Longevity

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Perspire Sauna Studio Turns Up Heat in North Carolina

Perspire Sauna Studio is expanding in North Carolina with an eight-unit development deal for Raleigh and surrounding areas.

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Walkability Could Pave Way for Improved Health, Researchers Say

A new study finds that walking-friendly areas have higher rates of walking participation, which could improve health.

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Antigua & Barbuda Score First Wellness Destination Title from WTA

The Wellness Tourism Association has recognized Antigua and Barbuda as its first wellness destination for its wellness offerings.

Noom launches oral weight loss medication Metformin

Noom Adds $29 Oral Weight Loss Med Dubbed a “Miracle Drug”

Digital healthcare platform Noom is launching oral weight loss medication, beginning with FDA-approved Metformin.

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Weight is Weighing on the Majority of Americans, Survey Finds

A new report from Hims & Hers underscores the urgency of weight loss for Americans as companies race to distribute weight loss medications.

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Tonal’s New CEO Shares His Vision for Growth and Innovation

Athletech News caught up with new Tonal CEO Darren MacDonald on what's ahead for the smart home gym brand revolutionizing strength training.

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Beachbody Tackles Hormone Imbalance Head-On with Belle Vitale

Beachbody and Autumn Calabrese have launched Belle Vitale, a new 12-week program centered on women's hormone health.

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Dietary Guidelines Could Prioritize Beans & Lentils Over Meat

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has recommended a fundamental shift away from meat and milk to plant-based protein and water.

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Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Muscle Quality, Study Finds

A new study finds that a diet high in ultra-processed foods can impact muscle quality and may even increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis.

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Small Activity Bursts, Big Heart Benefits for Women, Study Finds

Four minutes a day of intense physical activity can lower the risk of major cardiovascular events in middle-aged women, a new study finds.