Your trip home every day is a matter of life and death. You’re dodging other cars. You’re worrying about what to eat. You’re ducking your neighbor, the one with halitosis. When you finally shut your front door, a sense of calm prevails: You made it. You’re home. But are you safe? Shocking new research proves …
As children, many of us heard the classic mandate “Eat your vegetables,” and yet few of us seem to be heeding that advice as adults. Only 9 percent of American adults are getting the recommended daily intake of 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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When the clock strikes 2 p.m., and you still have a few hours left until it’s time to hitch a ride home, do you struggle to muster up the energy to push through the afternoon? Perhaps you try going for a walk around the block or blow off some steam on Instagram. Maybe you do …
Even if you’ve never heard the term ‘cupping’ before, you can probably picture Michael Phelps walking around the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil with dark, black-and-blue circles on his shoulder. Here, we’ll break down the performance trend, from cupping benefits to incorporating cupping into your routine. What Is Cupping, Anyway? So, those black-and-blue circles you’re …
If you know any doctors—we mean, know them well—you know the deep, dark secret hiding under their lab coats: They’re human. When they get stressed, they overeat; when they want to party, they’ll have some drinks; when they worry about their practice, they’ll stay up too late. “Doctors are not really known to take care …
A delicious cocktail or a cold beer pairs well with this time of year. But it’s also no secret at this point that your drink can also be wildly unhealthy. Alcohol can dehydrate you, increase your daily sugar intake and more. Research has also found that alcohol consumption may be linked to an increased risk …
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There are lots of walks in life: the catwalk, the moonwalk, the walk of shame… But for most of us, walking is mostly just a great way to get around. It’s also one of the easiest forms of exercise, since it requires no equipment (or real skill). That said, walking from the bedroom to the …
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You use it to brew your coffee, make your kid’s mac and cheese, and even soak in it with some bubbles after a long day. You assume your tap water is perfectly healthy because…aren’t there regulations for that? The government does have solid legislation in place that prohibits water companies from providing the public with …
Becoming a parent is a life-changing, schedule-altering, heart-melting and mind-bending experience. The same can be said about becoming an entrepreneur. Both require risk, vulnerability, learning from your mistakes and most importantly, patience. For those proud papas who are fathers not only to their companies but to kiddos, Father’s Day is a time to reflect on …
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Whether you’re 35 or 55, eating a nutrient-dense diet is key to staying healthy, lean, and strong. But when men put writing up a grocery list last in line in terms of daily priorities, serious repercussions follow. A bad diet can result in an increased risk of diseases, weight gain, lost muscle mass, and even …
The short- and long-term negative effects of spending your work day seated are real Let’s face it: “Tech neck”—as well as tech back, and all the other aches and pains we associate with a long day spent glued to our desks, staring at a computer, for hours on end—is real. It’s not news that being …
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As you can imagine working at Shape, I work out a lot (last year I ran 45 miles in Africa and the year before that I PR’d my squat at 225 lbs). I’ve learned over the years though, that with great exercise comes great recovery—one of the many reasons I’m a fan of getting regular …
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