By Julie Upton, RD Lost: Julie’s get-up-and-goGot up and left the house on October 10, 2008Reward for safe return My get-up-and-go has escaped, and I’m doing all I can to get it back. I’m smart enough to know that I can’t rely on quick fixes like drinks or pills. To solve my own energy crisis, […]
Experts advising the government have said there is not enough scientific evidence to warrant a ban on the sale of energy drinks to children. But the Science and Technology Committee said concerns in society, and evidence from teachers, could “justify a ban.” The MPs recommended more prominent labels, saying the drinks were not suitable for […]
JAMIE ROWLAND Need to rev up for the rest of the afternoon? Oprahs fitness trainer and nutri-tion expert, Bob Greene, author of The Best Life Diet, says go with a high-fiber meal like his favorite chicken salad (about a cup-and-a-half) on whole-wheat crackers. The combination of protein and fiber will keep your energy up and […]
Halle Berry’s Instagram is a fountain of fitness knowledge. If you follow her (if you don’t, you seriously need to), you know she and trainer Peter Lee Thomas regularly spill their wellness secrets on #FitnessFriday. Most recently, the duo gave us the lowdown on snacking and shared their go-to protein bars. RELATED: Halle Berry Says She Does Intermittent Fasting […]
The sale of energy drinks could be banned in England to anybody under 18, amid fears they are damaging children’s health, the prime minister has said. The government has launched a public consultation on its plans to make it illegal to sell the drinks to children. Energy drinks contain high levels of sugar and caffeine […]
Everyday Wellness Amy CapettaAug 09 From a messy desk to ‘toxic’ friends, these surprising stamina stealers may be making you tired. Your messy desk iStock/Halfpoint Being surrounded by heaping piles of paper and junk—either on your desk or anywhere in your home—can shift your brain into overdrive and overload. Researchers from Princeton University asked volunteers […]
Healthy Eating Marissa LaliberteJul 26 If you’re feeling sluggish, these foods might be to blame. Breakfast cereal Nicole Fornaio/Rd.com, iStock/pamela_d_mcadams You know to avoid doughnuts at breakfast, but a bowl of cereal can contain just as much—or more—sugar. Sugar lifts your energy quickly, but that boost won’t last long, and your blood sugar level will […]
If your energy reserve has reached drought status, consider yourself in the majority. Roughly 75 percent of Americans feel physical symptoms of stress, including missing energy, according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association. Odds are there are several tiny habits you have that make you incredibly lethargic. So it stands to reason […]
Healthy Eating Claire GillespieJul 25 Before you pop open another can of Red Bull, you should know the not-so-innocent effects energy drinks can have on your body. Are energy drinks safe? Billion Photos/Shutterstock In spite of the known dangers of energy drinks, the market for them is booming. In 2016, research from Mintel revealed that […]
Create a mail-sorting center iStock/lolostock Clutter is not only distracting, it’s frustrating and energy-wasting. (How many times have you scoured the house for lost keys or bills that were right in front of you?) To keep track of your bills and other mail, buy an open file box or hanging files from an office supply […]
Everyday Wellness Joanne ChenJun 28 Harvard Medical School recently published a special report on energy, covering everything from banishing long-term fatigue to boosting energy immediately. These are some of the highlights. Avoid fruits that make you more tired in the long run Alex Staroseltsev/Shutterstock One of the more surprising findings in the Harvard Medical School […]
While energy gels have become the go-to source of fuel for most runners and cyclists, there are times when the craving for solid food is insatiable. Energy bars might be a little less convenient than gels, especially if you’re trying to eat them mid-run or ride, but they make up for that by being altogether […]