Joan Anderson, the woman who introduced the hula hoop to the United States and gave it its iconic name, died last month at age 101. Anderson’s daughter, Loralyn Willis, confirmed her death to NBC News ...

Some version of the Hula-Hoop has been around for millennia, but the popular plastic version was introduced by Wham-O in the 1950s and quickly became a fad. Now, researchers have taken a closer look ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hula hooping has remained a staple of modern US culture since the ...

A shopper said, "I decided to purchase this hoop! It took away all my excuses about exercising. It's not hard to work or get the hang of it. Put the hoop on and adjust to your size. I am a big girl ...

March 26 (UPI) --A father-and-son team in India broke a Guinness World Record by creating 17-foot, 4-inch diameter hula hoop and spinning it. Guinness confirmed Krishan Bhatia, 51, and Kshitij Bhatia, ...

A Chicago woman may have hula hooped her way to a Guinness World Record. Jenny Doan, 29, is believed to have made history Friday after unofficially surpassing the record for the longest marathon hula ...