WELLNESS

Health January 29

Simple weight-loss quiz may pinpoint why some diets fail — and how to boost success

A U.K. study finds that identifying eating profiles through an online quiz can improve engagement and adherence in digital weight-loss programs.

Fitness January 25

Viral videos show ripped gym bros collapsing during Pilates workouts

Social media trend crushes the stigma that Pilates is easy, as male athletes learn the challenge of controlled movements and stabilizer muscle training.

VIDEO January 25

Watch: Gym bros struggle their way through Pilates class in viral moment

Two burly men attend a hot sculpt class with instructor Melania Antuchas in Florida, as more athletic men attempt Pilates in a viral social media trend.

VIDEO January 25

Pilates instructor explains why men struggle in her class much more than women

Trainer Melania Antuchas discusses why gym-focused athletes frequently struggle in Pilates, as the method challenges underused muscle fibers and coordination.

VIDEO January 25

Men's rugby team tries Pilates, find workout is more challenging than it seems

Rae Matthews, owner of Raleigh Pilates, shares how the method often surprises experienced gym-goers who rely on speed and resistance for results.

Health January 24

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%.

Health January 21

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.

Health January 19

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.

Health January 17

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.

Health January 13

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.