WELLNESS

Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

February 28, 2024

Hate water? Here are 5 healthy alternatives, according to an NFL sports dietitian

Water is widely recommended as the healthiest beverage, but what if it’s not your thing? Jordan Mazur, a San Francisco-based professional sports dietitian, offers some healthy alternatives.

Women get more benefit from exercise than men, study finds: ‘More to gain’

February 22, 2024

Women get more benefit from exercise than men, study finds: ‘More to gain’

A new study from Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles found that females may get more benefits than men when doing the same amount of physical activity. The researchers and other experts weigh in.

Kids who wear school uniforms get less physical activity, study finds: 'There's a problem'

February 20, 2024

Kids who wear school uniforms get less physical activity, study finds: 'There's a problem'

A study from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. suggests that school uniform policies could serve as a barrier to children getting daily physical activity. Doctors weighed in.

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

February 17, 2024

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

For those who take Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes, a new study suggests the GLP-1 medications could also help reduce depression and anxiety.

Ask a doctor: 'Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?'

February 12, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'Why do my gums bleed after I brush my teeth, and what should I do about it?'

Do your gums bleed after you brush your teeth? Do you have tenderness and swelling of the gums, too? Experts reveal why maintaining good dental health is so important and what care to take.

Burnout and overtraining are forcing young athletes to drop out of sports, new report reveals

February 3, 2024

Burnout and overtraining are forcing young athletes to drop out of sports, new report reveals

With some 70% of teens and children dropping out of organized sports by the age of 13, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts are chiming in on potential reasons.

What is ‘cozy cardio'? A look into a new fitness craze circulating on social media

February 2, 2024

What is ‘cozy cardio'? A look into a new fitness craze circulating on social media

For those who have a hard time getting into a good fitness routine, the craze dubbed "cozy cardio," trending on social media, may be a good place for them to start.

Workout and diet tips to gain muscle and lose fat

January 24, 2024

Workout and diet tips to gain muscle and lose fat

If you want to gain muscle and lose fat this New Year, splitting up upper and lower body days with a healthy mix of cardio can help you achieve your goals.

Keep your weight-loss journey a secret from everyone, say experts. Here's why

January 24, 2024

Keep your weight-loss journey a secret from everyone, say experts. Here's why

Here is why nutrition and fitness pros say it’s better to keep your weight loss journey a secret from family and friends, while still maintaining a level of accountability.

50 bizarre laws that have existed or still exist in America

January 20, 2024

50 bizarre laws that have existed or still exist in America

Do you know a weird lifestyle law in your state? It might be included in this roundup of 50 weird state laws that have existed in America, past and present.