Yoga vs. Pilates: Which One Is Better for You and What Are the Benefits?

24/12/2025

Post-workout nutrition is a yummy part of exercise recovery, but what to eat after a workout—and when you should start refueling—isn’t as clear-cut as you may assume.

Ready to try a new workout, and wondering whether you should take the advice of your friend who swears by her yoga class or the one who never misses...

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

21/12/2025

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...

6 Ways to Use Coffee Other Than Your Usual Cup of Joe

18/12/2025

Americans drink two cups of coffee per day, on average. With many of us brewing at home these days instead of picking up a cup at a coffee shop, you may be looking for creative ways to get your daily java dose, in addition to your morning cup. With some studies showing that coffee consumption (both regular and decaf) helps reduce...

I Always Gain Weight During The Holidays. How Can I Break The Cycle?

15/12/2025

Research shows that weight gain is common during the holiday season, which stretches from November to January. So you’re not alone finding yourself in the yearly cycle of overindulging and seeing a few extra pounds creep up on the scale come the New Year...

9 Food Ideas to Help You Sleep Well

12/12/2025

Did you know that what you eat can affect your sleep? That's right -- there are foods that can help us enjoy a blissful night's rest, while other foods and eating habits can prevent us from getting our needed zzz's.

"Foods higher in specific nutrients can enhance our ability to go to sleep and the quality of sleep," said Vandana Sheth, a California-based registered dietitian...

Want to Be a Better Runner? Use This 1 Training Tip from The Pros

09/12/2025

You don’t need to be fast to run like the pros. In fact, top endurance athletes tend to spend most of their time training at an easy pace, according to running coach and best-selling author Matt Fitzgerald. He said it’s a consistent pattern among professional athletes in different...

If You Have IBS, Follow These 4 Rules to Keep Fiber from Going Farty

06/12/2025

If you have irritable bowel syndrome, navigating mealtime can feel like tip-toeing through a digestive minefield. This can cause many people to keep the same few foods on rotation or be too anxious to eat much of anything at all. In both cases, it pretty much sucks.

Not only can limiting what you put on your plate lead to a less-than joyous meal, it also gets in the way of getting the nutrients...

This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Eat the Same Foods Every Day

03/12/2025

Figuring out what to eat every day is a drain—a triple drain if you're figuring it out for an entire household. Eating? Fun. Meal planning? Not so fun.

It's part of why it's so easy to get into a routine of eating the same thing every day. Maybe you start your day off with the same breakfast, whether it's eggs, a bowl of oatmeal, or a smoothie...

4 Ways to Forgive Yourself, Even When It Feels Impossible

30/11/2025

Almost everyone has one of those moments they can't forgive themselves for. You know the ones: They randomly resurface in your mind, tormenting you. The time you said an unkind thing about your best friend and they were standing right behind you. The time you turned in work riddled...

What Happens to Your Body When You Take a Cold Shower, Says Science

27/11/2025

Given the choice, 99 out of 100 peole would choose an inviting warm shower over an ice-cold one. But like in so many other areas of life, there's something to be gained by jumping out of one's comfort zone. The truth is, a cold shower can induce a number of changes and positive...