Exercise Myths You Should Care About

Exercise Myths You Should Care About

Staying active works wonders for your brain and brawn, delivering a heap of benefits to keep you in tip-top shape and smiling. Crazy as it sounds, breaking a sweat might just tack on extra years to your adventure on earth (1). Exercise comes in a lot of forms beyond traditional at-home workout routines, which include […]

8 Easy Fat-Burning and Toning Home Exercises for Women

8 Easy Fat-Burning and Toning Home Exercises for Women

Losing weight feels so different for women than men, and it’s not just talk. It’s because of estrogen—a sneaky hormone making it hard to shed the extra fluff. Picture your body’s fatty areas as small fortresses, protected by two soldier types: the beta and alpha receptors. The betas are heroes, hustling fat out quickly to […]

The Health Benefits and Side Effects of Soy

Soy cultivation took off in the U.S. right after World War II ended. That’s when the FDA gave the thumbs up to soybeans for the first time. Around the same time, they caught onto soy’s knack for fighting heart disease. Today, our plates and cups overflow with soy treats—from snappy edamame to smooth soy milk, […]

Can Yoga Help Me Lose Weight?

a woman doing yoga

Did you know that yoga can help you lose weight? It’s actually one of the easiest way to shed pounds. All you need is a yoga mat!