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Pinterest is Banning Weight Loss Ads. Health Experts Say It’s a ‘Positive Step’
25/08/2024
Pinterest has become the first major social media platform to ban weight loss advertisements on the site.
The policy covers advertisements that include testimonials about weight loss or weight loss products, as well as ads that reference body mass index (BMI) or similar metrics, and more...
How to Eat Healthier Without Tracking Calories
22/08/2024
Eating healthier is a worthy goal in its own right, rather than just a means to an end for weight loss. But if you’ve ever tried to change your eating habits, you likely know the mess of misinformation that is online diet culture.
There seems to be only a few things that everybody agrees...
Why Getting Outside for a Walk in The Cold is Worth The Effort
19/08/2024
Not to brag, but I’m super good at walking. Not putting one foot in front of the other, though I manage that just fine, but at getting out there every day. My husband and I walk for about 25 minutes every morning — in the snow, in the rain, and even on Sundays when we stayed up late the night before...
Is the Anti-Inflammatory Diet for You? Why You Should Try It & How to Start It
16/08/2024
3 Calming, Cooling Breathing Exercises to Try When It's Too Hot to Function
13/08/2024
Feeling hot? You're not alone. In fact, most of the nation has been held in the grip of a scorching summer heatwave for weeks. But yoga and meditation teacher Travis Eliot, cofounder of Inner Dimension TV, wants you to take a deep breath—a few deep breaths, actually. Not only can doing a few breathing exercises help calm you down mentally, but it can also help naturally decrease your body temperature...
The 11 Healthiest Desserts to Have, According to Dietitians
10/08/2024
News flash: There's actually nothing wrong with having a little sweet treat during the day. In fact, most registered dietitians recommend it! Satisfying your sweet tooth with something delicious and nutritious is the key to success, which is why we asked dietitians to share some of the healthiest desserts you can turn to when you need something sweet to eat. Here's what they recommend, and for more...
6 Pomegranate Health Benefits You Should Know
07/08/2024
Admittedly, pomegranates are a bit of an unconventional fruit—you can’t just munch on them casually on your walk back from the gym. But whether you go for the juice or seeds (properly known as arils, that pop out of the husk of the fruit), you’re getting a full blast of vitamins like B, C and K, plus antioxidants, so it’s definitely worth cracking one open...
What Does Eating a Balanced Diet Actually Mean? Breaking Down the 'Good' to 'Bad' Diet Ratio
04/08/2024
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...
I Jumped Rope Every Day For a Month, and I'm Not Quitting Any Time Soon
01/08/2024
At first glance, jumping rope as a daily workout seemed like an absolute no-brainer - who wouldn't want to get fit by simply revisiting an easy and inexpensive childhood pastime? Besides, as middle age has started to creep up on me, so have the pounds and my aversion to any exercise routine that extends past 30 minutes. So, when I won a set...
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Arms With This 3-Week Dumbbell Challenge
29/07/2024
After following this 21-day dumbbell arm challenge, not only will your arms look more sculpted, but you'll also feel stronger. Don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm plan was designed with everyone in mind, whether it's your first time working out or you exercise regularly.
This challenge created by NASM-certified personal trainer...