Some women wish to lose weight after pregnancy. It is possible to achieve postpartum weight loss safely by breastfeeding, eating a healthful diet, and exercising. According to the authors of a 2019 study, weight changes during and after pregnancy can have significant ongoing health effects for many women. Postpartum weight loss may reduce the risk
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It seems intuitive that cooked food and raw food likely impact the gut microbiome in different ways, but there has been little to no research on this topic — so far. A new study in mice and humans now confirms this notion. Cooking food may have had important implications in the evolution of the gut
Reaching the end of a long run and seeing that you outdid your last pace and set a new PB feels like glory. It’s everything that warrants an InstaStory to let the world know of the day’s great feat. But do we ever talk about the gruelling moments in the run? That moment when you’ve
While there are lots of things to love about Fall, the looming threat of flu season isn’t one of them — but that won’t stop it from arriving, sooner rather than later. “Winter is the typical flu season, with peak flu activity usually occurring in February,” Richard R. Clark, MD, FAAFP, a family medicine physician
High blood pressure often causes no noticeable symptoms, but it can lead to serious health issues, such as heart disease or stroke. Achieving and maintaining healthy blood pressure can help prevent these issues. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common, affecting around 25% of the world’s population. Research shows that exercise is particularly effective
Bouts of stress and anxiety sneak up on all of us, but this year, I’ve made it my mission not to let them beat me down. When I start to feel panicked, I try to take inventory of the situation, and focus on gaining perspective. Usually, I find that my stress is self-inflicted. It might
Virgin Active’s new workout class, Active Bands made its debut at Fit Night Out Joburg. So, of course, when it hit clubs at the beginning of September, we had to be first to try to it out. As it turned out, the class was a lot more hectic than we’d imagined. But it does wonders
A new study has found that if people achieve moderate weight loss within the first few years of a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, they could actually send the condition into remission. Could ‘modest’ weight loss send type 2 diabetes into remission? A new study suggests that the answer is ‘yes.’ Type 2 diabetes is a
Chicken is one of the simplest, healthiest, and most versatile proteins you can put on your plate (just ask any dietitian!), but if you still struggle to find ways to get it on the table fast — without sacrificing flavor — you’re not alone. While slathering on a sauce or good-for-you dip can help, there
In 2001, Destiny’s Child released “Bootylicious” and my childhood was never the same. It’s been 18 years since I first heard what would become one of my go-to workout anthems, and it’s definitely gotten better with time. Kelly Rowland recently shared a snippet of her strength workout on Instagram and five seconds in I was
It’s no secret Walmart carries just about everything you could ever need, from stylish furniture to flattering swimwear, but did you know the retailer has insanely cute workout clothes? We shopped so you don’t have to and hunted the absolute best picks for prices so good, you almost won’t believe it. We’re talking $10 tees
The keto diet is a type of diet that significantly restricts carbohydrate intake. Ordinarily, the body breaks down carbohydrates into the sugar glucose, which it uses for energy. When there are not enough carbs in the body, it goes into a stage called ketosis. During ketosis, the body becomes very efficient at burning fat and
Sometimes a cute activewear outfit is the motivational push you need to get yourself to the gym. Let’s face it, when you have to get up early to go work out, bed can be so inviting. Or if you’ve decided to go after work, it can be so tempting to go meet friends for happy
Most of us will remember Survivor SA castaway Nicole Capper as one of the people who was part of the biggest blindsides (in this year’s season) against Steffi. But Nicole is a lot more than just a Survivor SA castaway. She’s a mother of two children, former Mrs South Africa and CEO of Luxuria Lifestyle
Hot yoga differs from traditional yoga in many ways, including its emphasis on hot and humid conditions. There are many claims about the potential health benefits of hot yoga, but there is limited scientific support for some of them. In this article, learn what hot yoga is, its possible benefits, and the risks to consider
Net carbs are the total amount of digestible carbohydrates in a food product or meal. Knowing this number is useful for people tracking their carbohydrate intake to lose weight or stay healthy. Carbohydrates are an important part of any diet. There are several types of carb, and the body digests each one differently. Some carbs
Real talk: The only actual warm-up mistake you can make is not doing one at all. But if you’re looking to build muscle, boost your range of motion, and start your workouts off on the right foot (read: ready to m-o-v-e), crank out a dynamic warm-up with these stretches first. Time: 5 minutes Equipment: None Good for: Cardio, strength,
With the success of Hustlers, pole dancing has gone even more mainstream — but many fitness enthusiasts knew of it as a creative and effective way to stay fit long before Jennifer Lopez showed audiences the ropes. Pole dancing requires a lot of strength, balance, and coordination, making it a great workout if you’re looking
Although the typical adult diet in the United States has improved, it still contains too much low quality carbohydrate and saturated fat, recent research concludes. New research looks at changes in the nutritional content of a typical U.S. diet. During 1999–2016, the average proportion of daily calorie intake that refined grains, added sugar, and starchy
If you only watch gymnastics when there’s a major title on the line, you may not be well-versed in the scoring. While perfect 10s are still awarded in college gymnastics, on the elite level, they’ve been replaced with a more complex system that rewards risk as much as it does perfection. Under the current scoring