STRONG and VITAL No 5

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

Franco Carlotto RFK’s Training Partner and Fitness Expert in Los Angeles

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Leads America Toward Personal Health Responsibility

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Index of contents

Editorial

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Robert F. Kennedy jr. - page 6

Reportage about the new US Secretary of Health

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Dr. med. Jürg Kuoni - Big Money - Big Pharma

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Yvonne Keller - Faecal Incontinence

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Nadia Comaneci - page 12

Violence at Hospitals

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Health Charter

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Wall of Lamentation

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40 years TechnoGym- page 14

Longevity Congress 2026 Lago Maggiore - Switzerland 28

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Edi torial

Honor your father and mother.. (Explanations for the year 2025)

… and thus also the grandparents. Even though more and more people unfortunately no longer believe in GOD, the more than 3,200-year-old Ten Commandments remain impressively relevant today and reveal their timeless wisdom.

Let us set aside the first three commandments, which refer directly to GOD, and take a closer look at the remaining seven:

4. Six days you shall work, but on the seventh day you shall rest. Science has long recognized how important it is to give the body at least one day of rest per week in order to regenerate. This applies not only to the body but also to mind and soul. Walks in the forest, time with family, or simply switching off are essential. Even in times of hard field labor it was clear that humans need at least one day of rest per week. This principle is still valid today—even for people who train hard in the gym. 5. Honor your father and mother. Your parents raised you and guided you with advice and support into adulthood. They deserve to be honored and cared for by their children and grandchildren until the end of their lives. 6. You shall not kill—neither human nor animal. Even people who do not believe in GOD intuitively sense that killing others is wrong. The further a person advances through different stages of life—perhaps even through various incarnations— the more likely they may choose a vegan diet. Respect for animals and the decision not to eat them show compassion and often lead to better health. 7. You shall not commit adultery. More than half of all marriages end in divorce—often due to adultery. For the affected "divorce children," this is frequently a lifelong trauma. Today we know that severe trauma can even incre ase the risk of illnesses such as cancer later in life.

8. You shall not steal. It is deeply immoral to take away what belongs to someone else.

9. You shall not lie. Old proverbs such as “Lies have short legs” warn of the consequences of dishonesty. In most cases, the truth eventually comes to light. White lies, however, can sometimes be helpful, for ex ample to avoid conflict—like when asked, “Do I look good today?” or “Am I too fat?” and so on. 10. You shall not covet—neither your neighbor’s house, nor his wife, nor his business, his employees, or his car. This commandment speaks for itself. Jean-Pierre Leonhard Schupp

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Whether or not a person believes in GOD: the Ten Commandments—or at least the seven we have con sidered—are remarkable. Each one could provide material for a long lecture. Their enduring relevance shows that human nature has changed very little over the course of thousands of years.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

A strong, active life is the key to longevity and well being—and a powerful way to overcome the weaknes ses of modern healthcare. A Life for Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. empha sizes that health does not simply mean the absence of illness, but rather a state achieved through active effort and conscious deci sions. Strength training is a cen tral part of his lifestyle. It is not only a way to maintain physi cal strength and fitness, but also a scientifically proven approach to promoting overall health. Kennedy stresses that strength training is not only important for the young, but can be a decisive factor in preserving health in later life. He himself is proof that weight training at any stage of life can have a posi tive impact on quality of life.. A Critical Look at Healthcare Kennedy is a sharp critic of the Western healthcare industry, which he describes as “disease-orien ted.” He argues that today’s system is designed to profit from illness rather than address its causes or keep people healthy.

Robert F. Kennedy was confir med as U.S. Secretary of Health on February 13, 2025. Some of my friends in the U.S.—for example Franco Carlotto, personal trainer of VIPs, who has lived in Los Angeles for many years—know Robert well (see also the pho tos with him in this article and of course on the cover of this issue). Robert and I were born in the same year, 1954. He turned 71 on Janu ary 17, 2025, and I in July. I fully share his reflections, and for me he has never been a conspiracy theorist. On the contrary, he sees things as they are, and acts like a rational person would—striving to remain as unaffected as possible by national politics and its media. If he survives four years in Washington, he will not only revo lutionize the current “perverse” and “greedy” health system in the U.S., but also worldwide. JPS Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: A Role Model for Fitness, Health, and Social Change Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is widely known as a committed lawyer, environmental activist, and critic of the established healthcare sys tem. Yet beyond his political and social work, he also impresses as a personal role model for fitness and health. Through his dedica tion to strength training and a life

Robert F. Kennedy and Cheryl Hines his wife since 2.8.2024

style focused on holistic health, he conveys an inspiring message:

Rorbert F. Kennedy with Ms Olympia winner Maureen Blanquisco

Humanity, has been waiting for this day. A health minister who trains his own muscles

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Switzerland Both for business and private matters, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was already traveling in Switzerland back in 2002, where he also met his later training partner and friend, Franco Carlotto.

“It is not in the interest of the pharmaceutical industry for people to stay healthy.” Kennedy often says. „A healthy person is not a profitable customer.“ He calls for a fundamental restructuring of healthcare toward a preventive model, focused on nutrition, exer cise, and holistic well-being. His personal commit ment to fitness and his knowledge about the benefits of strength training and myokines reinforce this vision. Myokines: The Key to Long-Term Health The science of myokines shows how vital exer cise is for health. These small messenger mole cules, released during training, can reduce inflam mation, strengthen the immune system, and even support brain health. They function like an inter nal “medicine cabinet” activated by movement. Myokines play an essential role in regula ting metabolism, immune function, and cel lular health. Studies show they can help pre vent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardio vascular problems, and even certain cancers. Kennedy sees in this mechanism a natural alternative to many drugs that often treat only symptoms instead of addressing the root causes of illness. By training regularly himself and highlighting the benefits of mus cle exercise in his speeches and interviews, he shows how simple it can be to unlock this “inner pharmacy.”

Franco Carlotto (born in 1973) is a fitness expert, coach, and author who has been living in Los Angeles for many years. He trains, among other places, at Gold’s Gym in Venice Robert Kennedy was in Switzerland during the heated Covid period of November 2021 and said:

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At his appearance in Bern, Robert Kennedy said that he stands in solidarity with us Swiss people, seeing himself as a Bernese, a Swiss, a Grison, a Ticinese, and a Romand. He stressed that Swiss men and women are respon sible citizens who, in the referendum of November 28, 2021, could freely decide on their own future. His uncle, the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, declared in his famous Berlin speech: “Freedom is indivisible, and when even one man is enslaved, then no one is free.” Kennedy’s message was: Switzerland sets an example for the world. Don’t allow yourselves to be locked away. Don’t voluntarily choose the digital prison. The nephew of JFK appeared at an anti-restrictions demonstration in Bern. He was a sought-after speaker indeed.

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Biography – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (born January 17, 1954, in Washington, D.C.) is an American poli tician, lawyer, and author as well as a vaccine critic, who originally became known as an environmental lawyer and activist. He is the third child of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy. He ran in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, first as a Democrat and later as an independent. In August 2024 he suspended his campaign and subsequently supported Donald Trump. After Trump’s election vic tory, he was nominated in November 2024 as Secretary of Health in the Trump II cabinet. Through his father he belongs to the pro minent Kennedy family. Robert F. Kennedy was the brother of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, who was killed in an assassination in November 1963, and from 1961 served as Attorney General in his brother’s cabinet. Robert F. Kennedy himself was assassinated in June 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles while running as the Democratic candidate for the presidency.

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A Role Model for All Generations With his regular presence in the gym and his con sistent stance against unhealthy lifestyles, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. serves as a role model for peo ple of all ages. He demonstrates that it is never too late to take responsibility for one’s health. His approach is especially relevant in a time when lack of exercise and poor nutrition are driving a world wide rise in chronic disease. Kennedy emphasizes that strength training not only builds the body but also boosts self-confidence and mental well-being. Exposing the Limits of the Pharmaceutical Industry Kennedy’s critique of the pharmaceutical industry is rooted in his conviction that dependency on medi cation is the wrong path. Instead, he calls for greater awareness and access to preventive measures such as exercise, healthy nutrition, and stress management. He stresses that Western society urgently needs to rethink its approach, shifting the focus to long-term health and quality of life. For him, strength training and the activation of myokines are key components of such a transformation.

New U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. embodies the idea that fitness and health are more than just perso nal goals. They are powerful tools for driving social change. His commitment to strength trai ning and his message about the importance of myokines as natural health promoters show that every person can take control of their well-being. By exposing the limits of the pharmaceutical industry while personally living an active, healthy lifestyle, Ken nedy inspires people around the world to take respon sibility for their own health and to demand a system that prioritizes preventive measures over profit. His life and message are a call to strength—both physical and societal.

Robert F. Kennedy before the Senate hearing on January 29, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy is the nephew of John F. Kennedy

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Dr. med. Jürg Kuoni

Big Money and Big Pharma Hijack Medicine Rockefeller's declared aim, was to eli minate the natural healing methods that were popular at the time and to esta blish a pharmaceutical-oriented aca demic medicine and monopolize the pharmaceutical industry. In a way, this was the birth of Big Pharma. Big Oil and Big Steel had already found each other. The oil and steel monopoly was joined by the pharmaceutical monopoly. The renowned sports physician Tim Noakes from the University of Cape Town was charged with professional misconduct by his professional orga nization. The reason for the charge: dangerous nutritional recommendations. He became embroiled in a legal dispute that lasted for years and would certainly have ruined him financially and psycho logically had it not been for an interna tional solidarity and support campaign. After four years, he won his case.

The End of Reason in Medicine Academic medicine is a homogeneous, hermetically sealed system that allows neither deviation nor intrusion. Homoge nization is largely the result of the Flexner Report. In 1904, the American Medical Association (AMA) founded the Coun cil of Medical Education. The aim was to standardize medical education. Cer tainly a sensible plan; we all want doc tors who have a basic knowledge of the structure, function, and dysfunctions of the human body and are therefore able to treat patients according to the current state of knowledge. The AMA's Council of Medical Education soon ran out of money and the project threatened to peter out. The first billio naire in the USA, John D. Rockefeller, had sufficient resources. He recognized the power of philanthropy early on. He generously supported universities and hospitals. He was driven by the idea that natural healing methods were quackery, which is why he bought into the German chemical giant IG Farben, which owned several pharmaceutical manufacturers. Rockefeller integrated the faltering Council of Medical Education into his newly founded Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. He brought the steel baron and philanthropist Andrew Carne gie on board for his project. Out with Natural Healing Methods, in with Pharma cology On behalf of the Carnegie Foundation, Abraham Flexner visited all 155 medi cal training centers in the USA. Flexner was an educator, having studied Latin and Greek at Johns Hopkins Univer sity. He had no idea about medicine. His report to Rockefeller and Carne gie can be summarized in one sen tence: out with all healing methods based on nature, in with pharmacology. Whispered by: His Master’s Voice. The report was submitted to the US Congress and waved through. Big Money and Big Pharma, along with

Philanthropy Became Philanthropocracy

These are just two examples. Acade mic medicine, or rather state medicine, was no longer prepared to accept such defeats: “Covididiots,” “Covid-deniers,” “swearers,” and “conspiracy theorists” were thrown out of their universities in the USA and Europe by the dozen, “sanctioned” by their professional associations with the withdrawal of their licenses, lost their livelihoods, were vilified in the press, pilloried, and some even received death threats. The Covid “Vaccination” Business is a Multi-Billion Dollar Business Clever scientists and politicians became billionaires, and the Nobel Committee selected two previously unknown sci entists for the Nobel Prize in a fast-track procedure. Pro-vaccine politicians and scientists across the USA and Europe were honored with medals and prizes. The Covid narrative must be cemen ted—there is a lot of money at stake, and it will continue to flow for years to come. So much for the functioning of acade mic medicine: university medicine and the medical professional associations allow themselves to be harnessed to the cart of politics and big business. The latter sets the tariff. And since Flexner/ Rockefeller/Carnegie, this has been the name of the game: P R O F I T Although the next pandemic has already been declared by St. Tedros, a large proportion of the population no longer seems willing to give up their freedom again and have toxic gene products— redefined as vaccinations— injected into their arms. So a plan B is needed.

Today, Big Oil and Big Steel are rather quantité négligeable; the new super powers alongside Big Pharma are Big Data and Big Tech. The philanthrocracy got new members. Anyone Who Disrupts the Consensus Will Be Segre gated Medicine underwent a cleansing pro gram. Holistic medicine was banned; practicing it could be punished with imprisonment. Homeopathy and natu ropathy were considered quackery, and around a third of medical faculties had to close because they were deprived of resources. This development spread to all industrialized countries. Today, it is the universities and profes sional societies that monitor the training and professional practice of doctors on behalf of the states. This means that diagnostic and treatment standards can certainly be maintained, but the lives of outsiders have become very difficult or dangerous. Kilmer McCully lost his professorship at the renowned Harvard University because he proved that the all-valid cholesterol hypothesis was wrong and that lowering cholesterol levels was use less. Not only did he lose his job, he also lost his family's livelihood. His lawyer found out that he had been blacklisted by Harvard University and was therefore unable to find a job for two years. Only after threatening legal action did Har vard remove him from this ominous list, and he immediately found a new pro fessorship. Today, at the age of 90, he is still the head physician at a renowned hospital complex. Cholesterol-lowering drugs are a billion-dollar business, and Big Pharma is not going to let itself be patted on the back.

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The weapons of cancer medicine have remained unchan ged for half a century: scalpel, radiation, and toxic drugs—slightly modified in recent years by toxic gene products. Nothing will change as long as the “valid” narrative is maintained: Cancer is a genetic disease. Alternative approaches are no match for the concentrated financial power of the pharmaceutical industry and the acade mic medicine associated with it. Gerson and Burzynski, for example, can hardly be found in the scientific literature; Wiki pedia characterizes them as quacks. The Gerson Clinic is in Mexico because it did not receive a license in the USA. The Burzynski Clinic is in Texas but is in ongoing dispute with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Tom Seyfried is

ply, is drugs against cancer. Cancer is the second most common cause of death, and cancer drugs gene rate as much revenue as the treat ment of cardiovascular diseases (the most common cause of death). Diabetes and rheumatic diseases (including immune diseases) together: by 2026, the market for cancer drugs will be as large as that for all other drug groups together (Statista). There seems to be no upper limit to pricing, with five-figure costs for a treatment cycle soon becoming the norm. No wonder that the cause of most personal bankruptcies in the USA is “healthcare costs,” or rather: doctor and hospital bills. In Germany, gene therapy treat ment can cost up to 4.2 million euros (notification from the Technical Health Insurance Fund dated 24 July 2024). Cancer Is the Manna of the Pharmaceutical Industry And the benefit for the patient? For all common cancers, vanishingly small. However, there are still no statistics on how many patients have died from cancer and how many have died from treatment.

not on the radar of this American super visory authority, which is half financed by the pharmaceutical industry, because as a scientist he does not treat pati ents. He has been researching cancer since the 1990s and has experimentally found an approach that contradicts the “valid” genetic theory of carcinogenesis: Cancer is a disease of energy metabolism . Toxic medication therefore has no place in the therapy; only a (ketogenic) diet combined with (hyperbaric) oxygen the rapy can make sense. The successes in clinical studies are remarkable, but in the tsunami of pharma-financed “bre akthroughs” they hardly receive any attention. It goes without saying that the Wikipedia entry on Tom Seyfried only mentions his military career... Since Rockefeller's entry into the scene, acade mic medicine has been firmly in the grip of Big Pharma. The Covid crisis has cle arly documented this. This is also proven by Big Pharma's biggest business after Covid Pharma: the cancer business. It's about turnover and profit, not about our health.

Amazon no longer wanted to sell Dr. Paul Marik's book, but due to external pres sure, the sale started again. Paul Marik's book Cancer Care made this alternative cancer treatment known to a wide audience. Paul Marik is not just anyone: he is one of the world's most cited inten sive care physicians. He revolutionized the treatment of sep sis with high-dose vitamin C infusions and reduced mor tality by more than 50 percent. He revolutionized the early treatment of Covid-19 with repurposed drugs and reduced mortality by more than 90 percent. That was bold heresy— it was not allowed. Only vaccination was allowed to work against Covid-19. Paul Marik lost his license to practice. But Marik did not allow himself to be belittled. He used his newfound “free time” and analyzed thousands of stu dies on repurposed drugs in the treatment of cancer. The result, Cancer Care, is the standard work on alterna tive cancer therapy. The book soon became a bestseller. Where do we stand today? Of course, we know that radiation can cause cancer, probably because it cau ses massive damage to genetic material—not in one cell, but in millions of cells simultaneously. We also know that certain chemicals cause cancer; aniline and asbestos cancer have been recognized occupational cancers since the 1930s. Here too, it is not one cell or one mutation that causes the disease, but millions of chronically damaged cells.

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Nadia Comaneci In November, she turned 63 years old What is the Former Olympic Champion in Gymnastics Doing Now?

Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci became famous during the 1976 Summer Olympics in Mont real (Canada), where she won five medals, including three gold medals in the all-around, uneven bars, and balance beam. With the team, she won a sil ver medal in the all-around and a bronze medal in the floor exercise. She became the youngest gym nast ever to triumph at the Olympic Games. The world was surprised and delighted by her skills. The then 14-year-old Romanian gymnast was hardly noticed at the beginning of her debut. After that, how ever, Nadia Comaneci changed women’s gymnas tics with her breathtaking performances. She was the first woman to be awarded the top score of 10 for her perfection in Olympic gymnastics in 1976. On this occasion, she even collected six more 10s. At the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Coma neci won two gold medals on the balance beam and floor exercise, as well as two silver medals in the team competition and individual all-around. Behind her sporting success on the inter national stage, however, lay a stolen child hood and a sacrificed life that was interwo ven with the politics and society of those years. The athlete lost her childhood to poverty and the dicta torship of communism, as President Nicolae Ceause scu took her under his wing and turned her into a poli tical symbol of revenge and power. He locked her up in a gilded palace and exploited her for political purpo ses, while the young girl was mercilessly trained to ever more extreme ends. She began to feel like a prisoner. “Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. This is why I win.”

After dedicating a large part of her life to gymnastics, the Olym pic champion left the sport for good in 1984 and worked as a coach for the Romanian

team before fleeing via Hungary to the United States in 1989. She became an American citizen in 2001. Together with her husband, a gold medalist in artistic gymnastics at the 1984 Summer Olympics, whom she married in 1996, she continued to promote gymnastics. In 1993, Comaneci was inducted into the Inter national Gymnastics Hall of Fame. In 1999, she received the World Sports Award of the Cen tury after being voted Athlete of the Century. The retired gymnast is now Honorary Presi dent of the Romanian Gymnastics Federa tion and the Romanian Olympic Committee. Comaneci is still actively involved in numerous philan thropic causes. She initiated and financed the Nadia Comaneci Children’s Clinic in Bucharest, which offers Romanian children low-cost or free medical care. She is heavily involved in social work and has arduously rebuilt her relationship with her home country. In 1994, she returned to Romania for a visit. She was greeted as a national hero—com munism had fallen, and the world had changed. The former gymnastics champion now lives in Oklahoma (USA) with her husband Bart Con ner and their son Dylan, born in 2006. As an ent repreneur and journalist, she fights for a better world and promotes a healthy, balanced lifestyle for athletes who want to become professionals.

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Nadia Comaneci, now 63, is the owner of a Gymnastics Academy with her husband. Time hardly seems to have passed for her. Age has not taken the joy out of training; her movements are still smooth, harmonious, and elegant. From time to time, the former top athlete plays music and films herself performing her exercises.

The Olympic champion has published two books:

Letters to a Young Gymnast (2011) The author shows what it takes to achieve spor ting perfection and become the best. With dra matic stories from her own experience, she tells how the young girl was discovered in a Romanian primary school and found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. This collection of memo ries, anecdotes, and advice provides unique insights into the mind of a top athlete—and rai ses the question of how to live after you have realized your dream.

“I always wanted to create something crazy that no one had ever done before.” NADIA, Autobiography (1981) One of the world’s best gymnasts describes her childhood and training, her quest to become a world-class athlete, her stunning .victory at the Olympic Games in Montreal, and her private life.

“Love what you do, be passionate, enjoy every day, learn from the journey, and just congratulate yourself that you play sports, because that’s important.”

China Raises Retirement Age From January 2025

China has approved an increase in the retire ment age, accelerating a revision of decades old laws to counter the economic pressures of a shrinking labour force. The retirement age in China is currently one of the lowest in the world.

The increase in the retire ment age will be gradual and will take 15 years to be fully implemented. In China, the autho rities predict that the number of over-60s will rise from 280 mil lion to over 400 million by 2035, equivalent to the combined popula tion of the UK and the

Reforms are urgently needed as life expectancy in China has risen from around 44 years in 1960 to 78 years in 2021 and is expected to reach over 80 years by 2050. At the same time, due to the demographic winter, the labour force needed to care for the elderly is shrinking. If the population continues to decline, the decrease in the labour force will accelerate and further impair economic growth. A longer working life will ease the pressure on pension budgets, as many Chinese provinces are already struggling with large deficits. The retirement age will be raised from 60 to 63 for men and from 55 to 58 for women in white-collar occupations. For women in blue-collar occupations, it will be raised from 50 to 55. The changes are to come into force on 1 January 2025.

US. Without further reforms to the pension sys tem, by 2035 the money is likely to run out. In addition, there are fewer births, as younger peo ple are deciding not to have children due to the high costs. At the end of 2022, the country had 850,000 fewer people than in the previous year for the first time — a turning point from population growth to decline. The burden of financing the pensions of older people will therefore be distributed among a smaller group of younger workers.

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For 40 years, Technogym has been committed to promoting Wellness - a lifestyle based on regular physical exer cise, a balanced diet, and a positive mental attitude. With typically Italian flair, its roots lie in the ancient Roman say ing “ mens sana in corpore sano” - a healthy mind in a healthy body - reflecting an innate ability to combine busi ness and social responsibility. In 1983, President and Founder Nerio Alessandri, at just 22 years old, designed and built his very first piece of gym equipment in his garage in Cesena, Italy. Today, Technogym is the world’s leading brand of products, digital techno logies, and services for fitness, sport, and health. The company now employs over 2,500 people - half of whom work at Technogym Village, the wellness campus in Cesena—with the rest distributed across subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and South America. Every day, 70 million people train with Technogym in 100,000 wellness centers and 500,000 private homes across more than 100 countries. Innovation has always been the driving force behind Technogym’s growth, setting industry firsts and trends: from the launch of the first fitness software in 1996, to the introduction of the first internet-connected equipment in 2006, to unveiling the first cloud-based industry platform in 2012, and most recently, the launch of Technogym Live, the on demand video training platform dedicated to fitness, sport, and prevention. Alongside innovation, design is another hallmark of Technogym. Over the years, the company has won more than 60 international design awards, including the prestigious Compasso d’Oro and the Red Dot Design Award. Technogym’s offering allows people to connect to their personal training experiences anytime and anywhere: at home, in the gym, at work, in hotels, at the doctor’s office, or even outdoors. This is made possible through the Technogym Ecosystem - a fully integrated system that includes connected smart equipment, mobile apps for users and operators, as well as highly personalized on-demand training content. Across the globe, prestigious teams and champions train with Technogym. In football, the company is the Official Supplier of Juventus, Inter, Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain, and it has long partnered with Formula 1 teams Ferrari and McLaren. Technogym is also the reference partner of the Olympics, appointed as Official Supplier of the Olympic and Paralym pic Games for the tenth time: from Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, Pyeongchang 2018, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024, to the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The United States has always been a key priority for Technogym. In 1996, Nerio Alessandri opened Technogym USA in Seattle—both to enter this strategic market and to develop software solutions alongside equipment manufactu ring, with Seattle then being a hub for software development. Today, Technogym has a strong presence in North America, partnering with leading fitness chains such as Life Time Fitness and other major health club groups that have adopted Technogym’s connected solutions across the country. The company also collaborates with luxury hospitality brands, as well as top architects, interior designers, and real estate developers. In healthcare, Technogym has established important partnerships, including with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) on the Exercise is Medicine initiative, and with Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital in New York, one of the nation’s leading cancer treatment centers. Building on its long-standing role as the fitness brand of reference for the Olympic Games, Technogym also plays a key role in the sports sector by equipping elite teams in football, basketball, and universities across the United States. www.technogym.com

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6. Avoid bowel-stimulating foods Some foods increase the risk of faecal incontinence:

FAECAL INCONTINENCE refers to the involuntary discharge of stool and the inability to hold back a bowel movement (defecation) or wind in a controlled manner. Many women, as well as men, are familiar with the distressing problem of faecal incontinence. It may present as unnoticed brown tra ces in the underwear or, in more severe cases, more than just traces. Sometimes the urge to go to the toilet is so strong and sudden that the stool cannot be held back and ends up in the trousers. These are very unpleasant situations that cause shame and leave those affected feeling helpless and angry with their bodies. Many remain silent about their problem for a long time. Common causes include ageing, which weakens connective tissue, as well as injuries to the pelvic floor mus cles. The anal sphincter muscle is also often damaged during childbirth. At a younger age, women can usually control their bowel movements, but as they get older this can lead to faecal incontinence. 1. Train the bowel Try to establish a routine so the bowel empties regularly in the morning. This is not always easy, but if successful, the risk of incontinence during the rest of the day is much lower. Take enough time in the morning to go to the toilet calmly. A regular ritual helps — for example: drink a large glass of warm water after getting up, do a few gymnastic exer cises with deep abdominal breathing, drink a coffee (to stimulate the bowels — avoid more during the day), eat a high-fibre breakfast (e.g. oatmeal with fruit), and then go to the toilet in comfort. 2. Regulate stool consistency The stool should be moulded and smooth (without ridges). Very soft or liquid stool is the hardest to retain, so What can be done?

• Alcohol

• Caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks)

• Dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream)

• Fructose (fruit juices, honey, high-fruc tose corn syrup, table sugar)

• Spicy food

• Fruits high in water and fructose (app les, pears, peaches)

it needs to be thickened until it is moul ded. This can be achieved through diet with fibre, rice, potatoes, wholemeal products, etc. Swelling agents such as psyllium husks, chia seeds, or metamu cil often help. These absorb water in the stomach and intestines and can either soften hard stools (in small doses) or thicken loose stools (in higher doses).

• Certain artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xyli tol, maltitol — often in chewing gum, syrups, sweets, and “sugar-free” pro ducts)

• Fatty or fried foods (sausages, butter, chips, fried chicken)

• Keeping a food diary can help iden tify which foods are followed by faecal incontinence. 7. Seek medical advice If you experience more than occasional traces in your underwear, consult your family doctor or a proctologist (a spe cialist in the last section of the bowel). If steps one to six are not effective, a proctologist can suggest further treat ment options, including surgical ones. It is important to know that many more people suffer from faecal incontinence than you might think. Because it is rarely spoken about, those affected often feel alone. Don’t let it rob you of your quality of life.

3 . Laundry protection A sanitary pad or some cotton wool placed near the anus can help catch small traces and prevent the need to change clothes immediately. A wide range of incontinence products is available — also for men — and can be discreetly ordered online. With the right protection, you can leave the house more confidently. 4. Pelvic floor training Strengthen the muscles responsible for continence with targeted exercises. Magnetic field therapy and electrostimu lation may also help. Guidance from an experienced specialist is very important. 5. Correct toilet posture Do not strain while on the toilet. Place your feet on a stool so that your knees are higher than your hips. This ensures the rectum is in a straighter position, making elimination easier and more natural, see www.squattypotty.com

Get active!

Faecal incontinence is treatable.

www.rueckencenter.com

Yvonne Keller

Born 1965

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Choi Soon-hwa, 81 at Miss Universe Korea The country’s most glamorous grandma

Eighty-one-year-old Choi Soon-hwa was born nearly a decade before the first Miss Universe Korea pageant in 1952. Nevertheless, she made it to the finals of this year’s Miss Universe competition. On September 30, 2024, in Seoul, Choi competed alongside 31 other con testants for the title and the chance to represent South Korea at the Miss Universe finals in Mexico City on November 16. She could go down in history as the oldest contestant ever to participate in the beauty pageant. The senior hopes to inspire others by showing that health and vitality can be maintained well into old age. Wearing a pearl-studded white dress, the silver-haired Choi Soon-hwa proudly walked the stage. She missed out on the crown but took home the award for “Best Dressed.” “I want to show that we can live healthily even as we age,” the beau tiful 81-year-old told CNN in an interview.

Choi took weekly lessons at a modeling academy and practiced her runway walk through the hospital corridors during her shifts. At 74, she debuted at Seoul Fashion Week. Since then, she has appeared in the Korean edi tions of magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Elle and has starred in ad campaigns. She has always worked hard to constantly improve. That’s quite a leap, consi dering that only a few years ago older models in South Korea weren’t even paid and treated modeling as a hobby. She’s not lacking fans either. The elegant lady receives full support from her children and grandchildren, who cheer her on and say: “Our grandma is so cool, beauti ful, and the best!” Her son is also proud of his mother. Considering that South Korea has more than 10 million people over the age of 65—almost 20 percent of the population—a number projected to rise to 36.7 percent by 2044, it’s easy to see how senior models could tap into a still largely unexplored market. The growing elderly population will find it easier to relate to role models of their own age and appreciate their presence. A taboo has finally been broken..

For decades, the Miss Universe organization had strict age restrictions, limiting participation to women bet ween 18 and 28. But starting in 2024, the age limit was lifted in response to growing calls for modernization. The organizers of Miss Universe Korea announced that age doesn’t matter when it comes to pursuing dreams. A similar example is 60-year-old Alejandra Rodríguez (SV 37), who competed in Miss Universe Argentina but did not make it to the finals in November.

“I just wanted to give it a try. Whether I made it or not, I was determined to seize

this opportunity.” A late career change

The grandmother of three has already made a name for herself in the Korean fashion world. After lea ving retirement in her 50s due to financial difficul ties to work as a hospital caregiver, Choi began modeling at the age of 72 to pay off her debts. One of her patients encouraged Choi to give mode ling a shot. At first, she thought the suggestion was absurd—at her venerable age!—but she eventu ally gave in. Why not give it a try? Years earlier, mode ling had been a dream of hers, and she had truly wis hed to stand on the international stage as a model.

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Violence in Hospitals A Growing Phenomenon

In the United States, hospitals face what experts describe as a “clear and present danger.” Reports of assaults, stabbings, and even mass shootings in medical facilities have become alarmingly fre quent. According to the American Hos pital Association (AHA), healthcare wor kers suffer more workplace violence and injuries than any other profession. Since the pandemic, 44 percent of nurses say physical attacks have increased, while 68 percent report a rise in verbal abuse.

Violence in Hospitals: A Growing Threat to Doctors and Nurses

Insults, threats, and physical assaults against doctors and nurses by patients and their relatives are on the rise. The limits of what is bearable are often excee ded. Violence can take many forms: verbal abuse, physical attacks, or a combination of both.

In one extreme case, a doctor had to inform family members that, despite all

medical efforts, a patient had died. The reaction was a storm of insults, punches, and even chairs thrown across the room. Such incidents are one reason why security personnel are now a common presence not only in emer gency wards, but across hospitals, protecting staff from attacks. When violence targets property, it disrupts hospi tal services and damages vital equipment. The Scale of the Problem At University Hospital Basel, there are on average two violent incidents per day—a figure that has doubled over the past three years. Across Switzerland, 90 percent of healthcare workers report having experienced psycholo gical or physical violence during their careers. Long a hid den problem, it is now increasingly spoken about in public, as many insist that violence must not become part of the job description.

Hospitals, once thought of as sanctuaries of peace and care, are becoming danger zones.

Consequences for Healthcare

The violence is worsening another crisis: the chronic shor tage of qualified staff. Already burdened with long hours and intense pressure, many healthcare professionals are now pushed to their limits by psychological and physical abuse. Faced with these conditions, some leave the pro fession altogether, further deepening staffing shortages.

How Can Doctors and Nurses Be Protected?

University hospitals in Bern, Basel, Zurich, and St. Gallen have hired private security firms and strengthened coope ration with the police. In Italy, the situation has become so concerning that some hospitals have introduced self defense courses for medical staff. Experts argue that long-term solutions must include pre vention and intervention programs, providing staff with tools for de-escalation and crisis management. Interna tional research has shown that such programs can be effective in raising awareness, preventing escalation, and helping staff navigate dangerous situations.

The situation in western Switzerland mirrors this trend. At Geneva University Hospital (HUG), the number of violent attacks continues to climb. In 2023 alone, staff recorded 1,000 incidents of physical and verbal violence, of which 308 were classified as serious. These severe cases— almost double since 2020—occur mainly in psychiatry (63 percent) and emergency wards (17 percent). “Violence must not become an unavoida ble risk of working in healthcare,” staff warn. The trend is not limited to Switzerland. In Germany, inci dents of pushing, spitting, insults, and threats have risen sharply, no longer considered isolated cases. In France, 37 percent of hospital employees report regular exposure to physical violence, with the figure reaching 84 percent among nursing assistants.

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