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April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Intermittent fasting 3 days helps with faster weight loss than daily diet: Study

A new study finds that intermittent fasting three days a week may be easier to stick to, and lead to more weight loss than daily dieting. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: Intermittent fasting 3 days helps with faster weight loss than daily diet: Study
April 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Why intermittent fasting for 3 days may lead to more weight loss

Cutting back on calories three days a week may lead to more weight loss than daily dieting and may be more effective than other types of so-called "intermittent fasting."
April 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM

3 days of fasting may be better than daily dieting: Study

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula breaks down new research suggesting that cutting calories three days a week may be more effective than daily dieting.
April 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
VIDEO: 3 days of fasting may be better than daily dieting: Study
March 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Healthier fast food options to make at home

Transformation specialist Chris Powell shares how to recreate fast food favorites in a healthier way from the comfort of home.
March 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
VIDEO: Healthier fast food options to make at home
March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Teens, young adults can prevent heart disease, report says

A new report from the American Heart Association says that preventing heart disease means taking action in your teen years and early 20’s. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
March 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
VIDEO: Teens, young adults can prevent heart disease, report says
March 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Exercise may halve risk of postpartum depression: Study

ABC News’ Dr. Tara Narula shares what to know about how regular exercise can help new moms with postpartum depression.
March 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
VIDEO: Exercise may halve risk of postpartum depression: Study
March 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM

New research finds 1 diet can help you live longer

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares details about AHEI, the alternative health eating index, a diet developed to help prevent chronic diseases.
March 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: New research finds 1 diet can help you live longer
March 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Tips for preserving muscle mass

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses how food impaction is diagnosed and treated, and shares tips for preserving muscle mass.
March 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
VIDEO: Tips for preserving muscle mass
1 month ago

Mediterranean diet could help lower cancer risk: Study

ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim shares what to know about the Mediterranean diet and the findings of a new study.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Mediterranean diet could help lower cancer risk: Study
1 month ago

How to choose a protein powder 

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton talks about choosing the best protein powder for your specific health goals.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How to choose a protein powder 
1 month ago

Strength Workouts with Planet Fitness

Our sponsor Planet Fitness and Teddy Savage team up to share strength workouts to keep you fit in 2025.
1 month ago
VIDEO: At-Home workouts with Planet Fitnes
2 months ago

How to get back on track with your fitness resolutions for 2025

Many Americans may have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. If you’re having trouble following through on your goal, it’s not too late to get back on track.
2 months ago
How to get back on track with your fitness resolutions for 2025
2 months ago

Transform your fitness journey

Transformation specialist Chris Powell kicks off a two-day boot camp in our “Start Strong” series to help you look and feel your best.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Transform your fitness journey
2 months ago

New study finds weekly exercise may lower risk of death by 31%

A new study found that weekly exercise may lower the risk of death by 31% for older adults. ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
2 months ago
VIDEO: New study finds weekly exercise may lower risk of death by 31%
2 months ago

2025's top nutrition trends

Stefani Sassos, a registered dietitian and director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab, shares the top food trends taking off this year.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 2025's top nutrition trends
3 months ago

How to get strong with bodyweight and strength exercises

Fitness expert Shaun T shares tips for staying on track, building strength and maintaining health in the new year.
3 months ago
VIDEO: How to get strong with bodyweight and strength exercises
3 months ago

Author Dr. Ian K. Smith on what to eat and how to exercise at every age

The bestselling author shares tips from his new book “Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer” on achieving optimal health at any age.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Author Dr. Ian K. Smith on what to eat and how to exercise at every age
3 months ago

What are the best diets to follow for 2025?

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the U.S. News and World Report’s best diets to follow for 2025.
3 months ago
VIDEO: What are the best diets to follow for 2025?
3 months ago

Tips to start eating less ultra-processed foods

Experts weigh in on what to know about ultra-processed foods and ways to eat less of them in the new year.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Tips to start eating less ultra-processed foods
3 months ago

Not enough time to walk 10,000 steps? Here are two alternatives

New research is showing more efficient ways to get similar health benefits.
3 months ago
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4 months ago

Peloton instructor’s advice to step up your fitness journey

Matty Maggiacomo offers tips on how to keep fit through the holidays and become motivated to embark on a fitness plan in the new year.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Peloton instructor’s advice to step up your fitness journey
4 months ago

Small bursts of activity can slash heart risks for women

Running to catch a bus or climbing a few flights of stairs can make a difference, data shows.
4 months ago
A woman walks up the stairs in a undated stock photo.
4 months ago

How to stay motivated with fitness during the holidays

ABC News’ Will Ganss talks to fitness coach Shaun T. about setting yourself up for success as we gear up for Thanksgiving.
4 months ago
VIDEO: How to stay motivated with fitness during the holidays
4 months ago

New study connects exercise to dementia

"GMA" explains a new study about exercising to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
4 months ago
VIDEO: New study connects exercise to dementia
5 months ago

Physical activity could add up to 11 years to life, study shows

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton talks about how exercise can add up to 11 years to your life. 
5 months ago
VIDEO: Physical activity could add up to 11 years to life, study shows
5 months ago

New study finds exercise can extend your life

ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton explains a new study showing that adding just an hour of daily activity could extend your lifespan by years.
5 months ago
VIDEO: New study finds exercise can extend your life
5 months ago

How to prevent high cholesterol

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton talks risks of high cholesterol and the ways you can prevent it. 
5 months ago
VIDEO: How to prevent high cholesterol
5 months ago

5 extra minutes of exercise could help lower blood pressure: Study

ABC News Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton breaks down the new study from the CDC.
5 months ago
VIDEO: 5 extra minutes of exercise could help lower blood pressure: Study
5 months ago

What balancing on 1 leg could say about your health

Dr. Stephanie Widmer joins GMA to discuss a new study about balance.
5 months ago
VIDEO: What balancing on 1 leg could say about your health
6 months ago

Climbing stairs may be the most effective exercise to burn calories, study shows

Physiologist and biomechanist Dr. Alberto Minetti has done extensive research on human locomotion to explain why going up stairs is so effective for burning calories in a short amount of time.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Climbing stairs may be the most effective exercise to burn calories, study shows
10 months ago

Workouts for your strongest summer ever

Fitness coaches James McMillian, Jessie Diaz-Herrera and Maddy Defreece show how to make the most out of summer weather with outdoor workouts.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Workouts for your strongest summer ever
1 year ago

Vegetarian diet linked to improved cardiovascular health, study shows

A new study finds that a vegetarian diet is linked to improved cardiovascular risk factors, but not lower death rates. Dr. Darien Sutton explains.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Vegetarian diet linked to improved cardiovascular health, study shows
1 year ago

How can I tone my muscles without getting too bulky?

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton answers your health questions and shares how to face your fears.
1 year ago
How can I tone my muscles without getting too bulky?
1 year ago

Personalized weight loss programs work better, study shows

A new study shows that personalized weight loss programs work better than standardized plans. ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains.
1 year ago
Personalized weight loss programs work better, study shows
1 year ago

New study on benefits of walking while working

Researchers have found that changing from a sitting to an active workstation can be good for the body and mind.
1 year ago
VIDEO: New study on benefits of walking while working
1 year ago

Tips on finding health advice online

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton discusses finding reliable health information online.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tips on finding health advice online
1 year ago

The ultimate resistance band workout

Peloton instructor Adrian Williams shares easy resistance band workouts that will make a big difference.
1 year ago
VIDEO: The ultimate resistance band workout
1 year ago

Workout gear for beginners

Getting ready to kickstart your fitness journey? Peloton instructor Adrian Williams shares must-have workout gear for beginners.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Workout gear for beginners
1 year ago

How to move past a weight loss plateau and feel more energized

Dr. William Li, author of “Eat to Beat Your Diet” and ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton discuss how to reset metabolism and continue losing weight.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to move past a weight loss plateau and feel more energized
1 year ago

These 3 exercises found to be the best for treating depression

A new study adds to emerging evidence that exercise is a treatment option for depression.
1 year ago
A group of people exercising in this stock image.
1 year ago

Personal trainer’s life mission

ABC News’ Danny New spoke with the viral personal trainer motivating his clients to strive for greatness!
1 year ago
VIDEO: Personal trainer’s life mission
1 year ago

Women get same exercise benefit as men, with less effort, study finds

A new study finds that women experience greater benefits than men with lower amounts of exercise.
1 year ago
A woman and man work out in this undated stock photo.
1 year ago

Study finds women get same benefits from exercise with less effort

According to the study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, men need to work out twice as hard to get the same benefits.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Study finds women get same benefits from exercise with less effort
1 year ago

New study shows that women get all the benefits of exercise as men with less effort

Researchers had people walk briskly or ride a bike, with women seeing health benefits in less time than men.
1 year ago
VIDEO: New study shows that women get all the benefits of exercise as men with less effort
1 year ago

New study on the impact of exercise on depression

ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton explains the results of a new study which found that certain types of exercise may be more beneficial than others in treating the condition.
1 year ago
VIDEO: New study on the impact of exercise on depression
1 year ago

Get in the groove with a new fitness routine

Trainers Teddy Savage and Harry King teamed up with "GMA" sponsor Planet Fitness to demonstrate some fun new moves to motivate everyone at any level.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Get in the groove with a new fitness routine
1 year ago

New study looks at effect of Mediterranean diet on Alzheimer's diagnosis

A new study published in JAMA Neurology found the popular diet may be one way people can protect themselves from signs of Alzheimer's disease, which affects 6.7 million older Americans.
1 year ago
VIDEO: New study looks at effect of Mediterranean diet on Alzheimer's diagnosis
1 year ago

How to jump-start your fitness routine this year

If you're still struggling to jump-start your fitness routine for the new year, Physique 57's Torrey McAnena and Adam Dickerson have some tips and inspiration.
1 year ago
VIDEO: How to jump-start your fitness routine this year
1 year ago

91-year-old fitness enthusiast shares tips for living a long, healthy life

Edna Giordano, 91, still lives on her own and goes to the gym almost daily. Her fitness routine has made her a social media star.
1 year ago
Edna Giordano, 91, lives on her own and is active every day.
1 year ago

Shaun T's tips to reset, refresh and rebuild good fitness habits

The fitness motivator and trainer shares a five-move total body workout to lose five pounds and kick-start your workout resolutions.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Shaun T's tips to reset, refresh and rebuild good fitness habits