5 Beginner Workout Mistakes a Trainer Is Begging You To Stop Making

28/06/2024

Starting a new fitness routine is nothing short of exhilarating. Within the first week, you’ll likely find yourself with more energy, better sleep, a boosted mood, and the feeling of accomplishment that comes along with knowing that you’re doing something good for your body. But while any sort of movement deserves to be celebrated, there are a few beginner workout mistakes a trainer wants you to stop making in order to reap the full benefits of your new regimen...

The 15 Best Foods You Can Eat for Heart Health

25/06/2024

At last count, 121.5 million adults in the United States have cardiovascular disease. That's very nearly half of the population. Eating a heart-healthy diet can make a significant impact on those numbers, though.

People who ate mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes...

Does Protein Make You Gain Weight?

22/06/2024

Protein powders have a terrible reputation. Well, not necessarily bad, but the public's image of protein supplements is indeed distorted, to say the least. It's often thought that protein powders are full of additives, are bad for health, and might even cause weight gain. Are these urban myths true?

There is a lot to unpack here. First of all, what is protein?

What Is Toxic Positivity, and Why Is It Dangerous for Kids (and Parents)?

19/06/2024

Chelsea Jacobs' first introduction to toxic positivity happened while reading a self-help book rooted in women being responsible for their own happiness.

“It started during a time I was severely depressed,” the Florida mom told TODAY Parents. “At the time, that book made me feel better...

8 Healthy Plant-Based Snack Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Eat

16/06/2024

America is home to snack packs and snack-sized candy bars and resealable plastic bags sized for snacking. We love to snack.

While it's nothing new, between-meal nibbling is on the rise. From 2015 to 2020, Americans went from having 505 snacking occasions per person each year to 530, based on a recent report on U.S. eating patterns...

What to Eat, Drink, and Avoid to Help With Constipation

13/06/2024

Constipation is a common complaint and an extremely uncomfortable situation. The American Academy of Gastroenterologists defines constipation as "when you have infrequent (less than three) bowel movements each week or hard-to-pass bowel movements (meaning they are painful or you have to strain), have hard stools, or feel like your bowel movements are incomplete...

The Best Eating Habits to Fight Inflammation

10/06/2024

Inflammation. It's an essential process our bodies undertake to heal from injury and illness; however, it can become disastrous when chronic. When your body is in a state of chronic inflammation—commonly caused by a poor diet, stress, or lifestyle habits like smoking—it can lead to cellular damage along with an increased risk of weight gain, heart disease, and inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis...

What You Need to Know About Summer Camps This Year

07/06/2024

At this time last year, most of us had no idea whether summer camps would be open for 2020, as COVID-19 spread throughout the world. This year, though the pandemic is far from over, things are looking a lot better for kids longing for a summer full of friendship bracelets, swim classes, sun burns, and silly songs — and for parents hoping to give kids some of those quintessential experiences...

How to Avoid Injury When You Return to the Gym

04/06/2024

Returning to the gym after a long time off is a strange feeling. You’re either weaker than before, or you’re fit in a different way (maybe you didn’t lift while your gym membership was on pause, but you ran a lot), yet you still remember your old weights, your old paces, your old routines.

Hopping back in as if you never left is a recipe for disappointment...

Can a Low-FODMAP Diet Help Your Digestive Issues?

01/06/2024

If you’re one of the 10% to 15% of people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a GI disorder that can cause constipation or diarrhea, pain, bloating, tweaking your diet to discover foods that trigger those symptoms can be game changing. Research suggests that most people with IBS experience significant improvement with a low-FODMAP diet...