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Health
fromwww.businessinsider.com
13 hours ago

A metabolism researcher shared 2 simple things he does to reduce his cancer risk

NAD is crucial for energy transformation and DNA repair, and lifestyle choices significantly impact its levels and disease risk.
#glp-1
Medicine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

A new weight-loss pill is here. Here's how Foundayo compares to Wegovy, Zepbound, and other GLP-1 rivals.

Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a new weight loss pill, offers flexible dosing and outperforms competitors in weight loss and health metrics.
Medicine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

A new weight-loss pill is here. Here's how Foundayo compares to Wegovy, Zepbound, and other GLP-1 rivals.

Eli Lilly's Foundayo, a new weight loss pill, offers flexible dosing and outperforms competitors in weight loss and health metrics.
#fitness
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Exercise

8 things naturally fit people do without thinking that out-of-shape people force themselves to do - Silicon Canals

Running
fromThe Manual
19 hours ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Exercise

8 things naturally fit people do without thinking that out-of-shape people force themselves to do - Silicon Canals

Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Protein chips, sex chocolate: what are functional foods', and do they actually boost health?

Functional foods are gaining popularity, promising health benefits beyond basic nutrition, driven by consumer health consciousness and market growth.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I asked ChatGPT to tweak my diet to lose fat and gain muscle. It spotted the habits holding me back.

Using ChatGPT for tracking protein, fiber, and calorie intake proved easier and more effective than traditional food-tracking apps.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The FDA approves a new obesity pill, giving patients another option

We've created a small molecule chemical which gets in your body very well. It can mimic the effects of the peptide and can be taken more conveniently any time of day without any food or water restrictions.
US news
Podcast
fromIndependent
3 days ago

James Kavanagh: 'I regret not having a strict exercise regime. I'm a messy millennial and grew up partying and not really caring. I want to become buff'

James Kavanagh shares experiences of renovating his Kilkenny home, facing bullying, and being arrested in Paris.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

The difference between people who actually change their lives and people who just talk about it almost always comes down to what they do in the first 90 seconds after waking up - Silicon Canals

The first 90 seconds after waking significantly influence the rest of the day, often leading to reactive behavior if not managed properly.
#nutrition
#weight-loss
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Weight-Loss Drugs Reveal About How We Judge Effort

Visible struggle in weight loss is often misinterpreted as greater effort, while underlying biological and psychological factors play a significant role.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Weight Loss Trap

Focusing on weight loss as the primary motivator creates unsustainable, punitive habits; prioritize enjoyable health benefits like energy, mood, and strength for lasting consistency.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A man lost 44lbs and learned 3 important lessons about losing fat while maintaining muscle

Extreme fasting produced rapid weight loss but caused 15 pounds of muscle loss and was unsustainable; strength training and improved nutrition support healthier weight loss.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Weight-Loss Drugs Reveal About How We Judge Effort

Visible struggle in weight loss is often misinterpreted as greater effort, while underlying biological and psychological factors play a significant role.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US approves new oral weight-loss pill developed by Eli Lilly

FDA approved orforglipron, a new oral weight-loss medication by Eli Lilly, offering an alternative to injectable GLP-1 treatments.
fromScienceDaily
1 day ago

Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults

The findings show that when body fat is measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), considered the gold standard method, BMI often incorrectly labels individuals as overweight or obese.
Medicine
#physical-activity
Exercise
fromNature
2 days ago

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Exercise
fromNature
2 days ago

Regular physical activity in midlife cuts risk of early death

Regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity significantly reduces early death risk in middle-aged women.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The highs are extremely high but the lows are extremely low': when working out becomes an addiction

Tyburski was a professional adventurer, financing his pursuits via magazine articles and speaking gigs, and even making a documentary about his quest. His whole raison d'etre was to push past his limitations, showing what a person is capable of when their mindset is strong enough.
Running
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As soon as I left the first session I felt taller': is reformer pilates as amazing or awful as they say?

Reformer pilates is rapidly growing in popularity, driven by social media trends and celebrity endorsements, making it a lucrative market in the UK.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
5 days ago

Just a few minutes of effort could lower your risk of 8 major diseases

Just a few minutes of vigorous activity daily can significantly reduce the risk of major diseases like heart disease and dementia.
#glp-1-medications
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Psychology of Ozempic

GLP-1 drugs reduce appetite and desire but may dampen all desires including healthy ones, potentially creating depression-like symptoms and reducing motivation for work, relationships, and life satisfaction.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

GLP-1s and the Thin Ideal

GLP-1 medications in a culture equating thinness with worth risk reinforcing body surveillance, masking eating disorders, and creating harmful weight cycling patterns with psychological consequences.
Everyday cooking
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

A dietitian lost 20 pounds and kept the weight off for 9 years. She shared her grocery list staples from Costco.

Weekly Sunday grocery shopping and ingredient prepping enable sustainable weight loss maintenance through accessible, balanced meal creation.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

We asked a personal trainer how he would spend $100 on supplements. Here's what he bought.

Creatine is a highly effective supplement for muscle and brain health, providing energy and enhancing workout performance.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks

Wegovy will be provided for free on the NHS to over a million at-risk individuals in England to reduce heart attack and stroke risks.
Exercise
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How personal training helps you hit your goals

Top performers use personal training for structured, strategic fitness progress, ensuring effort aligns with specific goals.
fromBoston Herald
4 weeks ago

If you're struggling to lose weight, could chilling your carbs help?

Most of the carbohydrates in these foods - as well as most of the calories - come from starch, of which there are two types: hard-to-digest amylose and easily digested amylopectin. The latter is processed quickly and spikes blood sugar. The former is processed slowly and moderates blood sugar.
Health
Medicine
fromScienceDaily
1 week ago

Women over 50 lost 35% more weight with this surprising combo

Menopausal hormone therapy combined with tirzepatide significantly enhances weight loss in postmenopausal women.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

I'm Trying to Lose Weight. What Does Mean for My Kids?

Children internalize parental health behaviors and attitudes toward food; family environment and emotional safety matter more than specific diets for developing healthy eating habits.
Miscellaneous
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

Is the Tracy Anderson Method Actually Worth the Hype? A-Listers Think So

The Tracy Anderson Method uses small, repetitive movements and high-repetition exercises with light weights to build lean physiques through training stabilizing muscles rather than heavy strength training.
#diet-culture
Wellness
fromBustle
1 month ago

Are We Thinking About Metabolism All Wrong?

Social media influencers promote metabolism-boosting products and supplements as urgent solutions, but metabolism optimization has been a recurring diet culture trend since the 19th century.
Wellness
fromBustle
1 month ago

Are We Thinking About Metabolism All Wrong?

Social media influencers promote metabolism-boosting products and supplements as urgent solutions, but metabolism optimization has been a recurring diet culture trend since the 19th century.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Surprising Way to Reduce Hunger-Without Weight Loss Drugs

Intermittent fasting reduces mental preoccupation with food by establishing fixed eating windows, quieting the constant internal dialogue about eating decisions.
Exercise
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Much ado about protein

Protein remains a dominant trend in wellness, exemplified by the rise of 'boy kibble' as a high-protein meal option.
#glp-1-receptor-agonists
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Can weight-loss pills replace injectables? What the science says

Oral anti-obesity pills based on GLP-1 receptor agonists are entering the market, offering needle-free alternatives to injectable weight-loss drugs, though they produce less weight loss than injections.
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Can weight-loss pills replace injectables? What the science says

Oral anti-obesity pills based on GLP-1 receptor agonists are entering the market, offering needle-free alternatives to injectable weight-loss drugs, though they produce less weight loss than injections.
#glp-1-drugs
Health
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Scientists discover diet that tricks the body into burning fat without exercise

Reducing methionine and cysteine amino acids in diet triggers thermogenesis in mice, causing significant weight loss comparable to constant cold exposure without requiring increased exercise or reduced food intake.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on weight-loss jabs and addiction: there is too much moralising about these remarkable medicines | Editorial

Weight-loss drugs show promise in reducing addiction risk, suggesting they may address shared biological mechanisms between food and drug cravings in the brain.
Health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A woman accidentally gained 20 pounds taking diet advice from influencers. She learned 3 lessons about sustainable weight loss.

Following fitness influencers' calorie-dense food recommendations led to unintended weight gain; sustainable nutrition habits aligned with personal goals proved more effective than restrictive dieting or excessive exercise.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If a man in his 40s suddenly starts going to the gym every day, cooking his own meals, and spending time alone, something important is happening - and it's almost always the opposite of a crisis - Silicon Canals

Men adopting disciplined habits like regular strength training, cooking, and intentional solitude in midlife often rebuild themselves rather than experience a crisis.
Public health
fromBBC
1 month ago

Inside Health - What are the side effects of weight loss drugs? - BBC Sounds

Weight loss drugs were used by over 1.5 million UK adults in 2024–25 and can cause side effects including nausea and painful gallstones.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A dietitian shares 3 New Year's weight-loss trends to avoid, from intermittent fasting to trendy supplement stacks

You spent the year committed to regular workouts and cutting back on ultra-processed foods. Then came the holidays: a time of sedentary indulgence. "You're eating out of your comfort zone, and you're probably out of your fitness routine," Maddie Pasquariello, a registered dietitian in New York, told Business Insider. "Those things combined make people spiral."
Food & drink
#home-fitness
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Diet That Worked in Your 30s Stops Working After 40

After 40, physiological changes make previous founder habits undermine energy, focus, recovery and leadership; targeted nutrition and habit shifts restore stability and long-term performance.
#journalism-funding
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A weight loss doctor, who specializes in helping high performers, shares her favorite hack to eat healthy without tracking every bite

Fill half the plate with fruits and non-starchy vegetables to simplify healthy eating, increase produce intake, and reduce obsessive calorie or macronutrient tracking.
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do You Have Difficulty Sustaining Your Exercise Program?

Internal motivation and enjoyment sustain long-term exercise participation, while external pressures undermine commitment and create negative associations with fitness.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

When I moved abroad, I stopped buying groceries 'like an American.' Now, I eat and shop better - and I've lost 100 pounds.

Living abroad shifted shopping from bulk processed goods to frequent purchases of fresh, seasonal market produce, improving health and transforming the relationship with food.
Mindfulness
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Saoirse Hanley: It's January and I find myself back in Weight-Loss City, but this time with a drastically changed attitude

Adopt flexible, non–all-or-nothing 2026 goals that allow gradual change, self-compassion, and adjustments instead of strict success-or-failure targets.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Work at a Fitness-Related Company. My Colleagues' Reactions to My Major Weight Loss Are Concerning.

My job is fully remote, with quarterly in-person "conferences" that last a few days. My company is fitness-related, and people are paying a lot of attention to weight. Over the past year, my doctor nailed down a long-term health condition I didn't know I had, and we worked on treatment. As a result, I've lost about 60 pounds. Almost all of it was in my body.
Mental health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Specialist doctors call for more research into a possible link between GLP-1 weight-loss injections and rising gallbladder removals and gallstones.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Bargain hunter: 11 wellness deals to save you money on workouts, supplements and gadgets

January might be coming to a close, but the focus on wellness doesn't have to die with it. If anything, it's a good time to check in with those 2026 goals and see what you want to prioritise for the rest of the year. To that end, we've gathered some of the best deals we've seen in the past few weeks that will help you tick off every good intention you set this month.
Wellness
Exercise
fromWIRED
1 month ago

If You're Building a Home Gym, Start With Dumbbells and a Yoga Mat

Simple home strength training preserves functional ability and lowers disease risk, enabling active independence as people age.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A doctor who studies metabolism said new research convinced him to make 3 changes to his routine

Gradual dietary and lifestyle changes—more diverse whole foods and fermented foods, strength training, better sleep, and reduced stress—support metabolic health and fat loss.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How to lose fat while maintaining muscle, according to the personal trainers of celebrities and business execs

When we say we want to lose weight, we typically mean shedding fat but not muscle. Muscle helps us to look "toned" and supports our metabolism. To lose fat without losing muscle, eat enough protein and strength train regularly, two top trainers said. If you want to lose fat without losing muscle, there are three things you need to know.
Health
Wellness
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: I know what I need to motivate me to lose weight, but how do I get it?

An accountability partner or supportive group with clear expectations and nonshaming accountability restores motivation and sustained eating behavior after weight loss.
#metabolism
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay in shape without hitting the gym usually share these 8 simple daily routines - Silicon Canals

Sustainable daily movement and simple routines integrated into everyday life maintain fitness and vitality more effectively than intense gym-focused workouts.
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The appetite-suppressing diet which is like Mounjaro but with food'

The Zone Diet uses a 40/30/30 macronutrient ratio to suppress hunger, stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation and promote weight loss without injections.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

10 years of running led to burnout. Walking helped me feel energized and lean again.

After 10 years of jogging, I officially ran out of steam. As much fun as I had finishing my first marathon in 2024, the training burned me out. In the months that followed, I had no desire to hit the track near my home, let alone sign up for another race. Plus, my go-to running buddies and I all moved, making running a more solitary and, frankly, boring activity. While I could join a new local run club, I resisted.
Exercise
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Take charge of your heart health with great deals from ABC Secret Savings

Lifepro: FlexCycle Plus Exercise Bike Work out anytime you're seated with this compact under-desk bike. Its smooth, quiet ride lets you pedal while watching TV or during a meeting, making it easy to multitask. It comes with resistance bands and arm pedals for an upper-body workout, plus eight resistance levels for all skill levels. Track your progress on the built-in monitor or sync with the free app to see your miles, minutes, and calories. Free shipping included.
Health
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The New Year's resolutions nutritionists and trainers actually follow themselves - and 3 they skip

Small, sustainable changes beat extreme, all-or-nothing overhauls for lasting improvements in diet, exercise, and overall wellness.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 daily habits of people who stay incredibly fit without ever stepping foot in a gym - Silicon Canals

You know those people who seem to radiate energy and look like they could run a marathon at a moment's notice? The ones who somehow maintain incredible fitness without posting gym selfies or talking about their deadlift PR? I used to think they had some secret genetic advantage. Turns out, after years of observing and experimenting myself, their secret isn't found in a gym membership or expensive equipment. It's woven into the fabric of their daily lives through simple, sustainable habits.
Wellness
Health
fromNature
2 months ago

How much exercise do you really need?

Short, frequent bouts of physical activity substantially lower all-cause mortality and reduce coronary heart disease risk; wearable data also reveal harms of prolonged sedentary time.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

What to Keep in Your Gym Bag, Because This Is Definitely the Year Your Resolution Sticks

Choose practical gym essentials: a compact multi-pocket bag, minimal useful tech, and strong hydration to support consistent performance and recovery.
Medicine
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I managed to get from high cholesterol to normal in three months without medication - here's how I did it'

High cholesterol (6.0) prompted Filomena Kaguako to seek expert advice and adopt diet and lifestyle changes to avoid medication.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A 58-year-old whose job requires hours of sitting lost 75 pounds in 12 months with these simple changes

Sedentary trucking and unhealthy meals caused weight gain and imbalances; a low‑carb nutrition program plus exercise yielded a 75+ lb weight loss and better energy.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eat your age: The steps you need to take in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond to live longer and be healthier

Dr Ian K Smith believes that we need to revolutionise our approach to ageing, adapting our health and dietary practices to suit where we are now
Health
Health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How exercise in your teenage years could reduce cancer risk

Teenage girls who do at least two hours of physical activity per week have lower breast tissue water, a predictor of reduced breast cancer risk.
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

An endocrinologist tried a new weight loss approach and it worked

A Colorado endocrinologist helped spark a quiet revolution in weight care by changing how primary care clinics talk about - and treat - obesity. Instead of vague advice to "eat less and exercise more," a new system called PATHWEIGH gave patients a clear, judgment-free path to real medical support for weight management.
Medicine
Medicine
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Are people spending less on food when they take weight-loss drugs?

Some individuals who can afford costly weight-loss medications may reduce household grocery spending significantly, offsetting part of the medication cost.
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