Strength coach Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. frequently demonstrates stretches and mobility-focused workouts on the Athlean-X channel that are conducive to safer, injury-free training. In the above video, Cavaliere shares his technique for alleviating and avoiding lower back pain. "If the hips aren't strong, or the muscles around the hips, the glutes, aren't strong, then the lower…
Useful for: Mild depression, meaning that you have some symptoms but can get through the day without them affecting your life too much. (If you have no idea if yours are mild, check out a PHQ-9 ratings scale like this one .) What to take: Start with one gram a day; you can go up…
Getting sleep is an essential part of life. “Outside of bacon and sex, sleep is the most important thing on the planet,” says MH Advisor W. Chris Winter, MD, neurologist, sleep specialist, and author of numerous books on sleep including The Rested Child. And for good reason. When you are lacking in quantity and quality…
Most people don't consume the recommended two servings of fatty fish per week to help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. “Enjoy salmon, herring or sardines twice per week for an omega 3 boost. Even tuna cooked in the can (some brands do this) provides a few grams of omega 3 fatty acids,”…
WE WERE 24 HOURS into our four-day rafting trip deep within the canyons of Colorado when our wild-eyed leader, Joe Hawley—best known as the impressively bearded former center of the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers—told us to park our rafts, make camp, and prepare to head into the mountains. Hawley, 33, sported a…
THE CICO DIET isn't exactly new, even if this is the first time you're reading about it. And even "new" supposedly innovative diets aren't often based off of breaking research (yes, even Keto). You see, the latest weight-loss fads only appear different. Diet marketers (yes, they exist) try to create this separation with their particular…
If you're a chronic neck pain sufferer, finding the right supportive pillow can be a game-changer for your sleep health. But, as with most bedding, there are tons of options on the market, so it's hard to know where to start. Finding the right one for your neck pain depends on your sleep style. Don’t…
Shopping for supplements is tricky. And with endless claims of performance-enhancing benefits and hulk-like gains, shopping for sport supplements is can be even harder. When it comes to finding the right muscle growth supplement, it's like navigating a jungle of flashy labels and exaggerated claims. But fear not, here's the lowdown on what you need…
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Dan Forbes TREATING YOUR HEART right today isn’t just about doing the same old stuff. Take advantage of new advances in science, technology, and the products around you and you can help remove cardiovascular disease from that number-one-killer-of-men spot. Here are the 25 best things you can do right now for that vulnerable organ.…