Think of foods containing insoluble fiber as “rough,” meaning they can help food move through your digestive system, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Examples include whole wheat bread, brown rice, legumes, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes.
“Eating fiber is probably the number one priority to help you get regular,” Curtin said. “It is recommended to take 20—35 grams…
This Is The 1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age
December 14, 2025
To directly balance out the normal hip flexion position (think: curling in a ball at night or sitting rounded forward during the day), Brusovanik suggested doing hip extensions.
To do a hip extension, lie flat on your back with your knees bent in front of you. Place your…
Moms have been trying to find a work-life balance for decades, but that goal seems even more impossible now.
“Many mothers report a growing sense of burnout, decision fatigue and emotional overload,” Dr. Ariadna Forray, an associate professor of psychiatry and director…
If You Are Always Tired, Experts Say To Avoid These 14 Things Before Bed For A Better Night's Rest
September 3, 2025
And please keep in mind: Some people do have undiagnosed sleep disorders.
If you’ve tried to change these habits and are still struggling with sleep, you could be experiencing an undiagnosed sleep disorder.
“There are real sleep disorders that can impact on a…
"Parts Of It Literally Turn To Bone": Here's The Area Of Your Body You Must Stretch As You Age
July 31, 2025
Wisdom comes with age. But flexibility? It feels like we lose a little limberness every year — and that can come with some (*ahem*) stiff consequences.
It’s not just that you can’t do the splits or touch your toes like you used to. Having tighter muscles can affect…
So how do you know if it’s safe to try intermittent fasting? Our experts shared that it’s all in your head — or, more specifically, in your mindset.
“The key difference lies in mindset, intent and impact on daily life,” Mehr said. If you are able to do intermittent…
Teen girls may be more likely to use location sharing as a way to feel safer. According to the Life360 survey, 70% of Gen Z women believe their physical well-being benefits from location sharing. In the field, our experts also found that females were more likely to do…
Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at VCU Health, noted that while airplane lavatories “generally pose no greater threat than the use of public bathrooms, which are also low risk,” there are several precautions you can take to reduce the…
If you are an “Inbox Zero” type of person, chances are you already regularly practice deleting everything after reading it. But for everyone else, sometimes it’s hard to know if it’s better to delete or save.
There are some benefits to deleting. “Deleting an entire…
So *That's* Why You Get More Lactose Intolerant As You Get Older
February 9, 2025
If you find yourself unable to drink coffee with heavy cream or eat anything too cheesy without getting sick, then you could be lactose intolerant ― even if you never had a problem before.
Lactose is the natural sugar found in dairy products. According to the American…





