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Can’t Sleep? One Solution To Keep Insomnia At Bay

The Surprising Benefits Of Working Out

Is Running Really Better Than Walking?

Are You Sabotaging Your Workout?

Not drinking enough water before a morning run, sweating a ton at the gym, forgetting a water bottle to sip during spin class, and steamy temps are surefir

Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat?

Ever start a workout program only to find

Is Work-Life Balance A Big, Fat Lie?

Although “work-life balance” is hardly a new concept, employees everywhere continue to debate how best to achieve it. For millennials, a generation tha

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How To Be Productive (Even In Your PJs)

Photographed by Claire Pepper. Full disclosure: sometimes, we're lazy girls. So, whether it's seven ways to simplify our morning routine or how t

How To Master The Handstand

What does it mean to be fit? Think about it. Is it the ability to run a 5K? Perform a pull-up? Maintain a six-pack? The answer varies from person to person

Is Your Work Space Setting You Up To Fail?

Feng Shui (pronounced fung shway) is the ancient Chinese practice of arranging physical objects to attract positive energy. It’s based on the idea that e

Poop Health: Everything You Want To Know But Haven’t Asked

Going, er, #2 might be a rather uncomfortable topic for most of us, but turns out it’s actually pretty interesting. For instance, who knew the skipper ca

Are Millennials Doomed To Fail?

Millennials, amiright? While there are many names for those born between 1980 and the mid 2000s (Generation Y, the Internet Generation, and the Peter Pan G

Diet & Nutrition

Should You Only Eat Egg Whites?

It seems we've received scrambled messages — does the argument against eating whole eggs have a crack in it? We asked our metabolism and sports nutrition

Science Weighs In: Can You Really Be Fat & Fit?

Ever watch someone bench press a ridiculous amount of weight but not look quite like The Rock? Or hit the gym every day and still have a beer belly? It’s

Are You Slowly Sabotaging Your Relationship?

Romance isn’t just about a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day. A satisfying relationship can also make people feel happy and healthy. But keep in min

29 Ways To Lower Your Carbon Footprint Right Now

Ah, childhood meals: Flinging peas at your sister, hiding more peas under the mashed potatoes, and being scolded by an adult for avoiding the consumption o

Is Popcorn Really A Guilt-Free Snack?

Popcorn might be the world’s most versatile snack. It can be dressed up with cheese, caramel, butter, salt, or more exotic flavors. It can be sweet, savo

If These Tips Won’t Make You Stop Procrastinating, Nothing ...

Whether we’re overwhelmed by that never-ending to-do list or simply distracted (thanks, Facebook), sometimes we don’t get enough out of the day. And wh

Trouble Falling Asleep? How To Get The Shut-Eye You Deserve

It’s oh, I don’t know, 3 o’clock in the freaking morning, and I’m lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, and wanting to cry with frustration. I went

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Diet & Nutrition

Sore? Sick? Sleepy? The Right Drink For Every Situation

Most of us may have water on tap and milk chilling in the fridge, but did you know these budget-friendly bevs (and more!) could do more than quench your th

Diet & Nutrition

Should Doctors Discuss Weight With Patients?

Last month, three American medical organizations drafted a series of guidelines to help doctors treat obese and overweight patients. The American Heart Ass

How To Fight The Flu This Season (& Win)

Cover your mouth, disinfect your hands, and hide your children! The 2014 Flu season has begun. While the ubiquitous (and perhaps dreaded) flu shot is the b

How Meditation Can Make You A Better Person

Meditation is having a moment. In the last few years, practices such as counting breaths or sitting quietly while repeating a mantra have become more mains

20 Easy, Microwave-Only Recipes That Are Actually Healthy

The microwave has been relegated to serve as a simple heater of leftovers, but it's good for so much more.

Organic Milk: Is It Really Worth It?

Organic fruits and vegetables might have fewer pesticides, but whether organic food is more nutritious is hasn't really been proven. At least, until now.

10 Cold-Weather Coffee Drinks To Make At Home (Sorry, Starbucks)

When Jack Frost starts nipping at our noses, nothing gets us roasty-toasty from the inside out like a festive coffee drink. But, hold up just a minute. Tho

The Best Fruits & Vegetables To Eat In The Winter

Why Boredom Should Be Embraced

Photo: Image Source/REX USA. Full disclosure: sometimes, we're lazy girls. So, whether it's seven ways to simplify our morning routine or how to

24 Smart Ways To Reduce Tech-Induced Stress

Illustrated by Sydney Hass. Full disclosure: sometimes, we're lazy girls. So, whether it's seven ways to simplify our morning routine or how to m

Workplace Bullying: It’s Real And On The Rise

Illustrated by Sydney Hass. Full disclosure: sometimes, we're lazy girls. So, whether it's seven ways to simplify our morning routine or how to m

Diet & Nutrition

Is This The Hangover Cure We’ve All Been Searching For?

Photo: Courtesy of Sprite. Full disclosure: sometimes, we're lazy girls. So, whether it's seven ways to simplify our morning routine or how to ma

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