With the constant influx of health news and ever-changing lifestyle recommendations, it can be tricky to know whether your daily habits are actually healthy. But there are a handful of tests you and your doctor can do that will indicate whether you are doing the best for your health or whether you need to improve. …

When you think about getting your gut in shape, do you imagine yourself doing countless crunches or other core exercises? While regular exercise can help you keep your waist (and weight) in check, paying attention to gut bacteria—also called the microbiota or microbiome—can also help. Emerging research suggests making certain diet and lifestyle choices can …

We’ve long heard that the Mediterranean diet is one of the world’s healthiest ways of eating, reducing our risk of developing a range of issues, including breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. And now a new study has confirmed that it may offer yet another health benefit, especially as we age. After analysing a range of …

Your plan was to relaunch your regular gym and clean eating regimen on January 1. More than a week into the new year, that’s mostly fallen by the wayside. Logically, you know that your self-worth doesn’t rely on perfect attendance at SoulCycle. So why do so many of us drop into a shame spiral when …

We usually believe that nothing—not even the weather—can stop us from getting in a good workout. That’s what reflective leggings, waterproof jackets, and extra layers are for, right? But when the temps dip way, way down, it may actually be healthiest to bundle up and stay put on the couch—or at least stick to a …