How the Stillness of Yoga Changed the Way I Live My Life

15/06/2025

I’ve practiced and studied yoga for many years now, but I can still remember my early days, when I would itch to get off my mat during Savasana. The stillness felt like torture—I would rather have done 40 more chaturangas than lie there motionless. There were even mornings where I’d scope out...

8 Things You Can Do to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol

12/06/2025

Cholesterol is an oily, waxy substance that's a building block for many bodily processes. It serves as the backbone for certain hormones and helps repair cells in our tissues.

But there's a catch. Our bodies need only a little bit of cholesterol for these housekeeping activities—and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 38 percent of Americans...

Runny Nose Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

09/06/2025

Odds are you've had a runny nose at some point in your life. That means you know how annoying it can be, forcing you to have a tissue within close reach at all times.

Because they're a nuisance to deal with, once one develops, you probably want to know why you have a runny nose in the first place, how you can get rid of it, and what you can do to prevent...

12 Popular Types of Yoga Every Beginner Should Know

06/06/2025

Deciphering and understanding the different types of yoga offered at your yoga studio can be like learning a different language. Vinyasa, Kundalini, Katonah? Isn't yoga just yoga? Just like there are different styles of dance—ballet, tap, and merengue, to name a few—there are are also a variety of types of yoga. That's because everyone has distinct needs and yoga isn't "one size fits all."

Letter of Recommendation: Find Joy in Movement During the Pandemic

03/06/2025

Oils are fats in liquid form at room temperature. While they are found in a variety of foods - such as nuts, fish, avocado, and olives - cooking oils are one of the most common forms of oil consumption. And some cooking oils are healthier than others. 

We spoke to dietitians about the eight healthy oils you should be incorporating in your diet and which cooking oils you should avoid...

HDL vs. LDL Cholesterol: What’s the Difference?

31/05/2025

Ask anyone, and they'll tell you cholesterol is that thing nobody wants. After all, it's terrible for your health. Isn't it?

Well, not exactly. This waxy, fat-like substance is the essential building block of all cells. It helps support cell walls and coats your...

11 Misconceptions About Plant-Based Eating You Shouldn't Believe

28/05/2025

When it comes to nutrition, it's hard to know what to believe, right? Many of the myths surrounding plant-based eating originate from a general misunderstanding. False or conflicting information circulates quickly, which ultimately makes it difficult to stay up-to-date on the latest developments...

How to Manage Snacking From Your Pandemic Home Office

25/05/2025

The new year brings with it some old circumstances: working from home, self- isolating again, and having close access to food almost all of the time.

Some of us may enjoy more home-cooked meals and not having to walk too far for a snack, but working close to the refrigerator poses a challenge to maintaining healthy eating habits. Rest assured...

If You Want to Improve Your Heart Health, Say Goodbye to Low-Fat Diets

22/05/2025

Cycling offers big-time benefits for your ticker—that’s backed up by studies like this one and this one—but when it comes to nutrition for better heart health, the standard advice to lower your fat intake may not be the best track, according to research presented at the recent Nutrition 2021 Live Online conference...

6 Tips for Reconnecting with Friends You Haven't Seen During the Pandemic

19/05/2025

The good news: as more and more Americans become vaccinated, we’ll likely feel comfortable seeing friends we haven’t seen for more than a year. The bad news? It might be weird.

The good news: as more and more Americans become vaccinated, we’ll likely feel comfortable seeing friends we haven’t seen...