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If you’ve held off on buying that air fryer, rowing machine, or mattress, we’ve got excellent news for you: Amazon just announced official dates for Prime Day 2023. This year it’ll fall on Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12.You don’t need to wait until then to fill your cart, however, as Amazon is offering stellar early sales leading up to the main event. A word to the wise: Prime Day can be chaotic, with lightning deals starting and stopping at all hours, so it’s never a bad idea to get a head start on shopping.What’s Amazon Prime Day?Since 2015…
Training for a half marathon offers the perfect mix of challenge and celebration. You need to dedicate time to build up your endurance and strength, but doing so doesn’t take over your entire schedule—as long as you know how to train for a half marathon efficiently. “Just about anyone can do a half marathon with the proper training,” says Mark Coogan, New Balance Boston Elite coach and former Olympic marathoner. “The key is preparing your body for the distance without overdoing it and causing injury.”A lot of beginners end up falling on two ends of the training spectrum: They either…
Belly fat can pose a risk to your health by leading to serious complications, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and liver and kidney issues, research says. Your genetics play a role in where your body stores fat, and your eating habits can influence fat storage as well. The types of food you choose, portions, and timing can all play a role in body fat. In particular, there are certain foods that may be more likely to lead to abdominal fat. Today, we’re calling out eight inflammatory foods that cause belly fat so you can nix them…
12 Best Over-The-Counter Allergy Medicines For Adults Of 2023<p>Curious how allergy medicine works? The main active ingredient is antihistamines, which “work by reducing histamine levels in your body which is a chemical released by allergy (mast) cells in response to an allergen,” says Dr. Parikh.<br></p><p>This phenomenon causes allergy meds to work almost instantly. “Oral antihistamines can begin working 20 to 180 minutes after ingestion, while nasal steroids work best when used daily,” says Rabia Chaudhry, MD, an allergist and immunologist at South Florida Food Allergy Center. (You can take antihistamines daily, too, BTW.)</p><p>Some people even give allergies a one-two punch,…
We all need mindful rejuvenation from time to time. But busy vacations with tight schedules and long lines can easily become as stressful as our daily work lives. Silent meditation retreats offer the opportunity to unplug during our time with deep silence. Whether choosing a three-day or a weeklong stay, silent meditation retreats provide calming programs for growth, health, mindfulness and inner exploration better than any cruise or amusement park can. And our list of retreats just may offer the quiet time away that you need to build your resilience and recharge your soul.What is a silent meditation retreat?Silent meditation…
Among the many uses and types of therapeutic peptides, the topic of peptides for muscle growth is drawing increased interest among the research community and the public at large. Any gym-goer knows that building muscle is difficult on the best of days, and requires dedication to a strict workout routine and a nutrition protocol. For these reasons, it’s no surprise that scientists are increasingly looking into peptides as compounds that may aid in hypertrophy, or muscle growth processes. Here are the best peptides for muscle growth, along with a review of the safety and effectiveness of peptides for bodybuilding. Top…
If you’re avoiding kombucha because you don’t think it tastes good — well, you probably haven’t tried the best kombuchas. Sure, “booch” is made from a yeast and bacteria colony (known as a SCOBY) that looks like a baby alien, and its tartness can be an acquired taste for some people, but there are some amazing flavors out there. And if science eventually supports all of kombucha’s purported health benefits, that’ll simply be a bonus. So before you swear off kombucha, here are 10 of the best-tasting brands you should try. 1. GT’s Taste-wise, GT’s Enlightened Synergy Trilogy is hard to beat. With touches of…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Mona Gohara, MD, has struggled with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease where your body attacks your hair cells, for 21 years. She’s dealt with thinning hair, bald spots, and sparse brows. As a board-certified dermatologist, she has access to the best of the best products and treatments,…
What’s the first thing you do after a workout? If your first thought is a protein shake, you’re reading the right article. It’s a decades-old practice to have protein immediately after a workout while still inside the “anabolic window”. The 60-90 minutes after exercise is believed to be the golden opportunity to have protein. However, what if there’s more to the anabolic window than just 60 minutes? Protein Timing Protein does not disappear after a workout. The body burns through its glycogen stores during activity. It does not start depleting muscle tissue until after the glycogen stores are entirely empty.…
Superhero fatigue is real. With both DC and Marvel churning out new releases, each franchise adding layers upon layers of plot and new characters, it’s no wonder fans are getting exhausted. Back when Marvel first released the Iron Man movies, teasing at some bigger story, the entire enterprise was unprecedented and exciting. Now the MCU is clocking in at well over a decade, and studios have to continue pushing the limits of the genre they’ve worked to legitimize.For Marvel, Secret Invasion is one such attempt to build out the MCU franchise. You won’t see any goody-two-shoes heroes flying with capes…