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It’s that time of year where high-calorie desserts and dishes surround us and can make it hard to keep our waistlines trim. Too much sugar and fat can reverse all the progress you have been working so hard for! Instead of eating too many sugary, high-fat foods, it is important to load up on treats […]
Isabella Boylston may be a principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, but for a large part of quarantine, she was working out at her kitchen counter just like everyone else. “It’s been very surprising to me to see how many people have a barre in their house,” she tells SELF. “I’ve actually never even […]
When you check into a supplement store or open a health magazine you will notice that you are bombarded with various fat burning “magical” pills which will promise a leaner you in 7 days or get you amazing abs in 4 weeks. Most of the ‘Fat Burners’ on the market are nothing more than glorified […]
LifestyleVisuals | E+ | Getty Images Yes, Medicare’s annual enrollment period ended Dec. 7. No, not all hope is lost if you realize the Advantage Plan you picked for 2021 is a mismatch. That’s because Medicare has a three-month window at the beginning of each year, Jan. 1 through March 31, when you can swap […]
Peanuts are, of course, exceedingly popular and quite healthy for you. But for some reason, most people only imagine eating peanuts in a few ways. Beyond a salty bar snack or a spread on some toast, peanuts are actually an incredibly versatile ingredient that you can use in many delicious recipes. In fact, peanuts are […]
Richard Smith, president of the Americas at Fedex Corp., holds a shipping box as he speaks during an Operation Warp Speed vaccine summit at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. government is prepping millions of doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine […]
Ideally, the world should exist in perfect balance, with all the wondrous diversity existing to complement and support each other. We wouldn’t have an excess of positives or negatives. However, with our bodies, this is not the case. Our gut plays host to thousands of microbes, all of which are essential for optimum health. To […]
Protein shakes are a fact of life for most bodybuilders, as they offer a quick and convenient way to get nutrients to build muscle, manage weight and boost your metabolism. Finding just the right RTD (ready-to-drink) protein shake can be a challenge, as quality and taste are not always up to par for delivering optimal […]
Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Monday he has avoided indoor dining during the coronavirus pandemic over safety concerns. “On a personal level, I’ve gone to many big-box stores properly masked, and I wear a high-quality mask when I go out. I will not eat indoors in a restaurant,” Gottlieb said on “Squawk Box.” “I’ve been eating […]
Imagine a world in which you could forget dieting and calorie counting and still reach your healthy weight. With intuitive eating you can eat what you want, without rules or forbidden foods. You learn how to practice mindful eating and listen to your body telling you when to eat and when you’re full. What is […]
A mindfulness journal isn’t like the diary you kept as a kid. It’s a tool to help you set goals and intentions for your day and check in with yourself. It helps you bring attention to what is going on in your mind and body while giving you a space to process the emotions of […]
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post to reflect that these headphones are on sale (from now through Cyber Monday) as an early Black Friday deal. They’re a great gift idea if you’re shopping ahead for the holidays. Earbuds are the bane of my existence, and I’ve gone through many pairs over the years to find […]
AstraZeneca’s building in Luton, Britain. Tim Ireland | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images LONDON — The coronavirus vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford was found to be “highly” protective on Monday, potentially paving the way for a vaccine that is both more affordable and easier to distribute than some of […]
The past year has been rough, to say the least, with many of us forced to look inward (mentally and physically) for reflection and inspiration, not to mention get creative with our fitness routines—back in March, with kettlebells were flying off the shelves, people were reaching for cans and anything else they could get their […]
If you want a strong core, you have to work all your core muscles. That’s why transverse abdominis exercises are so important, since lots of people tend to forget about those deep core muscles when focusing on their abs. Even though there are a ton of great abs exercises out there, many tend to favor […]