We all know what cholesterol is. The word itself conjures images of clogged arteries and unhealthy foods. But that's not the whole story. There are two main "types" of cholesterol: good and bad. HDL is the good cholesterol, because it helps remove the bad cholesterol from your...
Arthritis is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. Since there is no cure for arthritis, pain management is an important factor for those living with it. Arthritis causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints, which can lead to pain...
Arthritis is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people around the world. Since there is no cure for arthritis, pain management is an important factor for those living with it. Arthritis causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints, which can lead to pain...
Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. In the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. But not us! So let's get your heart feeling strong and healthy. Here's Part 2...
Should be obvious to you already, but the health of your heart is of the utmost importance. But in the United States, it's apparent that too few of us take our ticker seriously. According to the CDC: Heart disease is the leading cause...
Everyone goes through it from time to time: the struggle to find the energy to get stuff done when you’d rather stay in bed or do literally anything other than those things on your to-do list. Procrastination and the Death of Motivation hits especially hard and...
Sick of your basic bodyweight workout routine? Jump over to the wall! Whether you're traveling and looking for a quick and dirty routine, or don't have time to make it to the gym, completing your workout on a wall will take your fitness up a notch. Let...
input#fieldname18_1:hover { cursor: default; } [wbcr_css_snippet id="18736"] Carrying around too much weight feels uncomfortable, and it can also damage your health. According the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates have skyrocketed in the United States in recent years. 1 As...
If you're running out of time to exercise today, you should probably just skip it, right? Wrong! You can reap the benefits of working out with sweat sessions as short as five minutes. You read that correctly: five minutes. Still skeptical? Keep reading to learn more...
Welcome to Part Two of our Exercise Starter Guide mini-series! Last week we worked through exercises #1 through #12, and this week we're wrapping things up—so let's just right in! Day 13 ...
Often, the best way to start a fitness routine is to just ease into it. Sometimes it's as straight forward as trying out one simple move to set you on the right track. We mapped out 25 days' worth of moves, each made to challenge different...
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
You put a lot of effort into your workouts, always looking to perform better and reach your goals. Chances are you've given more thought to your pre-workout meal than your post-workout meal. But consuming the right nutrients after you exercise is just as important as what you...
How much aerobic exercise do you need, and what are its benefits? Good question — let's take a look! Aerobic exercise is any activity that gets your blood pumping and large muscle groups working. It's also known as cardiovascular activity. Examples of aerobic exercise include: ...
A nervous or mental breakdown is a term used to describe a period of intense mental distress. During this period, you're unable to function in your everyday life. This term was once used to refer to a wide variety of mental illnesses, including: ...