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New workout aims to make exercise fun
Americans who are making New Year’s resolutions may struggle to keep them as early as next week. Many have said they want to focus on health and well-being, but sticking to a new exercise regime can be a challenge. A new workout technology aims to keep users involved by making exercise fun.
Exercising like this could give those over 40 extra years of life, research says
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
Mornings Memory: 1966 physical fitness test
In today's Mornings Memory, we look back to 1966 when CBS News aired "The National Sports and Physical Fitness Test." The interactive segment quizzed viewers on personal habits, sports trivia, and outdoor skills.
Top 10 fittest cities in the United States, revealed
The rankings, from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, are based on 33 health indicators, including different health behaviors and outcomes.
Wrist weights are a trendy hack for toned arms, but are they safe?
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Richard Simmons, fitness guru, dies at age 76
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Peloton, once hailed as the future of fitness, is now sucking wind
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy exits as it lays off more staff. What's ailing the fitness company?
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Grandmother breaks world planking record
The former vice principal spends hours planking every day while she watches movies and even studied for her master's degree.
Preventative health care, screenings guide
CBS News HealthWatch compiled a series of guides for preventative care and screenings to stay on top of your health at different ages throughout your life. Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at the Kaiser Family Foundation, breaks down the advice.
Men need more exercise than women for same health benefits, study finds
A study published Monday revealed a gender gap in cardiovascular benefits when it comes to exercise.
Are morning or night workouts better? Here's what experts say.
What's the best time for working out: morning, afternoon or evening? The answer isn't what you may think.
How many calories should I burn a day? Your calorie questions, answered.
Calories can be confusing — but they don't have to be. We've got answers to your most-searched questions about calories.
Should you eat before a workout? Here's what experts say.
Is it better to eat before your workouts? Here's what experts recommend.
How to make New Year's resolutions stick
With 2024 fast approaching, it is time to make New Year's resolutions. Dr. Dion Metzger, board-certified psychiatrist, joins CBS News with tips for maintaining those goals past January.
CBS poll: Top 2024 New Year's resolutions
People across the U.S. are making their New Year's resolutions with two days left in 2023. CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto takes a look at what people are hoping to achieve in the coming year.
Wellness trends to watch for in 2024: The Ozempic "ripple effect" and more
From the Ozempic "ripple effect" to health tech and more, experts share their predictions for 2024 wellness trends.
Should you start with cardio or lift weights first? One expert weighs in
Experts say you should both lift weights and do cardio — here's how to decide whether resistance training or aerobic exercise should come first in your workout.
Weekend-only workouts offer similar benefits to daily exercise, study finds
No time to exercise during the week? A new study suggests concentrating your workouts on the weekends may be just as good.
Pickleball players should be wary of injury risks
While Pickleball's popularity has soared, it has also brought with it the risk of injury, especially among older players. Christina Ruffini takes a look at what enthusiasts need to know.
How weight loss drugs may impact spending
The popularity of like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss may already be impacting consumption habits by helping consumers suppress their appetite. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reports the hunger suppressors also have the potential to boost demand for healthier foods and activities like going to the gym.
Are morning workouts better for weight loss?
Medical weight loss physician Dr. Sue Decotiis told CBS News that the best exercise is whatever fits your schedule.
Fewer steps may be needed for health benefits
For years, 10,000 daily steps has been the gold standard for many walkers. Now, a new study suggests the ideal daily step count may actually be much lower. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee explains.
Could just minutes of activity cut your cancer risk? New study offers clues.
The observational study followed more than 22,000 self-reported non-exercisers, using data from wearable devices to track daily activity.
Stocks rebound on hopes Trump will negotiate tariff deals
The stock market is rebounding Tuesday after a three-day sell-off sparked by President Trump's tariffs.
Trump to sign executive order aimed at revitalizing coal industry
President Trump is expected on Tuesday to sign the executive order aimed at reenergizing the coal industry.
Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As the president threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
What to know as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks are set to begin in Oman
The U.S. and Iran will soon begin nuclear negotiations, but there already seems to be disagreement between President Trump and Tehran over the nature of the talks. Here's what to know.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces caught 2 Chinese men fighting for Russia
Ukraine's leader says two Chinese nationals were caught fighting alongside Russia's army in the war-torn east of his country, and he's demanding answers from Beijing.
Prince Harry in court to appeal revocation of his U.K. security detail
Prince Harry made the trip from California to be in a London court as his lawyer argued the removal of his U.K. security detail was "unjustified and inferior treatment."
Can weight loss drugs help with dementia risk? Here's what studies suggest.
Popular weight loss drugs may do more than curb appetite — they may also help reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research.
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Trump to sign executive order aimed at revitalizing coal industry
President Trump is expected on Tuesday to sign the executive order aimed at reenergizing the coal industry.
Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try and solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
Stocks rebound on hopes Trump will negotiate tariff deals
The stock market is rebounding Tuesday after a three-day sell-off sparked by President Trump's tariffs.
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Social Security wrongly tells some recipients their payments ended
One family said they were dismayed when the Social Security site said their disabled adult son was no longer receiving benefits.
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
Stocks rebound on hopes Trump will negotiate tariff deals
The stock market is rebounding Tuesday after a three-day sell-off sparked by President Trump's tariffs.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As President Trump threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
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Trump to sign executive order aimed at revitalizing coal industry
President Trump is expected on Tuesday to sign the executive order aimed at reenergizing the coal industry.
For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
Migrants who entered U.S. via Biden-era app stripped of legal status
Migrants who came to the U.S. via a Biden-era online appointment app have been told to leave "immediately" in a message from the Department of Homeland Security.
China vows to fight Trump's tariff trade war "to the end"
As President Trump threatens China with even more tariffs, Beijing says it will never bow to "unilateral bullying," and "will fight to the end."
RFK Jr. calls for end of fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
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Can weight loss drugs help with dementia risk? Here's what studies suggest.
Popular weight loss drugs may do more than curb appetite — they may also help reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research.
For opioid victims, payouts fall short while governments reap millions
Pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the nation's opioid crisis are paying state and local governments billions of dollars in legal settlements. But how much are victims getting?
4 dangerous measles myths to know as U.S. cases rise
Misinformation about measles and the MMR vaccine can put people at risk. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. calls for end of fluoride in drinking water
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
CDC redeploys to Texas measles outbreak as RFK Jr. backs vaccine
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
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Anthrax poisoning kills dozens of hippos in Africa's oldest national park
About 50 hippos have died of anthrax poisoning in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park, the oldest national park in all of Africa.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces caught 2 Chinese men fighting for Russia
Ukraine's leader says two Chinese nationals were caught fighting alongside Russia's army in the war-torn east of his country, and he's demanding answers from Beijing.
Prince Harry in court to appeal revocation of his U.K. security detail
Prince Harry made the trip from California to be in a London court as his lawyer argued the removal of his U.K. security detail was "unjustified and inferior treatment."
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
At least 13 killed by roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo fell in, killing more than a dozen people, leaving more than 70 others injured and many thought to be trapped under rubble.
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Will Richard on winning NCAA national title
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
Florida Gators forward on big win over Houston
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Spice Girls Geri Halliwell Horner on new book
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her second novel, "Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire," a mystery-filled adventure that follows a young orphan uncovering secrets at a boarding school.
Idina Menzel on "Redwood"
Nearly a decade since her last Broadway role, Idina Menzel is back, this time climbing through midair as a grieving mother who finds healing and hope in California's redwood forest.
Clem Burke, longtime drummer for Blondie, dies at age 70
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
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Instagram users under 16 will need parental OK to livestream, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval.
China pulls TikTok deal over tariffs
TikTok faced a Saturday deadline to find a U.S. buyer or face a potential ban. President Trump announced an extension on Friday. A deal was at the finish line but China pulled back due to Trump's tariff announcement. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has the details.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Nintendo unveils new Switch 2 console
Nintendo has unveiled its next console, the Switch 2. Washington Post reporter Gene Park joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the new user experience, the price and possible security concerns.
Amazon tells White House it's interested in buying TikTok
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
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Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
Geomagnetic storms could bring northern lights show to parts of U.S.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
Researchers studied the DNA of two 7,000-year-old naturally mummified individuals excavated in the Takarkori rock shelter in southwestern Libya.
Monkeys are "best yodellers" in the world, study says
Primates possess special anatomical structures in their throats called vocal membranes, allowing for yodeling at higher octaves, researchers found.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
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Daughter uses podcast to try to solve dad's unsolved 2002 murder
Madison McGhee has spent tens of thousands of dollars and interviewed dozens of people to try and solve her father's murder.
Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial continues with witness testimony
Lori Vallow Daybell is accused in Arizona of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow.
Lori Vallow Daybell trial opening statements
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a woman facing charges in the death of her fourth husband. Lori Vallow Daybell, who has already been convicted of killing two of her children in a separate trial, has pleaded not guilty in this case. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez is in Phoenix, Arizona, with more.
Drug-sniffing dogs help find record haul of cocaine hidden on ship
The Korea Coast Guard said they had found two tons of what they suspect to be pure cocaine on a Norwegian-flagged ship.
Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged in the U.K. with several counts related to rape and sexual assault allegations, London's Metropolitan Police announced. This comes after claims by four women emerged in 2023. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
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Revisit the 2024 total solar eclipse with photos and videos
As Americans wait for the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the U.S., here's a look back at the 2024 event.
Rocket carrying NASA's Jonny Kim, 2 cosmonauts docks with space station
The craft carrying astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts docked with the space station. They're scheduled for an eight-month stay.
SpaceX Fram2 crew back on Earth
A wealthy bitcoin entrepreneur and three other adventurers returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after 55 passes above the North and South Poles. CBS News' Bill Harwood has more.
Space tourists complete first-ever flight around Earth's poles
SpaceX's third all-civilian privately chartered flight was the first to carry a crew into polar orbit.
NASA rover captures giant dust devil devouring smaller one on Mars
The dust devil was about 210 feet wide, NASA said, but likely didn't last long after consuming the smaller whirlwind.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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Trump on potential tariffs negotiations
President Trump said he held a call with South Korea on tariffs and also alleged that China wants to make a deal with the U.S. This comes as the White House prepares for talks with Iran on its nuclear program. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
Will Richard on winning NCAA national title
The Florida Gators won their first NCAA basketball title since 2007. Will Richard, who hit four three-pointers in the first half, speaks about the big win, what he'll remember from this season and the next steps in his career.
Florida Gators forward on big win over Houston
The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65–63, claiming their first national championship since 2007. Forward Thomas Haugh joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the thrilling finish.
Trump on backing down from tariffs
President Trump remains defiant amid criticism for his latest tariffs announcement and his threats of additional tariffs against China. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Stars cheer Gayle King's journey to space
With just days to go before liftoff, Gayle King gets a surprise sendoff on "CBS Mornings" from friends and famous faces including Tom Hanks, William Shatner, Bill Nye and Megan Rapinoe.