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How many push-ups can you do? Here’s what your number means after 55. “Being in shape” gets thrown around a lot, but it doesn’t really come down to a single number or one test. It shows up in how you move, how you recover, and how your body handles effort day to day. You feel it when you can get through a workout and still have something left, when your joints cooperate, and when basic movements don’t take extra thought. That said, there are a few markers that give you a solid read on where you stand. Strength, endurance, and…
These simple foods help burn belly fat fast according to a top dietitian. Are you trying to blast belly fat? Trimming down your waistline typically involves a combination of factors, primarily diet and exercise. When it comes to food, some are better than others for fat burning, says Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, also known as The Diet Diva. The Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies recently revealed to us her go-to foods for fat loss. Here are 7 everyday foods that shrink hanging belly fat fast. Avocados Shutterstock What is the first…
Imposter syndrome can feel like standing outside a life that should belong to you, sensing that the version others see is only a careful performance. For some people, that feeling is not just doubt before a big moment. It is a quiet, persistent question about whether the self they show the world is the whole truth. Imposter syndromeInner criticAuthentic selfTherapy support The Door That Was Always Yours The writer Franz Kafka told a story about a man who waits his whole life in front of a door. At the very end of his life, he is told that this door…
Overwhelm has a reputation problem. We treat it like a malfunction—something to eliminate, manage, or escape. But what if overwhelm isn’t the enemy? What if it’s simply the signal that we’re human, alive, and facing choices that matter? That idea surfaced repeatedly in my conversation with Dr. Max McKeown. Not as a tactic or a mindset shift, but as a grounding truth: humans have always lived with more information, possibility, and uncertainty than they can fully process. The difference today isn’t the presence of overwhelm—it’s how we respond to it. One of the most compelling ideas we explored was the…
For years, Bert Kreischer built an empire around chaos. The shirts-off storytelling, late-night partying, and “Machine” persona transformed him into one of comedy’s most recognizable figures. But heading into this year’s 2 Bears 5K alongside fellow comedian Tom Segura, Kreischer says something feels completely different. Ironically, the event itself started almost accidentally. “To be honest with you, the funniest part is we had nothing to talk about that day,” Kreischer says laughing. “Tom decided to run a 5K back in his hometown, and I’d already done marathons, Tough Mudders, you name it.” What began as podcast banter eventually evolved into…
Protein has officially entered its fizzy era. In today’s wellness-obsessed landscape, where convenience meets optimization, consumers are constantly looking for ways to do more with less: fewer ingredients, fewer calories, fewer compromises. Now, that same protein obsession is spilling into the soda aisle, promising to deliver both refreshment and function. But as with many trends born in the social media age, it’s worth asking: is this just hype, or something that actually earns a spot in your routine? Much of the buzz around protein soda owes its momentum to TikTok, where users are mixing ready-to-drink protein shakes with soda to…
Hydration has somehow become the overachiever of the wellness world, complete with rules, numbers, and a surprising amount of pressure. We’ve all heard them. Eight glasses a day. More water for glowing skin. Skip coffee if you want to stay “properly” hydrated. It sounds convincing enough, until you realize how little of it is actually rooted in solid science. The truth is, hydration is far more nuanced and a lot more personal than the checklist approach we’ve been following. Before you refill your bottle again, it’s worth unpacking what’s real and what’s not. Ahead, five of the most common hydration…
There’s no doubt about it—Gladiator fever is back and motivating us all to get fitter. While American Gladiators kicked things off in 1989, the recent success of international reboots in Australia, France and the United Kingdom has reignited the global phenomenon once again. And it is in the U.K. that a world’s first “Gladiators Experience” has opened its doors at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. So, as a childhood Gladiators fan who is now a grown-up fitness writer, I couldn’t resist the chance to step inside the arena, and while I soon learned that winning is not always possible,…
Count your steps for 60 seconds. This many after 60 means you’re in great shape. Walking might be the most underrated thing you can do for your health. It keeps you moving, gets your heart rate up, and builds a base that supports everything else. I’ve worked with a lot of people over the years, and the ones who stay consistent with walking tend to feel better, move better, and recover faster. It doesn’t need a perfect setup. Step outside, head to a park, walk your neighborhood, or hop on a walking pad—it all counts. There’s a reason walking shows…
Suicidal thoughts are often treated solely as symptoms to be eliminated or risks to be managed, yet this narrow focus can overlook their deeper meaning. Many people who experience suicidal thoughts are also carrying unresolved trauma, loss, or chronic emotional pain. This article explores what suicidal thoughts may be trying to tell us, reframing the desire for death not as a literal wish to die but as a signal that something in a person’s life, identity, or relationships has become unbearable or unsustainable. When these thoughts are approached with curiosity, compassion, and attention to meaning alongside safety, therapy can become…