A Complete Guide on Running for Weight Loss - Plus, a Month Long Training Plan for Beginners

16/05/2025

Running is not only great for your cardiovascular system and mental health, but it can also help you lose weight.

How much you need to run to see results depends on several factors, including your initial fitness level, current weight, goal weight, and diet...

5 Spices That Not Only Taste Good, They're Good for You

13/05/2025

Spices are transformative. They are the key to flavorful recipes and are often the differentiating factor that gives a dish a sense of place and origin. The same protein, grain, and vegetable simply prepared with different spices will result in completely different food experiences...

Change of Pace: 5 Track Workouts That Throw Strength Training Into the Mix

10/05/2025

Sprinters have arguably the world’s best physiques: Their bodies consist of long, sinewy muscles that can propel them around the track at breathtaking speeds. So why do so few people do track workouts? The facilities are readily available (many high schools and middle schools keep their tracks open to the public during evenings and on weekends)...

9 Healthy Eating Habits to Live Over A Century

07/05/2025

You don't have to live in a blue zone to live over a century. "Blue zones" are known to have the densest population of people that live to be over 100—located in five different communities around the world. And yet, while these communities are known for being the healthiest and living the longest, the truth is, you don't have to be a community...

10 of the Best Tips to Help You Walk 10,000 Steps Per Day

04/05/2025

Walking every day is one of the best ways to go from a sedative lifestyle to an active one. And it can be just as good for your health as more strenuous forms of exercise. In fact, The Washington Post reports that both walking and running can help people enjoy healthier hearts and stronger bones.

Walking can help improve every aspect of your well-being...

What Is Rosacea? Experts Explain the Chronic Skin Condition and What Could be Causing It

01/05/2025

If you’ve noticed unusual pink patches or redness on your face that sometimes comes and goes, you may have a skin condition affecting 16 million Americans: rosacea. Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder that causes flushed pink cheeks (without blush!) as well as pimples, and nearly all faces can develop it...

9 Healthy (and Delicious!) Ways to Hack Your Desserts for a Nutritional Boost

27/04/2025

Whether you're a die-dark dark chocolate fan, a pumpkin pie devotee, or someone who swears by restorative effects of rocky road ice cream, there are a number of clever ingredient swaps—plus additions you can stir into your batter—that will significantly boost the nutritional value of your favorite dessert. Just ask Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD...

Why Getting Out in The Cold for a Walk is Worth The Effort

24/04/2025

Not to brag, but I’m super good at walking. Not putting one foot in front of the other, though I manage that just fine, but at getting out there every day. My husband and I walk for about 25 minutes every morning — in the snow, in the rain, and even on Sundays when we stayed up late the night before...

The Worst Eating Habits For Your Metabolism, Say Experts

21/04/2025

If you're pursuing new weight loss goals or trying to maintain your current weight, it's important not to forget about caring for your metabolism. This process is vital for numerous bodily functions, which include converting food into energy and burning calories. If we have a fast metabolism, our bodies are burning calories even while we sleep! But if our....

Should You Add Microgreens to Your Meals for More Nutrition?

18/04/2025

Microgreens are having a moment in the health and fitness world. You might find several stands popping up at your local farmers market or a variety of microgreens sandwiched between the sprouts and mushrooms at the grocery store. Grow-your-own-microgreen kits are gaining...