The One-Week Push-and-Pull Split
Have you ever considered switching to a push-pull split? Having a day at the gym dedicated to a glorified “shoulder
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Who Qualifies for a Covid Booster? The List Is Growing Longer
On Friday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said people whose jobs put them at risk of
Read moreCan Healthy People Who Eat Right and Exercise Skip the Covid-19 Vaccine? A Research Scientist and Fitness Enthusiast Explains Why the Answer Is No
By Richard Bloomer, University of Memphis I’m a fitness enthusiast. I also adhere to a nutrient-dense, “clean” eating program, which
Read moreFitness Tool You Shouldn’t Overlook: Suspension Trainers
If you’re not using a suspension trainer, you’re missing out. This one tool provides a total-body workout and gives you
Read moreTraining News Roundup: Fall 2021
We know you work to stay up to date on the latest in fitness and nutrition research, so we did
Read moreThe Pros and Cons of Morning and Evening Workouts
One of the best ways to create a healthy, consistent routine is to go to the gym or work out
Read moreSocial Media Gives Support to LGBTQ Youth When In-Person Communities Are Lacking
By Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College Teens today have grown up on the internet, and social media has served as a
Read moreSepsis Took My Limbs, But I Fought Hard for My Independence
As told to Jackie Froeber September is Sepsis Awareness Month. On the morning of my interview for this story, I
Read moreShould Teens Taking ADHD, Anxiety and Depression Drugs Consume Energy Drinks and Coffee?
By Lina Begdache, Binghamton University, State University of New York Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages.
Read moreThe Lower-Body Kettlebell Blast
Kettlebells have come a long (long) way since their humble origins as counterweights for dry good sales at Russian open-air
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Get a Firm and Toned Chest
Many exercise programs for women revolve around using fixed machines to shape a particular muscle group and they shy away
Read moreYour Wealth or Your Health?
Lisa Keller thought she was done with cancer. She’d already survived a rare sarcoma at age 12 and breast cancer
Read moreThe Connection Between HIV and Mental Health in the Older Adult
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Read more6 Stretches Hikers Need to Do
If you’re like us, “Take a hike!” isn’t an insult or jab — it’s a welcome suggestion. Hiking is one
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The High 5 Habit with Mel Robbins
The High 5 Habit with Mel Robbins Stress, Anxiety, jealousy and Self hate is UP these days… We are ALL
Read more3 Peroxide-Free Ways to Brighten Your Smile
Although the American Dental Association (ADA) has deemed peroxide to be a safe way to whiten teeth, there are alternatives.
Read moreOxygen Live Workout: No-Equipment HIIT With Janelle Trujillo
Register here for a live workout with Janelle Trujillo on September 29 at 10:00 a.m. EST (7:00 a.m. PST). If
Read moreWhat I Eat in a Day with Noel Davis
Welcome to another What I Eat in a Day! Today, Noel Davis leads us through a few of her favorite
Read more8 Supplements to Try for a Healthier Lifestyle
People looking for a healthier lifestyle often look at supplements with a suspicious side-eye, but they shouldn’t. There are plenty
Read moreChanging Your Mind About Something as Important as Vaccination Isn’t a Sign of Weakness – Being Open to New Information Is the Smart Way to Make Choices
Art Markman, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts Culturally, this is an era in which people
Read moreTherapy Dogs Help Students Cope With the Stress of College Life
By College students interact with therapy dogs as a way to relieve stress. Christine Kivlen, CC BY-ND In 2017, a
Read moreHPV, Cervical Cancer and Cervical Cancer Screening: What Do You Need to Know?
Medically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN Infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), the cause of cervical cancer, is
Read more“Back-to-School Ready: A Conversation About Vaccines With Leading Experts and Parents” Webinar
The pandemic has caused many parents to delay routine care, including things like dental cleanings and checkups. Because annual appointments
Read moreHormonal vs. Non-Hormonal Contraception: What’s the Difference?
Erika Zar, 45, tried many different kinds of birth control before she settled on her current one. “Most of them
Read moreEvidence Shows That, Yes, Masks Prevent COVID-19 – and Surgical Masks Are the Way to Go
By Laura (Layla) H. Kwong, University of California, Berkeley Do masks work? And if so, should you reach for an
Read moreMy Morning Routine with MC Hernandez
In high school, Maricarmen (MC) Hernandez participated and excelled in team sports and upon graduation, fell in love with lifting
Read moreWorking Out According to Your Menstrual Cycle Stages
Feeling out of sync with your body and not exactly sure why? Some days workouts go well, yet the very
Read moreBirth Control: Understanding Your Options
There are plenty of options for birth control these days — which is great. But it also means there’s a
Read moreDatos curiosos: Lo que debe saber sobre el control natal
La Dra. Sabrina Sahni hizo la revisión médica de este documento. La mejor opción de control natal es diferente para
Read moreFast Facts: What You Need to Know About Birth Control
Español Medically reviewed by Dr. Sabrina SahniSabrina Sahni The best birth control option varies for each person. It’s important to
Read more8 Yoga Poses to Stretch Tight Calves
If you’re anything like me, your calves are tight all the time. “But I practice so much yoga!” I say,
Read moreThe 20-Minute Lean-and-Mean Arms Routine
“Few things are as immediately noticeable and appealing as toned arms,” says Gretchen Zelek, AFAA-certified group fitness instructor and functional
Read moreWhat Should You Eat Before Training?
By Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D., CSCS, CSPS, FNSCA Q: I’ve read your recommendation about how important it is to have a
Read moreUnderstanding Your HPV Type and the Risks That Go With It
Medically reviewed by Nancy R. Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP
Read moreRemoving Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening for the LGBTQ Community
Reviewed by Dr. Sue Yom As executive director of the National LGBT Cancer Network, Scout, who goes by only one
Read moreConversation Tips for Talking With a Patient About HPV
Medically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN
Read moreOvernight Chia Seed Pudding
Overnight oats have always been a thing — and we’re totally here for it! But it’s always good to switch things
Read moreMy Family’s History With Osteoporosis Changed My Medical Career Path
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Throughout my college years, every visit home for Christmas brought an increasingly alarming discovery:
Read moreFast Facts: Here’s What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer and HPV
Medically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP A cervical cancer diagnosis is scary — and for good reason.
Read moreClinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Cervical Cancer Prevention
Medically reviewed by Nancy Berman, MSN, ANP-BC, NCMP, FAANP Cervical cancer has steadily become less and less common. “It’s a
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