You might not pay much attention to your breathing. It just happens in the background as you go about your day. But your breathing patterns can influence your health, and paying more attention to your breath can help boost your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Box breathing is one breath control exercise with proven benefits you can easily add to your routine. Originally published on GoodRx What is box breathing? Box breathing, also called square breathing, involve

For many, needles aren't just medical tools; they're triggers for intense fear and anxiety. Fear of needles, known as trypanophobia, is very common, affecting up to 2 in 3 children and 1 in 4 adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you're among them, the sight or thought of a needle can cause a feeling of dread and panic so strong that you might avoid getting essential medical care. Originally published on Health Digest A mix of things d

The discomfort of migraines can seriously affect your quality of life. While there's no cure for these painful headaches, there are ways to reduce how often they happen and how bad they are. This includes medication and lifestyle changes. Your doctor can work with you to find a treatment plan that will lessen the impact of migraines on your daily life. Originally published on WebMD Migraine Prevention Medication To prevent migraines, your doctor may consider these types of pr

Life has never been more stressful. In a 2021 Gallup poll, more than 40% of adults worldwide reported experiencing a significant amount of worry and stress. This set the record for Gallup's annual Global Emotions Report. Originally published on Women.com Short of moving into a bubble on another planet, it's hard to avoid life's stressors. But you can learn to cope and achieve peace amid adversity — with no prescription required. The age-old practice of meditation is scientifi

Antidepressants won't necessarily cure your depression, but they can help you manage its symptoms. Still, finding the right medication can take some trial and error, as not all medications work for all people. Sometimes, your antidepressant might stop working as well as it did in the past. Originally published on WebMD Some reasons antidepressants stop working are: Tolerance. Over time, your body may become less sensitive to the medication's effects. Changes in your body. We

Kate Hudson graces covers of some of the country's top fitness magazines with headlines like, "Kate Hudson Looks Hotter Than Ever," and "Damn, Kate, You Look Good" — impressive, considering she had her third child in 2018. Maybe she's blessed, maybe it's because she has a ton of money and a staff she calls "Team Kate," or maybe she just knows the common pitfalls to avoid when trying to get back into shape after having a baby. Not making the time, not asking for help or taking

Squatting is a foundational human movement, along with pushing, pulling, rotation and hinging. And while you may hear warnings that squatting — especially with your thighs below parallel — is dangerous for your knees, that's a myth. "Performing a deep squat, in which your thighs are below parallel is completely safe, and is actually healthy for your hip, knee and ankle joints," says Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, founder of Movement Vault. Originally published on Livestrong.com

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 help you get the Z's you need to feel refreshed in the morning. Originally published on GoodRx Health Between packed schedules, disheartening news cycles, and poor sleep hygiene, it's not easy to get adequate sleep. While yoga can't help you clear your calendar, it can help you release stress and unwind before bed. The ancient practice of yo

VO₂ max is a reliable indicator of physical fitness. Generally, a lower VO₂ max indicates a lower fitness level, while a higher VO₂ max indicates a higher fitness level. Athletes often use VO₂ max to measure performance and progress, but it can be a meaningful metric for anyone who wants to track their fitness. Originally published on GoodRx Health Whether you're new to exercise or an experienced athlete, tracking fitness improvements can help you gauge how well your training

Food fraud accounts for roughly 10% of commercial foods and costs the global industry billions annually. Here is what is really hiding in your meat, seafood, honey, and grocery staples. Originally published on Mashed In some cases, mislabeling is a quality control failure, but more often it's fraud — manufacturers trying to pull the wool over consumers' eyes for profit. Food fraud is surprisingly rampant, accounting for an estimated 10% of all commercial foods and costing the

Chances are good that you know someone with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's the most common reason for infertility in women, affecting up to 12% of females of child-bearing age in the United States. Originally published on Health Digest Yet, most people know so little about it. In 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) referred to PCOS as "underecognized, underdiagnosed, and understudied," report

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 to know that the health benefits of yoga can also apply to people with arthritis. Originally published on Good Rx Health The right type of yoga practice can help you build muscle and bone strength and improve flexibility, mobility, and balance. And, as a mind-body practice, yoga can also help you manage the mental distress that often comes wi

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 lower risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But it's also good for your brain, helping you clear the mental cobwebs and potentially boosting productivity. Originally published on Livestrong.com Mounting evidence shows that those cerebral effects aren't just short term. Increased blood flow to the brain, among other factors, has a physiolog

Australia has given the world some pretty awesome stuff: koalas, Wi-Fi, boxed wine, Hugh Jackman. Now, fitness junkies worldwide have one more reason to dig the land Down Under, and it's called F45. If you like group strength training and HIIT classes where you never do the same workout twice, you're going to want to get in on this one. Originally published on Livestrong.com From a single facility in Sydney, Australia, in 2012 to more than 1,300 locations in 36 countries worl

The ketogenic diet sounds simple: Eat fewer carbohydrates and more fat. How hard can that be? Actually, pretty challenging, especially if you want to do it in a way that promotes energy, vitality and health — and gets results. "With respect to the general population pursuing this diet, probably only 20 to 30 percent are really dialed in and following all the rules appropriately," says David Perlmutter, M.D., a neurologist and author of the New York Times Bestseller Brain Make