I tried planking for 2 minutes before work every morning and something unexpected happened
At first, my plank only lasted 30 seconds. But over time, I worked my way up to two minutes. I liked the way it made me feel, so I kept doing it, especially after I realized what this simple, yet brutal, core exercise was doing to my body. Yes, it was strengthening my core and boosting…
This shocking thing is the key to being happier
July 29, 2020 SHUTTERSTOCK Is hedonism the key to happiness? Scientists think so.Short-term pleasurable activities lead to just as much happiness as long-term goals requiring self-control, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Zurich and Radboud University in the Netherlands said it’s time to consider that short-term pleasures like relaxing on the sofa or savoring a nice meal bring…
New research reveals if skipping breakfast actually helps you lose weight
From the time we are old enough to feed ourselves, we have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you believe that or not, you have probably skipped the meal at some point due to a busy morning. Maybe you have considered cutting out the meal altogether in order to…
Including these 2 food groups in your diet can reduce diabetes risk by 50%
SHUTTERSTOCK Collectively, type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect about 10% of people in the US (30.3 million).Sufferers with type 1 disease are unable to properly regulate the amount of glucose in their blood.Type 2 diabetes refers to a condition that makes patients incapable of producing insulin-a hormone responsible for helping our cells convert blood glucose into…
This expert says lunch is the most important meal now and here’s why
The popular phrase was always, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But now, between popular eating choices like intermittent fasting and the coronavirus pandemic upending people’s daily schedules, it’s time to take a look at each meal and reevaluate the roles they play within our days.Ladders spoke to Dr. Brooke Scheller, the Director of…
New research reveals if skipping breakfast actually helps you lose weight
From the time we are old enough to feed ourselves, we have been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you believe that or not, you have probably skipped the meal at some point due to a busy morning. Maybe you have considered cutting out the meal altogether in order to…
I RAN FOR 30 MINUTE EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK AND THIS IS WHAT HAPPEND
SHUTTERSTOCK I’m not a runner. Sure, I’m active—I get my 10,000 steps in on the daily, I go to the gym 3-4 times per week and regularly partake in home workouts to close my rings, but I’ve never felt compelled to run. It just seems unpleasant and unnecessary to me.That being said, now that the gyms in my…
This one 11-minute exercise can combat the effects of sitting all day
SHUTTERSTOCK Between office work, binge watching Netflix, and generally spending more time being sedentary at home this year, it’s safe to say that we’ve all spent significantly more time sitting down than we would have had it been a normal year. Surprisingly Simple Trick Wipes Off Back Pain and Sciatica Regardless Your Age or Medical Condition. And…
This is the simple activity you can do every day to be 100% happier
June 24, 2020 SHUTTERSTOCK Life in quarantine has taught us a few things. For one, it’s okay to embrace the chaos of having no schedule. COVID-19 has forced us to be creative with ourselves and find joy in alternate avenues that don’t come in boutique fitness or a drink at the local bar. It’s created a phenomenon called quarantine…
People who live to 100 have these 5 things in common
When theorizing the correlates associated with longevity, our imagination rarely goes beyond dietary and lifestyle factors. Each poses a huge impact on health in their own right, but aging gracefully is not achieved by any singular factor. If you’ve ever met a centenarian, you were likely surprised to learn of some of the alleged conditions that enabled them to defy…