 55% increased risk of developing depression, and diabetes will double that risk, Associate Prof Bobrovskaya says.

Our findings underline the importance of addressing the global obesity epidemic. A combination of obesity, age, and diabetes is very likely to lead to a decline in cognitive abilities, Alzheimers disease, and other mental health disorders.

Reference: Long term high fat diet induces metabolic disorders and aggravates behavioral disorders and cognitive deficits in MAPT P301L transgenic mice by Jing Xiong, Isaac Deng, Sally Kelliny, Liying Lin, Larisa Bobrovskaya and Xin-Fu Zhou, 15 June 2022, Metabolic Brain Disease.DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-01029-x

The study was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

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Veganism is a growing practice with the number of people following a vegan diet or lifestyle in the United States increasing from around 1% in 2014 to roughly 10% in 2022.

However, in addition to its health benefits, research has also indicated a link between the vegan diet and a higher susceptibility to fractures and low bone mineral density.

Studies show that resistance training can stimulate bone formation, whereas other common sports such as cycling or swimming do not affect bone mineral density.

Knowing how different forms of physical activity affect bone mineral density among vegans could help inform public health recommendations.

Recently, researchers assessed the bone microarchitecture of vegans and matched omnivores.

They found that vegans who engaged in resistance training had a higher bone mineral density than vegans who engaged in aerobic exercise or no exercise at all.

They also found that vegans and omnivores who engaged in resistance training had similar bone structures.

Veganism is a global trend with strongly increasing numbers of people worldwide adhering to a purely plant-based diet, said Dr. Christian Muschitz, of St. Vincent Hospital Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria, one of the studys authors.

Our study showed resistance training offsets diminished bone structure in vegan people when compared to omnivores. People who adhere to a vegan lifestyle should perform resistance training on a regular basis to preserve bone strength. Dr. Christian Muschitz

The study was published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

For the study, the researchers recruited 43 healthy, non-obese men and women who had been on a plant-based diet for at least five years. They also recruited 45 non-obese men and women who had been on an omnivore diet for at least five years.

They assessed each participants bone mineral density via a noninvasive imaging technique known as high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT).

They also took fasting blood samples from participants and asked them to complete questionnaires detailing their diet and physical activity levels.

Nine women and 11 men in the vegan group reported progressive resistance training on a regular basis alongside 8 women and 17 men from the omnivore group.

Resistance training is not limited to lifting weights, Dr. Sabrina Corbetta, associate professor at the Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences at the University of Milan, who was not involved in the study, told Medical News Today.

Resistance training is a form of exercise intended to increase muscular strength and endurance. It involves exercising muscles using some form of resistance. This resistance could be weights, bands, or even your own body weight working against gravity, she added.

After analyzing the data, the researchers found that vegans who did not engage in resistance training had significantly diminished bone microarchitecture compared to non-resistance training omnivores.

However, they also noted that vegans who engaged in resistance training at least once per week had a similar bone structure to omnivores who also engaged in resistance training.

They further noted that vegans performing exclusively aerobic activities had similar bone microarchitecture to vegans who performed no sports at all.

The researchers also found that serum markers of bone turnover were within healthy values for both groups; however, the omnivore group had significantly higher calcium levels.

To explain their findings, the researchers noted that lower calcium levels in the vegan group might be explained by a lower calcium intake.

They also wrote that vegans who engaged in weight training likely had higher bone mineral density as progressive resistance training causes mechanical strain that increases bone modeling.

Dr. Corbetta added that the benefits of resistance training on bone metabolism extend beyond stimulating bone turnover. She noted that they also include modulation of the metabolism of various minerals, including calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone (PTH).

The researchers concluded that in addition to a well-planned diet, regular progressive resistance training should be a part of the vegan lifestyle.

Dr. Corbetta noted that a significant proportion of vegan subjects included in the study consumed supplements.

Adequate intake of vitamin D and B12 can be achieved in vegans only by consuming supplements or fortified foods. Vegans should pay particular attention, mainly in postmenopausal age, to maintaining an adequate intake of all micronutrients recognized as important for bone health. Dr. Sabrina Corbetta

When asked about the studys limitations, Dr. Corbetta said: The study has an observational design, and [so a cause-effect relationship cannot] be drawn. An interventional study should be conceived and performed to demonstrate that resistance training may prevent vegan diet-related derangement of bone microarchitecture.

Dr. Muschitz also told MNT that the study sample was too small to draw conclusions about a possible elevated fragility fracture risk among vegans.

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Fed Up is a podcast about a trendy diet plan gone wrong, the creator Tanya Zuckerbrots story, and a whistleblower who exposed F-Factor on social media. The podcast chronicles Emily Gellis whistleblowing quest after she heard widespread rumors about peoples F-Factor-related health issues. Emily learned that F-Factors users experienced terrible side effects after following Tanyas fiber-rich diet plan complete with bars and powders. This series deep-dives into diet culture, wellness, wealth, and modern influence.

Emily, a fashion and beauty influencer, used her social media platform of over 100,000 Instagram followers to bring attention to F-Factors fiber empire that triggered a feud, attracted media attention, legal action, and plenty of Internet trolls.

Narrated by Casey Wilson, this Wondery podcast will release new, weekly episodes through August. Subscribers have early access to all 6 episodes, running less than 30 minutes on average.

The podcast examines whats marketed as healthy, allegations against F-Factors side effects, and a national media circus that spiraled as more people came forward. The controversy started in 2020 as people shared their horrifying F-Factor experiences with Emily and the media. The alleged health issues ranged from bloating, gas, cramps, and rashes to having part of their colon removed. Some claimed that F-Factor caused its followers to struggle with eating disorders.

Over the years, Tanya built a solid fanbase, devoted to following her companys fiber-filled protocol. And as allegations stacked up against Tanyas company, Tanya and her loyalists hit the ceiling. Tanya wound up filing a $500,000 defamation lawsuit against Emily, and she has countersued.

Tanya, known for her nutrition counseling and lifestyle content posts, continued to tout the safety of F-Factors products. Tanya claims that all products are thoroughly tested and efficient as part of her program. The lawsuit claimed that Emily made false statements about F-Factors criminal behavior as well as Emilys supposed lies that Tanya threatened to kill her family.

Hear the full story and resulting investigation in Fed Up, with new episodes released over the next few weeks.

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PatriotsDavon Godchaux was greeted with a lot of appreciation on Thursday. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff

When Trent Brown re-signed with the Patriots this offseason, the team included an interesting bonus to help motivate the offensive tackle.

The Patriots included $1.5 million ($750,000 each season) in bonuses tied to Browns weight in the two-year, $22 million contract he signed in March. While the 385 and 375-pound weight goals Brown had to meet over the offseason might seem easy, the veteran has struggled with his weight in recent years. The 6-foot-8 Brown reportedly saw his weight go up to 400 pounds during the 2020 season while playing with the Raiders.

With a lot of money on the line, Brown looked noticeably slimmer during the first two weeks of Patriots training camp. He revealed to GQs Christopher Carson that he switched to a strict pescatarian diet over the offseason, which has helped him lose 20 pounds from the 380 pounds he previously weighed.

Brown told Carson that the diet change wasnt too difficult because hes eaten food that fits within a pescatarian diet since he entered the league in 2015.

I just had to cut some other things out, Brown said. Instead of having bacon or sausage at breakfastwhen I do eat breakfastit would probably be a piece of salmon or striped bass with my spinach scramble. It was really a pretty smooth transition. Thats probably why Im tired of eating salmon now. Ive been eating salmon and stir fry every day for [expletive] seven years.

In addition to going full pescatarian, Brown told Carson that he drinks a green juice for breakfast and two gallons of water every day. He credited the high amount of water he drinks to help suppress his appetite.

Brown also said that there is some pressure to keep his weight down because of the incentives. However, he feels confident in sticking to his regimen.

With the regular season approaching, Brown said told Carson his calf is feeling good after missing the better part of nine games last season due to a calf injury. The weight loss also has him feeling different and he has a goal to reach by the end of the preseason.

I think dropping 20 pounds definitely goes a long way as far as mobility and helping the way my body moves, Brown said. Ive always been an explosive guy, but I feel like Im that much quicker and lighter on my feet now. My cardiovascular health is definitely better with just not carrying the extra 20 pounds around. By the end of camp I hope to be at around 355. That would be greatit will give myself some leeway between my weight goal and their weight goal for me, so I wont have to be strict as hell on myself throughout the season.

The first $300,000 in bonuses tied to Browns weight came during the offseason. Brown had to weigh 385 pounds or less on the first day of the teams offseason program to earn $150,000. He had to weigh under 375 pounds on June 1 and under 365 pounds on July 15 to earn an extra $150,000.

Brown can earn $25,000 each week during the regular season if he weighs under 365 pounds, which can go up to $425,000 if he meets it every week.

In an interview with the Boston Heralds Karen Guregian on Thursday, Brown said he definitely put in the work during the offseason, so Im expecting to reap the benefits.

I still feel like Im the best tackle to play this game, and I feel like I can be one of the best to ever play.Im out to prove it, Brown said. So here we go. Day by day. Brick by brick.

I approached each day of this offseason, wanting to come in and be the player I know I can be, Brown added. I know I have a responsibility leading this team. Thats how Im approaching each day. I think everyone is appreciative of that. Im appreciative of everyone around me thats working just as hard to help steer this bus in the right direction.

Despite his weight concerns and calf injury, Brown had a strong 2021 season. He allowed just one sack over the 489 snaps he played. Pro Football Focus gave Brown a 78.7 overall grade and an 81.2 pass-blocking grade, which wouldve ranked 21st and 13th, respectively, if he played enough snaps to qualify last season.

Brown exclusively played right tackle last season but is switching back to left tackle, where he played during the Patriots 2018 Super Bowl-winning season.

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Acne is a persistent skin inflammation problem which most commonly affects the face, sometimes the shoulders, back, neck, chest, or upper arms too and results in patches and pimples. Although it can happen at any age, it frequently happens during puberty when the sebaceous glands are active. Although it is not harmful, it may leave skin scars. Acne can be caused due to multiple reasons such asexcessive production of oil (sebum), blocked hair follicles from oil and skin cells infection caused by bacteria. According to various studies, eating certain foods may exasperate acne. What are these worst foods for acne?

Following a particular dietary limitation can work in favour of those battling acne. Simrun Chopra, a well-known nutritionist and deep health coach, shared some dietary suggestions that can help you fight acne problems.

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A diet that excludes eating anything with gluten is known as a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet can help you prevent acne if your skin is gluten-sensitive. Barley, rye, triticale and wheat contain gluten and so you have to avoid eating these grains. Some natural gluten-free items include vegetables and fruit, natural and unprocessed forms of beans, seeds, legumes and nuts, eggs and non-processed meats, seafood, and poultry. You can even ask your dietician to make a gluten-free diet routine for you.

Artificial hormones are given to dairy cows, which affects how much milk they produce. According to researchers, consuming milk products may cause those hormones to disturb your hormone balance. This might result in acne.As per another hypothesis, acne will always be made worse by the growth hormones included in milk. Thus, having dairy product can worsen the situation if you have acne.

Large fatty acid intakes, like those found in an average Indian diet, are connected to higher rates of inflammation and acne. This may be due to the high levels of oils in the diet which are high in omega-6 fatty acids. This overabundance of fatty acids causes the body to become inflammatory, which may make acne worse.

Watch your acne for a week, and see if you find a difference after avoiding these foods. If you do, then you need to do an elimination protocol to see which of the three was the culprit and what do you need to remove and what to add back. For most people, these three in moderation usually works, Chopra says.

Chopra recommends a teaspoon of a good seed mix which can give you a dose of vitamins and good fats.

Omega-3 fatty acids are a nutrient that can aid with acne treatment and are found in foods like fish oil, wild salmon, nuts, and seeds. A great source of omega-3 fatty acids is fish oil. Fatty acids can help with general skin health as well as specific skin issues like eczema and acne.

Water aids in the removal of toxins and bacteria from the skin when treating bacterial acne, hence lowering the risk of pore clogging. It also helps in maintaining good skin by keeping it moisturized and promotes collagen formation and skin cell renewal.

Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables can be good for acne because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is advised to have more yellow and orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, apricots, and sweet potatoes etc.

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Covid-19 is still regarded as a global pandemic. But now theres a new health concern to be worried about Monkeypox. Even though this new virus is not as widely prevalent as the coronavirus, 1 in 5 Americans, according to a national survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, are worried about getting monkeypox. In fact, the World Health Organization says it might spread across the world, especially since a vaccine is not available. Due to this, it is wisest to follow precautionary measures, including a nutritious diet. A monkeypox diet is not only for better protection, but it can also help a person fight and recover from the virus.

To find out about foods that can help in protecting against monkeypox by boosting immunity and can also help in recovery, Health Shots spoke to Deepti Lokeshappa, Msc Food Science and Nutrition, Senior Consultant-Clinical Nutritionist, Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru.

Lokeshappa says, As per the cases we have seen so far, the monkeypox symptoms are mild and can last 2-3 weeks. Its common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and backache. The sudden outbreak has terrified people, as it did with the coronavirus outbreak.

She adds, There are guidelines that can be followed to recover from the virus, but you should also take care of building immunity against it. A healthy diet can prevent many diseases, and here we suggest some foods that will help you prevent or recover from the virus.

Protein is considered the building blocks of the body. You should eat more protein to match your bodys rising demand because of the reduced immunity. It will strengthen immunity and aid in cell damage repair. Consuming soy, cottage cheese, sprouts, yogurt, seeds, nuts, lentils, and other protein rich foods has been beneficial for people suffering from monkeypox.

Also, read: Monkeypox outbreak: 10 FAQs you must know about this virus

Yes, eggs are a powerhouse of quality protein, but they contain so many other nutrients as well, which can improve your health significantly. Eggs are rich in nutrients like vitamins A, D, E, choline, iron, and folate, which can help improve muscle health, energy production, and immune system. In addition, selenium, which is an essential nutrient that protects the body from oxidative damage and infections.

A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C aids in the growth of white blood cells, which are essential to the immune system and aid in the bodys defense against disease and infection. The sources of vitamin C foods like lemon, orange, kiwi, strawberry, amla, papaya, cherries, and other fruits, will help in building immunity and maintaining cellular functions.

Mint is rich in nutrients such as antioxidants, vitamin C, E, and A, and other minerals that help in preventing damage caused by free radicals (which could take a toll on your immunity). It also contains methanol and helps in relaxing muscles and digestive tracts. Whats more, it helps in treating common respiratory ailments like coughs, congestion, asthma, etc.

Also, read: Monkeypox hits India: Know the signs and guidelines to prevent its spread

Basil leaves are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant, and they have the power to boost your immune system. It is also proven to be beneficial for common flu symptoms.

Adding gut-healing probiotics like garlic, onion, and banana will improve your overall health. You can also add raisins, curds, low fat paneer or anything that acts as a coolant to your diet.

What to avoid: You should avoid having spicy foods, items with too much chilli or junk food, which can disturb your digestion and health.

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