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Surprising Effects of Eating Plant-Based Foods, Science Says
If you find yourself tossing more plant-based or whole foods—foods that derive from a plant—into your shopping cart, you're not alone. Current data shows that the plant-food industry is now a $7 billion market, according to statistics from the Plant-Based Foods Association.
In fact, more than 71 million American households, which is 57% of all U.S. households, purchased plant-based groceries...
Experts Say You Should Drink This Much More Water Per Day When It’s Hot Outside
When it comes to caring for our bodies, we know a lot of our wellness practices can be seasonal—especially as the hot summer months roll around. For example, you might leave the heavy moisturizers in the drawer in favor of a lighter, sweat-resistant formula. Or you might start your runs earlier in the day to avoid the worst of the heat....
Step Up Your Fitness Game With These 7 Walking Workouts
Walking is having a moment right now.
The pandemic reminded many of us of the power of a walk. Requiring no equipment or gym membership, heading outdoors to put feet to pavement became a lifeline during lockdowns and helped maintain...
Does Listening to a Book Have the Same Brain Benefits as Reading?
While there aren't exactly a wealth of scientific studies endorsing that binging Real Housewives is good for your brain (clinical trials, get at me), reading is one hobby that has been well-documented to supporting cognitive health. It's up there with doing crosswords and playing a musical instrument in terms of habits brain health experts always recommend people to do keep their mind sharp...
It Takes Just 200 Fewer Calories a Day Plus Exercise to Improve Heart Health
Eating just 200 fewer calories a day — the equivalent of skipping one snack — along with regular exercise can improve the heart health of obese older adults, a new study has found.
That simple calorie restriction was key, leading to modest weight loss and vascular improvements that couldn’t be achieved...
New Study Reveals a Life-Altering Effect of Exercising with Others
Anyone who has felt depressed knows it's a terrible experience, and one that leads you to withdraw yourself from the world. And though it's largely known as a mental condition, the truth is, depression is something that affects the rest of your body, as well. As we've reported in the past, feeling depressed leads to more physical pain, a weaker immune system...
The Worst Lifestyle Habits Causing You to Feel Older, Science Says
We're all getting just a little bit older each day, but at least we're in it together. The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2050, there will be over two billion people ages 60 and older on a global scale! Indeed, people all over the world are living longer than ever, and there's no sign of that trend slowing down. Near unbelievably, a recent study...
11 Healthy Late Night Snacks to Satisfy Your Midnight Cravings
In fact, a 2015 study found that eating small, nutritious meals at night...
How to Safety Dive Into Open-Water Swimming
Ever harbored dreams of befriending Flounder and gracefully slipping through the waves Ariel-style? Although it's not quite the same as becoming an underwater princess, there is a way to get a taste of the H2O adventure life through open-water swimming.
The activity, which typically takes place in lakes and oceans, is quickly rising in popularity in Europe with 4.3 million people enjoying...
Losing Belly Fat Is Hard. These 5 Healthy Habits Can Help
A slim waist and a flat stomach are coveted for the way they look, but it turns out that losing belly fat may not only help you feel better in a bathing suit — it can also improve your health.
Belly fat, or visceral fat, isn’t the type of fat that’s under your skin (subcutaneous); the kind you can pinch. Instead, it’s deep...