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Are you too old to shovel snow? Experts reveal the hidden heart risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As snow blanketed parts of the U.S. this week, heart health experts have shared warnings of the physical strain shoveling can take — particularly for older adults. A 2025 Mayo Clinic review found that just 10 minutes of heavy snow shoveling can push the heart to about 97% of its maximum rate. …

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50-pound weight loss sparked by 3 simple habits, says ‘Top Model’ winner

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Weight loss can be tricky, especially when approaching it without the support of medication. For India Gants, winner of Season 23 of “America’s Next Top Model,” her weight loss journey led her to lose 50 pounds with what she described as “very little effort.” In a TikTok video, the Seattle-based model shared …

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Alzheimer’s risk declines sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Increasing physical activity in midlife or later may reduce the chances of developing dementia by up to 45%, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health analyzed data from more than 4,300 people in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring, all of …

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Ivanka Trump’s new water workout could promote healthy aging, expert says

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, has been hitting the water for a workout. The 44-year-old mother of three has been open about her active lifestyle, which has included resistance training, racquet sports and jiu-jitsu lessons for the whole family, as Fox News Digital has reported. Recently, Trump has been spotted …

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Take a hike: Maine school trades detention for fresh air and exercise

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high school in Maine is ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes. As part of its “detention hikes” program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students the option to go for a walk instead of sitting in a classroom as punishment. The idea was sparked by school counselor Leslie …

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Navy vet reveals the daily movement and nutrition habits that keep him fit after 35

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Navy veteran who’s broken seven world records says the key to staying strong and healthy as you age is consistency, recovery and smart training. At 38, Mike McCastle, a performance coach from Las Vegas, recently completed one of his most demanding challenges — walking lunges for over four miles across …

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Popular diabetes drug could block exercise benefits, new study warns

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common diabetes drug could dampen some of the key benefits of exercise, a new study has found. Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that adults who took metformin, a widely used generic medication for type 2 diabetes, while exercising saw smaller improvements in blood sugar control, blood vessel function and aerobic fitness …

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Fitness influencer dies in suspicious fall from Rio de Janeiro apartment building

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Brazilian bodybuilder who had more than 200,000 followers on Instagram died this week after falling from her high-rise apartment in Rio de Janeiro, according to reports. Diana Areas, 39, was found dead outside the Unique Towers condominium building Thursday, according to the New York Post and People magazine, citing local news …

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‘Dark showering’ is the new trend for better sleep

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It may be time to switch up your shower routine. A wellness trend making the rounds on social media promotes ‘dark showering,’ which is exactly what it sounds like: your daily bathing ritual, just at night or with the lights low. ‘I’M A PSYCHIATRIST – HERE’S HOW TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN JUST …

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Why most people fall off a ‘health cliff’ at 75 — and 5 ways to avoid the drop

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia says most people experience a steep decline in their 70s — but it doesn’t have to be that way.  “At 75, both men and women fall off a cliff,” the Stanford-trained physician, who runs a medical practice in Austin, Texas, said in a recent interview with “60 …

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