You’ve seen the Instagram quotes: You had me at sushi. Soy happy together. Keep calm and eat sushi. Corny, sure, but it’s all good because sushi = fish = totally healthy. That’s true—for the most part. But certain rolls (ahem: … Continue reading Is Sushi Healthy? – How Healthy Is Sushi
Guys work for hours in the weight room to build healthier, fitter bodies, but let’s be real for a minute: One of the biggest reasons dudes hit the gym is to make themselves look good. If you’re just as focused … Continue reading The Best Biceps Workouts for Men – Best Arm Exercises to Build Bigger Biceps
Jeremiah Peterson was 40 years old and 100 pounds overweight when he realized he needed to make a change. The dad went on to lose 92 pounds by adopting the ketogenic diet and working out in the great outdoors His … Continue reading Dad Credits Amazing Weight Loss Transformation To Keto Diet, Hiking
TOTAL TIME 2 minutes SERVES 1 MEAL TYPE Beverages DIET TYPE Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: 1 glass of warm or hot water (12–16 ounces) 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½–1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon … Continue reading Secret Detox Drink Recipe: Cleanse and Rejuvinate
Traveling is awesome—except for the fact that you can’t take your normal beauty kit with you. (Unless you travel with three suitcases). Thankfully, these products are all you need to look amazing on any vacay: 1 Best face oil: Superfood Facial … Continue reading Best Travel Beauty Products
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of adults in the United States — 35.1% — are obese. And if you aren’t obese, defined by the CDC in adults as having a BMI of 30 or … Continue reading 5 Myths About Why You’re Not Losing Weight
You probably already know what not to do for weight loss (like literally any of these things), but there are really only two things that work when you want to drop pounds the healthy, sustainable way: eating well and exercising … Continue reading 5 Rules That Actually Work If You’re Trying To Lose Weight
Even though you didn’t push a baby out of your vagina, sex is probably the last thing on your mind after a C-section. Sleepless nights and a wailing infant do not exactly make a sexy soundtrack. Plus, your hormones are … Continue reading Sex After C-Section: When Can You Have Sex After A C-Section?
If you’re over 50 years old and have blurry or wavy vision and/or a blind spot in the center of your vision, you may have Age-Related Macular Degeneration. The good news is it’s painless. The bad news, AMD is kind … Continue reading Age-Related Macular Degeneration: a Frustrating Condition to Live with and Treat
Eating disorders are complex, and potentially fatal conditions that can have serious consequences for general health, professional productivity, and personal relationships. They are not fads, phases, or vanity lifestyle choices. They are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a person’s … Continue reading A Matter Of Life And Death: Eating Disorders
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their therapeutic and healing properties as part of the practice of aromatherapy. They’re sourced from leaves, stems or roots of plants that are known for their health properties. So then, what … Continue reading What Is Frankincense Oil? 8+ Benefits & Uses for Healing
Raise your hand if you’re a grown-ass adult who still wakes up with breakouts on the regular. Yeah, it’s the freaking worst. But while you might have tried every acne spot treatment and Instagram hack on the planet to clear … Continue reading Best Acne Face Washes, According to Dermatologists
Would you believe that the majority of the population — up to 90 percent of adults in the United States — is believed to have a vitamin D deficiency? Many physicians are starting to take this vitamin deficiency very seriously; in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms & Sources to Reverse It!
Is vitamin E oil good for your skin? Vitamin E is both a nutrient and antioxidant with a history of use in dermatology for over 50 years. Scientific research has shown it benefits a number of common skin concerns including burns, scars and wounds. … Continue reading Vitamin E Oil: 6 Natural Health Benefits for Skin & Hair
Pot has the overriding perception as the chill-out drug. In fact, almost a third of marijuana users in the U.S. say the main purpose of it is to reduce anxiety or stress, a recent Marist poll found. But that’s not … Continue reading Why THC Makes You Paranoid
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, of NYC’s Blue Smoke eateries, weighed 345 pounds when he knew he needed to make a change The executive chef lost 100 pounds by exercising and changing his diet Bourgeois adopted a ketogenic-inspired diet and practices intermittent … Continue reading Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois of NYC’s Blue Smoke Restaurants on His 100-Pound Weight Loss
For Valentine’s Day, actress Kristen Bell gave her followers a very practical gift: A laundry list of advice on how to make marriage, or really any relationship, work long-term. Considering she and husband Dax Shepard enjoy a famously solid union, … Continue reading Kristen Bell Shares Relationship Advice
Is pasta healthy? Like other processed carbohydrates — including most cereals, bread and baked goods— pasta has been deemed a problematic food when it comes to packing on the pounds. In fact, in recent decades pasta has even been blamed … Continue reading Is Pasta Healthy? The Answer Might Surprise You
Today, we have hundreds of different beauty products available to us — acne washes, toners, scrubs and so on — but what did people use thousands of years ago before commercial chemicals existed to help heal their skin? When it … Continue reading Witch Hazel: How to Use It to Clear Up Your Skin Fast
Many health food stores sell nitric oxide supplements, which claim to boost workout performance and enhance endurance Nitric oxide is a naturally occurring gas in the body that helps increase blood flow Nitric oxide supplements contain ingredients that are said … Continue reading Nitric Oxide Supplements Benefits and Side Effects
Mascara is one of those beauty products that even the most low maintenance women reach for from time to time because as cliche as it may sound, a few swipes of the inky black formula have the power to change how … Continue reading This Is the $6 Mascara That Kim Kardashian Has Been Using for Years
Skipping booze, sugar, and processed grains and eating only whole foods—think produce, unprocessed grains, lean protein, and healthy fats—for just seven days can trigger long-lasting changes. “A lot of times when we reach for a cookie or a drink, it’s … Continue reading This Quick Cleanse Could Mean Major Results
Did you know that digestion begins in the mouth — and that without proper saliva production it can be difficult to digest foods properly? Saliva contains two essential digestive enzymes: amylase, which breaks down starches, and lingual lipase, which breaks … Continue reading Dry Mouth Causes + 9 Natural Dry Mouth Remedies
Like wintergreen, cramp bark is another herbal remedy that naturally contains a compound called methyl salicylate, which is known to have pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. As its name hints, cramp bark is known for relieving cramps, including those associated with premenstrual … Continue reading Cramp Bark for Menstrual Relief + 4 Other Benefits
There’s a disturbing claim making the rounds on the Internet lately that men don’t like smart women. Guys feel threatened when talking to a brainy lady, according to reports on a new study from the University of Buffalo. Well, we … Continue reading 11 Women Who Prove Smart is Sexy
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson isn’t shy about sharing his personal journey with depression. The Jumanji star has long been open about his mental health history, and is now sharing more with fans on Twitter. “Got tons of responses to this. … Continue reading Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Opened Up About His Battle With Depression
All cheating is not created equal. Ask 10 people what “counts” as cheating and you’d probably get 100 different answers. “Infidelity is a gray area because different individuals have their own boundaries and ideals for romantic relationships,” says Dana Weiser, … Continue reading Definition Of Cheating – What Counts As Cheating
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scientists haven’t rendered a verdict on whether coffee is good or bad for you, but a California judge has. He says coffee sellers in the state should have to post cancer warnings. The culprit is a … Continue reading Judge Rules Starbucks And Other Coffee Should Come With A Cancer Warning
There’s a lot you can accomplish in three weeks. You can binge watch a few seasons of your favorite show on Netflix. You can even break in new running shoes. Something that’s not as easy to do in 21 days? … Continue reading The 3 Week Diet Says It’ll Help You Lose 12+ Lbs
Yoga; you love it for its centering capabilities, stress reduction, and the mild workout. But did you also know that yoga can also be an effective treatment for osteoporosis? Research has shown that yoga can prevent, slow* — and in … Continue reading Yoga’s Benefits for Osteoporosis
If you’re thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, Rich Roll can help. The ultra-endurance athlete and best-selling author went vegan when his health took a nosedive right before his 40th birthday, and he hasn’t looked back since. Last September, … Continue reading Rich Roll Vegan Diet: What the Ultra-Endurance Athlete Eats In a Day
I met Luke at a professional conference. I’m a public health and behavioral science expert; Luke’s a statistician for a hospital system in New York City. I thought he was brilliant — two Ivy League degrees, decades of experience working … Continue reading Fake News About Health You Need to Stop Believing
Did you know that iodine deficiency is now regarded by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the most prevalent and easily preventable case of impaired cognitive development in children in the world? There are at least 30 million suffering from … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency Epidemic: How to Reverse It for Your Health
You know you should savor your dinner slowly at the kitchen table, but honestly, it’s so much more fun to eat it in front of the TV. But if you’re trying to lose weight, forcing yourself to focus on your … Continue reading Mindful Eating Tips For Weight Loss – Mindful Eating And Weight Loss Research
As a mom of three kids under the age of 10, it’s no surprise that Jessica Alba would need an at-home spa sesh. Last night she took to Instagram to share her routine for “detoxed and hydrated” skin. “When the kiddos are in … Continue reading Jessica Alba Swears By These 5 Beauty Products for Detoxing Her Skin
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than a third of adults in the United States — 35.1% — are obese. And if you aren’t obese, defined by the CDC in adults as having a BMI of 30 or … Continue reading 5 Myths About Why You’re Not Losing Weight
Five Guys is known for using fresh, never frozen, high-quality ingredients for its burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes. Even Barack Obama is a fan, known to order the Five Guys cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, jalapeño peppers, and mustard. The burger … Continue reading How Many Calories Are In a Five Guys Burger
When artificial sweeteners first took the grocery store by storm, they seemed like the answer to everyone’s prayers. People who wanted their fizzy drinks could finally enjoy the sweet foods they craved without packing on the calories—or so they believed. … Continue reading 5 Ways Drinking Diet Soda Can Change Your Body
Have you asked yourself lately, “What’s going on? Is this normal?” If so, you’re not alone. Many women go through changes as they age that are a little confusing. We expect the fine lines and wrinkles. We know that menopausal … Continue reading 5 Perfectly Normal Ways Your Body Changes After Age 40
You expect to be a sweaty mess when you’re working out, but what about when you’re sitting in an all-staff meeting? Or simply strolling from your office to your buddy’s down the hall? Regular sweating—say, you’re in the middle of … Continue reading Excessive Sweating Signs – What Is Hyperhidrosis?
You prime your face, your eyes, and maybe even your lashes. All that effort, and you’re still content to let your lipstick fade and feather throughout the day? I didn’t think so. Forever a lover of a good lip balm—Sara … Continue reading Bite Beauty Line & Define Lip Primer Review
Creatine (sometimes referred to as creatine monohydrate) has been called a “phenomenon” in the bodybuilding community and is among the best-selling supplements to gain muscle. To date, well over 500 research studies have evaluated the effects of creatine supplementation on … Continue reading Creatine Monohydrate: Beneficial or Just Dangerous?
You’ve heard the saying: Performance is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical. You can be in peak physical shape, but if your mind isn’t in the right place, your training is going to take a hit. These difficulties usually … Continue reading 7 Workout Motivation Tips – How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise
Seen your fair share of products that flake on their promises to get rid of dandruff? After squeezing through bottle after bottle of shampoo with no results, you may even be questioning if there’s anything that will stop the embarrassing … Continue reading The Best Shampoos to Get Rid of Dandruff
Prozac was so popular after its debut in 1988 that it inspired not one but two best-selling books: Listening to Prozac and Prozac Nation (which was turned into a movie starring Christina Ricci). It was the first SSRI, or selective-serotonin … Continue reading 9 Prozac Side Effects – Antidepressant Side Effects
When I was younger and struggled with severe cystic acne, I used layers and layers of makeup to cover up the spots that coated my neck, chin, and cheeks. Unfortunately, little could be done to mask my cysts; I could … Continue reading The Best Foundations to Cover Acne Scars That Look Natural
Every day, people looking for better health pour millions of dollars into the pharmaceutical industry. While certain medications can be beneficial, others can lead to painful side effects and may simply swap one problem for another. On the other hand, … Continue reading Top 5 Essential Oils for Holistic Therapy
Most people I meet think that they’re pretty healthy. But when I probe a little deeper into their diets, I quickly find out that they are eating a lot of health foods you should never eat. I can’t blame them. With … Continue reading 21 ‘Health’ Foods You Should Never Eat
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