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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Taking longer walks could actually improve back pain, according to a new study. Researchers in Norway investigated how chronic low back pain, a “prevalent and costly condition,” could be reduced by regular physical activity, including accessible walking. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, measured daily walking volume and walking …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fitness experts say people should be able to hold a plank for anywhere from 20 seconds up to two minutes, depending on their age. An 80-year-old Florida man has blown that goal out of the water, recently holding a plank for a whopping 50 minutes — 100 times longer than the average …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Various B12 gummy vitamin products have been recalled due to an undeclared peanut allergen. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an announcement on Friday from Vita Warehouse Corp., the maker of the product that is distributed under the brand names Welby, Berkley Jensen and VitaGlobe. The New York-based company confirmed …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Side effects from GLP-1s can vary — but one lesser-known reported outcome of the popular weight-loss medications is hair loss or thinning. Some hairstylists have confirmed an uptick in clients who complain about losing hair while on weight-loss journeys. This includes Ashley DiMatteo, owner of Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in Westchester, New …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Magnesium is said to be a natural remedy for a variety of ailments — but is it really necessary to supplement, and if so, how much do you need? Fox News Digital spoke to multiple health experts about the multipurpose mineral, which plays a role in over 300 of the body’s enzyme …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Snuggling with your partner could be a win-win for your health. Cuddling at night promotes more secure attachment between partners and lowers stress levels, according to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Researchers from Auburn University examined data from 143 heterosexual “bed-sharing” couples, analyzing associations between …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! How long can you hold a plank — and how does it stack up to others in your age group? That’s the question that was posed on “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning, when co-hosts Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones competed in a plank challenge. A plank is an isometric move where the …

While polls have shown that most older Americans use cannabis to improve sleep, reduce pain, alleviate mental health issues and to relax, Krantz shared some potential dangers of the habit. Those include increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attack, stroke, increased hypertension and tachycardia, as well as worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Cannabis may also lead …

Exercising regularly in the three years after treatment for a common cancer could significantly improve survival rates, an international study has revealed. In the research, a total of 889 colon cancer patients who had undergone surgery and had also received chemotherapy were divided into two groups.  One group was enrolled in a structured group exercise program for a three-year period …

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as “dental caries,” cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of the teeth caused by tooth decay, according to Mayo Clinic. These areas become tiny openings or holes that can lead to toothaches, infections and even …