Popeye the Sailor credits spinach for his bulging muscles. While we’d never disparage the benefits of leafy greens, we recommend another superfood to build muscles and lose fat. Protein is an athlete’s best friend. Experts argue about whether you should take protein before or after your sweat sesh, but one thing’s for sure— getting …
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You don’t need to live at the gym or slack on your responsibilities to prioritize your fitness. Short bursts of fitness and a little organization go a long way on the road to wellness.
Is working from a desk a pain in the back? Whether you’re working from a desk in an office or hunched over on your couch as you work from home, you’ll likely experience some level of pain. You weren’t meant to sit for 9+ hours per day, and your body knows it. The top injuries …
When it comes to cravings, saying “no” isn’t always the best course of action. There are often legitimate reasons for the cravings, and opting for a low-cal substitute leaves you feeling unsatisfied and over-indulging anyways. Today, we’re talking about how to handle cravings. Spoiler alert: you don’t have to give up chocolate!
If you have trouble going to sleep or find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, try these four sleep hacks and prepare to feel rested in the morning!
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. But when you want to lose weight and reduce inflammation, a diet of pizza and pasta may not be an ideal choice. Instead, do as the Nordics do. People from Scandinavian countries have a unique and delicious way of life.
Read our latest blog post to learn all about the Nordic diet and decide whether this lifestyle is right for you.
Discover how overexertion and exercising through pain can cause long-term damage and how to know when to stop pushing. In the wise words of the icon Ice Cube, “chickity-check yo’ self before you wreck yo’ self.”
The word “pause” may be right there in the name, but there’s no need to stop your workouts during menopause. In fact, exercise can help you shed menopausal weight gain, strengthen your bones, and improve mental health and relaxation. Today, we’ll share the top 4 exercises for women experiencing menopause, to help you improve your …
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Whether you drink it or bathe in it, cold water is the beauty hack we all need. Check out the benefits of drinking and dunking yourself in cold water.
Don’t you hate it when you’re nestled all snug in your bed, but you can’t get visions of sugar plums to dance in your head? There are all kinds of reasons why you might have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep. Stress, caffeine, or medications could be the culprit— or it could be the …
