Smell Loss and Mortality: What the 46% Really Means
A study tied poor smell in older adults to 46% higher 10 year mortality. Here is why the result is an association, not a diagnosis or personal forecast.
Chris Pruitt
Chris Pruitt is a certified ASFA personal trainer and the founder of WorkoutHealthy, a fitness equipment retailer serving customers since 2007. He has more than 16 years in the fitness business, and he writes and fact checks everything published on Insider.
Midday Light and Focus: What the Research Shows
Daytime light can support alertness, but evidence does not prove an exact 15 minute rule. Learn how to test a practical midday light break safely.
How Late Is Too Late for Caffeine? Check Dose and Bedtime
A 400 mg caffeine dose disrupted sleep even six hours before bed in one trial. Use a bedtime and product-label worksheet to find a more useful personal cutoff.
Christie Brinkley at 63: What Her Routine Really Shows
Christie Brinkley was 63 in the 2017 Sports Illustrated shoot. Here is what her varied activity and plant forward eating can and cannot teach us.
Is a Personal Trainer Worth It? Decide Before You Hire
Decide whether a personal trainer is worth the cost for your goals. Compare coaching options, calculate the monthly price, and use a first-session scorecard.
Jay Cutler’s 1993 Diet: 140 Egg Whites, Four Pounds of Meat, and What the Math Says
Jay Cutler says he once ate 140 egg whites and 4 pounds of meat a day chasing his 4x Mr. Olympia physique. Here's what's documented, what's legend, and what the numbers actually mean for a normal lifter.
Gabrielle Union’s Fitness Routine at 53: What’s Actually Confirmed
A viral post credits Gabrielle Union with a HIIT and heavy lifting routine at 53. Here is what she has actually said, and a safer scaled version to try.
Rebel Wilson’s Year of Health: The Habit Shift Behind the Weight Loss
Rebel Wilson called 2020 her Year of Health and lost about 80 pounds. Here's what public reporting says actually drove it, and a scaled-down version for everyone else.
Does Sauna Count as Cardio? What the Evidence Shows
Sauna heat can raise your heart rate, but it does not count as aerobic exercise. See what short-term trials and long-term studies show about sauna and heart health.
Vanna White’s Fitness Routine: What She’s Actually Said
A viral Facebook post credited Vanna White's fitness at 68 to cycling, pull-ups, and weights. Her own interviews back up the routine, though not the reasons the post gave for it.