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Fitness and Exercise

News and lifestyle reporting about how we move and sweat and those decisions impact our weight and mental and physical health.

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The Strongman Marathon: 26.2 grueling miles of various exercises

How Michael Miraglia completed his own Strongman Marathon on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats

Anderson learns about the connection between nature and mindfulness

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The new $99 Nest Hub is a great smart display that can track your sleep

Brooke Shields attends MAC Cosmetics launch of the Brooke Shields Collection at 5th Avenue Flagship in NYC on October 1, 2014 in New York City.

Brooke Shields discusses her 'excruciating' gym accident

This palm tree nearly went extinct. Now its super-berries are helping to save it

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Fill your plate with superfoods

5 exercises to combat chronic aches from too much computer time

IN SPACE - JULY 12: In this handout photo provided by NASA, Expedition 44 flight engineer and NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is seen inside the Cupola, a special module which provides a 360-degree viewing of the Earth and the International Space Station July 12, 2015 in space. Kelly is one of two crew members spending an entire year in space. (Photo by NASA via Getty Images)

This is how the human heart adapts to space

Not getting enough exercise can increase your risk of noncommunicable diseases like hypertension and dementia.

Physical inactivity could increase your risk of diseases such as dementia

How to up your WFH snack game, according to nutritionists

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My BMI qualified me for the coronavirus vaccine. Why did I hesitate to schedule an appointment?

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland bring Verzuz to Peloton

Boston Red Sox players stretch during a team workout on February 12, 2020, in Fort Myers, Florida.

Strengthen your heart like a pro athlete

The top home workouts of 2021

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Aerial view of Yangshan Port on February 22, 2021 in Shanghai, China.

Global shipping was in chaos even before the Suez blockage. Shortages and higher prices loom

Residents survey damage to homes after a tornado touched down south of Birmingham, Ala. in the Eagle Point community damaging multiple homes, Thursday, March 25, 2021. Authorities reported major tornado damage Thursday south of Birmingham as strong storms moved through the state. The governor issued an emergency declaration as meteorologists warned that more twisters were likely on their way. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

One man thought he was going to die and the owner of a gym saw the roof lifted off by an Alabama tornado

Upgrade your home workout with this top-rated fitness gear

Upgrade your home workout with this top-rated fitness gear

Some have picked up a few pounds during the pandemic — experts give advice on what you should do about it.

If you've gained weight during the pandemic, you're not alone. Here's what to do about it

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Maira Wenzel takes a break to laugh with her son while working from home in Manhattan Beach, California, where she and her family moved during the pandemic.

How four working mothers are doing a year into the pandemic

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The tastiest snack subscription boxes for any craving

A Virginia school district is returning a woman's wallet almost 70 years after she lost it in her high school gym

Apple cider vinegar and weight loss -- what the experts say

How to fix your sleep schedule, according to experts

The Jillian Michaels Fitness App is a practical way to bring a personal trainer to your at-home workouts

All the flowers and vegetables to plant now that it's spring

Workout equipment for the women's basketball tournament

NCAA is called out over the poor amenities for women players vs the men at tournament sites

Prince: There's a big misconception women don't need to lift weights

The best true wireless earbuds of 2021

The kitchen is the main gathering place for the house.

Woman buys traditional house for $8,000, ships it across Indonesia to create Bali dream home

Peloton warns owners to keep kids away from their treadmills after a child dies

CDC releases illustration of the Coronavirus.

Covid-19 reinfections are rare, unless you are over 65

A BMI over 30 might not mean you're obese and have a higher risk of more severe reactions to Covid-19.

A high BMI may qualify you for a vaccine, but may not mean you're unhealthy. Here's how to check

April 11, 2020, Bessemer, AL, USA: BESSEMER, AL - APRIL 11: A general view of the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Bessemer, Alabama on April 11, 2020. Amazon is still hiring employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire) (Credit Image: © Michael Wade/Icon SMI via ZUMA Press)

Amazon warehouse worker testifies to Senate: 'My workday feels like a 9-hour intense workout every day'

Spicy Homemade Buffalo Wings with Dip and Beer

8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep

Fresh salad with strawberry, raspberry, nuts, kale and spinach.

Dirty Dozen 2021: View the list of foods with the most and least pesticides

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Avoid these eating habits that can cause poor sleep

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Hong Kong locks down overnight to ward off 'fifth wave'

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Based on the current research out there, it appears that getting 10,000 steps a day isn't essential for health benefits -- half that target appears to be beneficial.

Is walking 10,000 steps every day really necessary?

Golden milk with turmeric and spices

9 food ideas to help you sleep well

People enjoy lunch at Grand Central Market as indoor dining reopens in Los Angeles, on March 15, 2021.

Los Angeles County business owners excited to welcome back customers as restrictions ease

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Raffaella Spone has been charged with three counts of cyber harassment of a child, and three counts of harassment, according to the complaint against her.

Pennsylvania woman allegedly created deepfake images of cheerleading gym members to cyberbully them, according to criminal complaint

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10 common mistakes in fighting 'coronasomnia' -- the inability to fall and stay asleep

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Stephanie Mansour, host of PBS' "Step It Up With Steph," shares a simple dance cardio routine so you can get down while working out.

How to change up your workout with easy dance cardio moves

Paralyzed by a shooting, he now helps others with disabilities take control of their lives

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A malnourished child on March 21 at a hospital in Bukina Faso.

Famine Fast Facts

¿Jugar con muñecas delgadas afectarían la autoestima?

Attendees show off their "green passes" (proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 coronavirus disease) as they arrive at Bloomfield Stadium in the Israeli Mediterranean coastal city of Tel Aviv on March 5, 2021, before attending a "green pass concert" for vaccinated seniors, organised by the Tel Aviv municipality. - Israel took a step towards normalcy on Sunday, re-opening a raft of businesses and services from pandemic lockdowns, but with some only available to fully vaccinated "green pass" holders. Nearly three million people, almost a third of Israel's population, have received the two recommended doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, the world's quickest inoculation pace per capita. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel vaccination 'green pass' may offer a glimpse of a post-Covid future

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Vaccinated Israelis can use this passport to enjoy new freedoms

Girls who play with ultrathin dolls are more likely to want thinner bodies compared to girls who played with realistic childlike dolls.

Girls who play with ultrathin dolls more likely to have body image issues, study says

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Investigation into death of Georgia teen found in a rolled-up gym mat 8 years ago will be reopened

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Sheriff announces further investigation into death of Black teen

5 benefits of apple cider vinegar (and a few duds), according to experts

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Netflix and Facebook use these smart windows instead of blinds

The Lip Bar's vegan, WFH-friendly products are now available at Walmart

Walmart adds more Beyond Meat products

Vials of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the newest vaccine approved by the U.S. FDA for emergency use, sit ready to be prepared for use at an event put on by the Thornton Fire Department on March 6, 2021 in Thornton, Colorado. Colorado entered COVID-19 vaccination Phase 1B.3 on Friday, allowing essential grocery and agriculture workers, people over the age of 60 and people with two or more high-risk conditions to receive a vaccine. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

So can you hug your grandkids now?

Veterinarians across the US are noticing weight gain and higher levels of obesity in pets since the pandemic began.

It's not just you. Your pets are also putting on the pounds during the pandemic

Why Apple, Sephora and Nordstrom are jumping on this trend to pull in shoppers

Stop sitting still and do these 8 activities throughout the workday — 3 minutes at a time

'Consider chemical hazards' in the baby foods you sell, FDA warns manufacturers

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Keilar calls out Tucker Carlson's show: Partisan junk food

How wearable tech helped elite athletes through the pandemic

Two overweight women walk at the 61st Montgomery County Agricultural Fair on August 19, 2009 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. At USD 150 billion, the US medical system spends around twice as much treating preventable health conditions caused by obesity than it does on cancer, Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said. Two-thirds of US adults and one in five children are overweight or obese, putting them at greater risk of chronic illness like heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes, according to reports released recently at the "Weight of the Nation" conference. AFP PHOTO / Tim Sloan (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds

Children in the US who have more screen time are more likely to develop binge eating disorder one year later, a new study found.

More screen time is linked to binge eating in children, US study finds

CDC releases illustration of the Coronavirus.

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Lablabi - Tunisian dish based on chick peas. Raw or soft-cooked egg ,mix along with olive oil, harissa, and sometimes olives, garlic and vinegar

Breakfast around the world: How different places start the day

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5 is your lucky number of fruits and veggies to live longer, but not all of them count

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Jonah Hill attends the "Mid 90's" press conference during the 69th Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Grand Hyatt Hotel on February 10, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)

Jonah Hill takes to Instagram to sound off about body image after Daily Mail publishes surfing pictures

San Antonio Spurs' Spanish player Pau Gasol gets ready for a presentation of his new book "Under the Hoop" in Madrid on September 5, 2018. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Former NBA star Pau Gasol is determined to help others after retiring from the game

For Black runners, every stride comes with a fear they can't outrun

1982: The aerobics craze steps into high gear when Jane Fonda launches her first exercise video, "Workout: Starring Jane Fonda." Her catch phrase: "No pain, no gain."

Cómo lideró Jane Fonda una revolución del ejercicio y lo sigue haciendo