IBD: Vitamin D may stop the immune system from attacking gut bacteria

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Share on PinterestCould vitamin D be the key to restoring intestinal balance, especially in IBD patients? Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the intestines. Research is ongoing into the best ways to manage inflammatory bowel disease, including medications and lifestyle changes. Results from a … Read more

California’s children are living without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

California's children are living without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Mia Ochoa, 9, stands behind a phoropter during an eye exam at the Vision to Learn mobile optometry clinic at Esther Lindstrom Elementary School in Lakewood on March 20, 2026. Photography: CalMatters Photography: Ariana Dresler ### This article was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for our newsletter. ### When Kekoa Gittens was … Read more

“At age 40, I went from no exercise at all to running a 5K in under 20 minutes in just 18 months. This is how I train.”

"At age 40, I went from no exercise at all to running a 5K in under 20 minutes in just 18 months. This is how I train."

Many runners spend their entire lives trying to run a 5k under 20 minutes. P. Burton Morgan, now 42, achieved this goal in just 18 months, despite being a “middle-aged mother who didn’t exercise at all for 20 years.” I want to hear more RW We sat down with a runner and a poet to … Read more

What will the public say about this $380 kosher wine?

What will the public say about this $380 kosher wine?

Kingsmark, an ultra-premium kosher Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, costs $380 a bottle. Jess Lander/The Chronicle The first wine I tasted when I was a child was Really wine. It was Manischewitz. It’s sweet and syrupy, made from Concord grapes, and served to me in small quantities every year on Passover. I hated it as … Read more

Thorne on track for $650 million in sales despite subscription fatigue as Gen Z fuels supplement boom

How Thorne became one of Gen Z's favorite wellness brands

Supplement brand Thorne is on track to hit $650 million in annual sales this year, driven by Gen Z and Millennial shoppers who are increasingly interested in improving their health, CNBC reported. The 42-year-old supplement brand, which L. Catterton took private in 2023, has maintained a compound annual growth rate of more than 30% since … Read more

I followed RFK Jr.’s advice and ate only high protein foods for a week

I followed RFK Jr.'s advice and ate only high protein foods for a week

There aren’t even two A few months into working here at WIRED, I found myself barfing in the office bathroom. Technically, it was work-related stress, but it wasn’t what you might imagine. Rather, it was an unfortunate and almost immediate result of my efforts to switch to a diet consisting only of foods, drinks, and … Read more

“I’m a 53-year-old PT. These six compound movements are all necessary for beginners to build strength.”

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Between endless exercise variations, dozens of machines, and often conflicting advice, strength training can be overwhelming for just about anyone when first starting out. But in reality, you don’t need a complicated routine or even a gym membership. According to Caroline Idiens, founder of virtual fitness platform Caroline’s Circuits and 25 years of experience coaching … Read more

Daily walks may extend lifespan, research says

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Americans over 40 are likely to live an average of 5.3 years longer Are you thinking of going for a walk today? A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that adults who increased their physical activity by taking daily walks could significantly extend their life expectancy by up to 11 years. … Read more

Pilates studio opens strength training fitness space next door – Richmond BizSense

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Niche Pilates Studio will be based in Fan’s Place from 2024. (Photo provided by Niche Pilates) The owner of a local fitness studio is ramping up its offerings with a new space dedicated to weightlifting. Niche Pilates Studio plans to open a companion strength training studio at 1431 W. Main St. in Fan, next to … Read more

When can I start running with my child?

When can I start running with my child?

If you love running and your child has expressed an interest in running, you may be wondering when they can start. Hunter Bennett, a senior lecturer in sports science at the University of Adelaide, said children who engage in physical activity such as running have a reduced risk of childhood obesity, improved heart health and … Read more