Sleep Disorder Warning Signs You Should Know About

04/07/2024

A good night’s sleep is important for health. Giving the body and mind a chance to rest and reset is vital yet about 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Many people who struggle with getting enough rest...

These 9 Foods Are the Most Common Causes of Food Allergies

01/07/2024

Most people know about food allergies to peanuts and shellfish. However, there are now nine foods that are considered responsible for almost all food allergies and must be listed on food labels.

A new one was just officially added to the list—sesame...

3 Simple Tips to Enjoy The Holidays Without Derailing Your Fitness Goals

28/06/2024

You don't have to worry about seasonal celebrations derailing your fitness, according to Mike Matthews, founder and CEO of the fitness and supplement company Legion Athletics and host of the fitness podcast Muscle for Life.

Taking some time to enjoy festivities is a good thing, he said, and it's unlikely to undo any hard-earned progress toward your goals...

6 Common Fitness Myths, Debunked by Pros

25/06/2024

Whether it's on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, there's so much fitness advice out there that it can be hard to know what's helpful and what's nonsense. Luis Cervantes, certified personal trainer and co-founder of Fuego Fitness in Los Angeles, likens some of these fitness hacks to get-rich-quick schemes. "I understand we want to get results now, and we want to get...

13 Pilates Benefits That Will Make You Want to Switch Up Your Workouts

22/06/2024

There are tons of Pilates benefits that make it a great exercise modality, but we get it: Pilates, with all those elaborate props and intricate poses you may see on social media, can seem out of reach for a lot of people.

The truth, though? It’s actually a super-accessible and scalable kind of workout, and folks at all fitness levels...

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...