Now that it’s finally warm enough to be outside (even up North), you should definitely take your workout outside with you. Fitness in a natural, outdoor environment is one of the foundational backbones of the “Indigenizing fitness” movement. Heading from the gym to the ground will benefit you in more ways than meet the eye. Here’s why: … Read more
Coffee is turning out to be the wonder drug we’ve always wanted. Only last week, a new study was released that said that a regular, daily intake of coffee could ward off liver cancer in alcoholics. Now, it seems, that sun worshippers who also consume a generous daily amount of coffee can also ward off … Read more
The Super Bowl is the purest distillation of America that there is. It’s brutal, lucrative, tawdry, spectacular, amazing, and full of delicious snacks. It’s the one moment when we as a nation truly come together to reflect on our greatest achievements as a society — television, innovative chicken and cheese products, and over-the-top marketing. But … Read more
It seems that the whole world is now meditating, which is wonderful news, as meditation does so much for us on all levels: body, mind and spirit. On a physical level, meditation allows the body to stay stress-free. Mentally, it helps the mind feel peaceful and less attached to the outcome of each individual task … Read more
Eating more fruits — particularly berries, apples and pears — and nonstarchy vegetables, like soybeans and cauliflower, may help you lose weight over the long term, a new study suggests. However, adding starchy vegetables like peas, potatoes and corn to your diet may not be as good for your waistline: People who increased their consumption … Read more
No one wants to ring in the New Year with a splitting headache and a sandpapery tongue, and yet “Hangover Cure” tends to be the number one Google search on New Year’s Day: There’s no silver bullet cure for the side effects of boozin’. But based on what we know about hangovers, scientifically speaking, there … Read more
Almost everyone loves bacon. It’s ridiculously awesome. And many people have very mixed views about whether bacon is actually good or bad for you. It’s not defined as completely healthy, but does have some amazing health benefits if you have it just about once a week. HERE ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF BACON: It’s packed … Read more
Is your favorite workout the best workout? That’s a question asked frequently by anyone who wants to get fit. Which exercise yields the best results? A new study put two popular fitness routines to the test, yoga classes and gym workouts. Researchers from the University of Texas’ Health Science Center in San Antonio asked volunteers … Read more
VetiGel is a gel created by Brooklyn-based biotech startup Suneris that is made from plant-based polymers that are able to stop bleeding in 20 seconds when applied to a wound, working in congress with the human body’s natural healing processes. Bloomberg interviewed Suneris CEO/NYU student Joe Landolina about the product, which is still in the … Read more
Up to 80% of American patients with breast cancer will undergo complementary therapies to manage anxiety and stress after they receive a diagnosis. Though there’s no clear consensus on which integrative and alternative therapies work and which are ineffective, more and more medical practices have incorporated practices like mindfulness and acupuncture into their offerings. But … Read more