Dec 9th, 2023 - Work And Workout: 8 Fitness Tips For Busy Women : For many working women, juggling a demanding career with personal life can often mean health and fitness take a back seat. However, maintaining a regular exercise routine is not just crucial for physical health; it's also a key factor in managing stress, boosting energy levels, and enhancing overall productivity. Establishing a fitness regime can be challenging amidst a busy schedule, but with the right approach and strategies, it's definitely achievable. This article aims to provide practical tips for working women to incorporate ... [Read More]

Dec 8th, 2023 - For decades, experts have said that less is more when it comes to dairy fat and health. But recent research has called this into question. Scan the dairy case of any grocery store, and you'll find rows upon rows of products with varying levels of fat. Nonfat, low-fat, whole: What's the healthiest option? If you consult the U.S. dietary guidelines or health authorities like the American Heart Association or the World Health Organization , the answer is clear: Choose a fat-free or low-fat version. This recommendation stems from the idea that full-fat dairy products are high in saturated fats, ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2023 - Long-standing research has shown that consuming dietary protein stimulates muscle protein synthesis, which is a critical factor for building and maintaining skeletal muscle mass. Growing evidence has illustrated that animal- and plant-based protein food sources are not created equal in terms of their anabolic properties for triggering muscle growth and maintenance, primarily due to the quantity and quality of protein in these foods, as well as their different essential amino acid (EAA) content. New research recently published in the Journal of Nutrition is one of the first randomized ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2023 - YOU'LL HAVE A HELL of a time making your way through this brutal five-minute workout—but you'll at least be able to choose the way you'll go about doing it. The trick to this intense kettlebell workout session from Mat Forzaglia —the trainer who also created the All Out Studio 20-Minute Muscle program for MH MVP Premium —is understanding effort and how much your body can take before it starts to fatigue. Thankfully, what you're doing isn't complicated. You only have one piece of equipment and two exercises to worry about. The challenge is to put forth max effort. The ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2023 - 'It's just not right. It has to be flawless. Why are you so bad at this?' If these or similar thoughts rattle through your mind when you attempt to complete a task, then there's a good chance you're a perfectionist (and there's a good chance that's not a newsflash to you). Sure, there are good things that come from having high standards, but when your normal standard is perfection, life can become exhausting, and everyday duties can feel impossible to tackle. Just ask Nike Well Collective trainer Clarissa Karunaratne . "I like to think of myself as a recovering perfectionist because I ... [Read More]

Dec 7th, 2023 - Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but for many, like myself, it often comes with an unwelcome companion: stomach troubles. Despite drinking plenty of water and trying to eat right, my stomach always seems to get messed up when I travel. To understand why this happens and how to combat it, I turned to Dr. Kelly Bender, a California-licensed Naturopathic Doctor, for expert insight. Travel often impacts our gastrointestinal tract in various ways, as Dr. Bender explains. She highlights that changes in diet are a common factor. "Your diet often changes while traveling," she notes, "either ... [Read More]

Dec 6th, 2023 - Researchers discovered this still-trending diet is clearly healthier ... but it also fell short when it came to one important factor. Maybe you're brainstorming ways to clean up your eating habits ahead of the new year and have wondered how practical it would be to test out a plant-based diet. Now you might have more inspiration to give it a go: A clever new study just revealed a major benefit that can come from a diet that cuts down on  animal products.   Research in recent years has highlighted the benefits of a   vegan diet , which excludes any food that comes from an ... [Read More]

Dec 6th, 2023 - You may have grown up learning that you shouldn't eat certain foods raw. While certain raw veggies can be unsafe to consume, there are certain things that are perfectly all right — and even encouraged — to eat uncooked. In fact, a number of foods can easily be eaten before they ever touch a stove. Although asparagus is known for making your pee smell, it has tons of nutritional value and goes well in so many different dishes. But does that mean you can eat asparagus raw or should you always cook it first? Can you eat asparagus raw? Yes, you can eat asparagus raw, and it can be ... [Read More]