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You don’t need to attend a meditation retreat or spend a lot of time or money to achieve better emotional well-being. You might just need the right app. With over 8 million users worldwide, Aura is one of the biggest players in the meditation app market. This award-winning tool features a large subscription library of mindfulness meditations, sleep stories, life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis sessions. The Aura app also provides relaxing music and sounds to help get you in the right frame of mind. Aura has good reason to call itself the “all-in-one app for mindfulness and well-being.”…
Martial arts expert Stephen Oyoung developed a love of acting as a child, but with his career heading down the path of stunts and fight choreography, a seemingly impossible mission to find his own roles would take some serious self-confidence. Now starring in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, Oyoung tells M&F how self-belief and the watchful eye of his hero, Tom Cruise, has proven that hard work really does pay off. Breaking through the limitations of typecasting in Hollywood can be a real hindrance, says Stephen Oyoung, who learned the Chinese martial art of Washu from his father, and…
Yogurt is one of the best things you can enjoy for your health—rich in protein (especially for Greek yogurt), calcium, and probiotics, yogurt is a delicious and versatile ingredient to enjoy at any time of the day. Not all yogurts are created equal, though. For every limited-ingredient, high-quality option at the store there are several more packed with unnecessary sugars and additives, turning what should be a simple, nutrient-dense food into an ultraprocessed disaster. Here are seven yogurts that could negatively impact your health. Yoplait Original French Vanilla Yoplait One 6 oz container of Yoplait Original French Vanilla contains 19…
Real talk: Tofu deserves way, way more credit. If you only think of it as a bland meat alternative with no real advantages beyond its “healthy” reputation, you’re seriously missing out. And we want to change that—starting with this list of 10 high-protein tofu-based meal suggestions that showcase tofu’s full potential.There are a bunch of reasons why tofu is such a worthy addition to your diet. Up first: Its nutritional value. Not only is this soybean product rich in important minerals like calcium and iron, it’s also “a great source of plant-based protein,” Thanh Thanh Nguyen, MS, RDN, a registered…
“Wait… You Want Me to Jump?”When I suggest adding impact training to the fitness routines of my over-50 clients, I often get wide eyes and raised eyebrows. They picture explosive box jumps or high-impact plyometrics — and understandably, that sounds intimidating, especially for someone who’s never tried it, hasn’t done it in decades, or is navigating osteoporosis or osteopenia.But here’s the thing: impact training doesn’t have to mean leaping tall boxes in a single bound. In fact, it can be surprisingly simple — and a lot closer to the ground — yet still build stronger bones.What Is Impact Training, Really?Impact…
Dylan Scott proves night after night that a great concert is more than just performing a setlist of top hits with flashy laser shows and explosive pyrotechnics. For those who’ve never seen the platinum-selling country artist live, the entertainment continues to flow even when the music briefly stops. If Scott’s taking a break from singing, chances are he’s found someone in the crowd to engage with—he may even play musical matchmaker. It’s an instinctively inviting trait the Louisiana-born singer uses to deepen fan connection. And as he says, the more beer that flows, the better the chances for that moment…
Beef tallow is ALL over our TikTok and Instagram feeds. But what exactly is beef tallow, and is it good for us and safe? Let’s dive into this buzzy wellness topic. When it comes to skincare, many of us will try just about anything in pursuit of a flawless, radiant complexion. But is rendered animal fat going too far? Beef tallow is a product that might sound like it belongs in your grandma’s pantry, but it’s making a surprising comeback in both kitchens and beauty routines. Once considered old-fashioned, this rendered beef fat is gaining new popularity among health enthusiasts…
What if rejection wasn’t something to fear—but a skill to build? In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I chat with Alice Draper, founder of Hustling Writers and host of My Rejection Story. Alice has helped clients land interviews on hundreds of top podcasts and is on a mission to demystify the power of rejection, especially for creatives and entrepreneurs. We explore what it means to navigate self-rejection, build visibility in an increasingly noisy world, and pitch yourself without compromising your voice. As someone who’s been on both sides of the podcast pitch, Alice shares refreshing insights that go beyond the usual tips…
If you’ve tried every popular diet and have thrown your healthy eating efforts to the wind because you haven’t gotten the lasting weight loss results you crave, we’ve got you! There are powerful hacks to lose 10 pounds you’ve likely overlooked. In fact, as registered dietitians and personal trainers specializing in weight loss, we can assure you that the hacks we share with our clients help them to lose 10 pounds with ease–and keep that weight off! And while each is effective, it also requires minimal effort, not a complete diet overhaul, the way that many popular diets do. Gradual,…
It’s clearly evident my hair is lacking the attention it deserves. Signs like shedding, split ends, a flaky scalp, and sparse spots along my hairline are just a few annoying yet worrisome concerns I’ve been battling lately. While it’s completely normal for hair to have its bad days, I even can admit I’ve taken too long of a break from maintaining it regularly. That’s why I’m renewing my hair care collection with new revitalizing picks, starting with hair growth oils. Enter the Luseta Biotin Hair Growth Oil, which is formulated to improve your mane’s appearance and texture. Best of all,…