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Older people (and those headed in that direction, which is everyone else) are really sold a bill of goods when it comes to health and longevity advice. I’m not a young man anymore, and for decades I’ve been hearing all sorts of input about aging that’s proving to be not just misguided, but downright incorrect....

Westend61 / GettyIn a health and fitness trend that crosses gender lines, athletes looking for quick weight loss are increasingly turning to cleanses and detox diets. These rituals are highly touted by big (and small) name celebrity endorsers and espoused by experts claiming to have found the ultimate solution for slimming down. But how much...

For the weightlifting female athlete, there's another kind of iron that deserves the spotlight — besides your barbell.Iron deficiency is a common problem among female athletes, and nearly half of us may be anemic and not even know it. “A deficiency can occur from many factors, including loss of blood through menstruation, pregnancy, intense training and lack of dietary iron,”...

Train hard and recover harder with these new fitness and recovery products.Rev UpFlywheel Home BikeSleek and sturdy, this compact bike has an easily adjustable seat and multiple handlebar settings for a perfect fit. It also has the ability to stream thousands of workouts and features a leader board so you can up the intensity by competing against others.$2,248 with built-in tablet ($1,948...

Need new kicks? Check out our favorite sneakers for every type of exercise.Everyone loves a new pair of shoes, but sometimes culling the herd of hundreds takes way too much effort. To help narrow your search, we’ve corralled 16 of the top new contenders based on quality, durability, comfort, fit and — of course — aesthetics! No matter what your sport, we’ve got you — and your feet — covered.HikingGarmont...

FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA/EPA-EFEEven the best bodybuilder who spends most of their time refraining from sugar will admit there's at least one guilty pleasure they simply can't resist— whether that be chocolate chip cookies, jelly beans, candy, or cake. Unsurprisingly, seven-time Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger’s guilty pleasure appears to be anything from Vienna—he is called the Austrian Oak,...

For hundreds of thousands of years, humans had an unbroken tradition of evening firesides. It’s where we told stories, recounted the happenings of the day, sang, danced, and just sat in comfortable silence staring into the flames. It’s also where we graduated from desperate scavengers scooping half-eaten marrow and gnawing bone scraps for gristly morsels...

Matcha has been having a moment now for, well, awhile now — and it’s well-deserved. Matcha green tea has scientifically-proven health benefits and is considered a superfood that can help reduce cholesterol, improve brain health, and even help prevent cancer. But considering how popular — and beneficial — matcha is, I’ve found that a lot...