Weightlifting for Women: Why all women should lift weights

Woman holding two kettlebells in front of her thighs, two outlines of breasts are drawn on each kettlebell in black marker Once seen as the domain of muscle-obsessed athletes, weight training is increasingly becoming part of everyone’s routine. And that’s great news, both the CDC in the US and the NHS in the UK recommend … Read more

5 healthy peanut butter midday snacks to energize lethargic afternoons at work

When we talk about a midday munch, we immediately imagine it’s an unhealthy snack that contains only trans fats and lots of sugar or salt. To put your mind at ease, we intend to steer you towards a healthier snack option that will not only make you energized and full, but also free you of … Read more

Intermittent fasting: good or bad for those who skip breakfast?

We all grew up hearing the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and that still holds true today. According to nutritionists and health experts, breakfast helps break overnight fasts and supplies the body with essential nutrients to continue functioning. But over the years, as new dietary patterns like intermittent fasting have … Read more

Eat or drink protein: what’s better? – News18

Protein is an essential macronutrient that (aside from water) makes up the majority of our body. It makes up our skin, muscles, hormones, enzymes, bones, blood, etc. However, unlike other macronutrients found in the body, such as carbohydrates and fats, our body has no reserves to store protein. With a large percentage of our population … Read more

Combining caffeine and taurine boosts physical and mental performance, study finds

Turkish researchers have found evidence that the combination of caffeine and taurine has synergistic effects on physical and cognitive performance. Their results were published in the journal Nutrients. The motivation behind this study was to investigate the potential ergogenic effects of caffeine, taurine and their combination on the performance of elite boxers. Elite athletes are … Read more

Understanding this food etiquette could save you thousands

Lifestyle By Natalie Brown, News.com.au June 14, 2023 | 17:52 It’s the label printed on most of your groceries, and not knowing how to read it correctly could cost you thousands every year. As supermarket prices continue to climb according to a recent analysis by investment bank UBS, Coles and Woolworths posted a 9.6% annual … Read more

One year after the 988 suicide, the number of 911 calls increases in Travis County

Karen Duran answered the crisis line at Integral Care, the mental health authority for Austin and Travis County, for four years. A year ago, the National Suicide & Prevention Hotline became more integrated nationwide to connect these regional centers by introducing the 988 crisis number. It’s very similar to the 911 number for police, fire, … Read more

The Shocking True Story That Inspired Tom Holland’s ‘The Crowded Room’ Series

With tousled hair, tired eyes and a haunted persona, Tom Holland is hardly recognizable in Apple TV+’s latest series, ‘The Crowded Room’. The limited thriller series premiered on the platform on June 9 and stars Holland as David Sullivan, a man involved in a shooting in New York City in 1979. After his arrest, interrogator … Read more

Add this short seated stretch routine to the end of your workday to give your neck and shoulders some healing

Stsometimes at the end of a long and stressful day, your upper body might look more like a claw than a human torso. Sitting for extended periods and looking at screens can have that rounded tension effect in your neck, back, and shoulders, which is why a few stretches after work are sometimes just what … Read more