When Mayim Bialik isn’t on the set of her hit Fox sitcom Call Me Kat or taping new episodes of Jeopardy!, she’s discussing mental health on her podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. And while the 45-year-old neuroscientist explores different topics, sometimes she enjoys putting research and studies to the test, but it doesn’t always go as […]
Former pro runner and two-time Olympian Nick Symmonds has packed on muscle over the last year. He demonstrates his newfound strength in a recent powerlifting video on his YouTube channel, where he attempts to lift a total of 1,000 pounds across the back squat, bench press, and deadlift in order to gain a place in […]
After reports of smart phone and watch interference with implanted medical devices, investigators affiliated with the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) at the US Food and Drug Administration conducted a study that supports the FDA recommendation that patients keep any consumer electronic devices that may create magnetic interference, including cell phones and smart […]
Georges St-Pierre has been keeping busy since retiring from UFC and securing a place in the Hall of Fame. In addition to trying out the latest fitness fads on TikTok, including handstand and pushup challenges which showcase his impressive core strength, he has also got more shredded than ever before after cutting processed foods from […]
As a former Olympic gymnast, Nile Wilson’s core strength and flexibility have never been in question. But since launching a second career as a YouTuber, Wilson has set about proving his strength and endurance against a rogue’s gallery of other athletes, taking on military fitness tests, wrestling with giant bodybuilder Martyn Ford, and even taking […]
CrossFit Games champion and “Fittest Man on Earth” Mat Fraser may have retired from the sport, but he is still programming workouts that push him to his physical limits in his second act as a YouTube fitness personality, with his mantra HWPO (“hard work pays off”) at the center of everything he does. In his […]
The FBI Physical Fitness Test is, as the name implies, a means of assessing the functional fitness of candidates hoping to train as special agents. It is also a popular challenge on YouTube; influencers like Magnus Midtbø, Brandon William and the Buff Dudes have already taken the FBI’s PFT with varying levels of success. Calisthenics […]
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo used smart watches and a dedicated app to monitor 169 subjects before and during Israel’s second COVID-19 lockdown (October 2020). The watches and app provided the researchers with accurate daily data for measuring quality of life parameters, such as […]
If you thought you’ve heard every penis-related horror story on the Internet, get ready. This one’s a doozy. In a recent video posted to TLC’s YouTube account, Dr. Matthew Valente recounts a time he cared for a patient who had his entire hand superglued to his penis. Yes, you read that right. Dr. Valente recounted […]
Brie Larson may boast superhuman powers as Captain Marvel in the MCU, but the real-world strength she frequently demonstrates in the gym off the screen is nearly as impressive. In her latest Instagram post, Larson showed off some of the upper body gains she’s been working hard to build up over the past few months. […]
