An enriched environment–with increased opportunities for physical activity, socialization and exploring novel stimuli–helped lessen functional, anatomical and cellular deficits in an experimental model of brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation at birth. What's more, recovery of the brain's white matter…
5 Simple Mindfulness Tricks to Eat Less
Choosing what foods go on your plate isn’t any more important than how you eat them. In fact, focusing on the food in front of you and avoiding distractions—aka eating mindfully—is a growing trend that can help you lose weight…
32 Foods That Turn Off Stress Hormones
Does stress have you pulling out your hair on a regular basis? There’s another incentive to reduce your stress levels besides keeping your locks intact: you’ll also reduce belly fat. When you’re emotionally stressed, it means your body is producing…
3 Stationary Bike Tricks Every Gym-Goer Should Know
Going to cycling class doesn’t have to be scary. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or about to make your spinning debut, setting up your bike properly is crucial so you can avoid injury and fully enjoy the experience. Jen Tallman,…
Instagram Weight-Loss Star Shares Inspiring Post About Embracing Imperfection Along the Way
When stories of significant weight loss go viral, it’s not unusual to see a makeover that appears to show someone who’s gone from obese to fit, firm, and flawless. But in reality, weight loss — even extreme weight loss —…
5 Yoga Moves Responsible for Julianne Hough's Abs
Julianne Hough, who you’ve probably seen mamboing her way into the audience’s heart on Dancing With the Stars or starring in movies like Safe Haven and Dirty Grandpa, isn’t only known for being a triple-threat. She’s also known for her…
3 Easy Moves for Toned Legs From the Radio City Rockettes
If anyone knows a thing or two about long and lean legs, it’s the Radio City Rockettes. (Have you seen their kick line?) The leggy dancers have been wowing crowds for nearly 100 years, and there’s no secret to their…
60-Second Weight Loss Tips Celebs Swear By
Sure, they’ve got personal trainers, chefs, and a glam squad that keeps them looking their best. But even these A-list celebrities use fast and simple weight loss tricks to help them maintain their envy-worthy shape. Don’t believe it? To prove…
Patient satisfaction and quality of life similar across all appendicitis treatments
A new study published in the journal JAMA Surgery in February 2020 shows that patients with acute appendicitis that were successfully treated either by antibiotics or by appendectomy had identical satisfaction with their treatment and identical quality of life over…
What Does "Clean Eating" Actually Mean?
The “clean-eating” craze has reached new levels of popularity — just check out the 58 million #EatClean posts on Instagram — but it’s a trend that’s been bugging me more and more lately, so I feel like it’s time to…