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Some of the links in this story are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase—helping us continue to share mindful, inspiring content. In 2008, Indie Lee’s life changed overnight with a brain tumor diagnosis that doctors believed was environmentally derived. After recovering, she turned her focus to what we put on our skin, creating safe, effective formulas in her own kitchen. That was the beginning of her namesake brand, INDIE LEE. Since then, the brand has grown into a trusted destination for clean, conscious skincare, and Indie herself has become a voice for…
Combining the words “strength” and “easy” sounds like an oxymoron. Whether demonstrating, showing, or practicing strength, the word ‘easy’ doesn’t usually come to mind. Necessary, yes; easy, no. The Easy Strength 40-day program was created by Pavel Tsatsouline and popularized by Dan John, both of whom suggest that strength is easy to achieve. How can strength be easy? The easy parts of this 40-day program are choosing the exercises and weights you will use. You pick only five exercises: a hinge, a press, a pull, a power move, and a core exercise. Then you select a weight you can lift…
As you age, sarcopenia is inevitable if you don’t engage in regular resistance training. The loss of lean muscle majorly impacts your glutes, core, and back—all of which are crucial for preserving solid posture, says James Bickerstaff, personal trainer at OriGym. As muscle mass declines, fats take over, which can cause spinal curvature. To help you out, we’ve rounded up six standing moves to smooth and strengthen your upper back after 45. Maintaining proper posture is essential—especially as you age. “If you’re slouched over, vital organs can become compressed,” Bickerstaff tells us. “However, by improving your posture, you can improve…
As with any other infection, COVID-19 also ups your chances of getting a fever, Dr. Zargarzadeh notes, which brings ample risks for a fetus during pregnancy. (It’s the reason you should never “tough out” a fever while pregnant, contrary to President Trump’s recent announcement, and should use acetaminophen (a.k.a. Tylenol) to reduce it.) So, some of the pregnancy-related upsides of the shot may be explained by mom avoiding a fever.Pregnant people are also more susceptible to severe COVID outcomes because of a dampened immune response, designed to keep their bodies from attacking the fetus. “They can get very sick, and…
Three weeks out from the Olympia, the intensity and the stress continue to rise. For some, the water tricks and advanced chemistry techniques might just be starting, but for them, and everyone else, right now it’s about survival. There’s very little you can do about your physique at this point—its structure, anyway. Right now the quest is to deplete and fill up. But the start of that is still another week away. The immediate concern at this point is just making it through the week. Athletes traveling from afar are starting to land in Las Vegas. It was nice to…
Scrolling through social media, you’ve probably seen countless diet trends promising quick results with extreme calorie restrictions. The 1,200-calorie diet has become particularly popular, but the conflicting headlines can leave you confused about what’s actually safe and effective. Read on to discover the truth about ultra-low-calorie diets and learn healthier approaches to sustainable weight loss. How to Navigate Overwhelming Nutrition Advice Online Shutterstock Nutrition advice online can be overwhelming, especially when the headlines are contradictory (fat is bad! Fat is good!). A good rule of thumb is to look for recommendations that are grounded in credible science and shared by…
Find out why job hopping has become more prevalent and what to consider before switching jobs. Learn the pros, cons and even how to explain it if you’re asked about it in an interview. Job hopping—in a nutshell, it’s the practice of changing jobs frequently. In the past, this was usually viewed with suspicion. Today, however, it has become more accepted as a valid career approach. The days of being in the same job for 30 years are long gone in most industries. Today, changing jobs within a short frame of time is more common and much more acceptable. In…
On Episode 251 of The Menace Podcast, host Dennis James was joined by his regular panelists Milos Sarcev and Chris Cormier, along with special guest and 212 Olympia champion, Keone Pearson. “The Prodigy” is set to defend his 212 title in Vegas in a matter of days but has also announced his impending Open debut. Host Dennis James has long felt that Pearson, who originally competed at Olympia on the Classic stage but found huge success after moving to the 212 category, should go to the Open. Still, that’s a big decision to make, because Pearson won back-to-back 212 trophies…
Pumpkin pie is a holiday staple, but let’s be real, most traditional recipes are loaded with sugar. That can send your blood sugar soaring and leave you feeling sluggish instead of satisfied. As a dietitian, I recommend putting a healthier spin on classics so you can enjoy the flavors you love and feel good about it. This version swaps in nutrient-dense ingredients and keeps sugar to a minimum, without sacrificing the cozy, spiced flavor you crave. Why Try Low-Sugar Pumpkin Pie There are many benefits to lowering your sugar intake. Here’s why this pumpkin pie is different: Lower sugar, more…
When crafting a fitness routine, cardio activities and strength training are often put at the top of the to-do list. And rightfully so: To stay on top of your health, you’ll want to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and do two days of strength (resistance) training each week, as recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But that doesn’t mean they should be the only component of your regimen. In fact, flexibility exercises — moves that improve the range of motion of the muscles and connected tissues at a joint — are…