#317. What’s New? Hot Topics #One Hundred and Fifteen

Episode#317-Taped September 03, 2025 We talk about research articles and hot topics. Homecare cooperatives could help America meet it's increasing demand for in-home caregivers. This may be a good alternative for home care workers. Heart failure strikes Black Americans almost 14 years earlier than White Americans. What efforts can be done to close this gap in our community. The latest trend is working out in weighted vests. Are weighted vests good for bones and muscles? Let's fact-check that! Some of the articles discussed: Article-Co-ops offer welcome alternatives for home care workers-HealthDay News Article-Heart failure strikes Black Americans almost 14 years earlier than White Americans-HealthDay News Article-Are weighted vests good for bones and muscles? Fact-checking a fitness trend-NPR Article- New North Florida case of flesh-eating vibrio vulnificus bacteria-Tallahassee.com   Rate This Podcast Give us a 5-star review.  We appreciate you!   Take this quick audience survey. Thank you!   Vicki Doe Fitness-STORE Discover the Vicki Doe Fitness-STORE—your destination for stylish apparel, fitness gear, and wellness essentials like yoga mats, water bottles, candles, and premium supplements. Shop now and elevate your health journey!   Resources *Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning Vicki Doe Fitness receives a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use the link to make a purchase. Thank you for your support! Herbs and spices are the keys to delicious, flavorful, and sophisticated meals! FREE DOWNLOAD- Herbs and Spices Cheatsheet   Need relaxation and stress relief?  Try Yoga! YogaDownload is the premier online destination for downloading/streaming online yoga, meditation, pilates, barre, and fitness classes. Online since 2009, they offer 1,700+ classes taught by professional instructors, including world-renowned yoga teachers the likes of Anna Forrest. Join YogaDownload.com     Let’s get ECO-friendly.  Try ECOLunchbox.com ECOlunchbox specializes in stainless steel bento boxes, artisan fair trade lunch bags, napkins, snack sacks, and other eco-friendly lunchware. They are a certified green business.  ECOlunchbox is a consumer products company started by an eco mom in the San Francisco Bay Area. ECOLunchbox.com   Go to our Resources page-   For the most recommended tools, you need to succeed on your healthy living journey!!   Listen and share our podcast show- “It’s All About Health & Fitness-” Vicki Doe Fitness Subscribe to Apple Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher Or on any of the platforms that you listen to your podcast!   Watch & Subscribe on YouTube! Catch our latest health & wellness videos on YouTube at Vicki Haywood Doe – Vicki Doe FitnessSubscribe now and join the movement!