Napoleon can be partly blamed for Gen Z's weightlifting obsession—here's why
More than one-quarter of young adults in Britain now say their gym memberships matter more to them than vacations or eating out.
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Canada's youngest generation is off to a healthy start, but screen time is a challenge
Canada's youngest generation is off to a good start for being physically active, but there's also room to grow, according to a first-ever national assessment focused on children under age 5, led by a University of Alberta ...
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Is all screen time bad for children? Maybe not, new review suggests
The effects of screen time on young children may depend on more than just how long they spend in front of a device, according to a new publication from the University of Georgia. The study is published in the Journal of Evidence-Based ...
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Menopause and exercise: Experts share what works
Hot flashes and night sweats tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but some of the most important changes are harder to see—muscle slowly gives way to fat, bones lose density and the body needs fewer calories to ...
Oct 21, 2026
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The 'activity trap': Fear of losing benefits is stopping some disabled people from exercising
For some people with disabilities, going swimming or attending an exercise class comes with a worry that many others would never consider: Could being seen to be physically active lead to their disability benefits being stopped?
Oct 21, 2026
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Has your fitness hit a plateau? An expert explains how to track progress and when to change your training plan
If you train regularly, your progress will eventually slow and personal bests will become harder to beat. When this happens, it's tempting to start a completely new training program—but this is usually the wrong move.
Oct 21, 2026
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More daily steps over a long period linked to better attention and decision-making
Walking a few extra steps can help your cognitive health go the extra mile. Physical activity has time and again proven its benefits for both mind and body. Regular physical activity, such as walking, is associated with lower ...
Fitness program for transplant candidates linked to lower mortality
When transplant candidates become frail, doctors often worry that they are too weak to survive transplantation. But according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh, frailty can be significantly ...
Oct 21, 2026
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Fitness tracker data could offer clues about future brain health
Adults who averaged fewer than 5,000 steps a day were later diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's disease or stroke at almost twice the rate of those averaging more than 12,000 steps, according to a new study presented at ...
Oct 20, 2026
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Survey reveals top fitness trends for 2027
Fitness in 2027 is taking shape on smartwatch screens, through workouts that build strength and mobility, and in group fitness studios around the world. The American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) annual fitness trends ...
Oct 20, 2026
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