Mar 23rd, 2025 - Editor's note: Dana Santas, known as the " Mobility Maker ," is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book "Practical Solutions for Back Pain Relief." Whether you're swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many people, rotation is a struggle — leading to stiffness, discomfort and chronic back pain . While professional baseball players train for optimal rotational ... [Read More]

Mar 21st, 2025 - Whether you're a Catholic abstaining from meat on Fridays during Lent or are a vegan or vegetarian hoping to boost your protein intake, you can still eat a wide variety of protein-rich foods. Wherever you fall on the eating spectrum, nutrition experts agree it's a good idea to cut back on red and processed meats. "The majority of nutrition research consistently shows that high intakes of red and processed meats are detrimental to cardiometabolic health, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes," Stephanie Wells, a registered dietitian and owner of Thyme to ... [Read More]

Mar 20th, 2025 - Cow's milk is an excellent source of calcium to keep your bones healthy, but it's not the only way you can meet your calcium needs. High-calcium vegetables, proteins, and dairy products offer choices beyond cow's milk, whether you eat meat (an omnivore), avoid red meat, or eat a plant-based diet. For most adults, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of calcium is 1,000 milligrams (mg) daily. One cup of cow's milk, whether full-fat, nonfat (skim), or in-between, contains about 300 mg of calcium, or roughly one-third of the RDA. 1. Yogurt One cup (8 ounces) of plain nonfat yogurt has 488 mg ... [Read More]

Mar 20th, 2025 - Sphinx pose might not be the most well-known yoga posture out there—chances are, moves like plank, downward dog , and child's pose more readily come to mind—but it's really got a lot to offer, especially for anyone wanting to better their back health. "Sphinx pose is one of my favorites," Tara Salay, DPT, a physical therapist and registered yoga instructor, tells SELF. This posture—which most often shows up in vinyasa-style classes— involves lying on your stomach with your forearms on the ground while raising your upper body off the floor and gently arching your back. ... [Read More]

Mar 20th, 2025 - When Vincent "Vin" DiMonte decided to hit the gym in late December of 2014, he liked it so much, he worked out again the next day. And the next day. And the day after that. More than 3,700 days later, he hasn't missed a single day of exercise, though he does take some easier days of light cardio to give his body a chance to recover. The 74-year-old from Rhode Island said the regular routine of combining strength training with cardio has kept him energized, healthy, and strong over time. "I am hardly ever sick, and I don't get headaches. I have maintained my drive, diligence, dedication, and ... [Read More]

Mar 20th, 2025 - Want To Lower Cholesterol Without Meds? Eating This Nut Might Be The Answer, Per A New Study Everything to know about the findings, per experts. Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. In the world of , pecans have always reigned supreme as a fan favorite. It makes sense: They deliver a delicious flavor and add flare to any dish. Plus, they're really . Pecans have several key nutrients (including fiber, copper, thiamine, and zinc) and can help , as well as heart and , per Healthline . And now, thanks to a new study, there's ... [Read More]

Mar 19th, 2025 - By Stephen Beech Munching pecan nuts instead of chips or sweets , according to new research. Switching daily snack foods to pecans improved cholesterol levels and enhanced overall diet quality, say American scientists. More than 130 people with or are at risk for metabolic syndrome - a set of conditions that increase a person's risk for several chronic diseases - took part in the three-month study. One group consumed pecans instead of their usual snacks while the other continued eating their usual diet. Participants who ate pecans in place of their usual snacks showed reductions across ... [Read More]

Mar 18th, 2025 - PS Photography | Danielle Zickl PS Photography | Danielle Zickl Spoiler alert: Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi , runners-up on season 6 of "Love Island USA," are still together — and their workout game is strong . Kateb recently posted a TikTok video of her and Harichi at the gym, proving exercising with your SO is way more fun than going it alone. As a massive "Love Island" fan, I knew I had to give their sweat sesh a try when I saw the video pop up on my FYP. They started out with a warmup where they danced it out a bit, and I instantly knew I was going to have a blast following along. ... [Read More]