If you find it difficult to go to the gym, it may be time to talk to your doctor. I’m not talking about your local doctor. Instead, look to Dr. Jordan Metzl, who has made a career out of helping people overcome self-imposed barriers to getting and staying active. Metzl is a New York-based sports … Read more
Kate Ferdinand, who has been strength training for many years, recently reminded her followers that taking time off when needed is part of being consistent in the gym, and that sometimes all you need is a good session to relax and get back on track. “I’ve always used training as therapy, but I’m not feeling … Read more
Gag-inducing behavior (Credit: Getty Images) Running in the sunshine will help you switch off and release those sweet endorphins. But after a few minutes of a 5k jog recently, something terribly sneaky sabotaged my mood. The runner in front of me closed one nostril with his finger and exhaled sharply. I later learned that this … Read more
Supplements with calcium, vitamin D, or their combination offer little or no clinically meaningful benefit in preventing fractures and falls in most older adults, a detailed review of the latest evidence published by the National Academy of Sciences has found. BMJ today. Almost one-third of people over the age of 65 fall each year, often … Read more
For years, the wellness industry has been saying that you need pain to get fit. Early morning bootcamps, relentless HIIT classes, “non-stop” mantras, and grueling training schedules became badges of honor and splashed across social media feeds. But in 2026, a very different kind of movement is emerging, and for many women, it feels like … Read more
share this article This article is free to share under the Attribution 4.0 International License. Exercise is better than protein powder for building muscle strength in older adults, according to a new study. Packing protein is all the rage. From cereals to pasta to nacho chips and more, food manufacturers try to get as many … Read more
Exercise can do more than strengthen your heart and muscles. New research suggests that regular aerobic exercise physically restructures the nervous system that controls your heartbeat, potentially changing key nerve clusters differently on the left and right sides of your body. Credit: Stock Researchers have found that exercise alters heart-related neural structures in surprisingly heterogeneous … Read more