WELLNESS

1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work; where does your state rank?

January 24, 2026

1 in 5 Americans get no exercise outside of work; where does your state rank?

One in five Americans get zero physical activity outside work, with Mississippi leading inactivity at 30.6%. Colorado ranks as most active at just 15.6%.

3 simple lifestyle changes could add almost a decade to your life, research shows

January 21, 2026

3 simple lifestyle changes could add almost a decade to your life, research shows

Researchers find that minor improvements to sleep patterns, physical activity and diet quality can significantly extend lifespan and healthy years in new study.

Here's the age when strength and fitness begin fading, long-term data shows

January 19, 2026

Here's the age when strength and fitness begin fading, long-term data shows

Fitness decline starts at 35, not old age, according to a groundbreaking 47-year study. Swedish researchers tracked people since 1971 to make this discovery.

Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts

January 17, 2026

Does golf count as exercise? Only if you avoid one thing, say experts

A study shows that 18-hole rounds provide superior blood sugar and cholesterol benefits compared to walking, demonstrating the sport's exercise effectiveness.

Simple daily habit may help ease depression more than medication, researchers say

January 13, 2026

Simple daily habit may help ease depression more than medication, researchers say

A review of recent studies suggests exercise may treat depression as effectively as therapy or antidepressants, offering an accessible mental health treatment option.

Fast food goes GLP-1: Shake Shack joins protein craze with new Ozempic-friendly menu

January 3, 2026

Fast food goes GLP-1: Shake Shack joins protein craze with new Ozempic-friendly menu

Fast food chains reshape menus for weight-loss drug era as Shake Shack launches high-protein 'Good Fit Menu' with lettuce wraps and lighter options

What your butt shape could reveal about your health, according to scientists

January 3, 2026

What your butt shape could reveal about your health, according to scientists

A new study reveals distinct patterns in buttock muscles linked to type 2 diabetes, offering new insights into metabolic health and detection.

Rockstar fitness routine: Could you survive Mick Jagger’s brutal workout?

January 2, 2026

Rockstar fitness routine: Could you survive Mick Jagger’s brutal workout?

At 82, Mick Jagger's fitness secrets include daily workouts, dance, yoga and meditation, keeping the Rolling Stones frontman performing energetically onstage.

Hidden heart changes may be triggered by exercise, new research reveals

December 27, 2025

Hidden heart changes may be triggered by exercise, new research reveals

New research reveals that exercise may reprogram heart-controlling nerves, giving hope for potentially better treatments for conditions such as irregular rhythms and chest pain.

5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results

December 27, 2025

5 fitness trends that went viral in 2025 — experts weigh hype vs results

Discover 2025's hottest fitness trends, from TikTok's viral 12-3-30 workout to weighted vest training and more. Experts weigh in on whether they live up to the hype.