Health & Fitness

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We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Have you shied away from pea protein powders because you think they won’t support your fitness goals? As a registered dietitian nutritionist, I often recommend that my clients incorporate more plant-based proteins into their diets. They can absolutely help you build muscle,

A study has shown that commonly used household cleaning products can release 100s of harmful VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. The study assessed 30 cleaning products, such as air fresheners, glass cleaners, and multipurpose cleaners. Researchers analyzed conventional products as well as green cleaning products and a total of 530 VOCs were detected in the

Research has shown that a healthy lifestyle involving regular social connection, healthy sleep, healthful eating, moderate consumption of alcohol, and regular physical activity while avoiding an excessive amount of sedentary behavior and smoking, lowers depression risk. Researchers examined a combination of factors such as brain structure, genetics, lifestyle factors, and the metabolic and immune systems

Sharing some of my favorite fashion finds for fall + some new wardrobe essentials. Helloooooo! How’s the week going? I hope you’re having a great morning so far! I’m subbing a class at the gym and meeting with a friend for coffee afterward. It’s been raining a ton here in Tucson lately (late monsoons are

Hi hi! Happy Friday! How was the week? We’re on Day 5 of our community detox and the feedback so far as been amazing! I’m doing 21 days for the first time, and I already feel SO good. I could see/feel a lot of inflammation in my face, and it’s already gone. My energy is

Many people prioritize setting up their workout program, but they don’t often give their nutritional planning as much attention. Lifting weights can be relatively simple, but managing macronutrients and determining an effective calorie intake can be more challenging. Rather than trying to construct an effective diet plan on your own, you might be ready to

There’s no arguing that it’s an exciting time for women’s sports. Earlier this year, the FIFA Women’s World Cup saw record-breaking attendance numbers—and a record-breaking number of goals scored. The popularity of both the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) seem to be reaching a fever pitch. Ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter

A study of almost 500,000 individuals has revealed that the chromosome end fragments in the immune system’s white blood cells are shortened from cigarette smoking. These end fragments are known as telomeres, and telomere length is an indicator of how fast we age and the ability of the cells to regenerate and repair. The study

Sharing the details on Pvolve: what is it, is it worth it? You can use my link here to try it out for 7 days free. Hi friends! How’s the day going so far? I have an eye doc appointment and am catching a yoga class with a friend. I’m on Day 3 of the