19 Hip Stretches Your Body Really Needs
Everyone seems to have tight hips these days, making hip stretches more important than ever. It makes sense—spending a lot of time sitting keeps your hip flexors in a shortened…
Spasticity Could Explain Why You Have Muscle Spasms After a Stroke
As with most conditions involving the human brain, spasticity is a complex disorder. The condition causes many muscles to contract at once, leading to tightness and uncontrollable contractions, according to…
How to Draw Fitness Boundaries When Your Home Is Your Gym
Originally I’d planned to start working on this article as soon as I finished a 40-minute cardio barre class in my bedroom. But once the class ended, some intrusive thoughts…
Best Period Underwear for 2022
When it comes to finding the best period protection, it can be hard to navigate all of the different options. If you’ve tried everything from pads and pantyliners to tampons…
A Guided Meditation for Energy to Start Your Morning Off Right
If you’re looking to start off your morning strong, a guided meditation for energy can be just what you need to feel invigorated, grounded, and ready to take on whatever…
Maternal Death Rates Soared During First Year of the Pandemic, Study Finds
During the first year of the pandemic, the rate of maternal mortality in the U.S. per 100,000 live births increased from 20.1 deaths in 2019 to 23.8 deaths in 2020.…
7 Great Sciatica Stretches and Exercises That Can Help You Feel Better
There’s nothing fun about sciatica. But there are some simple things that can help this common ailment feel a little better: sciatica stretches and exercises. By regularly incorporating stretches for…
The 16 Best Hand Soaps That Won’t Leave Your Skin Cracked and Dry
If you think about how frequently you wash your hands in an average day, you may realize that your soap could use an upgrade. And the best hand soaps should…
Defective Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: 4 Important Steps Every Complainant Should Take
Medical technology advancements provide society with a plethora of benefits, from better care and treatments to healthier lifestyles. Medical devices and new pharmaceuticals undergo a series of rigorous testing and…
This Lower-Body Mat Pilates Workout Will Set Your Glutes on Fire
While you may think of core moves when you hear anyone talk about Pilates, that’s not the only muscle group the exercise modality works—and this lower-body mat Pilates workout will…