Lately, it seems like new technology that makes our lives “smarter” has been hitting the market every day. Amid this seemingly endless evolution of advanced appliances comes the latest fitness home device: the smart scale. What are smart scales? Smart scales promise to help you optimize your weight loss by providing much more than just …
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New year, new celebrity diet spokespeople. But although some diet ambassadors are completely forgettable—Mariah Carey was a Jenny Craig spokeswoman?—others have become just as iconic as the diets they’re promoting. Here’s a list of seven celebrity diet spokespeople who went all-in to promote their weight loss plan of choice. Oprah Winfrey, Weight Watchers Oprah Winfrey …
It’s no secret that legumes are packed with health benefits. But when it comes to nutrients, one bean reigns supreme: mung bean. The green legume has long been part of a balanced diet in Asia, but just recently arrived on the scene in America, where it’s quickly becoming an undeniable superfood. Suddenly, mung bean rotini, …
Maintaining good health goes beyond merely what’s on your plate each day. The secret to a healthy body is a balanced body, which our internal organs and systems work to achieve daily through processes like homeostasis. But sometimes, our diet can throw our bodies out of whack, and we need a little extra help to …
Boot camp fitness classes are trending. There’s something about pushing oneself to the limits that appeal to many on a deep level, tapping into a desire to be all we can be. Before you write boot camp workouts off as just another fleeting fad, know this. They can be an extremely effective way to up …
Hypomagnesemia is the official, scientific name for Magnesium deficiency. It is mostly overlooked by people all over the world. While fewer than two percent of Americans have such a deficiency, up to 75 percent are not meeting their recommended daily intake of magnesium. Unfortunately, unlike illnesses such as the cold or a flu which can …
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You’ve probably heard of the Mediterranean Diet by now. Characterized by healthy fats, vegetables and a hint of cheese here and there, no other diet so clearly demonstrates the old adage of “everything in moderation.” Unlike other popular food trends, the Mediterranean Diet has been around for quite some time—and medical organizations from the Mayo …
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Another day, another calorie—but for the world’s fittest countries, staying healthy means more than just a number on a scale. Fitbit revealed a list of some of the world’s fittest countries according to their gathered data from more than 20 million Fitbit users—tracking data such as daily activity, heart rate and sleep. Ireland stood out …
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Social media has opened up a whole new world of fitness motivation to get people everywhere in the best shape of their lives. Fitness influencers are trending, in part, because health and fitness hold one of the top spots in the minds of millions. Here are the top 8 best email fitness influencers From connecting …
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Rosanne Barr is back with a vengeance. Thanks to the successful reboot of her famous sitcom this month on ABC, the iconic comedian, actress and writer is inviting the nation back into the Connor family’s living room—old couch and all. Preliminary Nielson ratings reported that the Roseanne premiere attracted an estimated 18.2 million viewers. It’s …
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Just like clothing and food stores, gyms have joined the niche market to cater to people with all sorts of exercise routines, wants, and needs. There are so many to choose from, how do you know which one is just right for you? Maybe the local boutique gym isn’t really your thing, and if that’s …
Since the birth of modern exercise in the 1950s, Americans have been enamored with people who take fitness to the next level. These fitness celebrities have inspired us, educated us and, in some cases, flat-out guilted us into upping our own fitness game. But like any industry, it took a number of trailblazers to build …
Imagine spending 10 days on a luxury cruise, complete with healers and yogis who help you unlock your mindfulness. Or how about a trip to India that includes a mind-body-soul detox with doctors practicing the world’s most ancient wellness system? With wellness tourism, more Americans than ever are trading weight gain and overpriced sightseeing tours …
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Few wellness routines have garnered as devoted a following as yoga. Once relegated to spiritual masters on misty mountaintops, the practice has since hooked “spiritual” Westerners and, lately, people from all walks of life. Since being integrated into the Western culture, yoga has taken off in every sense of the word. It’s spawned popular spinoffs—goat …
We all know the usual weight gain suspects. There’s your couch and those addicting sugary and salty foods. Or maybe you’ve been exercising less and eating more. (The opposite of Roseanne Barr’s self-proclaimed “revolutionary” diet breakthrough.) But what if you’re diligently visiting the gym, filling your plate with healthy foods and still gaining weight? Contrary …
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One in six American kids is obese. Whether you’re a parent, have friends who have kids or simply care about the future of our country, that number should concern you. Luckily, there’s an easy way to motivate the kids in your life to avoid falling into the fat trap: get them moving. An active lifestyle …
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Humans have been eating since the dawn of time. It wasn’t until the 1970s, though, that our food focus shifted widely from its nutritional value to its effect on our figure. Since then, Western culture has been full speed ahead seeking hacks to burn more calories, shed extra weight and build muscle in the process. …
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OmegaK krill oil is manufactured by a company called Omega K, Inc. The product provides liquid krill oil in gel capsules. It appears that OmegaK krill oil is the only product that this company markets. So what is krill oil and why should you take it? Krill are small crustaceans that feed on phytoplankton and …
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Miracle Phytoceramides is an advanced skin care supplement manufactured in the U.S by a company of the same name. The company claims that Miracle Phytoceramides “makes you look younger in just 4 weeks” and that is “a facelift in a bottle.” Miracle Phytoceramides comes in pill form and works from within unlike the topical creams, lotions …
