5 Simple (Yet Brilliant) Tricks to Stop Touching Your Face So Much

28/12/2023

Today, you likely rubbed your eyes, scratched your nose, wiped away a crumb from your mouth, or smoothed over your temples—or something in between. In fact, today, you likely touched your face dozens, if not hundreds of times, without even realizing it. And now's as good a time as any not only to become more aware of how often you touch...

How to Set Goals in the Weight Room Beyond Heavier Weights

25/12/2023

Just as speed is not the only way to make progress in running, adding weight to the bar is not the only way to make progress in lifting. There are many ways to measure the process of getting stronger and fitter, so let’s discuss some ways you can set benchmarks for yourself along the way...

6 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Eating Dairy, According to Dietitians

22/12/2023

Some dairy is simply delicious. Who can deny that a cup of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream or fresh mozzarella melted on a pizza is heaven? But for many Americans—about 65 percent of them, to be exact—dairy is the stuff that food nightmares—not dreams—are made of. Here's everything you need to know about lactose intolerance and how giving up dairy can affect your body...

Veganism and the Environment — How to Eat Sustainably This Veganuary

19/12/2023

You might think veganism and the environment go seamlessly hand in hand. But Veganuary, in which people pledge to go plant-based for the entire month of January, isn’t necessarily the greener eating regime that many automatically assume it to be.

Although cutting down on animal products is better...

5 Signs of Overtraining That Trainers Say Mean It’s Time To Take a Day Off

16/12/2023

The fitness industry has long led us to believe that "more is more." This means that if you're looking to get stronger, you might think that committing to two-a-day workouts is the fastest and easiest way to do it, but that's not the case. It is possible to go too hard—which can backfire, and prohibit you from making strength gains— and it's important to keep an eye on signs of overtraining for the sake of your overall...

Sitting Too Much? It Might Be Bad for Brain Health, According to a Neurologist

13/12/2023

When it comes to brain health, stroke may not be on your radar—but maybe it should be. The condition, which happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked, is the second most common cause of death worldwide. Still, it is "preventable, treatable, and beatable," says Kara Sands, MD, a neurologist and stroke medical director...

7 Spring Vegetables to Buy Now — and How to Cook Them

10/12/2023

After months of hibernating and eating lots of comfort food, we’re all ready to enjoy the lighter, brighter offerings of spring. And lucky for us, these seven vegetables are coming into season now. They’re all bursting with color and nutrition! Here’s how to add them to your weekly meals...

Does Drinking Coffee Really Dehydrate You? We Asked Dietitians

07/12/2023

According to the National Coffee Association, 62 percent of Americans drink coffee daily, with the average coffee drinker consuming more than three cups each day. If you tend to spend more time sipping coffee instead of water throughout the day, you might be asking the question...

How to Stick to Your Health Goals — But Still Enjoy Your Weekend

04/12/2023

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...

All the Healthy Reasons to Let Yourself Have a Good Cry

01/12/2023

If you've ever had a good cry and instantly felt better, there's a proven science behind the phenomenon. Not only can crying help you feel better mentally and emotionally, there are a number of unexpected physical benefits of crying as well. While excessive crying can be a sign of depression, anxiety, or certain neurological conditions, a good cry (on occasion) can be an important way to refresh our minds...