Occlusion Training Explained: How Blood Flow Restriction Builds Muscle With Light Weights
Walk into any serious gym and you’ll eventually see it: Some guy curling little pink dumbbells with his arms wrapped…
I Used a Vibration Plate for a Month—Is It Worth the Hype?
I’m a self-proclaimed wellness warrior. Honestly, there isn’t much I haven’t tried, or would at…
Is The Green-Mediterranean Diet Even Healthier Than the Original?
Few diets have earned the gold star for health quite like the Mediterranean diet, an…
Two Soup Ingredients That’ll Boost Your Immunity
As a dietitian, one of my favorite things about my job is showing people that supporting their health doesn’t have…
What’s the Best Time to Eat Protein?
Rarely a day goes by that protein isn’t dominating headlines, mostly for its benefits and the best ways to eat…
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We’ve Been Overselling Exercise as a Weight-Loss Tool
There are so many reasons to pat yourself on the back after getting in a workout, from building strength to…
Meet the ‘Finger Princess’: The Annoying Friend Everyone Has
Certain friendship red flags are universally understood. Most of us can quickly point to the…
5 Things to Do When Your Social Anxiety Skyrockets, According to Therapists
But you don’t need to have social anxiety disorder to experience social anxiety. If you…
How to Be More Resilient, According to Therapists
Some people seem to have the impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive.…
JuJu Watkins: On Rehab From That Career-Pausing ACL Tear and Forging a Path Forward
Enthusiasm aside, the tedium of those first few weeks was tough. She spent them maneuvering…
The Winter Olympics Has Its Own Heated Rivalry Couple
Welcome to your go-to guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics. We’re tracking everything—from real-life heated…
Lindsey Vonn Doesn’t Need Your Permission
“I’m wary of just going with what the first person tells me is the right…
Did You Grow Up in a Fart-Shame or Fart-Pride Household? Here’s What It Says About You
Everyone farts—it’s a biological fact. But whether you interpret that odorous puff of air as…
9 Ways to Say No to Alcohol When Everyone’s Being Nosy
Whatever the reason, choosing not to drink—and owning that decision—is definitely a process, whether you’re…
Sitting at Work May Not Be as Terrible as You Think
It’s frustrating to hear about research that suggests sitting is terrible for your health when…
To Strengthen Your Body and Brain, Try Failing at a New Sport
I coughed up a big gulp of salt water and desperately reached for my surfboard.…
There Are Many Types of Obesity, Says This GLP-1 Expert
For decades, the world has watched Oprah Winfrey’s very public battle with her weight, as…
