Month: February 2023

Before, we thought that sleep deprivation and weight gain weren’t related. But research in recent years has shown that not only are they linked, but getting too few zzz’s can have a major impact on an expanding waistline. In a study by the University of Chicago, researchers determined that four nights of sleep deprivation reduced insulin

Image Source: Getty / Joe Maher Bella Ramsey is ready to share a piece of herself on and off screen. As Lyanna Mormont on “Game of Thrones,” Ramsey showcased her sparring skills with a dragonglass dagger. Nearly four years later, the 19-year-old actor has taken on a new role as Ellie, a teen trying to

Model and chronic illness advocate Gigi Robinson was first diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a group of connective tissue disorders, when she was 11. Since then, she’s made the most of her reality with the chronic condition, using it to fuel her role as an activist and making headlines as the first Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

Tracey-Lee Lusty visited our phones years ago as FitnessGirl_ZA, a woman on a weight-loss mission while championing body positivity and a kind approach to health and wellness. Now, Tracey-Lee has opened up about her struggle with binge eating and how it’s resulted in her opting for life-saving bariatric surgery to recover from obesity. We sat

When it comes to period protection, it’s good to know you have options. And while the majority of people who have periods probably reach for tampons and pads to stop the flow, there’s a growing group of people who swear by menstrual cups. Menstrual-cup devotees usually like these period catchers because of their friendliness to

By Wanita Nicol, equipment sponsored by REBEL Elite Fitness If you’re looking to find your strength and power, that high after you’ve completed something particularly tough, look no further than this explosive 15-minute workout. This workout combines fat-busting movements with strengthening exercises to tone your whole body – with emphasis on the wobbly bits around

As the White House begins to wind down the COVID national and public health emergencies, another highly contagious virus may be making its way through the country. Norovirus cases are rising across the United States and England, with an average of 15 percent of norovirus tests administered in the US coming back positive over three

Whether you’re trying to lose 2kg, 5kg or 10kg, there are simple tips to follow that’ll shift your mindset and get you on the path to success. Enhance your weight-loss efforts by following these diet tips from dietician Leslie Bonci, the co-author of Run Your Butt Off! Losing 2kg Eat often. Eat small amounts every

While many were still talking about Rihanna (and her “announcement”) long after the halftime show wrapped up, others were debating a different question: what was the tape on football players’ arms at Super Bowl LVII? From the back of the triceps down to the bottom of the wrist, receivers, linebackers, and running backs were spotted