Not all ultra-processed foods are bad, and some are even considered “healthy.”

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For years, people have been hearing the same nutritional advice. Whole foods are healthy; processed foods are unhealthy. The message seems simple and easy to understand. Fresh fruits and vegetables are delicious. Packaged foods are no good. But scientists are now discovering that the story is more complicated. New research shows that not … Read more

About Hirox: German import captivates Indian fitness circuit

About Hirox: German import captivates Indian fitness circuit

Badminton star PV Sindhu (right) participated in the High Rocks event in Bangalore earlier this year. By IPL standards, this was a small crowd (about 2,000 people), but they knew how to make some noise. So there was no shortage of adrenaline or atmosphere when the event billed as India’s ‘biggest fitness race’ kicked off … Read more

How much electrolyte is too much electrolyte?

Electrolytes are important for endurance athletes, but consuming too many can lead to conditions such as hypernatremia unless properly balanced with water.

Updated May 20, 2026 05:45PM As a triathlete who lives and trains in Mumbai, India, where temperatures often exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity is through the roof, I have to pay special attention to electrolyte replenishment. It’s not that hard to remember, thanks to the endless list of electrolyte companies that partner with influencers … Read more

Are all ultra-processed foods bad? Be careful when counseling patients

Are all ultra-processed foods bad? Be careful when counseling patients

For some consumers, eating donuts is an obsessive habit. “I can’t even be near donuts…any kind of donut, because I’d eat a dozen by myself. I’m type 2 diabetic, so that could kill me…but for some reason I can’t stop eating donuts.” The American diet contains too many processed foods, and “there is growing concern … Read more

Study: Vital Protein Collagen Regulates Bone Turnover in Female Endurance Athletes

Study: Vital Protein Collagen Regulates Bone Turnover in Female Endurance Athletes

Published in Frontiers of nutritionThis study investigated the effects of Vital Protein CP supplementation in premenopausal female endurance athletes who experience cyclical hormonal fluctuations and an increased risk of decreased energy availability. These groups can influence bone turnover and inflammation both independently and interactively. Researchers from Fitchburg State University and the University of Connecticut in … Read more

The Athletic Club changes its brand name to Club Athletic and aims to expand nationwide

The Athletic Club changes its brand name to Club Athletic and aims to expand nationwide

A New York social fitness brand built on team-based training is expanding nationally. Here’s what founder Dane McCarthy had to say about the rebrand and what’s coming in 2027. What started as an Australian immigrant looking for someone to work out with now operates seven clubs in New York, has a deal in Chicago, a … Read more

Can supplements containing NMN, NAD+, and resveratrol really slow aging? The evidence says:

Can supplements containing NMN, NAD+, and resveratrol really slow aging? The evidence says:

As more people seek ways to stay young for longer, the supplement industry is moving beyond creams and cosmetics to something more ambitious: products that claim to act on cellular processes to slow aging. Some of the most marketed compounds include NAD+, NMN, and resveratrol, which are often said to support cell repair, energy production, … Read more

Spearmint supplement! Milky serum! Everything the Hair Care Founder Loves for Glassy Skin and Hair

A collage of beauty products and short quotes referring to each one.

(Image credits: T3, Ulta, Dermstore, Emi Jay, Amazon, Rhode) Lineup is a monthly series that gives you an inside look at the beauty lineups of some of the industry’s most sought-after experts and tastemakers. A behind-the-scenes look at the products they can’t live without that power their worlds. Emi Jay’s hair clips can be spotted … Read more

Michelle Thomas Nelson celebrates 35th birthday with Pilates and brunch

Michelle Thomas Nelson celebrates 35th birthday with Pilates and brunch

At her 35th birthday Pilates and brunch event at the Jaguar Land Rover showroom in St. Andrew last Saturday, lawyer Michelle Thomas-Nelson centered around this practice, which is increasingly part of the conversation around wellness, including Pilates. Thomas Nelson started practicing Pilates after becoming a mother in September 2024 and experiencing health complications such as … Read more

Michelle Thomas Nelson celebrates 35th birthday with Pilates and brunch

Michelle Thomas Nelson celebrates 35th birthday with Pilates and brunch

At her 35th birthday Pilates and brunch event at the Jaguar Land Rover showroom in St. Andrew last Saturday, lawyer Michelle Thomas-Nelson centered around this practice, which is increasingly part of the conversation around wellness, including Pilates. Thomas Nelson started practicing Pilates after becoming a mother in September 2024 and experiencing health complications such as … Read more