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Dropping weight while maintaining lean muscle is the ultimate goal for many, but it takes more than hitting the gym and having a consistent workout routine. What you eat every day plays a major role in how your body burns fat and maintains strength. To help improve your overall health and preserve muscle while lowering your body fat percentage, there are certain foods that should be added to your diet and nutrition expert and personal trainer Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD reveals seven daily staples to start eating. Eggs Shutterstock Eggs are quick and easy to make and are packed…

Between high inflation rates, hiring freezes, tax rates, health complications, and more, life throws plenty of financial stressors at us, and it can be hard to make ends meet or save money. While managing your finances is important for your economic stability, it is also important for your overall well-being, as significant financial stress can negatively impact your mental health. While many studies highlight the varying degrees and types of financial stress that different genders, ages, and income levels experience, there’s no denying that chronic or long-term stress can impact your mental and physical health. If money stressors negatively impact…

When trying to drop a few pounds, Dunkin’ Donuts isn’t the first place you’d typically go–in fact it’s somewhere you’d try to avoid. Sugary donuts and coffee drinks on a regular basis does not help reach wellness goals. However, you don’t need to completely ignore your cravings. Dunkin’ actually has several drinks that help fight belly fat, according to experts. You don’t have to skip your daily dose of caffeine with these smart alternatives. Here are seven Dunkin’ drinks to order when trying to meet weight loss ambitions. Harmony Leaf Green Tea Dunkin Donuts Harmony Leaf Green Tea is a…

Empty-nest season is almost upon us. This rite of passage in the parental journey kicks into high gear in late summer and is often filled with dread and sadness—especially for women—as their children head off into the world.Rethinking the “Empty Nest” NarrativeIt’s easy to buy into the narrative the patriarchy would have us believe: that once our children are launched, we no longer have a role in society. That we’re used up. That our lives just languish in front of us—our only joy arriving when our kids stumble home with duffel bags full of dirty laundry and empty bellies ready…

There’s a reason why lifters line up to use the lat pulldown machine: It offers a smooth way to build width and density through the lats and upper back. It’s a go-to vertical pulling variation when chin-ups or pull-ups aren’t an option, or when you want to add muscle-building volume. But what happens when you don’t have access to one? Whether you’re training at home, stuck in a minimalist gym, or want more variety in your back day arsenal, you don’t have to rely on a cable stack to get the job done. There are other ways to train your…

Strength after 40 tells a bigger story than numbers on a barbell. It reflects how well your body can move, stabilize, and perform in ways that support your everyday life. This is where functional movements become a practical benchmark. Many adults lose muscle mass, balance, and mobility as the years pass, which makes specific movements feel out of reach. The truth is, if you can still perform these exercises at a high level, you’re maintaining qualities that most of your peers no longer have. These movements challenge your strength, stability, and endurance in a way that translates to life outside…

Visceral fat—belly fat that wraps around your internal organs—isn’t just stubborn; it’s also linked to serious health risks like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and inflammation. It’s not a fat that you can see or feel, but an expanding waistline is one indication it’s there. While it can be challenging to lose–especially if you don’t have a good diet or exercise–the good news is certain superfoods can help reduce visceral fat. By adding the right foods into your diet, you can start trimming dangerous fat from the inside out. Here are 9 powerful superfoods that may help shrink visceral fat in just…

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, and while they’re inevitable, they’re not as simple to tackle as dry patches and breakouts. It’s also challenging to find the right anti-aging products that actually firm and smooth my complexion. Fortunately, I came across an under-$30 anti-wrinkle formula with multiple stamps of approval: the Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Regenerating Cream.  The firming lotion has more than 12,000 five-star ratings at Amazon, over 10,000 shopper purchases in the last month, and is celebrity-approved. Jennifer Garner, a longtime Neutrogena brand ambassador, revealed via Instagram in October that it’s a staple in her routine.…

  Introduction: Help for Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents Adult children of narcissistic parents often grow up feeling like nothing is ever good enough. This kind of upbringing can leave deep emotional scars that linger long into adulthood, shaping how you see yourself and the world around you. Narcissistic parents often prioritize their own needs above their children’s, creating conditions of manipulation, conditional love, and emotional neglect. These dynamics can be difficult to recognize when you’re growing up, but as an adult, they may become painfully clear. The good news is, with understanding and support, you can heal and break…

Keeping your metabolism going as you age becomes increasingly complex, but eating the right food can help. Tara Collingwood, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD/N, ACSM-CPT, is a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian and co-author of the Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies, is also a 50-year-old woman who understands just how important this is. “Muscle mass naturally declines with age, and that can lower the number of calories you burn at rest. But here’s the good news: certain nutrient-dense foods can help you hang on to lean muscle, balance blood sugar, and keep your body in fat-burning mode all day long,” she says. “You…