How to give any main dish a “wow” factor? Add a touch of sweetness to a savory dish. These grilled pork and pineapple kebabs are tangy and smoky with just the right amount of sweetness from fresh pineapple. You can serve these with just ... [Continue Reading]
The Key to Turning Your Daily Walk into a Legit Workout
There are lots of walks in life: the catwalk, the moonwalk, the walk of shame. But for most of us, walking is just a great way to get around. It’s also one of the easiest forms of exercise, since it requires no equipment and minimal training. At ... [Continue Reading]
How To Deal With Mounting Anxiety Over COVID-19 Getting Bad Again
News about the delta and lambda variants and rising coronavirus cases can be unnerving. Here's how to cope. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 139
Research of the Week While processed meat intake was linked to worse cognitive health, unprocessed meat intake was linked to better cognitive health (although they didn’t emphasize that last part in the conclusion). Babies born with higher ... [Continue Reading]
Putting Honey Where Your Mouth Is: Nutritional Value of the Honeycrisp Apple
Honeycrisp apples are no strangers to getting rave reviews for their flavor, and their overall popularity makes them generally more expensive than other apple varieties. Your standard apple varieties are full of nutrients, although some might ... [Continue Reading]
Ask a Health Coach: No Time for Self-Care?
Hey folks! In this week’s Ask a Health Coach, Erin is answering your questions about eating primally on the road, what to do when you feel like you’re forcing yourself to exercise, and the role coherent breathing plays in reducing anxiety. Got a ... [Continue Reading]
Never Getting Sick Was Never Really The Point Of The COVID-19 Vaccines
Breakthrough coronavirus cases are disappointing ― but most of them are also evidence that the shots are working. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Ceps-Siblings in Arms: The Differences Between the Biceps and Triceps
Whether you’re powerlifting or reaching for a bag of chips, your arm muscles play a huge role in your day-to-day activities. So many activities, in fact, that it’s easy to overlook how crucial they are. To make sure you don’t ... [Continue Reading]
What You Really Need To Know About Avoiding Ticks This Summer
Read this if you plan on spending any time outdoors. Your body will thank you. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The Ultimate Mattress Showdown: Purple vs. Tuft & Needle
Ordering a mattress online might be one of the best gifts retail has given us in recent years, and if you’ve done any research you’ve likely come across Purple and Tuft & Needle. Both brands make top-rated mattresses that are ... [Continue Reading]
Help! I Can’t Stop Snacking!
The good news: After a rough year and a half, many people are finding their way back to something like “normal” (even if it’s a new normal). The bad news: We picked up some not-so-helpful habits during our time underground. You’re not alone if ... [Continue Reading]
Home Gym Setups at Different Price Points
One thing the pandemic made clear is that it’s a good idea to have a home gym. For most of the year in some places, gyms were closed. They still are if you’re unlucky. And even after they opened, a significant portion of the population doesn’t even ... [Continue Reading]
Why You’re So Tired Right Now (Hint: It Has Nothing To Do With Sleep)
Feeling more drained than usual lately? It's not just you. Here's what's going on and what to do about it. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Stay Monohydrated! The 7 Best Creatine Supplements for Women
Let’s play a word association game. What do you think of when you hear the word “creatine”? If it’s muscled up gym bros chugging pre-workout and not re-racking their weights at the gym, well, we’ve got some good news for ... [Continue Reading]
5 Monday Morning Habits That Will Make You Happier All Day Long
Start your week off right with this expert-backed advice. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
7 Reasons to Eat More Beans (They Really Are the Magical Fruit)
We often reach for whole grains to get our fiber fix, protein to keep us full, and veggies for lots of vital nutrients. But are we overlooking beans? They might not be the sexiest of foods, but beans are more versatile and nutritious than ... [Continue Reading]
Juicy Question: Is Jamba Juice Healthy?
Jamba (formerly known as Jamba Juice) has been serving up dope drinks since 1990. They also offer a variety of smoothie bowls, hot eats, and snacks. While they’re branded as a “healthy” alternative to other fast food joints, not every Jamba ... [Continue Reading]
Perfect Spatchcock Whole Chicken Roasted in the Oven
Every home cook should have a no-fail recipe for oven-roasted chicken, one you can count on to always deliver golden skin and juicy, flavorful meat. A whole chicken provides the basis for a great soup, protein for your salads, a main ingredient for ... [Continue Reading]
Ab-solute Conditioning: Here’s How to Engage Your Core
You’ve probably heard your fitness instructor tell you to “engage your core.” As if every gym newbie knows what that means. But if you’ve never done it, you might not be sure how to engage your core. Is there a proposal ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week—Edition 138
Research of the Week Older dancers have superior gait and balance. Great way for seniors to “train.” Having elevated blood sugar levels “reprogram” your stem cells to increase your risk of atherosclerosis. A piece of chocolate ... [Continue Reading]
The Xennial Women’s Health Issue No One’s Talking Enough About
It's something most Gen X and cusp millennial women experience, but it's still extremely misunderstood. SOURCE: Wellness - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Discrete Syphting: Best Home Screening Kits for Syphilis
Syphilis is an STI that, if left untreated, can span decades and progress through multiple stages of infection. In 2019, almost 130,000 new cases of syphilis were reported in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and ... [Continue Reading]