Here’s why a young Canadian woman was taken to hospital after exercising | CBC News

Here's why a young Canadian woman was taken to hospital after exercising | CBC News

With the music blaring, the lights low and her feet locked on the pedals of a stationary bike, Kayla Fancy’s adrenaline began to pump. It was her first and last spin class. “[The instructor] I just gave more instructions about making the bike more resistant to go faster and go up and down. Then you’re … Read more

Google to launch personalized nutrition app with microbiome company S’pore

AMILI Optimize will be available as a mobile application later this month.

The mobile app, known as AMILI Optimise, will be released in three major phases. The first phase will leverage AMILI’s gut microbiome databank and Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) expertise to deliver personalized nutritional recommendations based on an individual’s gut microbiome and postprandial glycemic response over an eight-week program. Users must provide photos of their daily … Read more

Whole milk in schools: What parents need to know about this nutritional change

Whole milk in schools: What parents need to know about this nutritional change

Between busy mornings, packed schedules, and trying to feed everyone, most parents are just looking for foods that their kids will actually enjoy and that will support their health. That’s why recent changes in school nutrition are noteworthy. With the recently released Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and updated dietary guidelines, schools may now … Read more

Just a few minutes of vigorous physical activity can reap significant health benefits. No gym required.

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For many people, the thought of long exercise sessions and strict routines can be overwhelming, and they often avoid going to the gym altogether. But new research shows that even short amounts of daily physical activity can have big benefits. The researchers tracked about 96,000 people and tracked their health over a period of about … Read more

Creatine goes mainstream with Gen Z and Millennials

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Young and healthy man drinking water inside the gym. – MDV Edwards // Shutterstock Creatine goes mainstream with Gen Z and Millennials For decades, creatine has been associated with a specific type of consumer: athletes and gym goers who use creatine to progress through high-intensity training. Now, it’s coming in gummy form, and those who … Read more

Surprising drinks that may increase your risk of heart disease, according to cardiologists

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Reviewed by Nutritionist Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Drinking sugary drinks can increase your risk of heart disease. These drinks are easy to overdose on and are a concentrated source of added sugar. Limiting added sugar and practicing other healthy habits may reduce your risk of heart … Read more

Want to feel more comfortable at altitude? Take a look at your gut health.

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Published April 7, 2026 at 1:24 p.m. One afternoon in August 2024, high in California’s White Mountains, Tatum Simonson, an associate professor at the University of California, San Diego, and a physiologist with expertise in advanced adaptation, and her volunteers limped into Barcroft Station. This off-grid research outpost is located at 12,470 feet above sea … Read more

Exercise that combines body and mind reshapes the brain in ADHD – Neuroscience News

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summary: For children with ADHD, simply running on a treadmill may not be enough. A multicenter randomized clinical trial (RCT) found that integrated cognitive motor exercise (exercise that requires thinking and following rules) is significantly more effective than standard aerobic exercise. Both types of movement reduce core symptoms such as hyperactivity, but the “high-load” integration … Read more

Want a higher VO2 Max? Practical cycling tips

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Read in 5 minutes Many factors come into play when you want to improve your cycling performance, including following a training plan, working out off the bike, and adopting a strong mental game. But one of the most important factors that influences your ride is your VO2 max. VO2 max is a measure of the … Read more

Women’s ‘pushup hack’ is trending on social media – anatomist explains why it works

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Push-ups may be difficult for some of us. However, many women struggle to do it even after months of training in the gym. So when so-called “women’s push-up hacks” started trending on social media, it’s no surprise that some of these videos went viral. This hack involves making simple adjustments to your hand position. It … Read more