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SIX MONTHS AGO, Men’s Health fitness advisor Bill Hartman, P.T., was like many of us: in decent enough shape, but heading in the wrong direction after years of eating on the go while working long hours. Sure, he exercised hard a few days a week and ate healthy foods.“But I didn’t pay attention to portion sizes,” he says. A snack of a handful of cashews, for example, often became five or six handfuls, leaving him with a 600-calorie tab.With the big 5-0 approaching, Hartman, a co-owner of IFAST Gym in Indianapolis, needed some inspiration. “Jack LaLanne would often do a…

Not every shirt that has short sleeves or no sleeves is equipped to cool you down when it’s hot outside. Whether you’re running errands, playing a round of golf or just trying to survive a humid afternoon, a cooling shirt can keep you comfortable. Typically made from moisture-wicking, breathable materials, these shirts help to manage the heat of your body and can prevent discomfort, says Jay Hubbard, who has spent more than a decade in the golf industry and is director of marketing at Ace Indoor Golf. In fact, for those who spend their summer days outside more than anywhere…

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Pricing Whoop on the left; Fitbit Air on the right Credit: Beth Skwarecki Whoop’s subscription is notoriously expensive, so a no-subscription Fitbit Air sounds like a great alternative. But a Fitbit Air with the software features that rival Whoop will cost you about $100/year on top of the purchase price—so the difference isn’t as big as it looks.Whoop charges $239/year for the Peak (medium-tier) subscription, which includes a Whoop 5.0 device. You’ll have to pay this every year, and…

SO YOU’RE READY to start taking creatine. You did your research. You found a trusted brand. And then you read the directions on the container only to find what looks like a complex math word problem from high school.“Mix 1 scoop (5,000 mg) in water or your favorite beverage 3 to 4 times per day for the first 5 to 7 days. For maintenance, take 1 serving (5,000 mg) immediately after training.”This is one example of the creatine “loading phase” and, yes, it’s confusing.Researchers have found this front-loading of creatine to be the most effective way to rapidly flush your…

1. DosaUbiquitous across southern India, dosas are thin, crisp pancakes made from rice, millet or semolina. Enjoy them with chutneys or spiced fillings like potato or paneer for breakfast, lunch or a street-food snack.2. IdliSoft and fluffy idlis are made from a fermented rice and lentil batter, which is steamed into discs or balls. Enjoy them for breakfast with rasam or sambar, or try podi idli – miniature versions tossed in ghee and chilli powder.3. SapaduNo visit to Chennai is complete without a banana leaf meal in a mess hall – these communal-style eating houses are a fun way to…

Scientists say the dangers of “yo-yo dieting” may have been exaggerated for years. A major new review found little evidence that losing weight and regaining it causes lasting metabolic harm. Credit: ShutterstockA major new review says “yo-yo dieting” may not be nearly as harmful as people have been told.Repeated cycles of losing weight and gaining it back, often called “yo-yo dieting” or weight cycling, are frequently described as harmful to health and metabolism. Some experts have even suggested that repeatedly regaining weight may be worse than never losing it at all. But a major new review published in The Lancet…

The activewear giant’s new Balanced series, part of its Alo Wellness Club digital offering, focuses on women’s health across all ages and stages of life Alo is embracing Women’s Health Month in a new program dedicated to women’s unique physiological needs. The lifestyle and activewear brand’s digital fitness and wellness content platform, Alo Wellness Club, has added the Balanced program, a series focused on women’s health across different life stages through the holistic lens of movement, nutrition and education. Experts are leading the charge on the program, including double board-certified physician Dr. Amy Shah, performance expert Dr. Alyssa Olenick and…

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Planet Fitness is once again encouraging teens to stay active during summer break with the return of its annual High School Summer Pass program, offering free gym access to students ages 14 to 19 from June 1 through August 31.Now in its sixth year, the nationwide initiative allows eligible teens to work out at more than 2,900 participating Planet Fitness locations throughout the United States and Canada after completing online pre-registration.According to the company, the program was created to help young people maintain healthy habits during the summer months while providing a welcoming and non-intimidating…

A new online resource aims to help health care providers turn a growing body of research on nutrition and health into effective care for patients. The Food is Medicine Toolkit brings together the latest evidence, practical guidance, and operational tools to support clinicians and health system leaders looking to integrate nutrition-based interventions into care. Developed by the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, the resource was informed by conversations with health care stakeholders, including clinicians and leadership at Kaiser Permanente. Interest in Food is Medicine approaches—programs…

Tue, May 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM UTC7 Easy Banana RecipesPHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE (PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE)It’s an all-too-familiar story: you bought a pound of bananas on your last grocery run, then in what felt like the blink of an eye, you found yourself staring at them browning on your countertop. I get it—you had lofty plans of smoothies and easy breakfasts at the beginning of the week, but just can’t use them all up by the time they get too ripe. Instead of throwing them into another batch of banana bread (although…