What Is Ashwagandha? 7 Ashwagandha Benefits and Side Effects to Know

A lot of people are talking about ashwagandha (pronounced aush-wa-GOND-a). Although usage of this herb dates back thousands of years, it's now one of the supplements du jour. That's thanks to a laundry list of potential ashwagandha benefits, including stress relief...

How to Actually Pull Off Veganuary

As tradition shows, the start of a new year is commonly viewed as a chance to kick off a fresh routine and step out of your comfort zone. Those who imbibed a bit too much for comfort over the holidays ditch the booze and embark on a Dry January, for example. People feeling uninspired with their stale workouts give a new style of sweating a shot for the month...

Is BMI a Good Indicator of Your Overall Health? Here's What the Research Says

Body mass index (BMI) is foundational in health care around the world today. The simple equation of weight relative to height may be used to determine your risk for certain diseases, your insurance premiums and even whether or not you qualify for certain medical procedures. But researchers have been questioning the value of BMI in individual health assessment...

Soy Sauce: A Guide to One of The World's Favorite Ingredients

From Cantonese chow mein and Thai pad see ew to Japanese nigiri sushi, many of the dishes we know and love just wouldn't taste the same without soy sauce.

But not all bottles of this essential dark, savory condiment are created equal, with a huge variety of flavors and brands available...

How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

Well, we did it. We made it through the shopping and wrapping, the tree almost falling over, and the antics of 12 Santa-drunk children on the most exciting day of their lives. We said good riddance to 2021, and ushered in a new year. The decorations are down, the baking sheets are stored, and the mood is, well...pretty blah...

What Is Powerlifting, and How Do You Get Into It?

Сompetitive sports often require special spaces or equipment, and that’s true of most strength sports. Weightlifting (the kind they do in the Olympics) requires bouncy bumper plates and a gym that won’t mind if you drop them from overhead. Strongman training uses a variety of unusual equipment you won’t find in your average commercial gym...

What We Talk About When We Talk About 'Gut Health'

By now, you’ve probably heard the health buzz phrase “gut health” — especially as a health trend for 2022 — and how it can impact everything from our digestive system to our mental health to everything in between. But what does that actually mean? Turns out, it means a little more than how our tummies feel. We checked in with some experts...

Experts Say Brisk Walking Is an Effective Cardio Workout

Cyclists or runners may zoom past you while you take your daily walk around the neighborhood, but are their fast and furious workouts any better than your choice of movement? After all, getting in a run, ride, or swim may not be possible for everyone, at every fitness level, at every stage of their life. We asked experts to break down once and for all whether...

Easy Ways to Cut Back on Sugar Without Noticing

Most of us eat far more sugar than is healthy. On average UK adults consume around 50g (12.5tsp) a day of “free sugars” – added sugar and those found in honey, syrups and fruit juices – when the recommended intake is no more than 30g (about 7tsp). Meanwhile American adults eat and drink an average of 77 grams (about 18tsp) of sugar per day...

Does Protein Make You Gain Weight?

Protein powders have a terrible reputation. Well, not necessarily bad, but the public's image of protein supplements is indeed distorted, to say the least. It's often thought that protein powders are full of additives, are bad for health, and might even cause weight gain. Are these urban myths true?

There is a lot to unpack here. First of all, what is protein?