Major Effects of Eating Leafy Greens, According to Science

Spinach, kale, collard greens, cabbage, and beet greens—these are just a handful of the most commonly consumed leafy green veggies. Not only are they rich in key vitamins and minerals, but they're also very versatile and can be prepared in a number of different ways...

5 Moves That Will Work Your Core and Glutes at the Same Time

Scroll through any digital fitness platform or boutique studio schedule, and you'll be hard-pressed to find one that doesn't have some sort of "Abs and Ass" class on its roster. The reason? These two muscle groups (your glutes and your core) are responsible for so many of the movements that you make in your day-to-day life, and exercises that work...

4 Easy Breathing Exercises You Can Try Right Now to Reduce Stress

If the pandemic is still playing an roulette with your stress levels, know that you’re most definitely not alone. Figuring out how to combat stress can be, well, stressful. Thankfully there are a number of relaxation techniques that are easily accessible to us and they only involve using your breath...

What Happens to Your Body When You Take a Cold Shower, Says Science

Given the choice, 99 out of 100 peole would choose an inviting warm shower over an ice-cold one. But like in so many other areas of life, there's something to be gained by jumping out of one's comfort zone. The truth is, a cold shower can induce a number of changes and positive...

6 Ways to Use Coffee Other Than Your Usual Cup of Joe

Americans drink two cups of coffee per day, on average. With many of us brewing at home these days instead of picking up a cup at a coffee shop, you may be looking for creative ways to get your daily java dose, in addition to your morning cup. With some studies showing that coffee consumption (both regular and decaf) helps reduce the risk...

Itching for a Nighttime Snack? Here’s What You Need To Know About Eating Before Bed

Bedtime snacks are one of life’s greatest pleasures. There’s something so satisfying about, say, a bowl of popcorn (or these delicious plant-based chips) as a send-off to sleep that just can’t be replicated in daytime hours. But conventional wisdom seems to hold that it is not healthy to eat before bed, which can make such snacking feel like a bad habit...

Side Effects of Giving up Gluten, According to Science

May is Celiac Awareness Month, so we wanted to showcase some of the side effects—both favorable and unfavorable—that may occur when you give up gluten.

If someone has a gluten intolerance, that means they have adverse reactions to the main protein found in wheat...

Want to Eat More Plant and Lose Weight? Follow a Flexitarian Diet

Hands down, one of the best things you can do for your health (and the health of the planet) this year is to adopt a plant-focused diet. A flexitarian eating pattern emphasizes plant foods, such as veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, pulses (beans and legumes) and whole grains, but leaves some room for meat, dairy and other animal foods...

10 of the Best Things to Eat for Lunch on the Mediterranean Diet

Registered dietitian and nutritionist Jill Weisenberger was a member of the US News & World Report panel that selected the Mediterranean diet as the best diet of 2021. 

She told Insider that one of her favorite Mediterranean-diet lunches is a simple chicken wrap...

9 Benefits of Stretching That Will Convince You to Do It Daily

Stretching out stiff and achy muscles after you wake up in the morning or in the middle of the workday is a great way to release tension throughout your body.

And while a lot of people stretch simply because it feels good, there are a ton of other potential benefits of stretching that will encourage...