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Did you know that there are two types of fat? One that’s obvious on your body, like around your quads or midsection. It’s the fat underneath your skin that you can feel when you pinch it. That type is called subcutaneous fat. But did you know the other type of fat, called visceral, is much more dangerous?  Visceral fat hides deep in your midsection, wrapping around your organs and lining your abdominal walls. Some visceral fat is normal, even healthy, because it cushions and protects your inner organs. Having too much, however, is harmful and increases your risk of cardiovascular…

What You Need to Know Gwyneth Paltrow took to social media to share her solution for foot pain: arch support bands. The start called them her “secret weapon for avoiding sore arches.” The Copper Fit Arch Relief Plus Bands are $13 a pair, and shoppers are obsessed with them. For many, the best feeling in the world is ripping off a bra at the end of the day. However, for those of us with foot pain and sore feet, even that relieving sensation is topped by kicking off a pair of pinchy heels. Between formal events, office dress codes, and…

Derek Lunsford bagging his second Olympia title last weekend was the final jewel of a dominant 2025 contest season—which also included Arnold Classic and Pittsburgh Pro wins—the fact that 2023’s Olympia win made Derek the only bodybuilder in history to win both the 212 and the Open, and there’s no argument that we have a remarkable champion on our hands. With all that behind him—or weighing on him—we all watched intently this past weekend as Derek marched into battle among not only the best in the world, but also three former Mr. O’s, all of whom had their sights set squarely on the target…

Key Takeaways Introducing My Physical Activity Plate, an evidence-based, yet user-friendly graphic to help the general public make sense of exercise recommendations: The idea behind the redesign was to eliminate the hierarchical vision of the Physical Activity Pyramid and offer a more “harmonious approach” that helps people see the variety of options available and emphasizes behavior change. One of the key elements of the Plate is the emphasis on unstructured movement and the need to break up sedentary behavior with just a few minutes of movement. Structured exercise provides a wide range of substantial health…

Discover the top 13 high-fiber foods for better digestion, heart health, and energy—plus expert nutrition advice, fiber tips, and healthy recipes! Top 13 Fiber-Rich Foods for Better Digestion & Health (+ Expert Tips & Recipes) If you’re looking to improve digestion, boost heart health, immune health, healthy weight, and support long-term wellness, fiber is your best friend. In this guide, I’m highlighting the top 13 fiber-rich foods backed by expert nutrition insights and practical tips to help you eat more fiber every day. From gut-loving legumes to high-fiber fruits, grains, seeds, and vegetables, this list covers it all—plus you’ll get…

These days, I see it more clearly. I can name it now. I don’t only live inside it, but I still return to it—especially as a parent, especially when things stretch thin. The difference is now, I pause. I reflect. I ask myself if I have to hold it all. Sometimes I still do. But not by default. Not blindly. Well, usually anyway. I’m writing to make the invisible visible. To name what I rarely heard said out loud, not just to others, but to myself. When I’m holding the center while everything pulls at the edges, absorbing what others…

“Even though there were long periods of inactivity, the Hadza are often resting in postures that require their muscles to maintain light levels of activity,” explains professor and researcher David Raichlen, Ph.D. “Being a couch potato—or even sitting in an office chair—requires less muscle activity. Since light levels of muscle activity require fuel, which generally means burning fats, then squatting and kneeling postures may not be as harmful as sitting in chairs.”

Discover how to use peanuts in your kitchen! Learn about peanut nutrition, health benefits, cooking tips, and 5 easy ways to add peanuts to your meals. How to Use Peanuts: Nutrition, Health Benefits, Top 5 Tips & Easy Recipes I’m showing you how to use peanuts in a variety of creative and delicious ways. From their impressive health benefits to smart cooking tips and must-try recipes, you’ll discover why peanuts deserve a regular spot in your pantry. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly protein, heart-healthy snacks, or high-fiber meal ideas, these top 5 ways to use peanuts will inspire you to…

If you wake up anxious these days, you’re not alone. Between the news cycle, global uncertainty, and the chaos of daily life, it can feel like the world is spinning faster than we can catch our breath. I’ve been feeling more anxious than usual myself lately—partly because of everything happening in my own life, and partly because so much in the world feels beyond our control. And yet, even in times like these, it’s still possible to find a sense of calm—to create a small pocket of peace within yourself that isn’t so easily shaken by what’s happening outside. That’s…

Please note: This blog contains descriptions of sexual assault. “Recent reports of medical students performing pelvic exams for training purposes on anesthetized women without their consent”—or their knowledge—“have produced a firestorm of controversy and calls for greater regulation.” However, that “burst of public outcry” was in the mid-1990s. California was the first state to make the practice illegal, but the “early gains quickly petered out.” As I discuss in my video Ending the Hidden Practice of Pelvic Exams on Unconscious Women Without Their Consent, “This practice, common since the late 1800s, was largely unchallenged until a 2003 study reported that…