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How a Homemade ‘Panic Attack Pack’ Helps Me Manage My Anxiety
Imagine preparing for a meeting with a big client, a blind date, or even driving down the highway when all of a sudden it hits you: hot flashes, a racing heart, and a sense of doom so intense that you’d do anything to make it stop. I’ve been there. At the apex of my anxiety, I found myself sitting up in bed all hours of the night, skin on fire, chills, spasms in my muscles, and extreme foreboding. Talk therapy and a prescription for anti-anxiety medication helped me manage symptoms overall. Still, when intense anxiety hit, no amount of logic or self-talk could fix it...
6 Health Benefits That Prove Golf Is Great Exercise for Your Body and Mind
On the surface, golf doesn't seem like the most physically demanding sport. But it would be a mistake to overlook the health benefits of 18 holes.
That golf is old-fashioned or boring is one of the biggest misconceptions about it, according to Bradley Myrick, director of golf operations...
Does Protein Make You Gain Weight?
Protein powders have a terrible reputation. Well, not necessarily bad, but the public's image of protein supplements is indeed distorted, to say the least. It's often thought that protein powders are full of additives, are bad for health, and might even cause weight gain. Are these urban myths true?
There is a lot to unpack here. First of all, what is protein?
Swimming is One of the Most Efficient Workouts You Can Do
If you're looking to freshen up your workout routine, and even push it to the next level, try swapping your weights and treadmill for the pool.
Swimming is an effective way to build and tone your muscles while improving endurance. It blends a frequent cardiovascular workout with simultaneous strength training due to the resistance of the water, according to Philip Abundo, a private swimming instructor...
What to Expect in a Hatha Yoga Class and Why The Practice Has Become So Popular
Hatha yoga has become one of the more popular types of yoga because it can build strength, improve flexibility, and align posture - while still being gentle enough for most bodies.
"If you've been to a yoga class, you likely practiced hatha yoga," says certified...
Never Make This Basic Error While Lifting Weights, Say Experts
"When women give birth, they're told to breathe through the pain," professional surfer Laird Hamilton once wrote. "The same is true when you're weightlifting or doing anything strenuous."
Now, with respect to those who have endured the experience of delivering other souls into the world, we'd never compare childbirth...
15 Benefits of Walking That Will Make You Want to Lace Up
Walking isn’t always the quickest way to make it from point A to point B. But it’s not just about quick transport: The benefits of walking for your body and mind are numerous. So it’s not exactly a surprise that when it comes to the fastest-growing activities, it’s near the top of the list, according to new data from Strava.
In its Year in Sport 2021 report, released in December, the workout tracking app found walking was twice as popular in 2021 as it was...
Is the 'Nocebo Effect' Hurting Your Fitness Goals?
Many of us have no problem checking in on the status of our New Year’s resolutions to “walk more” or “sleep better,” and it’s all thanks to our trusty Fitbits, Apple Watches, and other wrist-sized fitness gadgets. At any moment of the day, you can look to your wrist and have access to your health data. And if you don’t have the instinct to check, chances are...
Can a Low-FODMAP Diet Help Your Digestive Issues?
If you’re one of the 10% to 15% of people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a GI disorder that can cause constipation or diarrhea, pain, bloating, tweaking your diet to discover foods that trigger those symptoms can be game changing. Research suggests that most people with IBS experience significant improvement with a low-FODMAP diet...