If there’s one thing that unites all diets, it’s can’t. Diets tell you what foods you can’t eat, how much food you can’t eat, and now, with the rise of intermittent fasting, even when you can’t eat. Yes, depriving yourself of food can lead to temporary weight loss. But eating well is less about what […]
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How To Tell If Someone Is ‘Fauci-Ing’ You?
Who could have ever predicted that Dr. Anthony Fauci would end up being one of the trendiest figures of the past year? From Kelly Ripa sporting her infamous “Fauci” sweatshirt (via InStyle) to Fauci bobbleheads being for sale, it’s fair to say that the 80-year-old scientist has taken over pop culture by force. No one […]
You snooze, you lose—with some sleep trackers
Wearable sleep tracking devices—from Fitbit to Apple Watch to never-heard-of brands stashed away in the electronics clearance bin—have infiltrated the market at a rapid pace in recent years. And like any consumer products, not all sleep trackers are created equal, according to West Virginia University neuroscientists. Prompted by a lack of independent, third-party evaluations of […]
You Need Some Rhythm for This Strength Interval Workout
While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has halted the cadence of everyday life for just about everyone, the world is now beginning to adjust. We’re all handling the challenges of social distancing and self-isolation differently—but that doesn’t mean that we have to go it completely alone in every sense. At Men’s Health, we’re using this period […]
Do you miss hugging? Psychology can tell you why
After nearly 11 months with no physical contact because of the pandemic, I stopped by a friend’s home on a January afternoon. It was a dreary Friday and we stood six feet away from one another in her back yard, wearing our bulky winter coats. Our eyes met, their surrounding creases suggesting smiles behind our […]
As you look around, mental images bounce between right and left brain
Ask anyone from an NFL quarterback scanning the field for open receivers, to an air traffic controller monitoring the positions of planes, to a mom watching her kids run around at the park: We depend on our brain to hold what we see in mind, even as we shift our gaze around and even temporarily […]
Everyone’s Talking About Sumo Oranges Right Now—Here's Why You Might Want to Try Them
Each year for the past few years, right around January, a certain orange fruit comes into the spotlight. It's huge, has a bumpy texture with a big knot on top, and tastes sweeter than probably any other orange fruit you've encountered. They're known as Sumo oranges, and they've got quite a cult following. TODAY host […]
Surprising Supplement Ingredients You Shouldn’t Be Taking
If your self-care routine is already in tip-top shape, including regular exercise, a diet full of fruits and vegetables, and plenty of water and sleep, you might be tempted to boost the effects of all those healthy choices with the addition of some simple supplements. However, as you may or may not know, the supplement […]
Why doing the housework really can keep you fit
Why doing the housework really can keep you fit: If you want to have a healthy body and mind, don’t spend hours sitting down, experts say Like millions of others at New Year, you may have dedicated yourself to a new exercise regimen. And if you’re already under way with it — devoting 30 minutes […]
Vision problems? Here’s a guide to which specialist is right for you
If you’re having eye problems, you may not know which type of specialist to consult. Here’s some help from experts who explain the roles of an optometrist, ophthalmologist, pediatric ophthalmologist, orthoptist and optician. Optometrists provide comprehensive eye care, including evaluations for glasses and contact lenses and common eye diseases. “They play a role in monitoring […]