You must have sweated off hundreds of calories during that Spin class, so it’s totally okay to indulge in a bowl of ice cream when you get home—right? Not so fast. Research shows that people tend to reward themselves with rich foods and large portions after exercising...
Read MoreA low-carbohydrate diet is better for losing weight and may also be better for lowering the risk of heart disease than a low-fat diet, according to a new study. While low-carb diets have outperformed other diets when it comes to weight loss.
Read MoreThere’s a legit reason to hit snooze and stay in bed a bit longer: Stretching there can make mornings less painful by gently waking up your muscles. Which is particularly delightful if you slept strangely or recently soldiered through a tough workout or woke up without a sexy masseur by your side.
Read MoreCrisis averted. Foodies and health nuts can go back to eating their kale salads and drinking their kale protein shakes in good conscience now that reports of a kale shortage have turned out to be premature. There is no official kale-lobbying group, but the leafy vegetable’s sudden explosion in supermarkets, on restaurant menus, and at farmers markets...
Read MoreI'm terrible at trying to meditate -- I can never shut off my brain or sit still!" Sound familiar? You know practices like mindfulness meditation are good for you, but they just seem so counter to our 20-tabs-open-at-a-time lifestyle that it's hard to imagine where to start. We asked Marianela Medrano, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor and member of the American Counseling Association, for help.
Read MoreIt’s a debate that’s raged since the first weight was lifted: Is it better or worse to work out on an empty stomach? During the eternal battle of fed versus fasted exercise, but it’s time for this madness to end. We have the final answer. “It’s time to dismantle some old myths about eating and exercise.”Well, not the final answer. Different people work out best under different circumstances.
Read MoreAnxiety is a powerful trigger for weight gain. Here’s how to stop it—fast. Stress fat 101 for most of us, stress is a fact of life. Unfortunately, research reveals that it’s also a fact of fat. “Even if you usually eat well and exercise, chronic high stress can prevent you from losing weight—or even add pounds,” says Pamela Peeke, MD, author of Body for Life for Women.
Read MorePre-workout, I’ve noticed there are certain things that work for me: a banana with peanut butter, plenty of water the night before, gentle stretching. But your post-workout ritual is just as important as your pre. Cycle House instructor Brandon Mills has these three very important post-intense workout must-dos that can help prevent soreness, fatigue, and dehydration.
Read MoreWe’re not miracle-workers, but when the bikini countdown is officially on, there are some last minute hacks to putting your best body forward. See how to tackle everything on the fly, from banishing bumps and bruises to nipping bloat in the bud.
Read MoreAll week long you're stressed. Tired. The project at work isn't going well, your phone died and won't turn back on, and you had to cancel that barre class. Again. By the end of the week, you're too exhausted and depleted to cook and just want to give yourself a little treat, so you grab fast food on the way home. It's just one time, so what's the harm?
Read MoreExercise scientist Ellington Darden, PhD, author of The Body Fat Breakthrough, is sharing some of his favorite easy ways to lose weight and keep it off. Adopt these mini moves over the next three months, and you might actually enjoy swimsuit shopping.
Read MoreTake notes from the experts on how to sit up, stand tall and feel awesome.How it hurts you: When we carry heavy bags, we often tense up our muscles. Do that for a long time and muscles can go into spasms or cramps, leading to a sore upper back, neck and shoulders...
Read MoreYou might think you're protecting against germs, but this actually traps in bacteria. Another no-no: tossing your toothbrush in the dishwasher, which can damage the bristles so they can't do their job.That is just one of the Tooth Brushing mistakes we all make.
Read MoreSigh, these kind of preliminary research findings are exactly what TV addicts don't want to hear.A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that three or more hours of tube time per day might increase your risk of premature death.
Read MoreAccording to Hector Lopez, active women who run and exercise regularly are six to eight times more likely than similarly active men to suffer an ACL or ligament injury. Why? The angle of a woman's pelvis puts her knee in a position that can place an abnormal amount of strain on theligaments in her leg.
Read MoreIf dermatologists ran the world (or Bloomingdale's), you'd only be able to buy wraparound sunglasses. But they don't. And it's not the 80s. Thank god. But some shades can make your skin more vulnerable to sun damage and others offer extra protection.
Read MoreI still can't believe that we're officially in summer zone, but you know what? That also means we get to eat tons of foods that aren't just delish they're healthy too. So what are these magic summer foods?
Read MoreIt always sneaks up on you; one minute you're surrounded by chocolates on Valentine's Day, then before you can say "I'm going on a diet" you're suddenly accepting invites to beach barbecues and pool parties.
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Migraine sufferers are twice as likely to have persistently runny noses, a large survey found. Treating allergies and nasal symptoms may lead to fewer or milder headaches...
Read MoreI wasn't overweight-I wasn't eating a lot, just a lot of sugar-but about a year ago, I began to develop gastrointestinal/digestive issues as well as cystic acne flare ups...
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