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Strength is the foundation of aging well. It keeps you mobile, protects your joints, and enables you to handle everything from yardwork to travel with confidence. After 50, your body doesn’t just need exercise. It needs proof that you’re strong enough for the everyday challenges life throws your way. The best way to find out is through simple, research-backed strength tests. These tests measure how well your body performs in real-world situations, not just in the gym. They highlight the muscles and skills that matter most for long-term health: balance, coordination, endurance, and functional power. Passing them is like earning…
At one point or another, you’ve probably spent a ridiculous amount of time perched on the porcelain throne, scrolling through Instagram while waiting for a number two to slip out of your rear. But no matter how hard you tried, the toilet remained empty. What’s worse, this failure-to-poo situation may have occurred multiple days in a row. So besides straining to drop a deuce (a big no-no), what’s a backed-up person supposed to do? Thankfully, a few dietary changes could help get your poos back on track. Here, registered dietitians share the dietary substances that may help regulate your bowel…
When done right, snacking can be healthy and help curb your appetite in between meals, but what you snack on matters. Filling up in junk obviously isn’t great for your overall well-being or weight management goals, but even when you think you’re eating healthy snacks, sometimes that isn’t enough to boost your nutrition and energy. Violeta Morris is an MS, RDN from Columbus, OH, The Concierge Dietitian and knows a thing or two about proper snacking but realized she wasn’t getting the full health benefits with her daily snack of fruit. After switching up her snack routine, Morris not only…
And remember: Sadness is far from the only emotion that can cue crying. Having a good time can trigger tears of joy, for example, and accomplishing something difficult, like pro cyclist Christian Vande Velde’s killer race simulations can make you tear up (as can finally crushing a huge work goal, too!).The coaching, music, and community vibe make Peloton a feels-fest.Now, there’s clearly something unique about Peloton because I regularly jog, bike, and hike and rarely, if ever, choke up during those activities. On Reddit, people speculate that the empowering music, supportive coaching, and team environment featured in Peloton’s workouts bring…
German bodybuilder, Urs “The MiracleBear” Kalecinski was a constant threat to Chris Bumstead’s Classic Olympia reign, but with Cbum now retired, why would Kalecinski step away from a division that he is so close to ruling? The big man explained his motivations in a recent social media update. “I have decided to switch to Open class bodybuilding, and I want to inform you about my thought process behind this decision,” wrote The MiracleBear in as Instagram post for his 1.6 million followers. “The struggle to cut weight for classic has become increasingly difficult to a point where I either had…
Chances are you’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which can ring especially true when you’re trying to lose weight. “Breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism after an overnight fast and often sets the tone for how you’ll eat the rest of the day,” says Brittany Brown, RD, IBCLC, CDE, dietitian and founder of Feeding Babies, Nourishing Souls in Nova Scotia, Canada. And while skipping your morning meal might sound appealing (no matter if you’re intermittent fasting or trying to cut calories), you’ll want to think twice before doing so. “Many of my clients notice that when…
Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from funny,” Amy Burkhart, MD, RD, a physician and registered dietitian who specializes in gut health, tells SELF. Think: “constant discomfort, bloating, pain, and nausea that wears on both body and mind”—since “it can chip away at your confidence and happiness” over time. Not only do you not feel well “when you’re carrying all this extra in your belly” (poop, of course), Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU…
Nice sculpted arms just don’t happen. Even if you win the genetic lottery, great arms take work. While hitting the gym is important to maintain lean muscle, strength and toning up, getting enough quality sleep every night, managing stress and diet plays a vital role. “Some items you’ll want to limit in your eating pattern include alcohol and added sugars,” says Shelley Balls, MDA, RDN, LDN owner at Fueling Your Lifestyle.”Chronic alcohol consumption can slow your metabolism and promote fat storage,” she explains. “Alcohol can also lead to sleep disruption, increased appetite, and decreased energy expenditure, all of which contribute…
Staying on top of industry insights is a critical part of being a leader. From competitor news to salacious exposés, a daily read or watch of the latest headlines is a staple for many CEOs and senior leaders. But it can be overwhelming to go through endless sites and check competitor press pages every day. ChatGPT can make this process a lot easier. The “Tasks” feature in the popular AI tool allows for recurring activities and reminders to be scheduled through the platform, including searching the web for the latest headlines. This was the first recurring task I set up…
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but are you having a proper, nutritious breakfast? In India, the most common breakfast mistake is loading up on carbs—for instance, a popular breakfast combination constitutes paranthas with a hot cup of chai. The second most common breakfast mistake is not eating one at all! While carbs give you instant energy, it isn’t the only nutrient necessary for good health. An ideal breakfast should not only be rich in carbohydrates but all nutrients—especially proteins. Protein is necessary to ensure that the carbs consumed during breakfast is digested…