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News Articles: Fitness & Nutrition

Take your cooldown as seriously as you take your workout. One study showed that those who spent 20 minutes foam rolling after a workout and then again a few days later had better performance and less pain than those who skipped it. Make sure to replenish yourself with protein — and carb-rich snacks.<br>

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  • Health

Want to reduce soreness after a workout? Make time for this 4-step routine

These simple post-workout activities can help reduce pain and even improve athletic performance. But many people don't prioritize recovery and self-care after exercise.

February 22, 2025
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  • Margaret Cirino
If you can't stop shaking your knee, don't try to stop yourself. "Embrace the fidget," says Katy Bowman, a biomechanist and the author of the book <em>Rethink Your Position</em>. That spontaneous movement can be your body's way of telling you it's time to move.

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  • Health

Fidgeting at your desk? Your body may be trying to tell you something

That spontaneous restless movement plays an important role in our health. Here's what to do the next time you find yourself bouncing your knee or clicking and unclicking your pen.

February 02, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Margaret Cirino
Illustration of person stretched out on yellow background with phone in hand and sneakers nearby.

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  • Health

'Ugh. Do I have to?' Honest questions (and answers!) about cardio, illustrated

If you're in the camp of folks who are dragging their feet to start working out again, this comic is for you.

January 24, 2025
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By:
  • Marielle Segarra and
  • Malaka Gharib
Left to Right: Canadian track cyclist Kelsey Mitchell, IOC Refugee Team sport shooter Luna Solomon and British rower Helen Glover all competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics. They did not discover their sport until their 20s.

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  • Sports

Inspired by the Olympics? It’s not too late to ignite your own fitness journey

Some athletes at the Paris Olympics didn't discover their sport until later in life. Here are five science-backed tips that can help you start an exercise routine you'll actually stick with.

August 07, 2024
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  • Margaret Cirino
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/07/13/1154459269/richard-simmons-fitness-exercise-star-dead"target="_blank"   ><strong>Read Richard Simmons' obituary</strong></a>

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Richard Simmons, who believed fitness is for everyone, dies at 76

With his short shorts, sparkly tank tops, frizzy hair and flamboyant personality, Simmons created a fitness empire. He preached positivity, portion control, moving your body — and having fun.

July 13, 2024
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  • Kyle Norris
A hiker finishes her hike early to beat high temperatures on July 10, 2023, in Phoenix.

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  • News

Hiking during extreme heat can be deadly. Here's why and how to stay safe

Heat records have been crumbling this summer in the U.S., creating dangerous conditions for those exerting themselves outside. When the body gets overheated, it struggles to perform basic functions.

July 12, 2024
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By:
  • Alina Hartounian
Fulton County Nutrition Services employees work to check in eligible seniors at their farmers' market event July 9. 2024.

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  • Fitness & Nutrition

Fulton County offers fresh produce to seniors through summer market program

Fulton County is partnering with Atlanta farmers and the Atlanta Regional Commission to sell fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables to seniors at events throughout July.

July 10, 2024
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  • Amanda Andrews
Women runners at the start of the 2024 Boston Marathon. Women couldn't officially compete in this race until 1972.

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  • Health

No, running won’t make you infertile. 8 sexist myths women runners disproved

For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men.

June 22, 2024
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  • Maya Silver
Exercise, nutritious diet and good sleep all support your metabolic health, which Dr. Casey Means argues is key to preventing chronic disease.

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  • Health

In 'Good Energy,' a doctor lays out how to measure and boost your metabolic health

In her new book, Dr. Casey Means argues that good metabolic function is key to preventing chronic disease. And she shares a prescription for boosting yours.

June 14, 2024
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By:
  • Will Stone
People participate in a mass yoga session on International Yoga Day in Times Square on June 21, 2023 in New York City. The CDC finds about 1 in 6 adults in the U.S. practice yoga.

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  • Health

Have we reached peak yoga in the U.S.? The CDC wants to know

Around 1 in 6 U.S. adults practice yoga. The mind-body activity has grown and evolved over recent decades, into more accessible versions that reflect a current focus on mental health and mobility training, researchers say.

June 12, 2024
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By:
  • Pien Huang

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  • Your Health

Step aside BMI, body composition tests are on the rise. Here's what to know

If you dread getting on a scale to calculate your body mass index, there’s a good reason to ignore the measure. Body composition tests are an increasingly popular way to gauge health. Here’s why they're better than BMI.

June 04, 2024
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
Eating a low-carb diet, or the low FODMAP diet, can help with IBS symptoms, a new study finds.

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  • Health

A low-carb diet may help IBS as much as tricky elimination diets, and more than drugs

The standard advice for symptoms of IBS is either medication or a tough-to-follow diet called low FODMAP. A new study finds both that diet and the much simpler low-carb diet brought more relief than drugs.

May 31, 2024
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By:
  • Ronnie Cohen
A large new study shows people who bike have less knee pain and arthritis than those who do not.

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  • News

Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too

New research shows lifelong bikers have healthier knees, less pain and a longer lifespan, compared to people who've never biked. This adds to the evidence that cycling promotes healthy aging.

May 20, 2024
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
Climbing stairs is a good way to get quick bursts of aerobic exercise, says cardiologist Dr. Carlin Long.

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  • News

Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds

A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.

April 30, 2024
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By:
  • Allison Aubrey
A caprese salad prepared with Norfolk's Purple Tomato. The tomato was created using genes from a snapdragon.

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  • Food

A mix-up over bioengineered tomato seeds sparked fears about spread of GMO crops

An organic seed company was distressed to learn it had marketed a GMO purple tomato by mistake. The incident raised alarm about the impact of new GMO plants.

April 28, 2024
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  • Sasa Woodruff
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