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What makes a taco authentically Mexican? While there are endless regional differences within Mexico alone, experts and chefs agree on a few points: Small, made-from-scratch corn tortillas, simple-but-perfectly seasoned meats, and beautifully fresh salsa (not from a jar!). No hard-shell tacos, no cheese, in other words, not your typical fast-food chain taco. So where can you get the real deal? Here are seven restaurant chains serving authentic Mexican-style tacos. Tacos El Gordo Tacos El Gordo Tacos El Gordo serves up authentic Tijuana-style tacos. “Tacos El Gordo is the definition of authentic, no-frills Mexican street food served fast and full of…

If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among women of all ages thanks to experts who’ve long espoused its benefits for women’s bones, metabolism, and more. But if there’s one part of resistance training that’s worth paying special attention to, particularly if you’re in perimenopause or beyond, it’s leg day. A strong lower body may be key to better brain aging, Louisa Nicola, MMed, a New York–based neurophysiologist who studies Alzheimer’s disease in women, tells SELF.Nicola…

You’ve been hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day since the elementary school days—but the truth is, it’s only as good as what’s on your plate (or in your bowl). When it comes to your heart health, what you choose to eat in the morning doesn’t just affect your afternoon—it can influence your longevity too.“Eating breakfast lays the foundation for your day and it’s the little things you do on a daily basis that add up and affect your long term cardiovascular health,” says Sarah Alexander, MD, FACC, a cardiologist at Endeavor Health in Chicago.A stack…

Split squats are an excellent exercise to enhance unilateral lower-body strength—but they’re not always easy to embrace when legday arrives. The balance challenges, awkward setups, and reduced range of motion due to these factors often turn it into a circus act. That’s where the Hatfield Split Squat comes in. This unilateral variation gives you the best of both worlds: the muscle-building benefits of unilateral training with the added stability of hand support. Using the rack uprights or safety bars keeps you balanced, lets you train through a deeper range of motion, and enables you to load heavier without sacrificing control.…

Stronger, tighter arms after 50 demand more than occasional toning drills. Your upper body responds best when every rep challenges your muscles to stabilize, lift, and control through full ranges without relying on support from benches or machines. Standing movements create that environment instantly by forcing your core, shoulders, and posture to work together, which sharpens muscle activation and improves total-body coordination. When your body stays upright, every rep becomes a full-system effort that tightens the upper-arm line faster than isolated exercises on the floor. Many people rely on seated curls or triceps presses, but those patterns limit the way…

Giving back to the community is an excellent way to make a positive impact while making great connections with those around you. Whether you have little time to spare or are ready to make a long-term commitment, there are many ways to contribute. Even small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of generosity and support. Something as simple as picking up litter, donating food or mentoring someone in need can make a real difference. Giving back isn’t about making grand gestures—it’s about taking action, however big or small, to improve the lives of those around you. If you’re…

So many of us love coffee. It wakes us up, makes mornings bearable, and is comforting. According to the International Food Information Council, a whopping 93% of Americans consume caffeine, with 75% of Americans consuming it every day. Most often, coffee is the preferred delivery method of caffeine, that stimulating substance that helps shake off a morning haze or power a herculean workout—caffeine can aid in athletic performance via a few different mechanisms, including lowering perceived effort. No wonder there is a coffee shop on nearly every city corner. While millions of Americans sip the brew every day, it’s not…

As you age, hormonal shifts can cause fat to accumulate in the most stubborn areas. If back fat is one of them, we’ve rounded up the best standing exercises you can do to strengthen and tone your upper body. In fact, they’re even more productive than spending time on a rowing machine after 45. “Standing back exercises require your entire kinetic chain to work together. You’re not just moving your arms—your core, glutes, and deep postural muscles have to stabilize you,” explains Karen Ann Canham, CEO and founder of Karen Ann Wellness. “That means more muscles are activated at once,…

There are lots of reasons so many people are walking around in Hoka shoes these days — at the top of this list is the brand’s legendary pillowy soft support. The brand was a pioneer of cushioned running shoes when it debuted more than a decade ago, and although other shoe companies have since followed in its chunky footsteps, the best Hoka walking shoes still reliably deliver both prime comfort and top-notch support.  That’s why, when patients ask Texas-based podiatrist Anne Sharkey, D.P.M., for the best sneaker recommendations, Hokas are “top of mind,” she says. “A lot of people walking on hard…

Perfectionism and childhood trauma are often more connected than they appear. If you are a perfectionist, you are probably the person everyone counts on. You are the one who stays late, remembers the details, and makes sure things are done right. On the outside, you look like you have it all together.On the inside, you are probably exhausted.You’re tired of the constant mental checklist, the quiet fear of “what if I miss something,” and the nagging feeling that you are never quite doing enough. It’s a heavy weight to carry. We have been told that perfectionism is a badge of…