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February 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

9 Reasons You Should Do Wall Sits — and How To Get Started

… one minute, depending on your ability and how much challenge you want. Make sure you feel your weight in your heels, not your toes.To get out of a wall sit, push your palms against …

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January 16, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Hop to It: 6 Benefits of Jumping Rope

… complement a strength training program.”And if you’re an advanced jumper, you may opt for a weighted jump rope. Essentially, these types of rope are heavier than your standard jump rope — options range from …

small child eating apple for fiber
December 30, 2020/Children's Health

How Much Fiber Do Children Need?

… but there are some that also can be soluble, like psyllium. They absorb water, add to stool weight and facilitate regular bowel movements and are hardly fermented.Viscous-forming fibers thicken in the lumen of …

woman tired middle of day
October 26, 2021/Heart Health

3 Heart Attack Signs Women Shouldn’t Ignore

… walking to the bathroom or shopping.Shortness of breathAs women age, a lack of exercise and gradual weight gain cause issues like shortness of breath. However, this can signal a heart problem when it happens …

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man on exercise break eating apple
July 21, 2020/Nutrition

The Best Time of Day to Eat Carbs

… the day.”But consuming carbs earlier in the day may be better if you:Want to lose weight or improve blood sugar levels: “Most Americans are active early in the day and more sedentary at …

A white bowl placed on a wooden table filled with dried dates for snacking.
June 19, 2023/Nutrition

The Sweet Health Benefits of Dates

… Improve your heart health.Keep blood sugar levels steady.Lower (LDL) cholesterol levels and total cholesterol.Prevent weight gain and obesity.Reduce your risk for colorectal cancer, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.2 …

stretching before a run
October 30, 2020/Exercise & Fitness

6 Expert Tips to Prevent Running Injuries

… strength, endurance and bone density.Lift when your schedule can accommodate it. Ideally, you can work with weights at the gym or at home one day and run the next day.4. Listen to your …

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June 11, 2025/Diet, Food & Fitness

7 Health Benefits of Popcorn

… It’s also low in calories if you choose types without added sugar, butter or oil.”The weight loss power doesn’t stop there. Popcorn also contains a polyphenol called ferulic acid, which may help …

woman eating ice cream
March 22, 2021/Nutrition

Feel Bloated? 5 Odd Reasons for Your Stomach Pain

Have you ever wondered why you sometimes feel bloated after a meal even when you didn’t stuff yourself? Certain foods and drinks — or the ingredients in them — can cause you to feel more bloated …

anatomical illustration of a heart against a blue background
January 21, 2022/Heart Health

How Making Your Heart Work Harder Makes It Stronger

Conventional wisdom suggests that if you want something to last longer, you should go easy on it. And most of the time, that’s sage advice. But not when it comes to your body’s …

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