As a 22-year-old fully immersed in adulthood for the first time, the last postgrad stress I was anticipating was dealing with my parents’ unexpected split. I immediately stepped in as the family mediator in an attempt to mend damaged relationships. On top of paying rent and student loans, working a corporate job, and navigating a
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Research suggests that up to 85 percent of women who are sexually active will be exposed to human papillomavirus (HPV) in their lifetime, but like other sexually transmitted infections, it still carries a bit of a stigma. As an ob-gyn, the first question I’m usually asked by patients is, “How did I get it?” To
Planks will forever be one of my go-to ab exercises because they can be modified for any fitness level, they can be done absolutely anywhere, and I feel them working instantly. Another reason I like the plank is because there are so many variations to do, which in my mind equates to so many new
I’ve always been a night owl. I stay up too late, and then I’m still so wired when I climb into bed that I struggle to fall asleep. As much as I know I should make bigger changes to my evening routine, that’s easier said than done — so, when some CBD and lavender products
Get ready for lattes! Trader Joe must’ve heard our pleas and prayers because the grocery store is now selling its own version of oat milk. According to Instagram user @bethanybuysthings, you can find both a refrigerated and a shelf-stable dairy-free Oat Beverage on shelves now. My morning smoothie is so ready! Now, it’s time to
Eating breakfast can give you the energy you need to power through your morning, but if you’re one of the many people who don’t have time to cook breakfast every morning, these make-ahead recipes can help. Even if you don’t typically meal prep, whipping up a breakfast recipe (or two) on a Sunday afternoon can
Katrina went from never working out to running, and over time, she had lost nearly 60 pounds. She explained that it was difficult to maintain her weight loss and she eventually gained all the weight back. After getting married, Katrina said, she wasn’t as active, and she knew it was time to get back on
Apples are a healthy staple in many households, but if you’ve heard rumors that they may be off-limits on a low-carb diet, it’s time we set the record straight. “A medium apple contains 25 grams of carbs and has a glycemic index of 36,” Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the
Halloween was always my absolute favorite holiday growing up (um, hello free candy, wearing wigs and makeup, and staying up late!). But when I was older and ditched dairy, I quickly realized that if I wanted to enjoy all the yummy treats, I was going to have to make them myself. If you’re vegan and
Who needs to work out FOR Halloween when you can work out ON Halloween? If you’re ready to channel your inner Jane Fonda and relive your neon-clad, leg-warmer-wearing, Jazzercise glory days, then get excited: we have a bevvy of inspiration. The ’80s workout getup is basically the best, most nostalgic, easiest costume to pull off
Imagine if your local SoulCycle class had auditions for new instructors to prove their energy levels. That’s exactly what Saturday Night Live put to the test during a sketch on Oct. 12, when host David Harbour and members of the cast brought their best impressions to the bikes. It takes a lot of practice to
On Saturday, Eliud Kipchoge accomplished an incredible feat as the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. The 34-year-old Olympic champion successfully completed the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, Austria and clocked in at one hour, 59 minutes and 40.2 seconds. “Today we went to the Moon and came back to earth!”
Green Giant released cauliflower pizza crust last year and finally has a whole slew of new cauliflower products because, well, it’s a food trend that deserves to stay. The longtime provider of frozen foods has introduced new veggie-based swaps for gnocchi, hash browns, and tater tots, and you’re going to want to make some room
One of the hardest parts about being on a diet is trying to limit your favorite sweets. With Fall inching closer and closer, we’re already daydreaming about our favorite pumpkin spice lattes, but indulging while trying to stay healthy is never easy. If you practice the keto diet or a low-carb-based diet, you don’t need
We love lifting weights, but we like to switch it up every now and then with a fun and quick workout from The Fitness Marshall. He just dropped a workout to “Liar” by Camila Cabello, and we cannot wait to do it over and over. If you’re looking for something that’s going to leave your
On Oct. 10, Simone Biles won her record fifth World Championship all-around gold medal. She ended with a floor routine full of her famous moves — the new Biles II, which is a triple-double, and The Biles, a double layout with a half twist — and, the best part, a pretend mic drop. It was
A daily yoga practice is a great habit in theory: strengthening for your body, relaxing and restorative for your mind. Making it work in practice can be another story. Sometimes even a 10-minute flow feels like more than you can manage, and that’s OK. When I don’t have time for a full flow, folding into
Looking for a snack to keep you on track to lose or maintain weight? Reach for the nuts, says a Harvard study released last month in the online journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. (Two of the authors were partly funded by the Peanut Institution and the California Walnut Commission. “The funders have no roles
I really started working out in my mid-20s, and I’ve never been the same. I’m constantly moving, whether I’m doing yoga, strength training, HIIT, barre, biking, or running. It’s given me confidence that I didn’t have before, and I’ve become an expert at choosing fitness gear that works for my body, as well as each
If you don’t eat dairy and you’re an ice-cream-lover, you have got to get your hands on a pint of NadaMoo! It’s my favorite brand of vegan ice cream because it’s the creamiest. Just in time for the holidays, it’s now selling a new seasonal flavor: Peppermint Bark. I’m a huge fan of the brand’s
There isn’t one perfect way to sculpt and grow your glute muscles, but the method by Bret Contreras, PhD, CSCS, and author of Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Strength and Physique Training, is pretty close. It’s so good, he’s been dubbed “The Glute Guy” and has the receipts to prove it on his
You may be physically exhausted when you get into bed at night, but if your mind is racing, there’s a good chance you’ll have trouble falling asleep. That’s why it’s so important to find ways to unwind before bed, so you can quiet those thoughts and get a full night of restful sleep. Melissa Bernbaum,
Sheryl Crow said she was the “picture of great health” leading up to a yearly mammogram in 2006. It was after this particular doctor’s visit, though, that at age 44 she was diagnosed with “estrogen-positive stage one invasive breast cancer,” she told me over the phone. This diagnosis means early detection of cancer in the
Costumes and scary movies aside, the best part of Halloween is the abundance of sweet treats. Who can resist the chocolates, candies, and all those baked goods? Sometimes complete restriction will only lead to a binge, so instead of telling yourself to avoid it all, we have a solution for you. Don’t secretly take your