Here’s Exactly How Dirty Your Food-Prep Space Is — And What to Do About It

19/06/2024

Would you ever prep your dinner on the kitchen floor?  That was a rhetorical question (no one wants their salad served with a side of dirt and dust, duh). But have you ever stopped to think about the state of your counters?

Sure, they look cleaner than the ground, but according...

Metabolism in Adulthood Does Not Slow As Commonly Believed

16/06/2024

Blaming those extra pounds on a slowing metabolism as you age? Not so fast.

A new international study counters the common belief that our metabolism inevitably declines during our adult lives...

Here's Why Your Face Turns So Red After Working Out—and How to Prevent It From Happening

13/06/2024

There's nothing quite like the feeling of being all hot and sweaty after you just dominated a workout, and the cherry on top is supposed to be that coveted post-workout glow. But for some people, their reward is a brilliantly beet-red complexion, which can make a person feel self-conscious after hitting the gym. To make sure you never have...

Why Getting a Good Night Sleep Is Critical to Keeping Inflammation Under Control

10/06/2024

For a great many Americans—some estimates put the figure as high as 70 million—getting a good night's sleep is just a dream, alas. The reality, according to survey after survey, is that the number of hours we spend sleeping has been shrinking in recent years. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this collective dearth of sleep is currently at epidemic proportions...

The Best Cardio Exercises to Mix Into Your Home Workout — Besides Running

06/06/2024

Unless you own a Peloton bike, genuinely enjoy pounding the pavement in your neighborhood, or have access to a friend's elliptical or treadmill, cardio work can be tough to fit into a studio-free fitness routine. And that makes it particularly easy to put on the back burner.

But with a dozen or so simple moves, you can get...

Here Are Stretches and Yoga Moves That Can Help Scoliosis

03/06/2024

Scoliosis, a condition that involves a curvature of the spine, affects about six to nine million people in the United States.

The abnormal spinal curvature that defines scoliosis often occurs laterally (or to one side), in an S- or C-shape, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)...

What Does Eating a Balanced Diet Actually Mean? Breaking Down the 'Good' to 'Bad' Diet Ratio

31/05/2024

These days, we live in a very shame-heavy culture, where we feel guilty if we skip a workout, spend a full day vegging on the couch, or dare to eat a second slice of pizza. Combine all of that with a diet culture that assigns "good" and "bad" labels to food, and we can't help but feel like the only way to stay virtuous is to avoid treats completely...

Popular Habits That Are Wrecking Your Body, Say Experts

28/05/2024

With the pandemic lurching to a long and winding close, you may be ready to leave lockdowns and wanting to take back control of your health. Good idea. Popular things you've done over the last year may have put your body out of shape, and now is the time to reverse the damage...

4 Ways to Forgive Yourself, Even When It Feels Impossible

25/05/2024

Almost everyone has one of those moments they can't forgive themselves for. You know the ones: They randomly resurface in your mind, tormenting you. The time you said an unkind thing about your best friend and they were standing right behind you. The time you turned in work riddled...

How to Harness the Mind-Soothing and Body-Boosting Powers of Walking

22/05/2024

Walking is one of the simplest ways to get healthy, see the world with fresh eyes, and find peace within yourself.

Walking a mile a day can do wonders when it comes to stress relief. Exercise helps flood the brain with feel-good chemicals, being in nature is calming, and walking itself is a form of meditation, says Koya Webb, a holistic health coach...