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Muscle spasms like calf cramps can be a painful companion on the path to your fitness goal. Muscle fibers contract unexpectedly and sometimes without warning, causing pain. This can happen during or after exercise (and often at night). The most commonly affected areas are the calves, feet, and thighs. A muscle cramp can sneak up […]
Each year, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the first week of August 1st-7th. For 2021, the theme is “Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility.” This theme has been chosen as a means to highlight “the links between breastfeeding and survival, health and wellbeing of women, children, and nations.” Breastfeeding is one of the most effective […]
The effectiveness of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine steadily declines over time, dropping to about 84% for vaccinated people about four to six months after getting their second dose, according to CEO Albert Bourla. The comments, made on Wednesday on CNBC’s “The Exchange,” are based on the findings of a new company-funded study that has yet to […]
On Tuesday night, Katie Ledecky made Olympic history when she became the first woman to win gold in the debut of the 1,500-meter freestyle race at the Games. It was a strong rebound for the swimming legend, who experienced a tough loss just an hour beforehand in the women’s 200-meter freestyle. Ledecky, 24, who is […]
Photo Credits: Patrick Tatopoulos and Wendi San George McKenzie Kate Westmore is an American actress and singer most popular for having played the role of Sheridan Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald on the television soap opera Passions from 1999 to 2008. She guest-starred on an episode of Friends (season 7, episode 18: “The One with Joey’s Award”) as […]
On Tuesday, Carissa Moore cemented her standing as the best surfer in the world when she became the first-ever gold medalist in women’s surfing during the event’s Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games. Battling strong winds and a choppy swell brought in by Tropical Storm Nepartak, the four-time world champion and Honolulu native scored more […]
Medical workers with Delta Health Center wait to vaccinate people at a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic in this rural Delta community on April 27, 2021 in Hollandale, Mississippi. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Covid cases are doubling across several states and hospitals are starting to fill up again, especially in states with lower vaccination rates […]
Team USA secured a spot on the podium with a silver medal in the first women’s gymnastics medal event Tuesday, the first medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics for USA Gymnastics. The second-place finish came just after team captain Simone Biles announced her withdrawal from the team competition. With a score of 166.096, Team USA—made […]
First question: are you sitting comfortably? Roger Frampton certainly appears to be, legs crossed on the floor, as we discuss his new book, Stretch: Seven Daily Movements to Set Your Body Free. And that’s because he’s already spent the morning releasing and realigning his spine, hips and shoulders from the rigours of modern life. Since […]
Much like fashion trends are in large dictated by pop culture, “body” trends tend to follow a similar pattern. From the popularity of bodacious curves to a shift towards 90s-model-thin frames, and from Baywatch-inspired breasts to Kardashian-Esque derrieres, “the look” du jour is forever evolving. While body-positive campaigns aim for inclusivity and self-love—which is a […]
With summer well upon us, people around the world are emerging out of their covid-19 induced hibernation period and onto the beach. Still, with such lethargy stemming from being kept indoors for more than a year, getting that svelte summertime physique feels difficult now more than ever for many people. Luckily, fitness aficionado and model […]
Include these 10 core exercises in your next ab workout to strengthen your core and tone your abs. A strong core will keep you healthy and pain-free. Sculpt your abs while strengthening your core in the same workout! Your core is your center of gravity. A strong core allows for stronger functional movement throughout exercise […]
Whether you prefer streaming workouts at home or getting some fresh air by taking things outdoors, it’s always a good idea to give yourself options when it comes to your activewear. To round out your workout wardrobe with a few more breathable pieces for summer, Nike is offering rare deals—up to 50% off—on its top-rated, […]
U.S. President Joe Biden signs a proclamation on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as (L-R) artist Tyree Brown, Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT), former Rep. Tony Coelho (D-CA), House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) look on in the Rose Garden of […]
You can find a supplement claiming to help boost pretty much anything: sleep, immunity, joint pain, relaxation, gut health, post-workout recovery. Lately, though, it’s the pre-workout supplements category that’s been getting a lot of attention. (Not all of it good.) Scrolling through Instagram, you might get the idea that pre-workout supplements—known colloquially as a “pre-workout”—are […]