While various factors contribute to health, fitness remains exceptionally important, according to fitness expert Jillian Michaels, a supporter of the Make America Healthy Again movement. “Fitness is the No. 1 form of preventative medicine,” the Miami-based host of “Keeping It Real Podcast” told Fox News Digital during an on-camera interview. Michaels said she supports efforts to improve … Read more
The good news? The first official day of summer — June 20 — is only 100 days away. The bad news? That means it’s time to start thinking about how to shed that winter weight. If you don’t have a gym membership and the thought of doing leg lifts is wholly unappealing, personal trainer and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: While doing some house cleaning, I came across a column of yours that I had clipped and tucked away. On one of the pages I had dog-eared was the poem, “Decide to Forgive.” I was struck by how timely it is. The message is much needed at this time. I believe in “doing … Read more
It appears that JJ Redick has bigger things to worry about than feuding with Charles Barkley. When asked on Friday about Barkley’s comments about the Lakers’ mid-season struggles, Redick chose not to engage. “I literally don’t care,” the Lakers head coach said before their game against the Hawks. “I have other thoughts, but I don’t … Read more
Charles Barkley said JJ Redick “is a dead man walking” in his first year as head coach of the Lakers. During Thursday’s “Inside the NBA,” Barkley ripped Redick for comments he made about NBA ratings last month — when the former ESPN analyst placed blame on the league’s media partners for fueling negative talk about … Read more
A newly released video showed the stunning moment an “anxious” Alaska Airlines flyer opened an emergency exit and climbed onto the plane’s wing feet away from unaware Washington state airport workers. The woman opened the emergency exit door shortly after Flight 323 from Milwaukee landed on the tarmac and pulled up to the gate at … Read more
Is it time to step up your workout routine? Losing weight and getting in shape are popular New Year’s resolutions — but before you join a gym with the masses, it may help to determine your current fitness level. Enter the Rockport Walk Test (RWT). The simple, non-invasive assessment was developed in 1986 by University of … Read more
A coveted pair of Japanese fishing gloves nearly cost Martynka Wawrzyniak her life during a trip to the Catskills to climb frozen waterfalls. The Brooklynite was waiting her turn on a very small ledge in Stony Clove Notch when she dropped one of her new, specially insulated Showa gloves. “I was very sad to see … Read more
Senators on Wednesday harshly criticized rising airline fees for luggage and seat assignments, saying carriers are looking for new ways to extract more money from passengers. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chairs the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, blasted carriers at a hearing with American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier executives. “Airlines these days … Read more
Now might be a good time to walk back the myth that you need 10,000 steps a day for optimal health. A new scientific review finds that just 3,143 steps can protect against premature death, with optimal daily steps falling somewhere between 7,000 and 9,000. “The 10,000 steps/day guideline lacks evidence-based support, posing a challenge … Read more
A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed more than 16,800 healthy people over the age of 65 in the U.S. and Australia during a seven-year period (2010 to 2017), according to the published study in JAMA Network Open. The investigators measured participants’ walking … Read more
Andrea Konovalske’s modeling journey to New York Fashion Week came with a small bump in the road. Her baby bump. “I was extremely excited to be chosen to walk during NYFW, [but] I was accepted prior to finding out I was pregnant with baby No. 3,” Konovalske, 34, an expecting mom of two and a rising runway … Read more
Owning a dog could give you a new leash on life. A 2019 study out of Sweden linked dog ownership to an increase in physical activity and social support and a lower risk of premature death following a heart attack or stroke. Though other research has cast doubt on the direct effect of pets on … Read more
Kalina Marie and her husband Shane were expecting a beautiful wedding, surrounded by friends and family cheering them on as they walked into their reception, but what they got instead was every newlywed’s nightmare. A heartbroken Marie took to TikTok to share the devastating reality of the doors opening to an almost empty venue. Walking hand-in-hand with … Read more
Step it up. The health benefits of a daily walk are well established; a constitutional walk reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure and LDL (the “bad” cholesterol), reduces stress, boosts immunity, and improves digestion. Now, a new study adds yet another reason to get your steps in. Publishing in The Lancet, researchers … Read more
This is alarming news for senior citizens with sleep struggles. Septuagenarians who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or a lack of enthusiasm for activities due to poor sleep habits may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which can lead to dementia, a new study finds. “Our findings emphasize the need … Read more
Viewers weren’t the only ones sad to see Steven Yeun’s character, Glenn Rhee, killed off “The Walking Dead.” The Post spoke to Greg Nicotero, the special makeup effects creator and executive producer for the beloved zombie apocalypse series. He also directed the episode in which Glenn meets his gruesome fate and shared that Rhee’s death … Read more
Are you in a bad sit-uation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day — to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline and heart. Sitting for extended periods can lead to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting is actually aging you … Read more
Heart disease is expected to affect 61% of US adults by 2050, so it’s important to know when problems may be afoot. Leg pain, cramps and lingering foot wounds are among the symptoms that may indicate peripheral artery disease (PAD), the narrowing or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the legs. “Lower extremity … Read more
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back, as daylight saving time (DST) ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. While we technically regain an hour of sleep this weekend, it can be challenging to feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when waking up to darkness. The end of DST disrupts our circadian … Read more