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Is Daydreaming Good for You? 6 Surprising Benefits
We live in such a task-oriented society that the idea of just taking a break to let your mind think freely is often seen as lazy or unproductive...
Eco-Anxiety Is Real — Here's How to Cope
It only took one news headline to kill my drowsy, blissfully unaware state and turn me into a panicking mess with sweaty palms and a racing heart.
Moments before, I had fluttered my eyes open from my eight-hour snooze and innocently tapped my phone screen, where a notification from The New York Times app awaited me. I quickly skimmed the text...
4 Ways to Uncover the Motivation to Lose Weight
Swimsuits, skinny jeans, doctors' orders: Which is most on your mind? The promise to commit to a fitness plan is always a personal one, yet one we break time and again. No matter what sparked your momentum, staying the course is central to your weight loss goals. Here, a glimpse at the nuts and bolts of motivation, plus tricks for finding the enthusiasm...
Walking to Lose Weight: Does It Work?
Looking for an easy-to-start workout regimen that can show results, without having to go to the gym or spend money on equipment?
Try walking.
It might not seem like the most efficient exercise available, but experts on the topic say it can help with weight loss, mental health...
5 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory, According to Experts
You're out to dinner and feel a hand on your shoulder as a familiar voice says your name. You turn around and this person is smiling. You know her—you’ve known her for years, in fact. But her name has evaporated from your mind, and all you can muster is a “Hey…you!”
Before you start Googling “signs of dementia,” rest assured that some...
How to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
Well, we did it. We made it through the shopping and wrapping, the tree almost falling over, and the antics of 12 Santa-drunk children on the most exciting day of their lives. We said good riddance to 2021, and ushered in a new year. The decorations are down, the baking sheets are stored, and the mood is, well...pretty blah...
Losing Weight Is Not the Same As Fat Loss, Doctor Says
If your goal is to tone up, start by asking yourself what you're trying to achieve: weight loss or fat loss? You may be surprised to learn that these two terms aren't necessarily synonymous.
While we often rely on the scale to validate whether or not we're doing a good job at sticking to our diet and exercise regimens, it's not always the best indicator...
Runny Nose Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Odds are you've had a runny nose at some point in your life. That means you know how annoying it can be, forcing you to have a tissue within close reach at all times.
Because they're a nuisance to deal with, once one develops, you probably want to know why you have a runny nose in the first place, how you can get rid of it, and what you can do to prevent...
'Clean,' 'Processed,' and Other Meaningless Nutrition Buzzwords You Should Ignore
Everyone wants to eat healthy, but “healthy” doesn’t have a specific meaning. Neither do lots of other food-related buzzwords that are used on packaging or by influencers. These words and phrases are meant to make you feel good (or bad) about your choices, while giving...
6 Pomegranate Health Benefits You Should Know
Admittedly, pomegranates are a bit of an unconventional fruit—you can’t just munch on them casually on your walk back from the gym. But whether you go for the juice or seeds (properly known as arils, that pop out of the husk of the fruit), you’re getting a full blast of vitamins like B, C and K, plus antioxidants, so it’s definitely worth cracking one open...