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

5 dumbbell exercises to restore shoulder strength after 50 faster than a machine

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Add these essential dumbbell exercises to your routine to build strong, mobile shoulders. You may be wondering what the biggest difference is between working out with free weights and gym machines. Dumbbells allow for more freedom of movement and serve as a great tool for increasing muscle coordination, while weight machines offer a more fixed … Read more

Common cheap drug taken by millions ‘mimics strenuous exercise’ – study finds even in people doing nothing

Metformin mimics the beneficial effects of exercise and could offer hope to thousands of patients, a surprising new study finds

Zoe Hardy, Health Reporter, Foreman Ciaran, Reporter Release date: 07:33 EDT, April 7, 2026 | Update date: 08:03 EDT, April 7, 2026 Prescription tablets, already available on the NHS, could help manage weight and protect the heart, even in inactive people, and mimic the benefits of exercise. Metformin, which is taken by nearly three million … Read more

Catherine Conlon: Sleep…is as important to your health as diet and exercise

Catherine Conlon: Sleep...is as important to your health as diet and exercise

Since becoming president, Donald Trump has said he typically gets four to five hours of sleep each night. In a 2017 interview with Fox News, he said he typically goes to bed at midnight or 1 a.m. and wakes up at 5 a.m. to eat, read the newspaper, and watch TV. “Don’t sleep any more … Read more

Common medications that may reflect the benefits of exercise

Common medications that may reflect the benefits of exercise

Scientists believe a common drug, already prescribed to millions of people around the world, could provide the benefits of an exercise session without actually doing the exercise. A new study from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has found that the drug metformin likely reflects the biological … Read more

Physical therapists say these exercises can help protect your back in the long run

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Even if you are not one of the millions of people who suffer from non-specific back pain, you probably know someone who suffers from such back pain. So you know it’s something you should avoid. There is more than one action you can take to avoid this, but a combination of adjustments can help. “Poor … Read more

Healthy foods that kids shouldn’t eat, according to a nutritionist

Healthy foods that kids shouldn't eat, according to a nutritionist

It may seem like every day you pack your lunch box for school. You need something ready to eat, something that kids will actually eat, and ideally something that will keep them energized and focused throughout the school day. But here’s the difficult part. Many foods that people consider to be “healthy” lunch box staples … Read more

New research says this is the best time to consume fiber

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Credit: d3sign / Getty Images Important points Eating a fiber-rich breakfast may improve gut health and increase satiety, and research suggests that eating it in the morning may boost the benefits of fiber. Consuming fiber early in the day increases insulin sensitivity and digestive activity in the morning, which helps stabilize blood sugar levels, boost … Read more

New study finds this daily habit may slow aging

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This article contains affiliate links. If you click on such links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Study Finds Daily Multivitamin May Slow AgingMementoJpeg – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commissions or revenue on some items through these links.” Research has shown that taking a multivitamin regularly can slow … Read more

Ivan Marchuk, one of Ukraine’s leading artists, says he was scammed. He’s now fighting for the right to his life’s work

"Asahi" Written by Ivan Marchuk. Acrylic paint on canvas, 2025.

Ukrainian painter Ivan Maltyuk, widely regarded as one of the country’s most important living artists, is currently fighting for the rights to his life’s work. (Ivan Marchuk) At nearly 90 years old, Ukrainian painter Ivan Maltyuk, widely regarded as one of the country’s most important living artists, finds himself in court fighting to maintain full … Read more