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11 Pairs of Sneakers That Go With Everything and Are Actually Comfy

One of the things I love about living in 2021 is that people wear sneakers with everything—jeans, leggings, cocktail dresses, the list goes on. However, whether you, personally, subscribe to the...

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Yin Yoga Is a Game Changer for Stress Management 

Fall signals the season for pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, and (finally!) cooler temps. But it also channels frantic back-to-school vibes whether you’re in school or not, and you could be...

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3 Benefits of Giving Yourself an Hour for Pure, Uninterrupted Self Care

When’s the last time you gave yourself an entire hour of self-care time? Spending even one hour without distractions, demands, phones ringing, emails dinging, and anything else that drains your time...

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You Only Need 5 Minutes to Fit in a Quick Mindfulness Break Between...

Ever feel like you spend more time escaping with mindless activities (hello, back-to-back episodes of Bachelor in Paradise) than engaging in mindful moments? Sure, mindless activities have their time...

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Here’s What Happens To Your Body When You Walk a Mile Every Day

One of the first things that Steve Stonehouse, running and walking coach and director of education for STRIDE, tells me when we hop on the phone is that most people don’t realize that walking is...

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You Definitely Need a Bath Pillow To Upgrade Your Self-Care Soak—These Are...

If you keep using a rolled-up towel as a bath pillow, we’re here to blow your mind. Or at least, make your bath time significantly more luxurious with just one new addition. As many of us can agree,...

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‘I’m a Cardiologist and These Are the Quick Workouts I Swear by for a Midday...

Your midday activities can make or break your energy levels for the rest of the day. While many things can help give you an energy boost, not all of them are lasting (talking to you, 2 p.m. espresso)....

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These Are the 6 Major Different Types of Stretches—And When To Do Them

The ins and outs of stretching are some of the most debated topics in fitness—ya know: when to do it, how long to do it, and uh quite simply how to do it—but practically everyone can agree that it’s...

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‘I’m a Neuroscientist and Here’s Why Lunch Breaks Are Key to Optimizing Focus’

One of my favorite parts of studying abroad in France was lunch. French people never skip it, and when they do sit down for a meal, they really commit to the experience. A French lunch has several...

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This Is How a Walking Coach Structures a 3-Mile Walk for Optimal Health Benefits

The refrain of pandemic fitness has been: “Do less and get more out of it.” In our Trends package last year, we called that restorative fitness modalities would begin to climb, and throughout 2021,...

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I’m a Happiness Expert and I Always Start My Day by Asking Myself These 3...

I used to be someone who prioritized productivity in the morning, measuring success by the number of boxes I could tick off in every category from fitness to meditation to work. These days, it’s all...

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5 Steps to Create a Sleep-Inducing Nighttime Routine, According to a Sleep Doc

As much as you might have dreaded bedtime as a kid, you can’t argue with the fact that your parents had a way of knowing when you were tired before you even did. Fast forward to adulthood and plenty of...

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5 Easy At-Home Workouts To Do When You Need To Move Your Body—Stat

There are several trends that I’ve been happy to see fizzle out in the fitness industry: the bikini body, six-pack abs, and the “go hard or go home mentality.” One thing we know for sure is that all...

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7 HIIT Workouts At Home That Promote Longevity for Expert Exercisers and...

Everyone from sports medicine docs, to fitness buffs to cardiologists are into high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, thanks to the fact that these types of workouts are accessible, quick,...

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8 Ingredients a Gynecologist Is Begging You To Keep Away From Your Vulva—Plus...

You’ve likely heard from your health care provider by now that douching is a big “don’t” since “a healthy vagina self-cleans,” says Stacy Henigsman, DO and a practicing OB/GYN at Allara. But the vulva,...

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The Best Plastic-Free Coffee Makers for a More Eco-Friendly Brew

One easy, eco-friendly swap you can make in the kitchen is going with a plastic-free coffee maker. Along with to-go cups, lids, coffee filters, pods, capsules, plastic coffee makers aren’t great for...

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9 of the Best Weights for Beginners To Get the Most Out of Your Strength Workout

Starting a new workout can feel equally exciting and intimidating. Especially if you’re navigating the ins and outs of buying all the equipment you need, the list of things to know can feel...

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‘I’m a Professional Mountain Climber, and I’d Never Start a Climb Without...

Whether you’ve been interested in trying climbing for years or have a newfound interest inspired by Nina Dobrev’s character in Love Hard, it’s not one of those things you can just dive into blind—you...

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‘I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the Very Best Battle Ropes You Should...

Is there anything that screams “badass” more than wrangling battle ropes for fun, I mean, fitness? Sure you can lift heavy weights, push a tire, do a pull-up, but there’s something about battle rope...

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‘I’m a Hormone Specialist, and These Are the 8 Items I Can’t Stop Buying from...

Keeping your hormones balanced is helpful for PMS or period issues, sure, but hormones run the show for many key aspects of general health. When it comes to eating for balanced hormones, it’s good to...

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4 Red Flags To Watch Out for From Any Fitness Expert or Influencer Offering...

Nutrition and exercise are deeply connected, yet totally different, areas of expertise. Scroll through any fitness pro’s Instagram, though, and you’re likely to see some nutrition tips—I mean trainers...

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Which Dry Shampoo Type Is Right for Your Hair Type? Hairstylists Weigh In

Whether you use it on the daily or only in don’t-have-time-to-shower situations, dry shampoo is a hair-care staple for most of us. While I’m not complaining about the robust number of dry shampoo...

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The Number One Thing You’re Getting Wrong About Hydration, According to a...

The list of ailments that dehydration can cause seems neverending. Fatigue, headaches, immune health, and even your mood can all be impacted by less-than-stellar hydration levels. Although drinking...

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The Evvy Vaginal Microbiome Test Helps You Understand Your Bacteria *Down...

If recent buzz around the lack of understanding of the clitoris is any example of how surprisingly little the scientific and medical communities prioritize learning about the female body—then we know...

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7 Health Benefits of Raw Garlic That Make It Worth the Stinky Breath

If you’ve ever been caught in a situation of stinky garlic breath, either as a perpetrator of such a caustic exhalant or victim of someone’s essence of an entire clove of garlic breath, you might be...

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The Gamification of Fitness Is Booming, but What Are Its Benefits and...

As a kid, brain health coach Ryan Glatt, CPT, NBC-HWC, says he was addicted to video games, overweight, and recovering from a concussion when he found Dance Dance Revolution, the famous exercise video...

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The Best Water To Buy at Trader Joe’s for Maximum Hydration (Plus Which To...

Hydration can be a challenge in the summer heat, even when you’re the *most* dedicated water drinker. And the list of ways to reach optimal hydration is growing longer by the day—from electrolyte...

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