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Dark Horse, a planned health and fitness facility from ESPN analyst and former college and pro basketball player Steffi Sorensen, has taken its first steps into St. Johns County’s development review process, paving the way for the project team to submit a building permit application

Now that we’re in the middle of the hottest season of the year, you’re likely naturally drinking more water—and that’s definitely a good thing. Even if you spend most of your time indoors, high temperatures increase how much you sweat, leading to fluid loss. 

A new study suggests smelling dark chocolate boosts gym repetitions significantly. Participants completed more exercises without feeling increased exertion after sniffing the aroma. Dark chocolate’s scent also reduced hunger and increased feelings of fullness. Milk chocolate aroma made workouts feel more enjoyable for the participants. These findings highlight smell’s powerful influence on appetite and physical…

Statins reduce cardiovascular risk but modestly increase type 2 diabetes (T2D). Evidence is limited by underrepresentation of women and lack of sex-specific analyses. In an umbrella review and meta-analysis of 21 trials with sex-disaggregated data, statins increased T2D risk similarly in women (OR 1.28) and men (OR 1.24). However, absence of study-level data precluded assessment…

Dark chocolate contains flavonoids, natural plant compounds known for their antioxidant properties. These help protect cells from oxidative stress and are one reason dark chocolate is often considered a healthier chocolate option