Getting enough sleep each night is vital for your health, but there are several factors that can interrupt quality sleep. For example, you might involuntarily follow an inconsistent sleep schedule (maybe you work the night shift several nights a week) or drink caffeinated beverages or alcohol&n...
lazy ways you can get fit starting now, say experts
Here's a dirty little secret that luxury gym chains and big-name personal trainers don't want you to know: If you eat the right foods, you don't have to sign up for an ultramarathon training program or fork out $300 per-month on tailor-made fitness instruction in order to get stronger, leaner, ...
how to introduce your kids to vegan and plant-based diets
For parents of kids who are picky eaters, introducing any new food item into their diets can be a challenge. That challenge gets even more complicated when parents try to introduce kids to vegan or vegetarian diets—especially when they’re doing it at older ages The good news? There are a lot more...
bored with your workout routine? here’s how to mix it up
After almost a year in quarantine — and experimenting with those living room workouts — chances are you’ve gotten into some sort of workout groove. But even when you enjoy your workout routine, doing the same thing for months on end (alone in your house) is bound to get stale. Although...
you need to run slower
If running is hard, this is for you—especially if you’re a new runner, or if you’ve been running for a while but you just can’t seem to get any faster. The most important thing you need to learn is this: you get faster by running more, and you run more by running slower. Everybody starts out too fa...
what is the planetary diet? how shifting eating habits can better your body and the earth
What if one of the best ways to feel healthy and confident in our bodies is to shift eating habits in a way that betters the world around us? In 2019, a global group of experts formed the EAT-Lancet Commission and released the planetary health diet as a science-based, accessible solu...
going on a walk? here are 7 dynamic stretches to do first, physical therapists say
If you're the kind of person who preps for a walk by throwing your shoes on and heading out the door, it may be time to rethink your routine. "Many people often skip stretching before walking because they consider walking to be a light or minimal intensity workout," physical therapist Chan...
10 benefits of jumping rope for when you need to shake up your cardio
There’s a lot to love about jumping rope—and many benefits of jumping rope that’ll make you want to add it to your routine. This old-school workout tool delivers a cheap, portable form of cardio and total-body strengthening. And it may help you get in an intense, sweaty workout withou...
6 simple yoga stretches that melt away muscle tension
One of the reasons yoga is so valuable for stress relief is that it incorporates dynamic, or moving, stretches. Moving stretches activate your range of motion, circulating blood and oxygen and delivering nutrients to tissues. This powerful combination is incredible for melting away muscle tension. W...
the 15 best foods you can eat for heart health
At last count, 121.5 million adults in the United States have cardiovascular disease. That's very nearly half of the population. Eating a heart-healthy diet can make a significant impact on those numbers, though. People who ate mostly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and ...