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Sure, orgasms feel good—but are there any other benefits to getting off? According to experts, the answer is a resounding yes. From encouraging a better mood and a sounder night’s sleep to less pain and more self-confidence, orgasms can up-level nearly all aspects of physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Keep reading to discover the myriad […]

What is the Galveston Diet, exactly? Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, explains this eating plan for people in menopause and reviews its pros and cons. You can find just about any eating plan out there that’s suitable for young adults, athletes, and women trying to get pregnant and looking to reach a healthy weight. However, there […]

Did you know that analyzing your period can provide insights into your overall health? Its regularity, volume, color, and cramping can all indicate numerous factors at hand. And while neither this article nor your period are intended to diagnose health issues, you can keep these four categories in mind to better understand what your period […]

If you’re struggling to get pregnant, should you take vitex for fertility? See what studies and medical experts have to say. Whether you’re planning to get pregnant or actively TTC (trying to conceive), you may have heard about taking vitex for fertility. Vitex, aka chasteberry, is key to hormonal and reproductive health for several reasons. […]

Learn how to warm up before a workout, and perhaps more importantly, why you should. Plus: a fitness instructor’s favorite warm-up exercises. For many, just the idea of working out takes some serious willpower. Tacking on a warm-up? As in a workout before the workout? Out of the question. It can seem time consuming, and […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, sheds light on how to prevent heartburn from occurring and what causes it. As a dietitian, heartburn is a common condition my clients complain about all the time. In fact, it’s so common that the American College of Gastroenterology reports that over 60 million Americans feel heartburn at least once a […]

Here’s a comprehensive look at the strong links between gut health and the immune system. Plus: Understanding the gut microbiome and tips for a healthier gut. Most people think of the immune system as a diffuse collection of cells, floating through the bloodstream, searching for invaders to destroy. But if you only look in the […]

Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, looks at the trending sirtfood diet for weight loss and reviews it from a nutritional standpoint. When English pop singer/songwriter Adele premiered a shockingly slimmer figure in spring 2020, a diet many of us had never heard of before started to gain hype. Enter: the sirtfood diet. Here’s what you need […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, teaches us everything to know about constipation, including its causes. Plus: how to relieve constipation with dietary changes and home remedies. If you’ve ever struggled with bowel irregularity, you know that constipation is no walk in the park. As a dietitian, I frequently talk about bowel habits with clients. These […]

Bloated, gassy, or running to the bathroom more than usual? It’s time to check in on your stress levels. Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, uncovers how stress affects your digestion and how to manage both. Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach when making a tough decision? Or maybe you’ve had to give a speech […]

Is subsisting on a vegan diet with zero processed foods or ingredients really worth it? After 30 days, here are my whole-foods, plant-based diet results. Plus, some tips and resources for anyone brave enough to attempt it. First, what is a whole-foods, plant-based diet? A whole-foods, plant-based diet is one that focuses on minimally-processed plant […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, looks closer at the foods and drinks that can negatively impact your immune system, and provides alternatives for unhealthy dietary habits. Optimizing your immune system goes beyond eating well and loading up on supplements. (Though yes, these are still important and highly recommended!) But if you find yourself coming down with […]