“Sitting will kill you”—this is a CNN headline that caught my eye a few days ago. In fact, many recent research studies have revealed that being sedentary and sitting too much will shorten one’s lifespan, diminish quality of life and contribute to the development of chronic diseases. How is it possible that, with the knowledge…
Prolonged periods of sitting can wreak havoc on your health. Not only is it important to add more physical activity of any kind to one’s day to minimize periods of uninterrupted sedentary behavior, but it’s also crucial to incorporate specific movements designed to address the muscular imbalances and associated postural deviations often caused by spending…
Hello! Ramadan begins tomorrow, and Tanya Sichynsky has compiled a collection of 21 recipes to enliven suhoor meals and iftar celebrations. There are beautiful, centerpiece mains — like Tejal Rao’s lamb biryani, a generous dish of layered lamb chops, mint and cilantro, basmati rice, saffron milk and fried onions — and equally lovely sweets. Yvonne…
The gluteus maximus gets a lot of attention, not only because it’s a prime mover for exercises like squatting, hip hinging and running, but because of its derriere-shaping effects. There is, however, another often-overlooked gluteal muscle deserving of your attention. The gluteus medius is responsible for abduction, internal and external rotation of the hip, and…
Restorative yoga is a gentle form of yoga that involves holding positions for longer periods of time. This type of yoga uses props to support the body during passive stretches. Most positions are seated, supine or prone, which reinforces a relaxed state and helps reduce stress. Â Â Complete these poses while using traditional yoga props…
The holiday season can be stressful. From shopping to controlling one’s diet and exercise regimen, everyone experiences some form of stress this time of year. Vegans, for example, may find holiday parties particularly challenging as many holiday favorites contain both dairy and meat. Fortunately, there are plenty of meat and dairy-free alternatives that vegans can…
Measles outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico are fueling concerns about the rapid spread of the highly contagious virus. There have been more than 100 measles cases in the United States so far this year, compared to 285 cases in all of 2024. And health officials have warned that they expect more people to fall…
While the term athlete “athlete” has generally been used to describe people who compete in individual or team sports, a new category of athlete has emerged in recent years that doesn’t involve competition. Today, members of the military, law enforcement and first responders such as firefighters or paramedics are often described as “tactical athletes” because…
Toning up, or improving muscle definition, is one of the most common goals of individuals starting an exercise program. The term tone comes from “tonus,” which is the technical term for a state of contraction of a muscle fiber. If all of the fibers within a muscle contract, it creates the shape commonly associated with…
Yoga has a way of calming the nervous system. Through deep breathing, long stretches and relaxing postures, yoga can help induce a good night’s sleep so you feel rested and ready for the day that lies ahead. This simple yoga sequence is easy to do right before bed. Gather a pillow or two and find…