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15 Migraine Triggers You Need to Know About
If you're one of the 39 million people in the United States who experience migraines, you know how much agony they can bring to your day. One moment you're totally fine, and the next you're on your back in a dark room begging your brain to stop thundering against your eye sockets...
The Harm of Toxic Positivity (and What You Can Say Instead)
5 Benefits of Jogging That Prove You Don’t Have To Sprint To Get a Good Workout
I vividly remember running my first timed mile at age 10. I came in last place in the entire fifth-grade class and then threw up on the playground. Needless to say, it was one of my more embarrassing childhood moments. But in the years since, I've learned that putting one foot in front of the other—no matter how fast you're going—is one of the best possible...
Eating Habits to Avoid if You Don't Want High Cholesterol, Say Dietitians
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, the most common cause of death in the U.S., and stroke, the fourth leading cause of death in the nation among adults. Unfortunately, approximately 93 million U.S. adults have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
5 Best Juices to Drink to Maximize Weight Loss, According to Science
Summer is nearly here and that means sweet drinks are coming back into style and what better way to stay hydrated during the sweltering months than with a glass of homemade, nourishing juice in hand?
Bottled fruit and vegetable juices often get a bad reputation—this is because some brands sneak in added sugars to the mix...
The Benefits of Laughter Yoga Are No Joke
If you've seen any of the TikTok videos that feature someone laughing almost maniacally, you may have wondered what this silliness was all about — but then found yourself smiling or laughing right along with them. Laughter yoga, as the practice is coined, goes to show that laughter is indeed contagious. But what is it, really, and how does...
Are Naps Actually Good For You? A Sleep Doctor Weighs In
When naps are good, they're really good. A short, mid-day snooze can feel like the ultimate self-care treat, leaving you feeling more refreshed and energized than before. Unfortunately, the opposite about napping is also true. There are those times when you settle down for a nap and wake up feeling far worse, questioning who you are, where you are...
Dietitians Say This Could Be Why You're Not Losing Weight
A whopping 45 million Americans diet and spend $33 billion on weight loss products each year, according to Boston Medical Center. No matter which way you lose weight, dropping the pounds for good comes down to developing a healthy relationship with food and adopting positive habits. That said, we know that losing weight isn't easy. In fact, not losing...
6 Signs of an Iron Deficiency You Should Never Ignore
If your body is deficient in any vitamin or mineral, you'll see clear signs that tell you something is off. And if you are iron deficient, it can come with some pretty significant symptoms.
"Iron is an essential component of many proteins and enzymes that support important metabolic functions like transport of oxygen...
What to Do on Your 'Rest' Days So They Don't Feel Like a Waste
Workout programs are typically organized by the week. You might lift weights on a three-day program, or a five-day program, for example, leaving the days in between as “rest” days. But what does resting really mean? You don’t have to just chill on the couch...