Australian expert Ben Singh dives into whether wearing compression gear can help improve your performance while exercising. You’ve seen them in every gym: tight black leggings, neon sleeves and even knee-length socks. Compression gear is everywhere, worn by weekend joggers, elite athletes and influencers striking poses mid-squat. But do compression garments actually improve your performance,…
Sitting or lying down for long periods of time could increase your risk of Alzheimer’s despite how much exercise you do overall, a study has suggested. Experts have long recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise to help combat the health risks of desk-bound jobs and watching television in the evening. But new research, from the Vanderbilt…
Middle-aged men are being bombarded with social media ads for bizarre-looking exercise machines that makers claim can solve everything from poor bedroom performance to frequent urination. The pop-ups on Facebook and Instagram suggest these ‘kegel trainer’ devices – which are held between the thighs and squeezed to strengthen the muscles in the pelvis – will…
Age shouldn’t define your potential (Picture: Getty Images) Running is a popular way to stay fit, at any stage of life. In fact, Fauja Singh was 100-years-old when he became the oldest person to ever run a marathon, having only picked up the sport at the age of 89. That said, how fast and efficiently…
Fitness trackers—from smart watches to rings—are sold as easy ways to monitor heart health. But scientists say some of these devices may be giving dangerously wrong readings. A new review from the University of Washington School of Medicine raised the alarm, finding certain smart devices claiming to track blood pressure often get it wrong. That…
In our society, the media greatly influences how women perceive their bodies and health. Often, this perception is negative, persuading us to change our bodies. Sometimes, however, expert advice is worth listening to. An ample number of exercise challenges and health tips exist online. From that advice, which is the best to follow to stay…
Whether pounding the pavements on your way to work, or pacing around the park, reaching your daily 10,000 step count has been hailed as the holy grail of micro fitness metrics – and let’s face it, the satisfaction you get when your Whoop or Oura says you’ve hit your step goal is pretty addictive. Getting…
“When your business is built around weight loss and you’re charging people $200 for a course, transparency becomes part of the responsibility. Taking a GLP-1 drug while positioning yourself as a weight loss coach or influencer — without disclosing it — crosses a line. It starts to feel scammy, especially when people are trusting you…
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…
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…
