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How to Improve Your Stamina
Written by Amanda
If you had to choose one—and only one—component of fitness to improve, what would you choose? You’re probably thinking you’d try to improve your...
RMR: What Is Resting Metabolic Rate?
Written by Jennifer
Resting metabolic rate (also called RMR) is the rate at which your body burns energy when it is at complete rest. You can calculate your RMR to see how many calories your body needs to perform basic functions like breathing and circulation. Your RMR is part of your...
A Bodyweight Lower-Body Workout That Takes Just 15 Minutes
Written by Christa
If you’re looking for a leg-day challenge, a bodyweight lower-body workout probably isn’t the first thing that jumps to mind. You need external resistance—say, in the form of free weights or resistance bands—to really bring on the oomph, right?
Not exactly. If you want an intense lower-body workout without weights, there’s a pretty straightforward way to...
If You’re Always Waking Up Hungry, Here’s Why
Written by Isadora
Spending Time With Kids Boosts Generosity and Compassion, Study Says
Written by ioni
Being around caring grown-ups offers a number of psychological benefits for kids. Now new research has found evidence that adults who spend time with children may also experience some positive emotional changes that benefit not only the individual but potentially society at large.
The study, which was published last month...
What Is Radical Acceptance?
Written by Arlin
Radical acceptance is based on the notion that suffering comes not directly from pain, but from one’s attachment to the pain. It has its roots in Buddhism and the psychological paradigm put forth by Carl Rogers that acceptance is the first step towards...
Vinegar Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Written by Malia
Vinegar is an aqueous solution made from water and acetic acid. The word "aqueous" simply means that the solution is dissolved in water. Acetic acid is an organic compound that is used to make a wide variety of products, including household and food items. It is this acid that gives vinegar its tart flavor. In the U.S., vinegar must be at least 4% acetic acid...
Common Misconceptions About Health and Wellness
Written by Ellen
If you spent your childhood listening to well-meaning adults chastise you for cracking your knuckles—“You’ll get arthritis!”—you’re not alone. So did Donald Unger, which prompted him to launch what became a 50-year-long experiment (tested only on himself) to discover if cracking his knuckles really would cause any joint...
The Best Plus-Size Workout Clothes For Women
Written by Ashley
Finding a cute workout top you're dying to buy, only to learn it doesn't come in your size? The worst. Luckily, more fitness brands these days are offering a wider range of sizes these days, which means there are more options than ever for all women who like to get sweaty.
Simple Surgery Reduces Stroke Risk in People with Heart Arrhythmia
Written by Tony
Simply removing a small appendage on the heart can reduce the risk of stroke for people with heart arrhythmia, according to a new study by researchers at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.
The left atrial appendage is an unused, finger-like tissue that can trap blood in the heart chamber and increase the risk of clots. Removing it can cut the risk of stroke by more than a third in people whose hearts either beat too fast, too slowly, or irregularly, the researchers reported.
9 Best Foods You're Not Eating
Written by David
Salmon, berries, broccoli, almonds, and kale are among the superstars of the dietary world. But they're not the only nutritional powerhouses out there.
Many other foods that haven't earned celebrity status are also worthy of a spot on your plate. Start with these nine.
1. Cauliflower
Broccoli is the relative that gets all the attention, but its paler cousin is no wallflower. Like other cruciferous veggies, cauliflower is...