Young people struggle with body image and an obsession with “bulging up.”

Young people struggle with body image and an obsession with "bulging up."

In the kitchen of his off-campus apartment, UNC Chapel Hill sophomore Tate Manell adds butter to a pan. He lets it melt and sear before adding it to country-style beef ribs. For this former lacrosse player, the primary focus of every meal is protein. He pairs the beef with a bowl of rice and some … Read more

People with social anxiety tend to experience more meaningful interactions in small groups

People with social anxiety tend to experience more meaningful interactions in small groups

A recent study published in Social Psychology and Personality Science suggests that people with social anxiety experience more meaningful and playful social interactions when communicating through digital channels or in small groups. The findings provide evidence that adjusting the social environment to feel more in control helps socially anxious individuals get the most out of … Read more

I am the president of Orangetheory. As an introvert, I rely on 2 breaks during my workday and an acupressure mat to recharge.

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This as stated article is based on a conversation with Lauren Cody, Director of Orange Theory Fitness. It has been edited for length and clarity. Rarely are two days the same. I travel a lot, but what I try to keep consistent is some kind of routine. The triangle of sleep, exercise, and nutrition are … Read more

More young Americans are facing the costs of chronic disease

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Lauren Kim, 33, content creator. Courtesy of Justin Burchel/Manuscript via REUTERS Lauren Lees, 33, experienced symptoms for years before doctors were able to piece things together. “I was dealing with GI (gastrointestinal) issues and fatigue,” she says. “I came to health out of necessity.” She is among a growing number of young people in the … Read more

Want washboard abs and a strong back? Russian Kettlebell Club Plank Master | Mint

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If you think the Russian blacks were Russia’s only contribution to the fitness world, that’s a huge underestimation of the country’s influence on how things work today. Notorious for their fitness, Russians seem to be particularly obsessed with core workouts, and this is where a little-known technique takes center stage. Called the Russian Kettlebell Club … Read more

New teams on the horizon are trying to steer patients away from unnecessary hospital admissions CBC News

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Horizon Health Network says it may have found a way to prevent 600 hospitalizations a year and save $8.6 million. The health agency has introduced “diversion teams” in many local hospital emergency departments, Horizon CEO David Arbiio said. These teams help organize care at home or in the community, when appropriate, rather than admitting people … Read more

I Tried This 10-Minute Pilates Workout, And It’s A Game Changer For Your Core And Glutes

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I started 2026 with the original goal of working out at least twice a week, and I’ve fallen short of that goal so far, but every day is a new opportunity to step up my training routine. I have scheduled some short core sessions for the coming weeks to try and get myself back on … Read more

‘My muscle tone feels decades younger’: Inside this 56-year-old’s 6-hour daily workout routine

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At 56, athlete and trainer Andrea Sunshine brings serious intensity to the gym. “I feel unstoppable – focused, strong and determined,” she said, revealing that she has been training until six hours One day, with more focus on strength work. He is proof that strength and age are not mutually exclusive. “Society quietly tells women … Read more

Britain could be “weeks away” from drug shortages if the Iran war continues, experts say

Britain could be "weeks away" from drug shortages if the Iran war continues, experts say

Britain is “weeks away” from shortages of medicines ranging from painkillers to cancer treatments if the Iran war continues, experts say, while drug prices could also rise. The conflict has disrupted the supply of countless critical raw materials, including oil, gas, crop fertilizers and helium — and health needs may be next. David Weeks, director … Read more