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5 Box Breathing Benefits: From Stress Relief to Better Focus
You might not pay much attention to your breathing. It just happens in the background as you go about your day. But your breathing...
Jody Braverman
Jun 25 min read
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Simple Tricks To Cope With Needle Fear The Next Time You Visit The Doctor
For many, needles aren't just medical tools; they're triggers for intense fear and anxiety. Fear of needles, known as trypanophobia, is...
Jody Braverman
Jun 28 min read
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How to Prevent Migraines
The discomfort of migraines can seriously affect your quality of life. While there's no cure for these painful headaches, there are ways...
Jody Braverman
May 277 min read
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Not Sure About This Meditating Thing? We've Got You Covered
Life has never been more stressful. In a 2021 Gallup poll, more than 40% of adults worldwide reported experiencing a significant amount...
Jody Braverman
Jul 23, 202410 min read
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Depression: Signs Your Medication Isn't Working
Antidepressants won't necessarily cure your depression, but they can help you manage its symptoms. Still, finding the right medication...
Jody Braverman
May 21, 20243 min read
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The Biggest Mistakes New Moms Make Trying to Get Fit After Baby
Kate Hudson graces covers of some of the country's top fitness magazines with headlines like, "Kate Hudson Looks Hotter Than Ever," and...

Jody B.
May 9, 20245 min read
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Knee Pain During Squats? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Squatting is a foundational human movement, along with pushing, pulling, rotation and hinging. And while you may hear warnings that...
Jody Braverman
Mar 14, 20246 min read
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TikTokers Are Trying ‘Cozy Cardio’—But Do Experts Think It’s a Good Workout?
Many gym-goers subscribe to a "no pain, no gain" mentality when it comes to working out, but a new TikTok trend is flipping the mantra on...
Jody Braverman
Aug 22, 20235 min read
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6 Yoga Poses for a Better Night’s Sleep
Roughly one-third of Americans say they don't get the recommended 7 to 9 hours each night. Yoga can help. Find out which yoga poses can...

Jody B.
Aug 19, 20235 min read
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Can Increasing Your VOâ‚‚ Max Make You Fitter?
VOâ‚‚ max is a reliable indicator of physical fitness. Generally, a lower VOâ‚‚ max indicates a lower fitness level, while a higher VOâ‚‚ max...
Jody Braverman
Jun 7, 20235 min read
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Food Fraud: What You're Really Getting at the Market
Consumers tend to assume that food manufacturers are on the up and up and that they're getting exactly what's printed on the box, can,...
Jody Braverman
Jun 4, 202310 min read
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PCOS: The Whole Truth
Chances are good that you know someone with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Jody Braverman
May 28, 202310 min read
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Yoga for Arthritis: Benefits, Poses, and Tips to Get Started
If you have arthritis, you might think that twisting yourself into a pretzel in a yoga class isn't a good idea. But you'll be surprised...
Jody Braverman
May 28, 20237 min read
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The Marie Kondo Backlash Does Not Spark Joy
If you haven’t yet heard of Marie Kondo, you’ve probably been living under a rock — or under that pile of National Geographics you...

Jody B.
Jan 8, 202310 min read
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How Cardio Affects Your Brain, According to Science
Love it or hate it, there's no denying exercise is good for your body. Regular aerobic exercise (a.k.a. cardio) has been linked to a...

Jody B.
Jun 2, 20228 min read
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F45 Training: The Newest Functional Fitness Class
Australia has given the world some pretty awesome stuff: koalas, Wi-Fi, boxed wine, Hugh Jackman. Now, fitness junkies worldwide have one...

Jody B.
Jun 1, 20225 min read
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Chrissy Teigen's Fight Back From Postpartum Depression
You've just had a baby. This should be the happiest time of your life. Yet you feel down in the dumps, anxious, irritable, hopeless....

Jody B.
May 20, 20228 min read
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6 Keto Diet Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
The ketogenic diet sounds simple: Eat fewer carbohydrates and more fat. How hard can that be? Actually, pretty challenging, especially if...

Jody B.
Apr 14, 20225 min read
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