Nov 6th, 2025 - Office-bound professionals, lawyers and paralegals tend to have chronic neck, shoulder and upper back tension because of the long hours at a desk. Personal fitness is not a priority to many legal workers because of long hours spent on drafting documents and going to court or handling difficult cases. However, it is necessary to be strong, mobile, and well to be mentally clear and physically healthy. A healthy body helps one have a healthy mind- a fact that is quite evident among the attorneys and legal personnel which are exposed to a lot of long, inactive working hours and stressful ... [Read More]

Nov 5th, 2025 - Try this instead. All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The whole point of having a fruit smoothie is to infuse nutrition into your day in a drink that goes down easily. But while bananas and berries are a common combination, new research suggests that those bananas may be secretly sabotaging some of the health benefits in your smoothie . For the Food and Function study, researchers had eight healthy volunteers drink two different smoothies. One ... [Read More]

Nov 4th, 2025 - Most of us think of fiber as a digestive aid—great for keeping things, well, moving.  But according to Stanford professor and protein chemist Daria Mochly-Rosen, Ph.D. , its benefits reach far beyond the gut. On the mindbodygreen podcast , she explained that fiber is also critical for keeping our mitochondria, the "powerhouses" of our cells, running efficiently. These tiny organelles don't just produce energy; they regulate how cells communicate, repair, and respond to stress. When mitochondria function well, we feel energized, focused, and resilient. When they falter, fatigue, ... [Read More]

Nov 3rd, 2025 - Men Need Twice as Much Exercise as Women to Reduce Heart Disease Risk New research suggests women have the advantage when it comes to the benefits of exercise for heart health. For years, major medical organizations like the American Heart Association have recommended aiming to get at least 150 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity a week. But new research suggests that number should be higher — for men, at least. "It's a complex issue, but there clearly are some differences between men and women and exercise's impact on disease risk," says Kevin Shah, MD , cardiologist and ... [Read More]

Nov 3rd, 2025 - Molly Jasinski These simple, beginner-friendly stretches may help boost your brainpower—no mat mastery or fancy techniques required. Between constant news notifications or endless stream of emails, it feels more difficult than ever to concentrate and recharge. But a few minutes on a yoga mat could be just what your body—and mind—need to bounce back. As one proof point, a 2024 published in the found that healthy participants who engaged in an eight-week yoga training program experienced "increased heart rate variability," something experts say may reflect better physiologic ... [Read More]

Nov 3rd, 2025 - If you have irritable bowel syndrome or any digestive issues (supposedly, all the hot girls do), you've likely heard of the FODMAP diet. But what does that mean exactly? It's a term experts want to demystify. "Most people can eat high-FODMAP foods without issue, as these are generally healthy foods that encourage growth of good bacteria," says Samantha Dieras, RD, director of ambulatory nutrition services at Mount Sinai Hospital. "Persons with IBS can be more sensitive [to certain foods], and using a low-FODMAP diet to gain control of their symptoms may be helpful." Below, the experts break ... [Read More]

Nov 3rd, 2025 - Help Shape the Future of News. HuffPost turns reader contributions into real-world impact – uncovering injustice, challenging power, and inspiring change. Become a member and be part of the work that matters. Already a member? Here's something you may not have thought about: For some foods (in this case we're talking about bananas), the nutritional effects on your health can vary depending on the ripeness level when you eat it. As a banana ripens, its nutritional content — the amount of sugar, starch and vitamins — changes. Meaning, if you need more sugar before a workout , ... [Read More]

Nov 3rd, 2025 - An X-ray following the game did show no fractures in Daniels left arm bones. But an X-ray is not gong to offer the detailed look at the elbow joint and the surrounding structures that magnetic resonance imaging will. So, we'll have to wait for the results of the MRI that Daniels underwent on Monday to know the true extent of what may be damaged, what treatment may be needed and how many games the right-handed Daniels may end up missing. What Is An Elbow Dislocation To understand what's meant by an elbow dislocation, let's review the anatomy of an elbow. Your elbow joint is the coming ... [Read More]