Why I’m Done With Confidence—and Choosing Cockiness Instead
Confidence is dead. And I killed it.Because as the ball dropped in Times Square, so did my tolerance for “confidence.”…
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Your ‘Grunting’ Sounds at the Gym Could Be Telling You A Lot About Your Breathing—and Strength
Walk into almost any commercial gym at peak hours, and you’ll hear it: a sudden guttural grunt slicing through the…
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What Is ‘Period Steak Theory’—and Will It Actually Help Your Cramps? Here’s What Doctors Think
Having a period is a lot like being a gladiator. Between the blood, sweat, and tears—and the relentless feeling of…
I Went on a $1,700-a-Night Sleep Retreat
Unlike stays at ashrams in India or even silent retreats at rural compounds within the US, the more I learned…
Why You Don’t Need a Detox to Reset Your Body
Sometime around 2010 (or earlier if you move in particularly health-centric or woo-woo circles), the idea that our bodies are…
How the ‘Friendship Shelf’ Theory Can Help You Identify Toxic Friends
My friend said that dialing into this approach allowed her to view friendship as ever-evolving, rather than fixed or rigid.…
What 5 Brain Health Experts Eat to Preserve Their Cognitive Health
You don’t need a whole meal to support your brain health. An evening treat does the job too! This DIY…
Going to the Same Place Over and Over Again Is Really Good for You, Actually
Almost every Friday, my best friend and I head to our local pizza restaurant, slide into a booth, and place…
Intermittent Fasting Probably Won’t Lead to Weight Loss. Here’s Why
It seems like intermittent fasting would be a great weight loss strategy. You can’t eat during certain times of the…
Are Leg Extensions Bad for Your Knees? The Truth About Quad Growth, ACL Stress, and Knee Health
When I first started out as a certified trainer, experienced trainers would oftentimes warn me against incorporating leg extensions. They…