Before lockdown, I’d hit the gym at 6am most days and often double-up with an evening session. This strength and cardio regimen was tough. But I relished it, and translated my passion into my work as a fitness instructor. Now, shut out of the gym for more than 100 days,…
It’s not all your parents’ fault: Your own activity levels better predict your weight
New research in mice presented this week at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) New Trends in Sex and Gender Medicine conference suggests that adult activity levels are more of a predictor for weight gain than parental lifestyle habits. Previous research has shown that parental lifestyle, including diet and exercise, can…
How to improve your flexibility
If the idea of touching your toes feels impossible, you may be wondering how to improve your flexibility. Being flexible and having a good range of motion is important, yet an often overlooked element of fitness. Improving your flexibility can have a range of physical benefits, with the American Council…
What Does It Mean When Your Left Ear Hurts
Earaches are common for children and adults, with pain typically affecting one ear more than the other. If you’ve noticed that your left ear hurts, it’s important to determine the cause of the pain to ensure it’s being treated properly. Numerous possibilities exist in terms of what can create this…
DR ELLIE CANNON answers your health questions
Why did my husband suddenly become so anxious on holiday? DR ELLIE CANNON answers your questions My husband is 55, and while on holiday in Spain a month ago he suddenly became panicked by everything. Now he seems to be constantly anxious and depressed. It’s not like him at all….
Flex Your Emotional Fitness at This New Gym for Mental Health
I had my first panic attack in college a few months before graduation. Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers had his in front of millions of viewers during a televised game against Atlanta. The stakes were slightly different, but the symptoms were remarkably similar. “It was like my body was…
How To Make Your Cleaning Routine More Eco-Friendly
As we are all spending an increasing amount of time at home, household cleaning has been brought under the microscope. As noted by The Good Trade, people are more conscious about the products that they’re using in their homes, which is where a greener approach to cleaning comes in. As per…
Is your living room the future of hospital care?
Hospital-level care at home—some of it provided over the internet—is poised to grow after more than a decade as a niche offering, boosted both by hospitals eager to ease overcrowding during the pandemic, and growing interest by insurers who want to slow health care spending. But a host of challenges…
Here’s Why Your Hands Fall Asleep While You’re Typing
Has this ever happened to you — you’re sitting at your desk, deep into work at your computer typing away, and you notice that your hands are tingling and feel like they’re falling asleep. You give your hands a shake and keep going, but should it be cause for concern?…
Here’s How To Clean Your Denim Jeans Without Washing Them
Knowing how to clean your denim jeans without washing them can extend their lifespan. Plus, it allows you to keep them looking like new for longer. As Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh told OK! Magazine, “A good pair of denim doesn’t really need to be washed in the washing machine except…
What Does It Mean When Your Ear Itches?
Any itchy body part gets frustrating pretty quickly, but is there anything more annoying than an itchy ear in particular? Even a slight itch can be incredibly distracting, and it’s worse when you don’t know why it’s itching. It’s easy for our minds to travel to the worst possible conclusion,…