How Making My First Trans Friend After Coming Out as Trans Helped Me Embrace My Identity With Comfort and Confidence

Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? In 2017, at age 23, I moved to New York City following my graduation from college. In 2019, in between extended hospital stays and medical procedures, I realized I was non-binary. As the coronavirus pandemic emerged in 2020, my isolation only became more pronounced. I felt as though I was re-entering the world as a completely different person....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Patrick Andrews Jr.

How Many Miles a Day Should You Actually Be Running?

Everyone’s got a magic number based on their individual goals. Here, learn what a top coach says about how long should you run. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Our editors independently select these products. science journalist and the author ofRunning Smart: How Science Can Improve Your Endurance and Performance...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Mr. Edward Waters

How Many Steps Should I Take a Day? (Hint: It’s Not 10,000)

Discover the optimal amount of steps per day you should take for health benefits. Hint: It’s not 10,000 steps! Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Enough to make you live longer? vice president of education atStretchLab But exactly how many steps should you take in a day?...

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 700 words · Barry Moses

How Melasma Became One of The Most Common Skin Conditions To Rule 2020

While mask-wearingcan reduce the rate of coronavirus spread, its effect on your complexion is tricky. What triggers melasma The condition is one of the most prevalent dermatologic complaints on the planet. Limiting the triggers that activate the melanocytes is key to halting the discoloration. But avoiding heat isnt as simple as it seems. And there are other hidden pigmentation stimulants. Skin-care products with irritating ingredients can also be problematic. …...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Matthew Deleon

How Much Can a Desk Treadmill Actually Boost Your Fitness?

If you’ve wondered, “Are desk treadmills worth it?” read on to find out what a PT has to say about the health and fitness benefits. But, are these desk treadmills truly effective for increasing your fitness? And is it actually possible to focus enough to get work done while youre on one? What can a desk treadmill really do for your fitness? Slow walking increases your circulation and helps your muscles from getting stiff....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Beverly Castillo

How Much Do I *Really* Need To Work on My Posture To See Results?

A physical therapist tells us how often you actually need to work to fix posture with exercises and mindfulness. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? Heres What Experts Had to Say Memories of my mom reminding me to Sit up straight! come to mind every time I think about my sometimes less-than-stellar posture....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 350 words · Scott Vaughan

How Much Do You Really Need To Hydrate During Winter Workouts?

Learn what two experts have to say about winter hydration when it comes to working out in cold temperatures. Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? But what about hydration? They dont want to carry the water, or they dont want to have to pee more....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 264 words · Russell Bryan

How Much Do You Spit on the Cake When You Blow Out Birthday Candles? (Hint: A Lot, Says a Food Safety Expert)

The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? Birthdays and birthday parties are joyous times to celebrate with loved ones, especially whendelicious cakeis involved. So… how much spit can you expect on a birthday cake? Simply put, Craig says that the question is hard to answer with a precise numerical value....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Devon Gallegos

How Much Turmeric Should You Actually Be Taking for Inflammation?

Want to keep inflammation at bay? Learn the daily recommended dosage of turmeric for inflammation, and how best to ingest it. The FDA Just Banned Red Dye No. 3: The Future of Processed Foods Is Red Wine Any Healthier for You Than White Wine? Proffee Is the Hottest New Beverage Trendbut Should You Really Be Adding Protein to Your Coffee? What is the recommended dosage of turmeric for inflammation, anyway?...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Matthew Miller

How Much Waste Does a Beauty Editor Accumulate? Turns Out, a Lot—Here’s How I Tracked It

This Earth Month, I’m ready to get a handle on things and decrease my waste. To get started, I spent two weeks tracking my beauty waste. To get started, I spent two weeks tracking my beauty waste. I realized that mywastefalls into three main categories: mail packaging, single-use products, and empty containers. Read on for what I learned. Its equally as exciting as it is overwhelming because the waste this creates adds up quickly....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Tiffany Taylor

How Much You Can *Actually* Expect Kombucha To Boost Your Gut (and Overall Health), According to an RD

3: The Future of Processed Foods Kombuchas popularity has skyrocketed since the 90s. Heres what the science tells us aboutkombucha benefits. What is kombucha? Its made through combining tea, yeast, bacteria, and sugar. The sugar acts as food for the yeast and bacteria, driving the fermentation process. Thanks to the fermentation process,kombucha will offer us healthy bacteria, or probiotics. registered dietitian Probiotics feed your gut microbiome by boosting its beneficial bacteria population....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Charles Brady

How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family Followed Suit

Routine is important to an autistic person. But as my brother learned new ways to live during COVID-19, my family did too. Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine Are You Burnt Out or Depressed? He is 43 years old, and he is autistic. The family unit is tighter these days. We knew it was important to be together right now. … When I entered his group home to get him on a Tuesday afternoon, he seemed confused....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Amanda Brown

How My Running Community Helps Me Stay Accountable With My Activism

The organizers expected 40 runners to show up60 max. I stood in a crowd of 700. Most had come with a partner or knew other members of various running groups from around New York. If you lace up, youre one of them. They value the fact that its never easy but you do it anyway. The same applies to the movement. … We ran in a sea of white tees....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Crystal Guzman