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A Whole New Approach to Health

The mission and practices of Whole Health Institute, founded by Alice L. Walton in 2019, were guiding principles for Duda|Paine Architects’ design of Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness. At more than 360,000 square feet, the new facility will have seamless integration with its natural surroundings and connection to the community.

“Whole Health Institute addresses physical, mental, emotional and social factors that affect well-being,” said Walt Cooper, CEO of Whole Health Institute. “The intentional design of Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness brings that vision to life by creating an environment that goes beyond physical fitness to make holistic health

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Ireland’s newest health and fitness center to open in Mayo at Ashford Castle

The centre, which is available for guests of both Ashford Castle and The Lodge at Ashford Castle, will be open to the public over the coming months.

Éalú, meaning ‘escape’, features a pavilion style building with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, a fifteen-meter swimming pool with a gym, functional fitness studio, and therapy room.

The new dynamic space has been created to offer guests a place where they can feel energized, rejuvenated and invigorated, while also providing plenty of opportunities for lively family fun time in the pool.

The new Biophilic design of the building, created to nurture the relationship between people

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Samsung and Cigna Release New Health and Fitness Application – Samsung Global Newsroom

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Technology leader Samsung Electronics and global health service company Cigna announced a new version of the Coach by Cigna mobile application, which uses simple questions to identify users’ personality type, understand their wants, needs and preferences, and provide the appropriate programs to help with diet, exercise, sleep, stress and weight.

“Samsung is committed to providing our users with mobile health solutions that go above and beyond what is currently available in the market,” said Yong Jin Lee, head of Health R&D Group at Samsung Electronics. “By partnering with Cigna, we can put advanced health technology into the hands of our

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Residents voice frustration over Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness Center closure

Some Naperville residents are voicing their frustrations after learning that the Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness facility is permanently closing on April 1 after 24 years of operation.

11 of the facility’s members took to the podium during public comment at the Naperville City Council meeting on Tuesday night to air their grievances. Many pointed out the community effect the decision would have, noting the center was a spot to support and check in on elderly friends.

“Edward Fitness Center in Naperville is not just a gym. It’s really more like a community center. And I think most people would

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