5 Weight-Loss Numbers You Should Know
The number on the scale can be misleading and doesn’t always accurately reflect weight-loss progress. While a daily or weekly weigh in can be beneficial, it’s important to keep in...
Jodi Helmer
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Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You can read Jodi’s work or follow her on Twitter @helmerjodi.
Walking Can Help You Live Longer (Even if You’ve Never Exercised Before)
Lacing up your sneakers is undeniably good for your health: Walking burns calories, improves balance, builds muscle and boosts mood levels. What’s more, the latest research also...
4 Reasons Sleeping in Is Bad For Your Health
For most of us, it’s hard to get the requisite 7–9 hours of sleep a night. But before you think getting nine or more hours of sleep is like extra credit, think again. The next time you’re...
Should You Join a Stretching Studio?
You go to the gym to use the treadmill, elliptical machine and weights but would you join a gym just to stretch? The latest trend of boutique stretching studios is betting on it. Too often,...
4 Common Weight-Loss Pitfalls That Lead to Weight Gain
Congratulations: You worked hard to hit your goal weight and you made it. However, maintaining weight loss might be harder than you think. Research presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual...