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29 Jun 2026Olympian and Fitness Brand Founder Les Mills Dies at 91
Les Mills, the Olympian who founded the globally recognised fitness brand Les Mills International, has died at the age of 91, according to BBC News.
- 29 Jun 2026
Olympian and Fitness Entrepreneur Les Mills Dies at 91
Les Mills, the Olympian and entrepreneur behind Les Mills International, has died at 91. The brand he founded became one of the world's most recognised names in group fitness.
23 Jun 2026Strength Training After 40: What the Science Shows
After age 40, the body begins losing muscle mass at a rate of 3% to 8% per decade — a process that quickens further after 50. Strength training has emerged as one of the more studied interventions for slowing that decline.
- 23 Jun 2026
Strength Training After 40: What the Science Shows
After age 40, the body begins losing muscle at a measurable rate — a process that picks up speed in the following decade. Research suggests resistance training is one of the most effective tools available to slow that decline.
15 Jun 2026NEJM Frames Self-Insured Employers as Untapped Cost Force
A commentary published in the New England Journal of Medicine characterises self-insured employers as an underutilised force in efforts to address health care affordability.
2 Jun 2026Poor Sleep and Rising Cancer Risk in Adults Under 50
Cancer diagnoses among adults under 50 have risen sharply over three decades, and two large studies now point to poor sleep as a potential contributing factor in that trend.
25 May 2026VO2 Max as a Health Metric Faces Fresh Scrutiny
A wave of critical commentary is emerging around VO2 max, with some researchers suggesting the metric's popular appeal may be outpacing its scientific utility as a standalone measure of fitness.