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Back in 2001, actor Ethan Suplee was standing on a freight scale typically used to weigh trucks. It was an eye-opening moment before he checked into a treatment center for drug and alcohol addiction at 24 years old, where his weight was required for intake. The “My Name is Earl” star had to specially order the scale, which is how he discovered he had shot up to 536 pounds — a fact he had avoided for a long time. “I spent years going to the doctors and telling them their scale couldn’t weigh me,” Suplee, now 49, told The Post.…
Start your timers. A sweeping new international study found that doing a simple physical activity for just five minutes a day could help millions live longer, preventing an estimated 1 in 10 deaths. That daily habit could pack a big punch in the US, where a rising number of early and middle-aged Americans are dying young. You don’t need hours at the gym. New research suggests just five minutes of a activity can improve your health. BartPhoto – stock.adobe.com “There’s clear evidence that lack of movement is a very detrimental thing,” said Dr. Theodore Strange, chairman of medicine at Staten…
Think ahead! It’s important to treat your brain like a retirement fund — the earlier you invest, the better it pays off. Building brain health with movement and mental curiosity helps keep your mind’s wiring strong and resilient over time. Dr. Bruce Mayerson, co-chair of neurosciences at Catholic Health and the chief of neurology at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, shares six major ways to mind your gray matter well before your hair goes gray. There are six major ways to mind your gray matter well before your hair goes gray. Jack Forbes / NY Post Eat this, not that……
You’re not going to want to sit down for this. A new study suggests that a single habit is better for the brain than previously thought — and can treat symptoms of depression as effectively as medication and talk therapy. The CDC estimates that the prevalence of depression in US adolescents and adults increased 60% in the past decade. zinkevych – stock.adobe.com This latest round of research reinforces a key 2013 study that found physical exercise can treat depression at least as well as standard treatments, including antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy. “This latest review [almost] doubles the evidence base…
At Manhattan’s swankiest new gym, you can whip your body — and your online persona — into shape under one roof. Billed as “the world’s first digital studio meets luxury fitness club,” Life Time Fifth Avenue soft-launched in September and is set to officially open its doors tomorrow. The 420 Fifth Avenue location, the brand’s tenth in New York City, blends the brand’s signature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, recovery tools and training programs with exclusive digital production spaces for content creators, including a fully equipped podcast studio. Life Time Fifth Avenue brings together fitness, wellness and technology in one space. Olga…
Too good to be true? Not Zone 0 exercise, the latest fitness trend that may have you questioning whether or not it’s actually doing anything. But according to one expert, while this type of exercise may not give the same burn as others, the effortless movement does have its perks. Zone 0 exercise is extremely easy movement with plenty of health benefits, despite how seemingly low-key it is. bongkarn – stock.adobe.com Countering the “go hard or go home” culture, this kind of workout is more about slowed-down movement that requires barely any effort at all while still reaping benefits. Talk…
At age 68, Denise Austin is still able to fit into the same leotards and swimsuits she wore more than 30 years ago. The fitness guru and founder of Fit Over 50 magazine continues to spill her secrets for lasting weight loss through her popular fitness app. On the platform, she provides signature workouts, wellness plans and words of encouragement. The mother of two told Fox News Digital that she posts her then-and-now photos not to boast but to remind her followers that real, long-term results come from showing up every single day. “I saved all of my leotards from back…
“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age” (Atria Books; Jan. 27). We chase quick gains and overtrain rather than prioritizing sleep and recovery, Lyon asserts. We count calories instead of ensuring our bodies have adequate fuel and protein. With her new book, she offers up a plan for making lasting changes to live better and longer, rather than quick…
It’s that time of year again: Fridges are stocked with fruits and veggies, gyms are full, and millions of people are determined to make this the year they lose weight and build muscle. Getting in shape tops the list of 2026 resolutions, with nearly half of Americans vowing to exercise more. But the harsh reality is that only 9% will manage to stay the course for a full 12 months. Ask biohackers and they’ll tell you exactly why those fitness resolutions crumble — and how to finally make them stick. Research shows that many people abandon their New Year’s resolutions…
New year, new you … or not quite yet. Whether your resolution is big — lose weight, hit the gym five days a week, give up sugar — or a bit more manageable — eat more veggies, move more, go to bed earlier — you’ve probably decided today’s the day to get serious. But if you want it to stick, waiting for another key date might be better. Have a healthy New Year’s resolution? You may want to wait a bit to start it. MarekPhotoDesign.com – stock.adobe.com According to a Pew Research study published last January, 30% of Americans made…