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We often think happiness comes from a dream job, a great relationship, or just “good genes.” But according to renowned heart surgeon and bestselling author Dr. Steven Gundry, there’s a lesser-known source of joy that might be even more powerful: your gut. In his new book, The Gut-Brain Paradox, Dr. Gundry unpacks the fascinating and often overlooked connection between gut health and emotional well-being. The truth? Many of the factors affecting our mood have less to do with external achievements—and more to do with what’s happening inside our microbiome. From the benefits of dirt to the power of fasting, here…
Regan Grimes is hoping to get on the road to the 2025 Mr Olympia contest by putting in a strong performance at the New York Pro and in a recent Instagram post, the Canadian bodybuilder shared his current chest and shoulder workout. Try it for yourself. “My current chest and shoulders workout as we enter the final weeks of contest prep,” wrote Grimes alongside a workout demonstration for his almost 2 million followers. The IFBB Pro is hoping to better the ninth-place achievement that he earned during his last Mr Olympia contest in 2023 with a dialed in approach that…
If you’re looking for a healthy and satisfying, weight loss breakfast without all the sugar and carbs in most breakfasts, these Protein Pancakes with Pumpkin Banana Cream Syrup are the perfect choice, holiday season or not! They’re packed with 20 grams of protein (in just under 200 calories!) to keep you feeling full your cravings at bay and help prevent overeating later. But unlike most breakfasts that help you to lose body fat, these are so delicious you’ll want to eat the whole batch- and you can!- and for less than 400 calories! Plus, if you choose to, you’ll get…
Some home gym equipment is essential (like a set of weights or resistance bands). Then there are others to consider if you’re really curious—like the best vibration plates (or platforms that move up and down, side to side, and front to back at fast speeds). You’ve probably seen them floating around the fitness corners of TikTok, with influencers touting their benefits for muscle recovery, blood circulation, strength training, balance, and more. As is often the case with trendy workout gear, there isn’t a huge body of research backing up these claims—but that doesn’t mean you have to totally ignore the…
Ask any number of fitness experts, and most will tell you that the best Theraguns really are a cut above the rest. “I’ve used them since they hit the market years ago,” Darleen Marshall, CPT, a NASM-certified personal trainer, tells SELF. “I’ve had other brands and they’re just not as good. The quality of the tool, the depth, and power of the movement are all superior.”If you’re looking for a splurge-worthy massage tool to add to your recovery routine, Theragun seems like the obvious choice. But when you consider just how much the brand’s selection has expanded recently, making your…
Most of us, no matter how healthy we try to eat overall, have a soft spot for fast food occasionally. For some, it’s fried chicken nuggets dipped in mystery sauce, while on other occasions it’s hard to resist the temptation for a few slices of glistening pizza or a double-decker burger with sketchy but oh-so-tasty toppings. Nobody is immune from greasy fries lust. Cheap, convenient, undeniably delicious, and rich in nostalgia are these guilty pleasures. But it’s also true that almost universally they are nutritional train wrecks that will derail your fitness and health goals if you give in to…
Subway has been the most popular sandwich shop in America for decades. However, the home of the footlong sub is no stranger to controversy regarding the quality of its food. There was that 2021 lawsuit alleging that Subway’s tuna blend is made of ingredients “that do not constitute tuna” (which was dismissed in 2023 FYI), accusations that meatballs are made in the microwave, and another lawsuit claiming that the chain is guilty of “grossly misleading” customers by advertising sandwiches that contain at least three times more meat than they actually do. All that aside, there are definitely some Subway sandwiches…
You eat great all week, getting protein at breakfast, packing your lunch and portioning out your dinner. But then the weekend comes, or a social event with friends or coworkers pops up, and you know that all your hard work is going to be undone in a single meal because of restaurant food. Sound familiar? While eating in restaurants is generally a more caloric affair than eating at home, you don’t have to blow your healthy eating routine just because you’re ordering off a menu. In fact, once you realize that there are low calorie options all around you (and…
Having a career niche is a great way to make a name for yourself within your industry. However, that doesn’t mean that wherever you start has to be where you stay. Consider Chappell Roan’s newest single, “The Giver.” The pop princess has taken a page out of “Queen Bey” Beyoncé’s book by shifting into the country music genre. Less than two weeks after its debut, Roan’s song had topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and taken the fifth spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. Roan is hardly the first singer to make such a switch. Last year, Beyoncé set the stage when…
When you hear the word “supplement” mentioned in the gym, be prepared for a bunch of bro science to assault your ears. Nothing sparks more debate than curling in the squat rack than the best supplements for fat loss. Outside of an after-workout protein shake, many gymgoers debate the benefits or outright dismiss the use of supplements. You often hear that you should get all you need from whole foods, which is true in a perfect world. Most of your nutrients need to come from the food you chew. But you don’t live in an ideal world, and your workouts…