Social media can be a valuable place to find information and motivation to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, but it can also be a place of dangerous extremes. The recent death of aspiring social media influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin highlights the importance of carefully managing your diet. The Russian fitness trainer known as […]
For millions of recreational runners around the world, covering several miles is a process that must be undertaken early in the morning before work, or later in the evening once the day has settled in. But new data shows that putting on the sneakers while you’re not sleeping well can double your risk of injury. […]
GLP-1 therapies designed to treat type 2 diabetes and used as a popular weight loss aid may have the potential to treat more than just overeating, as experts now believe medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro can help suppress other bad habits, such as alcohol and substance abuse. A recent review published by the […]
Because caffeine’s stimulant properties are known to increase our heart rate, doctors have long told people with the common heart rhythm disorder AFib to give up their coffee intake, but a surprising new study is raising a lid on the potential benefits of a daily cup of joe. This is evident from the study, which […]
For many of us, reaching our thirties is marked by gaining a few pounds of unwanted body fat while dealing with the pressures of a burgeoning family and professional career. The story that our metabolisms are working against us as we age may provide comfort that the rising numbers on the scale are a product […]
With a YouTube channel that has over two billion views, AreYouKiddingTV’s Joey Gizzi and Steven Lannum use their platform to improve men’s health issues. This November, the social media stars will team up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation for ‘Movember’. So M&F checked in with the dynamic duo to find out more, and we quickly […]
Smoothies are a super convenient option for getting healthy nutrients on the go, but a new study has found that adding a banana can reduce the body’s absorption of flavanols by 84%. So should bananas be banned from your smoothies? It all depends on your goals, says science. Research published in the Royal Society of […]
More than 2,790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year for illegally staying in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. More than 2,790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year for illegally staying in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]
While lifting weights to build muscle is a proven method for maintaining longevity, as we age, joint restrictions threaten to derail our progress. Nearly a third of people over 45 show signs of knee osteoarthritis on X-rays, while half of this group show acute symptoms. Fortunately, a new study has shown that aerobic exercise and […]
Until recently, the world record for the number of pullups completed by a woman in one hour stood at 725, a feat that has stood since 2016. However, just a few weeks ago, Australian police officer Jade Henderson took her own place in history with 733 pullups scored in 60 minutes. That’s an average of […]