According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 63% of married or in-union women of reproductive age used some form of contraception in 2024. Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception with 99% effectiveness, explains the Cleveland Clinic. Gallup,…
Between the likes of Big Gulps, foot-long subs, and trenta-sized lattes (31 ounces!), we’re living in a super-sized world. The proof? So, if portion sizes are completely out of whack these days, then how can you tell how much you’re really eating,…
Let’s just get the central premise of this move out of the way, while at the same time conveying its movement pattern: The name for the fire hydrant exercise is derived from its resemblance to the manner in which a…
What could be better than a blood-pumping, heart-racing, endorphin-crushing workout? One with a sweet view. Outdoor gyms are becoming a more popular option amongst the active crowd who still wants to get their swole on in the sun. Whether it’s…
As National Mental Health Month approaches, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression will move into the spotlight. According to Youth.gov, National Mental Health Month was established in 1949 as a way for Americans to be more aware of…
We all know how uncomfortable it feels when an upset stomach, abdominal pain, or diarrhea stops us right in our tracks as we’re trying to get through a busy day. In such cases, taking Tums or Pepto Bismol may alleviate…
I have a secret: I often get my yoga students through “just one more vinyasa” with the promise that child’s pose (balasana) awaits them. Child’s pose is a relaxing, feel-good pose that’s accessible to yogis of all levels. It’s one of…
If you do all of your squats with both feet on the ground, you might be missing out. Trainers and exercise scientists have long touted the importance of unilateral exercises, or “one sided” movements that work limbs independently. And the pistol…
Buh-bye, bread — it’s been really nice knowing you, but I’m all about cauliflower bread now. It’s not a decision I made lightly; my relationship with bread has always been strong. Even when people started saying that all bread is bad…
When you perform a squat, a dumbbell press or a single-arm curl, you may think you’re training your muscles — but that’s only half the story. You’re also training your proprioceptors. Say what? Proprioception is trainer-speak for the body’s awareness of where it is within…
