My daughter recently asked me what these white flecks were on the Aviron Victory Treadmill in her playroom. Dried oobleck, I told her—a corn starch slurry mixed with water. One of the neighborhood kids had hopped on to play a walking game on the treadmill while also playing with oobleck, and I didn’t chase him…
An office worker whose weight rose amid a late-night binge eating habit has revealed how she dropped five dress sizes naturally in just 18 months. Lauren Tukuafu, from NSW, lived on an unhealthy diet of junk and fried food, including her go-to chicken schnitzel and chips, and frequently overindulged in chocolate, cake and lollies. Eventually,…
New study finds people as young as 36 were showing signs of poor health choices due to the effects of smoking and drinking while not exercising enough Bad habits such as heavy drinking, smoking and a sedentary lifestyle can cause detrimental effects by the age of 36, research suggests. The study, published in the Annals…
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email The impact of unhealthy habits such as smoking and not exercising enough can be felt as early as age 36, a new study reveals. Researchers warn…
By CHRIS POLLARD Published: 22:00 BST, 24 April 2025 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 24 April 2025 Bad habits like smoking, heavy drinking and lack of exercise start taking their toll at the age of 36, researchers have claimed. Ditching unhealthy vices early in life was found to boost the odds of having a happy and…
Summary: New research shows that exercise may protect brain function even when the body can’t produce ketones, a vital energy source for cognition. When liver function is impaired and ketone levels drop, memory and learning typically suffer—but physical activity can still counteract those effects. This suggests exercise triggers alternative brain-supporting mechanisms beyond just energy supply….
Pushing Boundaries, the only exercise therapy center for people in the Puget Sound region dealing with severe neurological movement disorders, from complications associated with a stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injuries, is in danger of closing its doors for good unless it can raise $200,000 by April 30. The nonprofit organization posted the…
Columnist Shobhaa De’s daughter Anandita De has posted about her wellness journey on social media. Since August 2024, Anandita, who is a digital creator, has continued to slim down by combining disciplined eating with regular exercise. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Anandita emphasised walking as a key component of her fitness routine. Also read…
Trying to shed that stubborn belly fat but unsure where to start? The secret to faster fat loss might not be in intense workouts or restrictive diets, it could be in your morning routine. How you wake up and what you do in the first few minutes of your day can have a major impact…
Name: Cardio Age: 64 Appearance: Sweaty and red-faced; prevalent from 1961 to 2025. What happened in 1961? The famous London busmen study, which showed that bus conductors had a lower incidence of coronary heart disease than bus drivers, thanks to the protective effect of moderately vigorous physical activity. So everyone started applying to become bus…
