4 Reasons Why Sweating Is Actually Great for You (Besides Cooling You Down)

We get it—sweating may not be your favorite thing to do, but it is necessary. That's because sweating, also called perspiration, is a natural bodily function that helps regulate your body temperature, says dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, MD, founder and medical director of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Ala., and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Without it, your risk for overheating increases...

Exercise Mistakes That Can Shorten Your Lifespan, Science Says

Given the choice, would you choose to live forever? It's a question humans have been asking themselves for thousands of years, but immortality is probably better off as a fantasy. Eternal life would undoubtedly get pretty boring after the first 500 or 5,000 years. One survey of over 2,000 adults conducted by New Scientist reports that only one...

Tempeh vs. Tofu: Which Plant-Based Protein Is Healthier for You?

Even if you’re not up for going full-on vegetarian or vegan, there are so many reasons to move toward a more plant-based diet. Not only is eating less meat associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it’s also better for the planet since beef production uses up a disproportionate share of the world’s resources...

My Low Back Is Always Sore. What Type of Workout Should I Do?

If you suffer from low-back pain, you’re not alone! Research shows that about 80% of people have complained about having low-back pain at least once in their life.

I was formally a sufferer of low-back pain myself and many workouts made me feel worse. Until I finally discovered Pilates almost...

When I'm 'Caught in the Act' of Having a Learning Disability

When I tell people I have a learning disability, I get a wide variety of responses. People tell me that I don’t look disabled, because you can’t see my disability. Some people say that I’m so smart and have accomplished so much that I couldn’t possibly be disabled. But when I face a situation where I am struggling and people notice, I am caught in the act...

How to Find the Best Nutritionist for Your Needs

You've relied on food to fuel you for most of your life and, unlike when you were a child, you're now entirely in charge of your nutritional choices.

While sustenance can sometimes feel like an afterthought and eating something that just happens on autopilot, the foods and drinks you consume can have a major impact on everything...

Think You’re Low in Vitamin D? Here’s What to Consider Before Taking a Supplement

Want to stay limber throughout your life? Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. The nutrient helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body—two things that are crucial for bone and muscle health.

Also known as the“sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is naturally produced by your...

9 Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol

Lipid disorder, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, high cholesterol—whatever you call it, it isn't a good thing.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made in your liver and travels throughout your bloodstream. It may not sound particularly good for your body, what with the "waxy" and "fat-like" descriptors, but cholesterol does have some merit...

Are Running Shoes Also Good for Walking? Experts Explain What to Know

Walking may be one of the simplest things you can do for your health—but picking out a shoe to do it in can be another story. With so many options available, it’s easy to either get caught up in the bells and whistles of it all—or get so overwhelmed that you wear one pair of shoes for everything.

Luckily, when choosing between running or walking...

When You Should Use Barbells Instead of Dumbbells (and Vice Versa)

Dumbbells and barbells, the two workhorses of free weight training, each have subtly different advantages. Dumbbells are small; you hold one in each hand. A barbell is the longer, typically two-handed implement. Many exercises can be done with either one. So how do you choose?