Author: fromflabtofit
How Fitness Microdosing Can Help You Stay Active
[ad_1] Between everything we’re supposed to juggle daily—work, cleaning, self-care, the list goes on—sometimes trying to squeeze in a workout can seem impossible. But all the talk of microdosing in recent years got us thinking: Can the concept be applied to fitness, too? Traditionally, the term “microdosing” relates to taking small doses of psychedelics to…
Can Dehydration Cause Chest Pain? Exploring the Connection
[ad_1] Our bodies are made up of 60 percent water (which helps us regulate our body temperature and carry oxygen and nutrients to our cells), so it stands to reason that when we don’t drink enough of it, we don’t feel great. Apart from thirst, a lack of H2O may cause lightheadedness, dry mouth, or…
Akilah Cadet: Surviving White Supremacy in Health Care
[ad_1] For Akilah Cadet, DHSc, MPH, everyday life requires resistance against a variety of oppressive structures and systems. She is a Black disabled woman, and is also the founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm that supports underrepresented communities in the workplace. Cadet has openly and honestly shared her experience at…
The 7 Best Gravel Bikes
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Skin Signs of Heart Disease: Causes and Treatment
[ad_1] Our skin is great at telling us what it needs. When it’s red and peeling, it could mean you have a sunburn that needs soothing, or an allergic reaction to a skin-care product that needs tossing. When it’s dry and flaky, you may need to moisturize or calm a skin condition like eczema. When our…
The Benefits of Squats, According to Experts
[ad_1] It is easy to wax poetic about the benefits of the squat. In fact, if you ask most fitness professionals about their favorite exercises, most will have the squat at the top of their list. The basic squat is impressive on its own, but the fact you can make it easier, harder, or even…
Swollen Eyelid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
[ad_1] Picture this: You wake up, wipe the sleep from your eyes, and head to the bathroom. You flip on the light, look in the mirror, and one puffy eye stares back at you. A swollen eyelid—we’ve all been there. Most of the time, swollen eyelids are caused by something simple. Maybe you fell asleep…
Why Heart Health for Black Women Is Misunderstood
[ad_1] Here’s an alarming statistic: Fifty-eight percent of Black women over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. With those numbers, it’s sadly no surprise that cardiovascular disease (which is often caused by untreated high blood pressure) kills more than 50,000 Black women every year, according to the American Heart Association. Black women also…
How to Do Squats With Proper Form
[ad_1] Walk into any gym, and you’re guaranteed to see someone either on a squat rack or squatting with a pair of dumbbells in the free weight area. Squats are one of the most fundamental—and functional—movements, which means they’re not just reserved for leg day. “We mimic squats dozens of times every day, from sitting…
Is It Safe To Use a Massage Gun on Your Neck? Experts Weigh In
[ad_1] Scroll social media platforms like TikTok and you’ll undoubtedly come across a slew of health tips and warnings. But it can admittedly be difficult to know which ones to believe. The latest claim is that you should never use a massage gun on your neck, with warnings about constricted blood flow and stroke symptoms.…
