Preventive Health
Longevity habits, health checkups, immunity and disease prevention
Endometriosis and Migraine Often Co-Occur, Analysis Finds
A review of 35 studies found women with endometriosis had 2.3 times the odds of migraine, while short-term records missed much of the overlap.
Ilona Maher Balances Rugby Fame With a Push to Grow the Game and Girls’ Fitness
After Paris turned her into a household name, Ilona Maher is building an audience while keeping Team USA training first and encouraging girls to get stronger.
WADA’s 2027 Prohibited List Clarifies Rules for Experimental Peptides
WADA explicitly includes peptides among non-approved substances, while adding new examples and clarifying rules for THC-related cannabinoids.
Plant-Based Diets and Atrial Fibrillation: What the Evidence Suggests
Research links plant-forward eating with better management of several atrial fibrillation risk factors, while evidence for a direct dietary cure remains limited.
Weini Kelati Builds Toward Her New York City Marathon Debut One Mile at a Time
For her first marathon, Weini Kelati has raised her weekly mileage, changed how she fuels and recovered, and learned to take 26.2 miles one step at a time.
Lat Training Guide: Build Back Width, Pulling Strength and Better Control
A practical lat program combines varied pull angles, controlled range of motion and 12–16 weekly sets to build back size and support major lifts.
Taylor Knibb Wins Kona Ironman World Championship After Late Race Reversal
Taylor Knibb turned last year’s Kona heartbreak into an 8:36:29 victory as defending champion Solveig Løvseth faltered late. Vincent Luis won the men’s race.
Two-Year Trial Finds Diet Drinks Don’t Undermine Weight Loss
A 104-week trial found similar weight loss with diet drinks and water, while sugar intake fell slightly more among participants choosing diet beverages.
Brett Wilkin’s Chest and Leg Finishers Pair Supersets With Hack Squat Dropsets
Brett Wilkin shared two high-effort finishers: a no-rest chest superset and hack squat dropsets to close out leg day.
Anita Herbert’s Smith Machine Workout Targets Back and Shoulders
Anita Herbert pairs six Smith machine movements into three supersets, with rep targets and form cues for a focused back and shoulder session.
Barbell Grip Guide: Set Up Bench Presses, Overhead Presses and Squats
Hand placement shapes bar control, joint comfort and lifting mechanics. Find practical grip setups for presses and squats, and signs it’s time to adjust.
Dennis James and Guests Question the Depth of Modern Bodybuilding
Dennis James, Milos Sarcev and Jose Raymond argue that easier pro-card qualification may be thinning bodybuilding’s talent pool.
Dietary Supplements Face Scrutiny Over Hype, Safety and Product Quality
Research finds supplement industry press releases often spin weak results, while limited oversight leaves consumers exposed to mislabeled or contaminated products.
Brain Endurance Training: Can Mental Challenges Improve Strength?
A 2026 study found that adding cognitive tasks to workouts helped recreational athletes complete more reps and improve several strength measures.
Study Links Abdominal Muscle Activity to Rapid Changes in Brain Blood Flow
A mouse study found that abdominal contractions can trigger brain vein changes in under a tenth of a second, pointing to a physical link between movement and brain circulation.
How Stress-Related Food Cravings May Be Linked to Higher BMI
A study of 252 adults found that food cravings accounted for about one-fifth of the association between depression, anxiety, stress, and BMI.
2026 Mr. Olympia Results: Winners in All 12 Divisions
Nick Walker and Andrea Shaw lead the 2026 Mr. and Ms. Olympia results, with top-five finishers named across 12 divisions.
Why Weight Loss Can Stall: Nine Factors That Undercut Diet Progress
Metabolic adaptation, rising hunger, sleep and daily habits can all slow weight loss. Sustainable plans account for these pressures instead of relying on stricter rules.
Light and Vigorous Exercise Linked to Fewer Sleep Disruptions in Older Adults
A small study of older adults with mild cognitive impairment linked light movement and vigorous activity to fewer sleep disruptions; moderate cardio showed no clear association.
Texas A&M Study Finds Creatine May Support Muscle Without Structured Exercise
A 12-week study of adults aged 45 to 65 found creatine users gained lean tissue, including participants who skipped supervised workouts.