Fitness

As the country celebrates U.S. presidents from the past and the present, we look at which gym venues are open on the national holiday.

A brisk walk most days could be important for preventing cancer, Alpa Patel, senior scientific director of epidemiology research, told Newsweek.

There are a lot of reasons people don't exercise, and a lot of misconceptions.

"Here's hoping this goes over better the second time.... Merry Christmas to my actual girlfriend," actor Sean Hunter wrote on Instagram.

Monica Ruiz appeared in a Peloton holiday ad that drew backlash.

Wellness company MYX Fitness is the latest player to join the digital fitness trend and aims to stand apart from competitors like Peloton.

Some chain-owned gym locations operate independently, so Thanksgiving opening hours may vary by location.

"I think this is a game changer for those who have found biking too difficult. It makes this important form of exercise accessible to a broader community," wrote Dr. Ben Crookston, one of the study's authors.

Losing and maintaining a healthy weight is a significant challenge for some people, scientists said.

A recently-published study found an association between living near spaces with more plants and a lower risk of obesity and heart disease.

Celebrities and media figures weighed in after James Corden ridiculed fellow late-night TV host Bill Maher over a "fat-shaming" segment in which Maher said overweight Americans should be criticized and not simply accepted.

A problem Chandler Bing faced in "Friends," finding it difficult to cancel a gym membership isn't a plotline reserved for television.

Many gyms operate on a franchise basis and therefore operate their own hours.

A scientist noticed a trend of "huge" men struggling with their fertility.

"Increasing your walking pace in everyday life is a good way to increase fitness levels, particularly in those who are slow walkers," Professor Tom Yates told Newsweek.

For many, these miracle "cures" can contain hidden dangers.

Professional Donald Trump supporter Mike Huckabee blamed excessive turnover in the Trump administration on exhausted aides who can't keep up with the president's physical prowess.

Being metabolically healthy is very important, not least because it reduces our risk of developing serious health conditions.

"It isn't surprising that people are confused about nutrition when the media presents different findings as gladiatorial battles."

A Los Angeles fitness studio owner apologized, in tears, claiming she is "not a racist" after a video went viral showing her throwing hot coffee on a Latino worker at her upscale condo building.

Researchers wanted to understand whether the human body responds differently to eating breakfast versus fasting before exercise.

Most of the healthiest cities are in northern Europe. Australia and Canada also do well—but the top U.S. city is in 34th place.

Impairments from mild dehydration tend to begin when you lose 2 percent of the total volume of water in your body.

Many people don't eat meat for political and ethical reasons, but the vast majority of Americans give up meat for their health.

Scientists compared chocolate milk with sports drinks to find out which was the best post-workout drink.

The research was important to those who felt they didn't have enough time to exercise.

A new study pinpointed how much exercise could prevent the heart from aging.

Artificial sweeteners may be contributing to chronic diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Researchers were surprised by how much these habits appeared to boost life expectancy.

Scientists hope that their research will shed new light on how our bodies develop diseases like diabetes.