19 Signs Your Fitness Routine Is ‘Working’ That Have Nothing to Do With Weight Loss

For far too long working out has been conflated with weight loss. Even now fitness Instagram remains saturated with before-and-after collages, showing bodily changes said to result from a whole bunch of exercise programs, from strength training and Pilates to running and biking. This perpetuates one of the most pervasive myths in fitness: that the only reason...

What Is the Pegan Diet? Experts Reveal the Pros and Cons of the Semi Plant-Based Plan

You’ve heard of all the most popular diets of the moment: vegan, flexitarian, keto, plant-based, paleo, Mediterranean, Whole30. But is peganism (yes, you read that right) on your radar?

The pegan diet—a combination of eating vegan and paleo—is one of the latest eating plans touted as being great for your health...

Getting Enough Sleep Can Help You Eat Less — a 'Game Changer' for Weight Loss

To lose weight, the basic advice is to eat less and move more, but don’t underestimate the power of sleep.

Getting sufficient rest at night reduces the amount of food people eat during the day — about 270 fewer calories on average...

5 Knee Strengthening Exercises to Help You Ward Off Pesky Injuries

Knee pain affects many runners, sometimes causing seasoned racers and newbie joggers alike to sit out on their training. But it doesn’t have to keep you from catching miles! Often times, knee pain crops up due to weak muscles surrounding your knees. That's why incorporating lower-body strength training into your weekly schedule is important...

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...