Meditation has been described as being like “exercise for your brain.” And while basic forms of meditation can be really simple — for example, focusing on … Continue reading The 5-Step Approach to Effective Guided Meditation
I get it, shaving kind of sucks. Especially ~ down there ~. Holy razor burn, Batman! But the thought of bikini waxing is crazy-intimidating (everyone and their mother remembers that scene from The 40-Year-Old Virgin). And it’s hard to know what … Continue reading The 8 Types Of Bikini Wax You Can Get
A new study revealed that people with Alzheimer’s disease had higher levels of certain kinds of herpes virus in their brains. Roughly 90 percent of the U.S. population has the specific strains of herpes that this study links to Alzheimers. … Continue reading Herpes Virus Strains Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
There’s a reason why cowgirl is one of guys’ all-time favorite sex positions, and it’s not just because it provides a spectacular view from below. When a woman’s on top, she can take full control of the rhythm and speed of sex … Continue reading Cowgirl Sex Position – What Guys Should Do When A Woman Is On Top
If you’re not already one of the 1.2 million people following Kelsey Wells, you might remember her from this viral photo showing how little the number on the scale really matters. People were so blown away by how ripped she looked in her … Continue reading Kelsey Wells Workout – What Is The PWR Workout?
If you’ve ever had a breakout, you’ve likely tried to dry those suckers up with bacteria-killing washes and spot treatments. You know, because conventional wisdom (and … Continue reading How To Use Probiotics For Acne – Probiotic Benefits For Skin
Crushed plants are edging out protein as the powders of the moment. I mean, have you opened Instagram lately? Influencers swear these “superfood powders” do everything from rev your metabolism to boost your sex drive to make your hair shine … Continue reading What Are Superfood Powders?
I’m not an elite athlete. I’m just a guy on the precipice of middle age who enjoys running, biking, soccer, and tennis. If I can push myself to my physical limit a couple of times a week and still have … Continue reading How to Stay Fit After 40 – Best Workouts for 40 Year Old Men
Think you might have a food allergy, but aren’t sure what exactly could be to blame? Experiencing digestive issues or skin flare-ups, but can’t seem to figure out the solution to make them go away? Well, an elimination diet might … Continue reading Elimination Diet: Benefits, Foods to Remove + Plan
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
Strokes are like creaky joints, driving slow in the fast lane, and your dentures falling out, like, all the time—stuff only old people have to worry about…right? Definitely not—just because you have all your own teeth and know how to … Continue reading 9 Stroke Symptoms in Young Women You Need To Know
Research is increasingly showing a mind-body connection. Did you know, for example, that depression could be a result of bacteria in your gut? In 2012, scientists at University College Cork discovered that brain levels of serotonin, or the ‘happy hormone,’ … Continue reading The Gut Bacteria and Depression Connection
Growing up, I didn’t really care about what I looked like. Or rather, I didn’t care enough to do anything about it. I was confident but not exactly in shape, and I practically ate my way through the drive-thru for … Continue reading Anna Victoria’s Instagram Helped Her Become Body Positive In A Surprising Way
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
Enhanced activation of Vitamin D by protecting beta cells may be a potential new approach for treating diabetes as well as other diseases, including cancer, researchers have suggested. When beta cells — the cells in the pancreas that produce, store … Continue reading Vitamin D Therapy Benefits
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
Giving a woman just one orgasm is cause for celebration. But any woman who can climax once can probably cross the finish line again—and again. The ability to come more than once is biological gift exclusive to the fairer sex. … Continue reading How to Give Her Multiple Orgasms
When I meet Tracy Anderson for a consultation at her studio on New York City’s Upper East Side, I am expecting the hyper-focused fitness guru I’ve seen … Continue reading Tracy Anderson on Self-Care: “Healthy Sex Is Better Than Any Massage”
When you’re deciding to go on a diet, there are so many options to choose from. You can go keto and focus on healthy fats, try intermittent fasting, or just eat a certain amount of calories a day. One option … Continue reading What Is the DASH Diet Plan? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Debra stared at the computer until her eyes went blurry. She closed them and shook her head. Why couldn’t she concentrate? Pulling out her smartphone, she checked her Facebook page. Funny. Her friend had posted a picture of her daughter … Continue reading Focus, Fatigue, and Facebook: Why You Just Can’t Concentrate
Lately, one diet has been stealing the spotlight, earning (mostly) rave reviews from A-listers and everyday folks alike: the keto diet. Essentially a very high-fat, low-carb eating plan, the ketogenic diet forces your body to burn fat rather than carbs … Continue reading Keto Diet Celebrities – 5 Female Celebrities Who Love The Keto Diet
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
These days, the uses of turmeric extend way beyond the spice shelf. Turmeric can be found mixed into golden milk, added to skin care serums, and even sprinkled onto rice or roasted veggies. Full of flavor, color and health benefits, … Continue reading Curcumin: Top 10 Benefits of Turmeric’s Secret Ingredient
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
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 crave those last few minutes of your benefit-rich yoga class when you settle into savasana for stillness and relaxation, meet your new best friend: the little-known practice of yoga nidra. An ancient practice to tame the nervous system, … Continue reading Yoga Nidra Increases Dopamine Levels By Up to 65%
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
Buddy up! Grab a pal and give this exclusive routine, created by Tone It Up gals Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott, a shot. Perform the exercises in order, as instructed, resting as little as possible between moves. Complete up to … Continue reading This Buddy Workout Gets You Fit All Over
Joey Tribbiani and Rachel Green may have helped popularize the term on that famous Friends episode back in 1996. But 22 years later, I was able to try out “reinvented” leggings from Visakai. The new California-based brand launched earlier this year after raising more … Continue reading Visakai Commando Leggings Review
Boutique fitness studio ModelFIT is famous for sculpting the toned, taut physiques of women who grace the world’s catwalks (think Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss!). The … Continue reading Get a Better Butt in 20 Minutes With This Modelfit Workout
Your brain controls every system in your body. Without a healthy brain, your heart can’t pump blood, your legs can’t run, and you can’t function normally. So how does your brain perform at its best? It relies on omega-3 fatty … Continue reading Omega 3 Benefits – What Are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
Such was the headline of a 2015 Daily Mail article. It went on to reference the British Association of Anger Management, which found that 87 percent of working mothers had admitted to shouting at their children because of stress. A … Continue reading How to Channel Your Anger So It Won’t Harm Your Health
Quick, what comes to mind when you think of a marriage proposal? Probably a man on bended knee. Well, now you need to add a lady doing squats to that image of betrothal bliss. Because the new trend out there … Continue reading Do You Need to Get in Proposal Shape?
The whole purpose of practicing yoga is to train your mind and body to become more self-aware, allowing you to achieve a higher consciousness and a deeper spiritual connection with yourself. But it can be tough to find your center … Continue reading Best Yoga Retreats Around The World
Still pounding sports drinks after a tough workout? You’re behind the science times, according to a small new study. Milk and milk alternatives—thanks to their natural balance of sodium, carbohydrate and protein—help the body retain fluid, researchers report in the … Continue reading Milk Is More Hydrating Than Powerade after a Workout, Study Says
We get it: Yoga might not be the most intense workout—at least, most forms of it aren’t—and it probably isn’t the first thing that pops in your mind when thinking of a fitness class you want to try. But fitness … Continue reading Yoga Benefits For Men
The fitness fanatics out there probably know the feeling of pushing yourself to the max in a workout. But a holistic approach to health and wellness … Continue reading How to Add Self-Care to Your Workout Routine
When we exercise, far-flung parts of our bodies apparently communicate with one another, thanks to tiny, particle-filled balloons that move purposefully through the bloodstream from one cell to another, carrying pressing biochemical messages, according to an important new study of … Continue reading The Mysterious Interior World of Exercise
Your plan was to relaunch your regular gym and clean eating regimen on January 1. More than a week into the new year, that’s mostly fallen by the wayside. Logically, you know that your self-worth doesn’t rely on perfect attendance at SoulCycle. So why do … Continue reading How to Feel Body Positive, Even if You Miss a Few Workouts
The 5 Best Yoga Mats The right mat for you depends on a few factors: The type of yoga you practice, the sensitivity of your joints, and your personal aesthetic preferences. We’ve outlined these things in more detail further below … Continue reading Best Yoga Mat Reviews of 2018
The old adage, “If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated!” is actually still up for debate among experts, but one thing is certain: Thirst is far from being your only signal that you need to hydrate, stat. Dehydration occurs when your … Continue reading Dehydration Symptoms That Show You Need to Drink More Water
A fitness tracker is the perfect way to monitor your activity and health effortlessly and with unmatched accuracy. Think of it as an electronic finger on the pulse, constantly measuring your vitals, quality of sleep and step count. Today’s fitness … Continue reading Best fitness tracker 2018: the top 10 activity bands on the planet
Roy Buchinsky, MD, director of wellness at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and the Robert and Susan Hurwitz Master Clinician in Wellness, has these 10 tips to help maximize your chances of a long, strong and resilient life. #1 “If the … Continue reading Top 10 Healthy Tips for 2018
Cooking and eating meals at home is a healthier, cheaper, better way to eat—that’s nothing new to you. But we’d be lying if we said it was always convenient. Planning recipes, prepping all your ingredients, and packing the finished product … Continue reading The Best Meal Prep Gear
I get 7 to 8 hours of sleep most nights, I make it to my favorite workout classes regularly, and I eat all of my servings of fruits and vegetables in every day (okay, I leave room for wine and dessert … Continue reading Why Some People With Healthy Habits Still Get Sick A Lot
Ever wonder what nutritionists eat when they’re craving an easy, healthy, yet super filling meal? We do. That’s why we asked our favorite food experts to reveal the meals they whip up when they’re pressed for time or stressed to the max, yet craving something … Continue reading Easy Healthy Meals Nutritionists Cook at Home
Imagine that you can kick-start your metabolism, feel more energy and enjoy an assortment of health benefits without having to count calories or stick to strict meal plans. Say hello to just some of the benefits of fasting. The Definition … Continue reading 7 Benefits of Fasting + the Best Types of Fasting
Ever get to 2:15 in the afternoon, having just ate lunch less than two hours prior, and find yourself so ravenous that your desk stapler actually takes on the shape of a hot dog? Despite what you may think, it’s … Continue reading High Fiber Foods With Fat That Fill You Up
