On How to Get More Comfortable in Your Own Skin
In my previous story on body acceptance, we learned why it might not come naturally to take care of our bodies. I highlighted how this happens from societal messages to marketing to our own...
How to Find the Right Yoga Teacher
Today, there are so many teachers and styles of yoga, the odds of finding one you like are solid. The right teacher makes all the difference. Shop around for the style, class and teacher that...
Having a Sense of Purpose Could Help You Live a Healthier Life
It might be harder to commit to an exercise program or stick to a weight-loss plan if you can’t articulate a reason for wanting to adopt healthier behaviors. “I watched friends and family...
Cupping Is Trending, But Does it Help Recovery?
Alternative treatments geared toward athletic recovery are more popular than ever. See: cryotherapy, dry needling, acupuncture and infrared saunas. Next up? Cupping. “Cupping is the practice of...
What a Cardiologist Recommends to Reduce High Blood Pressure
According to some estimates, about 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure, but only around half of them have the condition under control. That’s a dangerous situation for the other half, since high...