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What You Should Know About the Unofficial Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet
The unofficial Mayo Clinic grapefruit diet encourages followers to include grapefruit with every meal, but there’s no research to support…
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Rebeca Andrade Reacts to the First All-Black Podium in Olympic Gymnastics History
This year’s Olympic gymnastics were full of emotional moments, but one of the most powerful actually took place off the…
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Turns Out Chia Seeds and Flaxseeds Aren’t Interchangeable. Here’s When to Use Each.
Adding chia seeds or flaxseeds to smoothies, protein balls, and oatmeal isn’t new. People have been leaning on these seeds…
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How to Feel Better Faster When Dealing With a Hangover
A night of drinks can be fun, but if you have too much, there is nothing cute about a hangover.…
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It only takes one ill-timed leg twitch to jerk you right from the precipice of a deep slumber. Sometimes it’s only a little shake, while other times it’s a full-body jolt. Either way, if you’ve ever experienced this sudden twitching just before drifting off, you know how frustrating it can be. Interestingly enough, there’s an actual name for this pesky phenomenon, and the underlying cause might not be as random as you think. That familiar…
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Ever wish you had your own treadmill for your home gym — but don’t have the space or budget for it? If so, a folding treadmill may be exactly what you need. They’re nowhere near as bulky or expensive as the commercial kind, and unlike an elliptical or exercise bike, you can easily stow them under your bed, in a closet, or under your desk. Best of all, folding treadmills make it especially easy to…
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Dealing with a bout of constipation is never fun, but thankfully, there are solutions to this problem that can be easily found in your kitchen. There are plenty of constipation-relieving ingredients you can incorporate into your diet in the form of a meal or snack you already know and love — that’s right, we’re talking about a smoothie. Smoothies are a great way to deal with constipation because you can easily fill them up with…
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Working out isn’t just skin deep. While social media can make it easy to fall for toxic diet culture or constant comparison games, there are plenty of reasons to work out that have nothing to do with your physique. When we focus on fitfluencers and misinformation on gym-Tok, we sometimes forget why we work out in the first place. And at the end of the day, going to the gym isn’t about status or winning…
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No one likes to be congested. But it’s especially frustrating when one nostril is perfectly clear and the other is blocked. It can happen when you’re sick or dealing with allergies, but sometimes, you may notice you simply wake up after a good night’s rest with a stuffed-up nostril, seemingly for no reason at all. And other times, you wake up after a fun night out and your right or left nostril is clogged. No…
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It’s the final hours of October Prime Day, which means it’s your last chance to shop some of Amazon’s biggest wellness deals. While you may already know about Amazon’s wide array of fitness items, such as workout clothes and weights, its inventory also features plenty of wellness products, including massage guns, sunrise-inspired alarm clocks, collagen powders, and more — all of which are on sale for October Prime Day. Now is the best time to…
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“This is going to be the worst run I’ve ever done. Worse than when I came last in my high school gym class’s one mile race. Less publicly humiliating, sure, but somehow slightly more crushing.” These were the thoughts that repeated in my mind when I took the first few strides of what I hoped would be a two-mile run. It was my first time lacing up my running shoes after taking nearly four years…
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It might not be for everyone, but there’s something about a fresh pair of fuzzy socks on a cold winter night that sends us straight to dreamland. Call it a hot take, but we know we’re not alone. Still, sleepy-time sock wearers deal with plenty of online criticism, with some people arguing that wearing socks to bed is unhygienic or just downright gross. Fellow sock lovers counter by saying that (clean) socks are actually key…
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Deny it all you want, but everyone does, in fact, poop. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, in most cases, bowel movements are totally normal and a crucial part of digestion — your body’s way of removing waste. “They keep our digestive system functioning properly and help us stay healthy and comfortable,” says Sarah Robbins, MD, MSc, FRCPC. But what happens when you’re suddenly pooping a lot more than usual? “Having bowel movements,…
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In the game of volleyball, serving is incredibly important. Every play begins as a serve, after all, and a well-executed serve has the ability to put pressure on the opposing team and set the pace of gameplay. The overhand serve, specifically, is one of the most important skills in volleyball, offering a combination of power, precision, and control to start each point. While there are other types of serves, like the underhand and jump serve,…
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We’re big believers that your Halloween costume doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, with women’s sports continuing to break records and the Paris Olympics and Paralympics still top of mind, we suspect this year’s Halloween will be decidedly sporty. If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd or reference some of the biggest athletes in pop culture, a sporty Halloween costume is definitely the way to go. Plus, you can re-create many of…
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From the rise of the “hot girl walk” to walking pads in home office setups, the humble stroll is more popular than ever — and rightfully so. Adding more steps to your daily routine can come with a whole slew of benefits, like improvements in mental clarity, stress relief, heart health, mobility, and so much more. But what if you were to add a little extra challenge to the mix? Say, walking with a weighted…
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Although we may not be in lockdown anymore, COVID-19 is far from over. Protocol used to feel relatively straightforward, from masking guidelines to tips for accurate COVID testing, but in the years since, there’s been a slew of new variants, different COVID symptoms, and complications like long COVID, not to mention polarizing recommendations from the CDC. Modern COVID protocol is further complicated by the presence of a new COVID strain called XEC. This highly transmissible…
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When I first heard about 12-3-30 — the name of the viral 30-minute treadmill incline workout taking the internet by storm — I was only mildly intrigued. TikTok has introduced us to so many exercise buzzwords throughout the years, only a few of which have actually stuck (shoutout to you, hot girl walks). Typically, my preferred cardio involves walking my dogs in the woods. But there are times when the weather doesn’t cooperate, and it…
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In case you haven’t heard, pickleball is kind of a big deal . . . or should we say dill (we had to). The sport is among the fastest growing in America, capturing hearts and causing turf wars with tennis players everywhere it goes. We’ve even seen big names like Olivia Culpo and Selena Gomez getting on board, with LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Stephen Colbert joining the ranks of investors in the sport’s new…
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Working out comes with a vast array of benefits, both physical and mental. Working out can increase your life expectancy, strengthen your heart, boost your mood, and reduce your risk of mild illness (such as the common cold), as well as other more serious health conditions like heart disease and high blood pressure, according to the Mayo Clinic. But how soon after you begin working out will you start to see results? Great news: you’ll…
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Walking has been all the rage for a while now, but its heavyweight sister activity, rucking, is starting to steal the spotlight. Rucking, the practice of walking (or hiking) with a weighted pack, is named after the military term for backpack: “rucksack,” as carrying the weighted packs is a common military activity and exercise. Rucking has benefits for anyone who does it, and you don’t need to be a member of the military to get…
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Halloween isn’t just for kids — in fact, it’s arguably more fun for adults. As grown-ups, there’s plenty of creative costumes to choose from, but also way more options to celebrate. The only downside is — now that the days of trick-or-treating have come and gone (for the most part) — there’s a chance the actual holiday might land smack dab in the middle of your weekly fitness routine. And as much as we’d love…
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Do not underestimate the power of a good gym pic. There’s something so rewarding about commemorating a workout with a humble social media flex. Gym selfies allow you to post your gains and show off your progress. If it’s not a mirror selfie documenting your cute gym ‘fit, it might be a real-talk selfie including a fitness caption with workout motivation. The most difficult part of the post — besides working up the courage to…
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Ask anyone who works out in sports bras, and be prepared for a short monologue about their favorite brand or a horror story about the one that snapped mid-sprint. People are passionate about sports bras because they’re arguably the most critical piece of our workout wardrobe. Let’s face it, we just can’t move without them; you know the dread that comes when you open your gym bag and realize you’ve forgotten your beloved sports bra.…
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