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It didn’t take long for Knicks fans to get an early surprise in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs. As guard Josh Hart’s name was announced, cameras caught the 31-year-old taking a quick sniff from a small black tube before jogging onto the court. The moment immediately set social media buzzing, with viewers speculating Hart had just taken a hit of smelling salts — and he wouldn’t be the only one. The Knicks’ Josh Hart was spotted inhaling what appeared to be smelling sats during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. ABC The pungent inhalants have become…

A buzzy diabetes drug that’s been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition. The decades-old medication metformin has been touted for everything from treating Type 2 diabetes and reducing the risk of long COVID to potentially slowing the aging process. But a new study published in JAMA found that another intervention did a better job of reducing the risk of developing multiple chronic diseases over two decades of follow-up. And unlike a prescription medication, it’s available to virtually everyone. Metformin is a treatment for Type 2 diabetes that’s been touted for potentially slowing the aging process. SolsticeStudio –…

You could be building serious strength in the time it takes to unload the dishwasher. A new study from Penn State College of Medicine found that engaging in as little as four minutes of four key exercises may be enough to support overall physical function in aging folk. “The human body is designed to improve very quickly,” said lead author Christopher Sciamanna. “And just a few repetitions of an exercise performed regularly can lead to huge improvements. Exercise is about forward thinking — think about what you want to be able to do and train for it.” The study examined…

Bulking up? Don’t believe all the hype. There are plenty of popular theories about how to get the best boost from lifting weights — but just because you heard it from a gym bro doesn’t mean it’s true. A narrative published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science has taken on three common beliefs about getting swole — and they won’t make you as muscular as you think. There are several theories about the best way to grow muscles, but research has debunked the top three myths. iulianvalentin – stock.adobe.com Fitness folklore has long held the belief that muscle growth,…

Time to start logging more minutes on the treadmill — think marathon distances. New research out Tuesday reimagines the rules for how much we should be exercising each week for heart health benefits, and it’s a lot more than we were previously told. Guidelines from the CDC and other health agencies recommend adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity and do two muscle-strengthening sessions a week. A new study is suggesting a much higher amount of exercise per week in order to get the most heart health benefits. bnenin – stock.adobe.com The new study suggests a weekly…

Fitness influencer and trainer Mark Langowski, known on social media as @bodybymark, hosted a pushup and plank competition in New York City this week, where he urged the public to get up and get moving. On his platform of nearly two million Instagram followers, Langowski asks fit people to share their workout routines. He was able to meet more in-shape New Yorkers at his Washington Square Park meet-up, in partnership with Oikos yogurt on May 12. A male and a female winner who achieved the most pushups or held a plank the longest were gifted $500 each. Besides the cash prize, the inspiration…

Steroid use is down among teenagers, but experts warn that young people are replacing it with a potentially dangerous booster. Researchers from the University of Michigan found that while anabolic steroid use among teens has significantly decreased over the past two decades, creatine use is surging. “I did this study given the rise in social media trends that glorify toxic gym culture, along with the rise in ‘looksmaxxers,’” said study author Philip Veliz.  While steroid use is down among teens, study authors believe that emerging trends and accepting attitudes could still lead to future use. Wordley Calvo Stock – stock.adobe.com “Looksmaxxing”…

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine” — and for good reason. Regular movement improves sleep, boosts energy and supports mood while also strengthening the heart and lowering stress. It’s one of the most powerful tools for preventing, and even detecting, cardiovascular disease early, as symptoms such as shortness of breath often show up during activity before they’re noticeable at rest. Research shows that consistent, moderate-intensity exercise is more beneficial than infrequent bursts of high-intensity activity. That’s why I have devised simple 20-minute workout routines for every decade of life — short enough to fit into your day…

Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might.  A new study from Pennsylvania State University suggests that working on your six-pack may strengthen your core and give your brain a boost. “Our research explains how just moving around might serve as an important physiological mechanism promoting brain health,” corresponding author Patrick Drew, a neuroscientist, said in a press release.  New research suggests that abdominal exercises may offer the brain benefits similar to those seen during sleep. AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com In the study, Drew and his…

Grab your sneakers and tighten those laces — the Presidential Fitness Test is back. President Donald Trump revived the decades-old exam for public schoolchildren this week, calling it “an important step in our mission to make America healthy again.” “My administration is working very hard to defend America’s cherished athletic traditions and pass our values of excellence and competitiveness to the next generation,” he said at an Oval Office ceremony Tuesday, surrounded by children and professional athletes. The original exam required participants to run a mile, complete as many situps as possible in 60 seconds, perform pullups or pushups for…