This is “The Lift,” where we break down simple fitness activities you can do anywhere — and not just do them, but do them right. With these helpful tips, you can take control of your exercise process at your pace. Design by Mekhi Baldwin; ... [Continue Reading]
Don’t Take Life by the Horns Without First Improving Your Grip Strength
This is “The Lift,” where we break down simple fitness activities you can do anywhere — and not just do them, but do them right. With these helpful tips, you can take control of your exercise process at your pace. Design by Mekhi Baldwin; ... [Continue Reading]
Alcohol harms the brain in teen years –– before and after that, too
If we only paid attention to ads, it might seem as though alcohol — a beer or glass of wine, a shot of fiery liquor or sophisticated cocktail — merely served as a way to bring people together and make them happy. Drink responsibly, the ads wink, ... [Continue Reading]
Make This The Year You Follow Influencers Who Actually Look Like You
Not all Instagram creators are size 2. Diversifying your social media feed can improve your body image and self-esteem. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Veggies — So Hot Right Now: 13 Plant-Based Cookbooks to Get Excited About
Fruits and veggies are supposed to be good for us (adulting lesson No. 1), but peering into the produce drawer can feel so uninspiring. You can only make so many salads and fruit trays. Don’t feel defeated — sometimes you just need a little ... [Continue Reading]
8 COVID-19 Vaccine Myths People Need To Stop Believing
From unfounded concerns about reactions to confusion over how the vaccine actually works, misinformation is swirling. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Exercise matters to health and well-being, regardless of your size
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc in our daily lives. Regardless of who you are, your life has been impacted in some way. Stress is mounting, and you may need to find a way to decompress while social distancing. Enter ... [Continue Reading]
8 Easy Comfort Recipes We’re Carrying into 2021
Design by Wenzdai Figueroa January is often a time of change — we commit ourselves to new things that we think will make us happy, that we’ll enjoy, that will make our lives better. And food is one of the things we think about the most. But ... [Continue Reading]
39 Weeks Pregnant Update: 3rd Trimester, 3rd kid, workouts, cravings and more!
It seems I do baby updates once a trimester the third time around. It started as every week with Tommy, then every few weeks Connor and now once every few months with baby girl. Now that Tommy’s Bday is in the “past,” I am ready for ... [Continue Reading]
How Much COVID-19 You’re Exposed To Matters. Here’s How To Reduce It.
The viral load plays a big role in how sick someone and there are ways to minimize how much you breathe in. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Can I take something to prevent colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There is compelling evidence that screening to detect CRC early to find and remove precancerous polyps can reduce CRC mortality. However, screening has ... [Continue Reading]
Wall Murals Are All the Rage Right Now — Here’s How to DIY Your Own
Design by Mekhi Baldwin; Photography by Maggie Antalek FreshCoat is an ongoing series at Greatist that features easy, affordable DIY home projects, so you can add joy to your life by sprucing up your space. To say this past year was a test of ... [Continue Reading]
5 Exercises You Should Do In The Morning, According To Experts
Feel like moving your body when you get out of bed? Fitness pros share the workout moves that are most effective. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
What It Means If Your Partner Tests Positive For COVID-19 But You Don’t
It's never too late for a sick significant other to self-isolate to reduce your risk of a coronavirus infection. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
3 simple steps to jump-start your heart health this year
In 2020, the terrible toll of the COVID-19 pandemic largely overshadowed the affliction that remains the leading cause of death in this country: heart disease. In the United States last year, at least twice as many people died from cardiovascular ... [Continue Reading]
How a Facebook Cooking Community Became My Lifeline After a Miscarriage
Illustration by Maya Chastain It started with a crepe cake. I was seeking recommendations for people’s favorite cakes for my birthday when I stumbled onto a Facebook group for fans of a large media company’s cooking vertical. I posted my ... [Continue Reading]
Is It Safe To See People Who Have Gotten The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Getting the shots doesn't mean you can jump back into your pre-coronavirus life quite yet. Here's why. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
CBD and other medications: Proceed with caution
Products containing cannabidiol (CBD) seem to be all the rage these days, promising relief from a wide range of maladies, from insomnia and hot flashes to chronic pain and seizures. Some of these claims have merit to them, while some of them are just ... [Continue Reading]
Plant Eater: 6 Types of Vegetarian Diets Explained
One of humanity’s biggest mysteries is the Bermuda Triangle. Another one is: “What the heck do vegetarians eat?” (Hint: It’s not just lettuce.) Whether you’ve been trying to transition to a plant-based diet or you’re just wondering ... [Continue Reading]
New Study Shows How Much Asymptomatic People Spread COVID-19
Researchers increasingly agree that silent carriers play a major role in spreading the coronavirus. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Can gout be prevented?
To many people, gout seems like a disease of the past. Cartoons from 200 years ago depicted it as a condition afflicting the wealthy (“the disease of kings”), whose gluttonous consumption of food and drink was thought to bring on the attacks of ... [Continue Reading]
Wondering about COVID-19 vaccines if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding?
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out, pregnant and breastfeeding people have many questions around risks and benefits. At first, many of those receiving vaccines in US will be healthcare workers, although the circles for vaccine eligibility are ... [Continue Reading]