With today’s diet culture, developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with food can be difficult. You have been conditioned to believe certain food rules exist: no eating after a certain time of day, certain foods or food groups are bad and skipping meals is the fastest way to achieve the results you want. However, this way of thinking is largely flawed — and even danger ...

The mythical Fountain of Youth allegedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in it. Stories of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in early writings and causing many to search for its powers. If only such a thing existed. The Fountain of Youth gained popularity because of the negative connotation associated with a ...

Macronutrients, also known as macros, are composed of the three nutrients we need in the largest amounts: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. All of these nutrients provide our bodies with energy, and each has a specific role that enables our bodies to function properly. It is important to consume enough carbs, proteins and fats daily by eating a balanced diet that contains a var ...

Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused and controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished position due to the amount of sitting people do. Controlled br ...

When exercising, it is important to complete each movement properly and understand what muscles should be working. The squat is the foundation of most workouts. Whether you are lifting legs, taking an exercise class or even running (yes, running), the squat is either involved or will help you better perform the exercise you are completing. The movement patterns used for a squat ...