Category: Health

“I ruined my diet” is a motivation-destroying phrase. We like to think that we are a fairly reliable analyst of our own fitness life, but […]

Every year, publishers rank the most popular weight loss diets. Most of the time, this is the practice of mental masturbation because it leaves out […]

Can’t wait for that weekend race or that date with your slightly faster cycling buddy? You can rekindle your competitive spirit right now with apps […]

Almost all foods contain calories, but some foods are so low that they shouldn’t be counted too much. They are often referred to as “free […]

Gym TV can be a welcome distraction, but what if your TV show is a workout? In a drinking game style, you can do exercises […]

When you’re on a diet, determining how much you need to eat can be like playing the calorie roulette wheel. Many people turn to a […]

For short workouts, you will probably be drinking water. But on long runs (over an hour), you probably need something more substantial. If you want […]

Sometimes food becomes fashionable on the basis of health claims that it turns out to not support. Here are some superfoods that aren’t all that […]

Iceberg lettuce or spinach? Tuna or eggs? Trying to balance food and cost turns the salad bar into an intriguing puzzle. Luckily, the guys at […]

In most people’s minds, gamers are far from the muscular, fit athletes they aspire to be … perhaps because video games are often accused of […]

If you want to incorporate beer into a healthy diet , it’s hard to get by without knowing exactly what’s in that beer. Luckily, beer […]

You start your day when the urge to eat arises. Sure, you might be physically hungry … but you might be looking for a protective […]

How long can you take a vacation before you start to “lose shape”? The answer may vary depending on how fit you were and whether […]

Getting healthy food at home is easy … if you have a nutritionist and a chef (not Boyardi) on hand. In fact, figuring out what […]

You can skip a workout due to a bad mood, but sometimes it’s enough to just change the plan. Here’s how you can use your […]

Mentally rehearsing difficult moments in training or competition can be a useful tool to overcome these obstacles when you face them in real life. Here’s […]

Fat burning depends on one thing: there are fewer calories than you burn. But nobody wants to sit and count calories all day. Most people […]

Anyone who loses weight successfully overcomes many of these problems. But let’s be honest: Successful weight loss is relatively rare, so many of these problems […]

All major restaurants are required to provide nutritional information for their menus, which you can find on their websites. But some go above and beyond […]

Cardio is essential for anyone looking for a strong heart and good health. However, not everyone likes traditional forms of cardio like running. If you’re […]

It’s frustrating when your friend – or worse, a stranger on the Internet – makes rash health decisions. Maybe they smoke, or eat badly, or […]

Whether you exercised during your pregnancy or just took many well-earned days off, it can be difficult to get back to your regular exercise routine. […]

Have you ever eaten your next slice of pizza knowing that it will make you feel uncomfortably full? Or perhaps the doctor told you to […]

So you’ve decided to go for an endurance race – maybe a marathon or a half marathon, maybe a triathlon, a century race, a full […]

If you hover over a seat, flush the toilet with your foot, or use a paper towel to avoid touching the doorknob with freshly washed […]

Alcohol isn’t usually considered a “healthy” part of a weight loss program, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a few sips without ruining your […]

Even if you are not afraid of fatty foods , you may have been reluctant to rely on them for exercise fuel. A new review […]

Trillions of tiny creatures call your body home, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and more. This is not always bad news, and in fact, our health […]

Figuring out what’s in your diet can sometimes feel like playing Tetris. This great web app allows you to explore different foods by different parameters, […]

Android / iOS: When I got home from knee surgery, I suddenly had a ton of medication and exercise to do, all on a different […]

Whether we want to admit it or not, exercise and sex are inextricably linked. We train to look and feel our best (among other things, […]

Switching to organic kale because it tops the list of the most pesticides on the 2019 Dirty Dozen list ? You can reconsider your opinion. […]

Your fitness tracker may claim to measure your sleep, but how accurate is it? To find out, sleep specialist Dr. Christopher Winter tested several popular […]

We often predict weight loss success through things like motivation, determination, and self-control. While these factors undoubtedly play a role, lesser-known characteristics like curiosity and […]

The unchanging scenery can make the “windmills” the most tiresome. If you train to cover the distance – let’s say you have a half marathon […]

High fructose corn syrup is terrible for you. I want to clarify this. But if you study the ingredient labels carefully to avoid this, or […]

If you are losing weight, at some point your progress will stop. Even if you do everything correctly, the number on the scale will stop […]

When you’re trying to find out about a medical procedure, the hospital website can seem like a great place to find out everything you need […]

When you’re tracking calories, serving size can be tricky, especially if you’re eating out. While some restaurants post food information online, most do not. Here’s […]

If you don’t want to poop at the wrong time, you will probably try to plan ahead and go to the bathroom before this long […]