Your morning cup of joe doesn’t just help you power through the early hours of your day. Although you’ll get the biggest boost of caffeine after it goes down the hatch, research shows that its residual effects can linger for a very long time—even until bedtime. According to 2024 research, 99 percent of caffeine is absorbed within 45 minutes1 of consuming it. However, the half-life of caffeine (aka the amount of time it takes for a substance to reduce by half in the body) is much longer. For some folks, the half-life of caffeine can range anywhere between 1.5 to 9.5…
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Yoga’s warrior pose (virabhadrasana in Sanskrit) stands as a symbol of strength and endurance, embodying the qualities of the fierce warrior Virabhadra from Hindu mythology. This formidable asana, in its three forms, is an expression of physical prowess and a testament to mental resilience—and it makes you feel strong AF when you can nail it. Warrior 1 builds strength and flexibility in a forward-facing stance, emphasizing hip and chest opening. In contrast, warrior 2 takes a sideways stance, targeting leg strength, hip opening, and shoulder alignment. Warrior 3, the most advanced, involves balancing on one leg while leaning forward, enhancing…
When it comes to trying something new—the buildup can oftentimes be more gut-wrenching and nerve-inducing than the event itself. Take that risky but cute haircut you (fine, I) got over the summer, a first date, or picking up a new hobby (one you can’t see out in total hygge-appropriate seclusion, that is). Even though surfing requires you to hang ten with a beachy audience, the unbelievable selection of Airbnbs in perfect locales for practice should convince you to catch some waves.Now that you’re one step closer to (mentally) living out your Blue Crush fantasy, you’ll need some actual equipment to become…
Known for its pastel lighting and inventive, personality-full teachers, the online fitness platform Obé has been going strong since it launched five years ago with live and on-demand classes. Today, the brand announced its first major new product offering: Personalized fitness plans that take into account a user’s goals, and even the activity they do outside of the app. Obé users can take a quiz about their fitness objectives, time availability, and class type preferences, and they have the option to sync data from Apple HealthKit to the Obé app. Based on this info, Obé will recommend bespoke progressive training…
Have you ever felt personally victimized by the seat on an indoor cycling bike? After several instances of finding no success in getting my butt comfortable on the seat of a stationary bike, I decided to focus on running. For a long time, that was the only way I worked on my cardio fitness. Until recently, that is. A few months ago, I received an opportunity to test the NordicTrack Commercial S221 Studio Cycle exercise bike. Though I was apprehensive at first, given my track record with bike saddle discomfort, I ultimately decided to give it a shot. I don’t…
This content originally appeared on Everyday Health. Republished with permission.By Sheryl Huggins Salomon Medically Reviewed by Jason Paul Chua, MD, PhD Your nerves need the right balance of nutrients to function properly, and they are also vulnerable to toxins. What you eat and drink, as well as how your body absorbs the nutrients from what you consume, can contribute to or exacerbate neuropathy, also known as peripheral nerve damage. If your doctor assesses you for neuropathy, you’ll likely receive blood and urine tests for related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and celiac disease, and be screened for nutrient deficiencies,…
Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See All Well+Good’s Trainer of the Month Club is all about giving you bite-sized workouts that fit into your daily schedule. And while we usually release weekly high-intensity interval training (HIIT), strength training, or yoga workouts, this week, we’re shaking things up. In this episode, dance educator Kiné Camara is taking you through a 20-minute Afro groove dance routine to shake up your workout routine and get those feel-good dance endorphins…
When you walk into a drugstore to restock medications, pain relief creams, or other everyday health and wellness essentials, most likely the social impact of the products on the shelves is not top of mind. That’s because unlike when you’re scrolling through Instagram ads that tout products made of sustainable materials or clothing brands that promise to give back to underserved communities, a trip to the drugstore is usually a quick, in-and-out endeavor. But, that doesn’t mean that behind the scenes drugstore staples aren’t making a difference, too. If you prefer purchasing from brands that do good no matter what…
We’re at that point in the pandemic wherein many of us have reenvisioned our homes as spin studios. Maybe you bought a foldable spin bike. Maybe you bought a Peloton. Maybe you bought something in between. Whatever bike is now parked in the middle of your living room, know this: You can customize it to be exactly what you need it to be with water bottle holders, tablet stands, and (repeat after me) fans to keep you cool as you pedal in place. Or hey, maybe you’re sick of your work from couch situation and instead want to turn your…
I’ll never forget the time I was introduced to insulated water bottles. As a fervent hot yoga enthusiast at the time, regularly sipping on steamier-than-room-temp H2O while overheating wasn’t as quenching as I’d have wished it to be. A friend of a friend was raving about her Hydro Flask, so I had to buy one of my own—and it was completely game-changing. I loved it so much that I used it both on and off my mat, day in and day, out for a handful of years… even when it was clearly past its prime. It took some convincing from…
You don’t need a dozen fancy ingredients to cook up a mouth-watering meal, and the same goes for your workouts. There are so many different ways to work up a sweat with little to no equipment, and these at-home dumbbell workouts are proof. You’re able to strengthen and tone from head to toe with something you already have on hand. Whether you’re into HIIT, dance, or cardio, try these seven at-home dumbbell workouts that are anything but boring. They ensure you’re challenged the entire time. And by the time you make your way through the list a few times, you’ll…
POV: You invite Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, a registered dietitian to your holiday party. Any guesses on what she’s bringing? Assuming crudité or leafy greens makes sense, but that’s not Largeman-Roth’s version of “festive.” What is: a holiday cookie spread. Largeman-Roth is a nutrition and entertaining expert that has mastered the art of keeping a family of five well-fed and happy. Her newest cookbook—Everyday Snack Tray—is living proof. The gorgeous guide features anecdotes about entertaining and tons of creative inspiration for gathering around delicious foods…cookies (and more cookies) included. The season wouldn’t be complete without the sheer joy of freshly-baked cookies dunked…