Health

Pilates may have a reputation for being "girly," but a new social media trend is crushing the assumption that it’s easy.Male athletes and "gym bros" are being humbled by the challenge of Pilates and sculpt — workouts that are typically dominated by women.Viral videos show men wincing, clenching and shaking their way through classes, both on mats and on strengthening machines called reformers.DIABETES PREVENTION LINKED TO SPECIFIC TYPE OF EXERCISE, […]

Menopause may be best known for hot flashes and mood swings, but it can also come with many other less talked-about symptoms, including skin changes.Studies have shown that a majority of women report skin problems as they age — in particular, one they might not have experienced since their teen years.Dr. Amy Wechsler, a dual board-certified dermatologist and psychiatrist in Manhattan, specializes in treating perimenopausal and menopausal women who are […]

About one in five Americans do not get any physical activity outside of work, and where you live may play a major role in how likely you are to break a sweat during your time off, according to a new report.New federal data shows wide differences in physical inactivity from state to state, Axios reported. Nearly 22% of adults say they get no physical activity beyond their regular job, according […]

Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.The movement has been happening online, and some men are attempting to swap out their polyester shorts and undergarments for cotton, wool and other organic materials.They are avoiding synthetic fabrics over concerns about microplastics, "forever chemicals" and a potential link to infertility, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.SPERM DONOR WITH HIDDEN CANCER GENE FATHERS […]

Ahead of a significant winter storm forecast to impact much of the country throughout the weekend, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced there will not be traditional snow days for kids. The storm is expected to reach the city on Sunday and continue into Monday, bringing as much as 8 to 12 inches of snow and frigid temperatures.At a weather briefing press conference Friday, Mamdani said the final decision […]

As the country braces for a major winter storm this weekend, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults.A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. Exposure to cold air was also found to increase blood pressure and reduce coronary blood flow.While there […]

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Airfare could become cheaper due to people slimming down, a new theory suggests.Analysts at Jeffries are predicting that the expanded use of GLP-1 obesity drugs may reduce fuel consumption, which could translate into lower costs for airplane tickets, as Fox Business has reported.The Wall Street firm suggested that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to about a 2% savings in aircraft weight, 1.5% lower fuel costs and […]

Colorectal cancer is now officially the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women 50 and younger, a significant increase from the 1990s, when it was the fifth deadliest.That’s according to research from the American Cancer Society, published on Thursday in JAMA.Researchers analyzed national mortality data for all types of cancers over multiple decades, finding that colorectal cancer now kills more people under 50 than all other types — […]