Brandon Lilly is one of the strongest men on the planet, an elite powerlifter who’s squatted 843 pounds. But then a knee injury sidelined him in 2014. “I had to look at myself in the mirror,” he says. “The whole … Continue reading How to Breathe During Your Workout to Be Stronger and Effective
Whether or not our era really is “post truth,” it sure feels like everybody’s obstructing justice, evading taxes, or else spinning yarns in front of cameras. And no one seems more guilty of these falsehood than powerful, important men. Why … Continue reading How Lying Affects Your Health
Why are Cells Important? There are over 37 trillion cells in your body that work hard for you every single day. On average, your body loses 19 million cells each minute, and makes an equal amount to replace them. As … Continue reading Why Are Micronutrients Important?
If you’re looking for an under eye concealer that actually covers dark circles, we can help. As if choosing the best foundation for your skin type wasn’t already tough enough, choosing the right concealer to suit your specific needs is … Continue reading Under Eye Concealer That Actually Covers Dark Circles
Over the past few years, matcha has become such a popular drink that you’ll find it offered at almost any coffee shop across the country. And unlike most food trends, matcha has maintained its cult wellness status—which means it’s time … Continue reading Benefits Of Matcha Powder—And What Exactly This Green Tea Type Is
Bummed out about your dwindling strands? You could benefit from switching up your shower routine, starting with a shampoo for thinning hair. The best shampoos for thinning hair can improve volume, growth, and circulation of the follicles, creating an environment … Continue reading Best Shampoos For Thinning Hair 2019
Not everything is as it seems—getting bangs, becoming an adult, Oreos… As for that last one, despite being a chocolate cookie sandwich filled with cream, turns out there are no animal products used in the production of “milk’s favorite cookie.” … Continue reading Are Oreos Vegan? – Are All Oreos Cookies Dairy-Free
There are piles upon piles of academic papers that extoll the virtues of fruits and vegetables. Eating produce can lower your risk of cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and I could go on and on. But the average … Continue reading Daily Expert: 7 Healthy Fruits and Vegetables You’re Not Eating That Are Actually Delicious
Yogurt isn’t typically considered low-carb. TWO GOOD Greek lowfat yogurt, however, has 3 grams of carbs and 2 grams of total sugar per serving, so keto and low-carb dieters are loving it. It comes in flavors like vanilla, strawberry, peach, … Continue reading Following A Keto-Style Diet? We Might Have Found Your New Favorite Yogurt
If you’ve ever been constipated and then finally found relief, you too know the hallelujah glory that an overdue poop can bring. You don’t just feel better…you feel lighter, thinner even, without that rock sitting in your abdomen. Which might … Continue reading Laxatives For Weight Loss Aren’t Safe Or Effective
Cannabidiol is having a moment. Though you may not recognize its scientific moniker, you’ve probably seen it referred to by its buzzy nickname: CBD. CBD is everywhere these days, and in a variety of forms. You can find it in … Continue reading Considering CBD For Muscle Recovery? Here’s What You Need To Know.
We’ve all been there: You go to take your birth control pill and realize: Crap, I forgot to do this yesterday! Your mind becomes a nonstop reel of questions that slowly elevates your anxiety level toward the red zone. Should … Continue reading Missed Birth Control Pill – Should I Double Up If I Missed a Birth Control Pill?
I often divide my life into two parts: P.K. and A.K. That’s “Pre-Kids and “After-Kids.” After kids, my personal life changed in dramatic ways. But my two girls also taught me so many things, including how I think about nutrition. … Continue reading 7 Surprising Things My Kids Taught Me About Eating Smarter
Sure, you take care of your skin, but are you doing it right? No matter how much you think you know, there could be a few bad habits that are preventing you from putting your best face (and body) forward. … Continue reading 7 Skincare Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Let’s be real—rejection sucks. Actually, “it sucks the big one,” says Rachel Wright, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist in New York City. Research even shows that the brain reacts to rejection a lot like it responds to, say, … Continue reading How To Get Over Rejection
Genetic discoveries are being made at a tremendous pace, and I’m excited that genes related to many sleep disorders are among those finds. All this new genetic research may one day play a role in helping doctors understand who is … Continue reading Can Your DNA Tell You How to Sleep Better?
Alright keto fans—I know you’re already up to your ears in cauliflower, coconut, and jerky products, but I’ve got another healthy snack to put on your radar. Quevos, a new brand started by two 20-year-old childhood friends, makes egg white … Continue reading Quevos Makes Protein-Packed, Low-Carb Egg White Chips
SPF 30 minimum. Broad-spectrum. Water-resistant. These are all things you probably know to look for when you’re shopping for sunscreens. But thanks to recent studies and new legislation, there’s another necessary detail to add to your checklist: reef-safe. A 2008 … Continue reading What Is Reef-Safe Sunscreen – Hawaii Has A New Sunscreen Law
There are a few agreed-upon pleasures in life: Food is definitely one of them, coffee’s a close second, followed by photos of Chris Evans doing literally anything. Intermittent fasting—while, yeah, can help with weight loss—takes away one of those pleasures … Continue reading Can You Have Black Coffee While Intermittent Fasting?
You might think if you’ve done one pushup, you’ve done them all, but there are more than likely a few variations you’ve yet to try. Guys will never stop dropping to rep out sets of pushups when challenged at any … Continue reading How to Do the Typewriter Pushup Chest Exercise – Pushup Workouts
Adulting is hard enough without zits, but many of us still get breakouts well beyond our teen years. Acne affects approximately 50 million people in the US alone, making it the most common skin condition and, while most often found … Continue reading 10 Best Acne Face Washes for Men of 2019- Men’s Facial Cleanser for All Skin Types
Intermittent fasting is among the trendiest diet plans of the moment, evangelized by Hollywood celebs, Silicon Valley execs and Instagram influencers alike. Its followers forego food for anywhere from 16 hours to a whole day, with many swearing by its … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting: Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Risks
Congested? Sore? Anxious? There’s an essential oil for that. Essential oils may seem like a buzzy trend in the beauty and wellness space, but there’s no denying the extensive benefits found in age-old plant extracts—especially eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus oil can … Continue reading 12 Eucalyptus Oil Benefits – The Best Ways to Use Eucalyptus Oil
The New Year is upon us, a time when many of us will inevitably go about making, and then abandoning, absurdly ambitious resolutions—to do more burpees, to home-brew kombucha, to easily reach ketosis or achieve a permanent in-box of zero. … Continue reading How to Meditate – How One Minute of Daily Meditation Helps You
There was a time not so long ago when women judged men based on civilized criteria like the height of their Flock of Seagulls haircuts, or whether they paid for popcorn at the drive-in. Now we have texting. With texting … Continue reading How to Text a Crush – Why You Shouldn’t Text Someone 3 Times in a Row
Not everyone has time to train one body part a day. And not everyone wants to do that. Sometimes, you just need to get all your upper-body training into one session. On days like that, the chest-and-back superset session is … Continue reading This Chest and Back Workout Gives You a Double Pump
When it comes to lunch or breakfast, you can’t go wrong with a classic sandwich stuffed with tasty fillings. But when you’re on the keto diet, bread is a no-go—which means you’re eating a ton of salads or plain pieces … Continue reading 7 Keto Sandwich Recipes – Best Low-Carb, Keto-Friendly Sandwiches
If you’re resolving to accomplish anything this new year, chances are that thing has to do with money–namely, spending less and saving more. It probably also has to do with settling bills for those times you spent money you didn’t … Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Save Money in 2019 — Best New Year’s Budget Tips
You can’t walk through a Sephora these days without spotting at least a dozen different types of oils. Jojoba, argan, coconut oil—you get the drift. But hey, don’t breeze past that rosehip oil without taking a second look. The first thing … Continue reading 8 Benefits of Rosehip Oil
If you think your “really bad headaches” aren’t migraines, you may want to take a closer look at your symptoms—especially if you’re a woman. More than half of all migraine sufferers are never diagnosed, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. And … Continue reading 11 Signs Your Headache Is Actually a Migraine
You’re already using anti-aging moisturizers and anti-aging eye creams–is it time to adopt an anti-aging workout, too? A new study published today in the journal European Heart Journal says when it comes down to the anti-aging effects of exercise, cardio is queen. Endurance exercise–like running, … Continue reading This Is the Best Anti-Aging Workout, According to Science
When Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, MD, of Little Rock, Arkansas, was pregnant, she was determined to breastfeed her baby. Like many expectant mothers, she had seen human milk described as the “gold standard,” and heard the “breast is best” mantra. Once … Continue reading What Our Obsession With Breastfeeding Is Doing to Moms and Their Babies
There’s this weird thing happening in supermarkets where the checkouts are eliminating plastic bags, but their produce sections are overflowing with disposable clamshell cases, Styrofoam trays, and cellophane. What gives? Bagged salad is one thing, but do you really need individually wrapped … Continue reading Should You Buy Packaged Fruits and Vegetables at the Grocery Store?
I think we can all agree that travel is one of the best things in life. But the whole getting to your destination part? Pure torture. As someone who can’t afford to fly business class (I wish!), the reality of … Continue reading True Botanicals Aromatherapy Oils Review
Uh oh: Plastic-polluted waters are contaminating the worldwide seafood supply. But, fish, you’ve been told repeatedly, is one of the healthiest proteins you can eat. Many species, including salmon and albacore tuna, are a good source of those all-important omega-3 … Continue reading Microplastics in Seafood – Should You Be Worried?
Hotly debated fitness topics are in no short supply: yoga vs. pilates, cardio vs. strength training, and the treadmill vs. outdoor running. But no dispute is as polarizing as the one surrounding morning vs. evening workouts. Of course, the absolute best time to … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Working Out in the Morning
Dieters often give up fatty steaks and pork for leaner cuts of meat like chicken breast. But people on the ketogenic diet embrace a high-fat, low carb lifestyle, meaning those greasy eats are never off limits. If you’re new to … Continue reading 8 Best Keto Meats to Eat – Fatty Meats For Keto Diet
Probiotics are super in right now–but they’re just for your gut health, right? Quick answer: Nope! There are actually probiotics out there for your—wait for it—vaginal health. But here’s the thing: You can’t pop the same probiotics you use for your gut, … Continue reading The Gynecologist-Approved Probiotic Will Help Your Vaginal Health
Ingredients 1 large cucumber 1/3 c.hummus 1/4 c.crumbled feta 1/4 c.chopped kalamata olives 1/4 c.chopped cherry tomatoes Small sprigs fresh dill Lemon wedges (optional) Directions Using a vegetable peeler, slice cucumber into thin flat strips. Lay slices down on paper towels … Continue reading Best Greek Sushi Recipe – How to Make Greek Sushi
A new study found that the average person gains 17 pounds within one year of finding love. Feeling less pressure to look their best was the main reason people gained weight. Prior research has shown that couples tend to eat … Continue reading How Much Weight Americans Gain In New Relationships
How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Step 2 In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, green onions, … Continue reading Honey Sriracha Meatballs Recipe
Coffee is one of life’s pleasures, and it’s a superfood, too—linked to a reduced risk of heart attack and dementia, among other conditions. A dose of caffeine also helps clear your head, hone your focus, and improve your gym performance, says Frances Largeman-Roth, … Continue reading How to Make Coffee at Home
During cold and flu season, it’s a pretty safe bet that congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose are signs you’re coming down with something. But when trees are blossoming or their leaves are falling, how can you tell if you have … Continue reading How to Tell the Difference Between a Cold and Allergies
If you’re on the keto diet, you might be craving a variety of things—including more choices. The high-fat, low-carb eating plan is super restrictive. But we just found out that Starbucks is expanding its keto-friendly options, so your morning caffeine run doesn’t have … Continue reading There Is A New Keto Starbucks Drink
It’s fairly well-established that not every weight loss plan works for everyone. In fact, whether or not you can successfully lose weight depends on many factors, from your gender to your metabolism to your genes. But what if we told … Continue reading Ayurvedic Diet for Weight Loss
I’m a salad fanatic. I’ve eaten one nearly every day for years, and I love experimenting with different combinations of greens, toppings, and dressings. The latter is key, because the right dressing can significantly boost the healthfulness of your bowl, while the … Continue reading The 5 Healthiest Salad Dressings, According to a Nutritionist
While interviewing a dermatologist for a story last year, I shamelessly took the opportunity to ask about something that had been bothering me. “What is this on my forehead?” I asked, pulling my hair back. He leaned in to inspect my brown-speckled skin. … Continue reading The Best Treatments for Melasma
Protein. These days it feels like the word that begins and ends all things. (What are you eating? Protein. What’s your secret for losing weight? Protein. How was your weekend? Protein.) “Protein is an essential nutrient that builds and repairs … Continue reading How Much Protein Do Women Need A Day? Calculate Daily Protein Intake
