Studies suggests that mindfulness can improve your mental health, encourage you to make healthier choices, and even help reduce cravings. But mindfulness isn’t as simple as carving out a few minutes a day to mediate. True mindfulness is a philosophy you can apply to every area of your life, from how you eat to the
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New to fitness and not sure where to begin? Women’s Health has your back! Starting a new fitness regime in a gym can be intimidating, but these home exercises are the perfect springboard. Springbok Sevens and Fifteens Women’s Vice Captain Zinhle Ndawonde shares some of the home exercises she does to maintain her strength when she’s
Binge eating is the consumption of a large amount of food in a short time. A person who binge eats may feel unable to control the type or amount of food that they eat. Binge eating can lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and depression. People who binge eat at least once a week for
“Oh, I wish I had a river I could sail away on.” If you’ve watched The Politician on Netflix, it’s likely you had Ben Platt’s version of Joni Mitchell’s “River” stuck in your head at some point — maybe you even added his cover to your Spotify playlist. Well, prepare to love the song even
We all know the personal benefits of physical activity, but do we ever consider the economic implications of how we take care of ourselves? A newly published study by Discovery Vitality in collaboration with RAND Europe looked at the link between exercise, productivity, mortality and economic growth. The results are astounding, to say the least.
Using mice, scientists have revealed for the first time how stress hormones control fat and sugar levels over a 24-hour cycle. In addition, they have shown that a high calorie diet can alter the time-sensitivity of metabolic cycles. Share on PinterestNew research in mice examines the link between diet, stress hormones, metabolism, and the body
[embedded content] Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky are two of the best swimmers competing today, but despite being BFFs — they both swam at Stanford and roomed together at the 2016 Olympics — they rarely go head to head in the pool. It makes sense; Simone and Katie race different events, with Simone dominating the
I’ve never considered myself an avid workout person, but the last couple years, I’ve gotten a lot more into my fitness routine. I started by attending various gyms, but I always found them too expensive or far away from my house. Then I switched my focus to classes, which I still absolutely love, but they
Wearable activity trackers may pave the way for a better method to predict short term death risk, suggests a new study, which found that exercise data was more accurate than other risk factors, such as smoking and medical history. Share on PinterestNew research suggests that physical activity levels might be a better predictor of lifespan
New research suggests that high intensity, sports based exercise has benefits for cardiovascular health, but continual heavy lifting at work may have a negative impact. Share on PinterestNew research shows how strenuous physical activity affects artery health. Health experts have consistently promoted the benefits of physical activity, particularly for preventing cardiovascular disease, the leading cause
It’s only fitting that Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history and an absolute badass redefining what athletes can do, has a crazy-talented, former-gymnast boyfriend who cheers her on with every win. The 22-year-old Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr., 26, have been dating for over two years, and they met in 2013
If you’re looking for a way to stay fit, but you’re short on time and space, high-intensity interval training may be just what you need to get started. HIIT combines intense bursts of exercise with rest periods, allowing you to work out for shorter bouts, while still burning a huge amount of calories. It’s touted
The hips are the central pivot point of the entire body, supporting its weight during movement and when standing. The hips also enable people to lift their feet or reach toward the ground. External rotation of the hip is when the thigh and knee rotate outward, away from the body. Actions that use external hip
Pretty much my entire family runs, and the holiday season got a lot less stressful once I realized just how many running-related gifts are out there. Runners are weirdly obsessive people who care about things like organizing all of their race bibs and properly displaying their medals, not to mention finding the perfect sports bra,
Sometimes the best part about getting fit is having a workout partner that can help hold us accountable. For Katie Holmes, that person is her 13-year-old daughter, Suri Cruise. The actress covers the December issue of Shape, where she opens up about her fitness routine and self-care practices. Katie mentioned that she likes to exercise
The first large-scale cohort study of its kind looked at the link between waist circumference in later life and the risk of dementia in a population of older Asian adults. Share on PinterestCould waist size predict dementia risk in older adults? Physicians, healthcare professionals, and medical researchers tend to use body mass index (BMI) to
The couple that sweats together, stays together – right? That seems to be Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s motto, as the former Yankees player recently shared another joint workout video on Instagram. The soon-to-be husband and wife powered through an intense gym session, which they graciously captured on camera so we can all incorporate their
The bear crawl might seem like child’s play, but the results it offers are v v serious. This quadruped (all fours) exercise targets your shoulders, core, and back muscles simultaneously. And while it looks incredibly simple in this video, doing the bear crawl exercise correctly can be an extreme challenge for people who are unable to keep
People may develop a headache after exercising for a variety of reasons. Dehydration, exercising in heat or at high altitudes, or muscle tension can all lead to headaches after exercise. In some cases, an underlying condition could be causing a headache after exercising. In this article, we look at possible causes of a headache after
Given how popular HIIT workouts have become in the past couple years, chances are good that you’ve heard about high-intensity interval training and recognize the name. But if you find yourself wondering, “What is HIIT?” as in, what is an actual HIIT workout like, these pro tips from certified trainers who specialize in teaching the technique will