Despite their cute name, not everyone adores love handles. And you’re not alone if you find they are hard to get rid of. To put it simply, love handles are excess fat stores that rest above the hips and tend to bulge out of unforgiving pants. While this stubborn fat may stick around longer than […]
Between minding your breath, balancing in tree pose, and avoiding a face plant during crow pose, a yoga practice gives you plenty to think about. So it’s easy to overlook the care and upkeep of your mat. Still, reasons to keep your yoga mat clean abound (even if you aren’t a germaphobe). A clean mat […]
Compression socks are everywhere. All kinds of people, from world travelers and waiters to marathoner runners and moms-to-be, wear these specialty knee socks. It’s not just because people like the way compression socks look, although you can find some snazzy options out there! Most people wear compression socks to improve blood flow and reduce swelling […]
If you’ve come down with a cold, flu, or stomach bug on vacation, you’re not alone. In one study, 20 percent of plane passengers reported respiratory symptoms within a week of flying. No one wants to get sick on a trip—or directly after one. Keep reading to learn how to prevent illnesses during and after […]
Collagen supplements and collagen-rich bone broth are hot health trends in the U.S. in recent years. And some people have been sold on the benefits of collagen for much longer. Women in China have eaten collagen-rich donkey hide to improve their complexions for thousands of years. Chinese women still line up to eat donkey hide […]
Larah Brook developed embarrassing digestive problems soon after she turned 40. “The bloating was constant with peaks soon after each meal, and the numerous trips to the bathroom were wearing me down,” she explains on her blog. Eventually, a physician diagnosed Brook with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects 10 to 15 percent […]
The world of cannabis goes far beyond stoners who get the munchies. In fact, the body of research on the health benefits of cannabidiol, also known as CBD oil, has grown exponentially in the past decade. Thousands of years ago, doctors and healers across the globe prescribed cannabis because they believed they’d witnessed its purported […]
Dining out is a fun indulgence. Who doesn’t enjoy having someone else cook? But if you’re trying to eat healthier, home cooking is the way to go. For the most part, even ordering lighter fare at restaurants isn’t as good for you as preparing food at home. Keep reading to learn why home cooking is […]
For people who love to read, curling up with a good book feels utterly indulgent, especially when paired with a cozy chair and a steaming cup of tea. But here’s some news that’s worth putting your book down for: Reading is actually good for you (in more ways than one)! Benefits of Reading It’s like […]
Thousands of people visit YouTube every day to watch strangers whispering, brushing their hair, folding napkins, turning magazine pages, and tapping their fingers. Why? For some people, these mundane sensory experiences trigger a pleasurable, relaxing tingling response in the scalp or spine. Some people compare the sensation to carbonated bubbles spreading through the back of […]
Abdominal pain can come in a wide variety of forms. This stands to reason: The abdomen houses many of our internal organs (not to mention muscles and connective tissue). While it’s unreasonable to expect everyone to have a full understanding of what every type of abdominal pain could mean, a skilled clinician is likely able […]