When Packing Anxiety Wrecks the Joy of Travel

16/12/2024

I loathe packing. Whether I’m heading away for a long weekend or a weekslong excursion, I inevitably find myself staring at an open bag in a cold sweat. The night before a vacation I’m vowing that I’d rather CANCEL THE WHOLE THING than be forced to evaluate which swimsuit...

Your Strength Routine Might Be Missing This Key Training Technique

12/12/2024

Strong legs are crucial to running, which means strength training is essential to your weekly workout routine. And how you spend your time in the gym determines the results you see on the run. By just slightly tweaking the exercises you do off road, you may be able to get more out of each move, spend less time in the weight room, and see your performance improve. Enter: eccentric exercises...

Surprising Side Effects of Drinking Lemon Water, Say Dietitians

09/12/2024

With temperatures heating up around the U.S., drinking water to avoid dehydration is more important than ever. And if you're looking to make your average glass of water a whole lot more delicious, adding a squeeze or a slice of lemon to your water is a simple way to make that beverage a whole lot more enjoyable. However, flavor isn't the only thing that...

The Best Essential Foods to Eat to Lose Weight

06/12/2024

Google "best foods for weight loss" and you'll get 48 million different opinions. But we know that it's not about what you find online—it's about what actually makes it on your plate.

And here, we've collected the essential list...

The 'Silly Little Walk' Trend Will Be Your New Favorite Exercise

03/12/2024

There's a new exercise trend in town, and it's called the "silly little walk." It's extremely easy to do, and it's gained quite a bit of attention, with over 151,000 views under the #sillylittlewalk hashtag on TikTok. This activity is so simple, in fact, that the viral trend starts by getting up and taking a little stroll outside. But people are getting outdoors for their own...

12 Science-Backed Ways to Lose Belly Fat for Good, According to Weight Loss Experts

30/11/2024

Losing weight in general is hard, but dropping belly fat in particular can feel insurmountable. It’s not all in your head: “It’s essentially impossible to tell one specific region of your body to accelerate fat metabolism,” says Chris DiVecchio, a NASM-certified personal trainer and author of The 5 x 2 Method: Revealing the Power of Your Senses...

Eating Habits to Avoid if You Don't Want High Cholesterol, Say Dietitians

27/11/2024

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, the most common cause of death in the U.S., and stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the nation among adults. Unfortunately, approximately 93 million U.S. adults have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

Let's Drop The Dieting Resolutions This Year ⁠— Our Kids Are Listening

24/11/2024

The data is heavy, and the headlines are unrelenting: During the pandemic, 51% of American parents reported undesired weight gain, obesity spiked among kids ages 5 to 11, and hospitalizations for eating disorders among adolescents increased significantly.

I didn't connect my active, kale-loving family of five to these statistics until I noticed a note in my medical record. Under patient examination...

4 Things That Happened When I Did an Emotional Detox

21/11/2024

Detoxes have been trending for decades, from the infamous cabbage soup diet of the 80s to the current celery craze. These dietary detoxes or “cleanses” are often easily debunkable or too-close to toxic diet culture for our tastes. (Personally, I’m partial to a green juice to kick off my day. However, the idea of surviving on nothing but cabbage soup for three days makes me want to declare war on all vegetables...

If You Want to Improve Your Heart Health, Say Goodbye to Low-Fat Diets

18/11/2024

Cycling offers big-time benefits for your ticker—that’s backed up by studies like this one and this one—but when it comes to nutrition for better heart health, the standard advice to lower your fat intake may not be the best track, according to research presented at the recent Nutrition 2021 Live Online conference...