20 Reasons to Lose 20 Pounds By Summer
You know that dream you had as a kid where you're standing in front of a crowded room in only your underwear? The adult, real-life version of that trauma is standing on a beach looking frumpy in your swimsuit. The good news is that nightmare doesn't need to become a reality. While looking good is one of the perks of...
This Is How Many Calories You Burn From Walking
Walking may seem simple, but it sure can do a lot of great things for your body. In fact, walking is a ridiculously good workout. It not only burns calories and increases circulation, but it's also a great way to prevent chronic diseases and improve your heart health.Walking an extra 2,000 steps per day up to 10,000 steps was...
7 of the Biggest Fitness Myths, Debunked
You’re a well-informed workout buff—so when science suggests that one of your trusty training rules might actually be ineffective, it can send your head spinning. We know: We read fitness science all the time, and that steady churn of “study says” stories has stirred up plenty of controversy in gyms and training studios around the world. But don’t worry—we’re here...
Jennifer Aniston Is 51 and She Works Out at Three in the Morning
Whether you've been a fan of Jennifer Aniston since her days on Friends, or you recently jumped on the Jen train after her triumphant return to TV as anchor of The Morning Show, there's no denying the actress is a fitness icon. Jen basically broke Instagram when she joined in October last year, and one of the things you'll...
New C. elegans model will accelerate study of a rare disease
The model will permit to accelerate and reduce the price of the research, which is studying the mechanisms and the possible pharmacological targets for the neuronal alterations of this disease. The earliest results of studies with this organism point to glial cells as a man responsible for the neurological damage caused by the disease. Chromosome X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X ALD) is a...
Air fresheners may help prevent negative impacts of indoor malodors
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) released the following statement today about the importance of air fresheners after a newly published review article revealed several negative psychological, physical, social, and economic effects associated with indoor malodors, such as stale indoor air and bad smells. "The Impact of Indoor Malodor: Historical Perspective, Modern Challenges, Negative Effects, and Approaches for Mitigation"...
Sea Moss May Actually Be Able to Help Boost Your Mood
Sea moss (a.k.a Irish moss) is not something that you'll find in the typical American diet. But if you're of Jamaican or of Irish descent, there's a chance you've at least heard of it. I'm first-generation Jamaican, and growing up, I was only exposed to sea moss in the form of a sugary beverage. When my family went...
These Are the Best Protein Powders You Can Buy, According to a Nutritionist
Getty Images Real talk: Generally healthy adults don’t need protein powder. Protein is a nutrient, and nutrients comprise food. Eating real, whole ingredients to up your protein intake (particularly: eggs, seafood, beef, poultry, legumes, seeds, nuts, dairy products, and pork) is always the gold standard, no matter what. That said, there are specific situations — based on health status,...
Instagram Weight-Loss Star Shares Inspiring Post About Embracing Imperfection Along the Way
When stories of significant weight loss go viral, it's not unusual to see a makeover that appears to show someone who's gone from obese to fit, firm, and flawless. But in reality, weight loss — even extreme weight loss — doesn't lead to the perfection that's portrayed in carefully angled and edited photos, and one Instagram star wants people...
Scalpels out: Democrats make slashing attacks on health care plans
Top contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination torched one another's proposals to reform the health care system Wednesday, as the contest to unify behind a single candidate to defeat President Donald Trump took a bitterly divisive turn. Minutes after Tom Perez, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, warmed up the debate audience in Las Vegas by describing the party...
