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9 Food Ideas to Help You Sleep Well
15/04/2025
Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That's right -- there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night's rest, while other foods and eating habits can prevent us from getting our needed zzz's.
"Foods higher in specific nutrients can enhance our ability to go to sleep and the quality of sleep," said Vandana Sheth, a California-based registered dietitian...
How to Choose Between HIIT and Steady Cardio Workouts
12/04/2025
High intensity interval training packs a hard workout into a short period of time, which makes it sound like it should be an efficient, superior way to work out. But HIIT doesn’t have as many advantages as we’re led to believe, and often steady-state cardio is the better option. Let’s look at a few factors to keep in mind when you’re choosing what kind...
5 Science-Backed Tips to Reduce Bloating, Pain, and Gas - and Prevent It from Occurring Again
09/04/2025
Affecting 15% to 30% of the US population, bloating often feels like a swelling or tightness in your abdomen and can cause your stomach to bulge. It's often uncomfortable but doesn't always signal a cause for concern.
You can't always prevent bloating but there are ways to reduce...
What Is a Tabata Workout? And Should You Be Doing Them?
06/04/2025
You’ve probably heard about Tabata training. But what is a Tabata workout, exactly — is it the same as HIIT, or high intensity interval training? And should these super high-intensity drills be part of your workout?
Interval training — alternating periods of higher and lower intensity during...
6 Best Types of Cardio to Improve Heart Health, Burn Calories, and Help You Lose Weight
03/04/2025
Common forms of cardio include running, cycling, swimming, and walking...
7 Benefits of Chamomile Experts Want You to Know
31/03/2025
Sipping chamomile tea is an often-cited home remedy for better sleep—brew a cup before bed and feel sleepy and relaxed by the time your head hits the pillow.
But the tea's benefits go beyond soothing restless minds. And it's all thanks to the tiny chamomile flower...
How Processed Foods Cause Weight Gain
28/03/2025
Both nutrition scientists and the public debate the relative merits of so-called healthy diets, such as vegan, paleo, and low-carb, but most experts agree on one thing: avoid ultra-processed foods and stick to a diet of whole, unprocessed foods. Ultra-processed foods contain high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and artificial flavors that make...
How the Stillness of Yoga Changed the Way I Live My Life
25/03/2025
I’ve practiced and studied yoga for many years now, but I can still remember my early days, when I would itch to get off my mat during Savasana. The stillness felt like torture—I would rather have done 40 more chaturangas than lie there motionless. There were even mornings where I’d scope out...
A Beginner's Guide to Mastering Mindful Eating
22/03/2025
Between balancing work, family, and all the other demands of everyday life, eating can sometimes become very routine. Maybe you have to grab a quick bite while answering emails or just want to relax at the end of a long day and eat dinner in front of the TV. It seems like eating has become a mindless and automatic task. But have you ever taken a moment to slow down and savor your meal? What would happen if you took the time to appreciate every bite?
How to Stick to Your Health Goals — But Still Enjoy Your Weekend
19/03/2025
When you’re on a roll health-wise, the weekends can be your toughest challenge. It’s easy to say “yes” to going out to eat with friends (and then overeating or drinking too much) or skipping a workout to attend an event or social gathering. However, there are ways to fight back against these pressures and continue to make progress when it comes...