How many people respond “I’m fine” or “It’ll pass” when someone tells them they need to go see a doctor? Sure, some medical issues do pass away on their own. But others—they can cause you to pass away on your own. Men are even more likely to hold off on going to the...

We know from research that men are less likely to visit the doctor than women. That’s not because they are magically healthier and don’t need to get checked out. It’s just that they put off their health concerns—often until it’s too late. According to the Agency for...

We spend the month of May gearing up for summer. We’re planning vacations and swapping out our wardrobes—while trying to lose enough winter weight to actually slip back into those last summer favorites. But May is also a time to think beyond the aesthetics of your...

You’re no stranger to work days that go far past eight hours, which means you’ll constantly be flying past mealtimes, grabbing things on the go, and prioritizing speed and convenience over everything. Your team at work appreciates your commitment. Your waistline—not...

The beginning of the year is filled with positive goals. You’ve made your resolutions. You’ve committed (or maybe just considered) a dry January. You’ve pressed pause on the busyness of life after dashing through the holidays, and you feel ready to make changes for a...

The holiday season left you with a fuller heart—and figure. You’ve drank and made merry with loved ones all month long, and there’s a good chance that your exercise routine and portion control practices fell along the wayside. No need to beat yourself up about it. A...

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...