Golf provides mental and physical health benefits according to a Golf Digest study. During these uncertain times with the pandemic, golf brings mental calmness and a sense of purpose. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/5-mental-health-benefits-you-get-from-golf
Golfing once a month was found to lower the risk of death among older adults, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020 – Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, CA https://newsroom.heart.org/news/golfing-regularly-could-be-a-hole-in-one-for-older-adults-health?preview=ec6c
Fire season in California unfortunately hits at peak harvesting time in the wine country. The workers will harvest all day in the heat, all while breathing in the soot from the fires that burn nearby. Inhaling all of these particles can pose a threat to the workers. Health has now become a major concern for [...]
British Journal of Sports Medicine study on golfers suggests golfers live longer than non-golfer and enjoy improvements in cholesterol levels, body composition, wellness, self-esteem and self-worth. The study claimed playing golf could also help those who suffer chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer and stroke. https://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/06/playing-golf-can-add-five-years-to-your-life.html
Introducing a new dental lab industry report focused solely on the use of digital technologies in the dental lab. As dental laboratory production methods shift from conventional to digital technologies such as CAD CAM, there is a real need for accurate data from the evolving laboratory market that quantifies the actual voice of the customer. [...]
According to the British Medical Journal, physical exercise could be even more beneficial to health than previously thought. For middle-aged adults and older, light physical activity can lessen the risk of an early death. Simple tasks such as walking the dog or weeding can get you up and moving around. https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/blogs/innovation-matters/20190402-five-ways-in-which-healthcare-innovation-has-changed-over-the-past-15-years.html
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine talks about the profile changes seen among previous cigarette smokers from 2005-2016. As well as the prevalence of depression, cannabis use, and alcohol abuse among previous cigarette smokers. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190820/Depression-marijuana-use-and-alcohol-abuse-raise-relapse-risk-among-former-smokers.aspx
According to the new study, America’s anglers are estimated to spend $49.8 billion per year in retail sales associated with their sport. With a total annual economic impact of $125 billion, fishing supports more than 800,000 jobs. Nearly one in every seven people in the U.S. take participate in some type of fishing every year. [...]
Teenage entrepreneur finds fishing lure success with experience and brand innovation. Using the knowledge he acquired over the years of fishing, this young fisher-business man is finding success in a crowded marketplace. https://www.agweb.com/article/kicking-bass-teenage-entrepreneur-finds-fishing-lure-success
National Golf Foundation study finds there is an opportunity for the golf to grow in the future. People interested in golf is at an all time high, however not everyone is participating in traditional golf. https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2018/05/21/Research-and-Ratings/Golf-participation.aspx