The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year for your heart—but we don’t mean that in a physical sense. Santa isn’t exactly a fitness role model, and November and December are packed full of parties and feasts that will warm your soul and wreck your body....
The fitness industry has come a long way from the track and weight rack. There are thousands of specialized fitness classes and workouts trends—to the point that it can be intimidating to start a new regimen. You can boil down the various types of exercise into four...
When you think of cholesterol, you might picture a big, juicy cheeseburger — one that you’re not supposed to eat if you want to keep your levels in a healthy range. Most people have these negative associations of cholesterol and its related struggles, but how...
You’ve heard that you should carbo-load before participating in big athletic event — but that doesn’t mean you should tuck into a plate of spaghetti or a bagel before every workout. Making smart meal choices before exercising ensures you have the energy to power...
Bad habits are hard to kick, but if you need an extra push, it helps if you think of quitting as a matter of life and death. Consider how these habits contribute to your risk of cardiovascular disease—the number one killer in America. Heart disease causes about...
When trying to combat stress, it can be hard to know where to even begin. We too often look for little comforts and short-term reprieves to catch a break from stress, instead of working toward addressing the issue as a whole and improving our physical and mental...
