You may think to yourself, “How do Iprepare? And how long should I do them?” Then, once it’s a habit, you might go by yourself as needed." Shutterstock When seeking out an accountability partner, Morris recommends finding someone who has a positive outlook and energy. “Listen to what will set you up for success. Music goes a long way to help your mental aspect,” he says. Shutterstock One way to do this is by getting your heart rate to over 100 beats per minute....

Soda is not a healthy product and, in most cases, it’s not a veryhigh-qualityproduct, either. Or at least the decent stuff, which is available from beverage-makers both large and small. There are plenty of other examples of soda brands that use decent ingredients. Shutterstock Artificially colored sugar water, more or less. Unfortunately, you’re free to taste it, especially with Aldi’s Summit Cola. Of those eight ingredients, only carbonated water has any legitimate business entering your body....

McDonald’s Dollar Menu has undergone a lot of changesover the yearssome less welcome than others. In2015, the menu switchedfrom everything only being a dollar to including a range of other value-driven prices. Then, in 2018, the menu received another facelift. Photo: Shutterstock mcdonalds drinks aren’t a dollar anymore? The only reason I have EVER gone to McDonald’s was because of their 1 dollar drinks. Some franchise owners have even decided to abandon the promotion altogether and simply raise the price of sodas....

As you age, your body endures many changes. Youlose lean muscle mass, andhormoneslike melatonin, estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormone decrease. That’s why it’s crucial to stay active and consistent withstrength training. Westend61 / Getty Images Muscle is your fountain of youth, as it keeps your metabolism up and helps you stay lean. Read on to learn more about this routine, and get ready to shrink your belly. Push your hips back, and squat down low enough to grab the kettlebell....

This doesn’t mean that all chocolates are healthy. Dr. Young believes that the dark variety is the healthiest as far as chocolates go. Theseantioxidantsmay help protect the cells in your body against free radicals that can lead to heart disease and cancer. Shutterstock They may also reduceinflammationand regulateblood pressure. Instead, you are focusing more onportion controland becoming more conscious of what you’re eating. Aside from portioning out your snack, the clinic recommends savoring the flavor....

You’ve likely picked up some go-to habits in your workout routine over the yearsgood and bad. Today, we’re going to address the absoluteworst exercise habitsyou likely didn’t know are aging you faster. No matter your age, you should be getting in regular exercise and activity. Shutterstock Here are three bad habits that are aging you faster and what to do about them. confirm you’re not training with excessive amounts of volume past your ability to recover....

“Saunasare relaxing and therapeutic, and people have enjoyed them forever. Interestingly, cold plunges and ice baths are just as effective. Cold therapy is a new treatment to addresssleep issuesand so much more. Shutterstock And that’s not all! Taking an ice bath pre-workout can boost your athletic performance and relieve sore muscles after working out. Best results are gained at 4 degrees C for 4 minutes.” Courtesy of Odin Ice Baths...

During summertime, ice cream is the perfect treat to cool down and relax with. But unfortunately, oneHy-Vee customerwasn’t able to do thatwith the tub of vanillaice cream that she purchased recently. That’s because an unlikely hitchhiker was inside the tub. Joni Hanebutt / Shutterstock That’s righta large frog or toad was stuck right under the lid, seemingly entombed inside the carton. This is not the first time that an animal hitch-hiker has spoiled someone’s snack....

So how has Ryan Gosling maintained his health over the years and prepared for these iconic roles? When asked who trained harder, Liu answered candidly. “Definitely Ryan 100 percent. Getty Images He’s definitely, like, a gym in the morning, gym after work kinda guy.” I’m gonna havesome soda." This is certainly not the first time Gosling has restricted his diet for a movie role. Back in 2011, Gosling played alongside Emma Stone and Steve Carrel inCrazy, Stupid, Love....

After all, they’ve got the cooking cred to back it up. Salting the steak will keep the meat super juicy. Use kosher saltit will make for a crispier crust! Shutterstock And while we’re on the subject of steak, check out24 more ways to cook steakperfectly. Shake the bowls vigorously for a few minutes. When you uncover the cloves, they should be free of their papery shells! Shutterstock Your useable leaves will come right off....

Agingis inevitable, and as you grow older, signs of aging show up in your body. This includes yourmetabolism, which may slow down. This can include exercise or changing what weeatanddrink. Shutterstock “That is just not scientifically accurate. There are some things that can indirectly contribute to it, but not speed it up. It’s really more drinks that might help with weight loss than speed up your metabolism.” Shutterstock Drink lots of water....

In fact, you may be surprised to learn how some of yourfood choicesare impacting your blood sugar. Luckily, there are easy solutions to eating habits secretly increasing your blood sugar. And for more, don’t miss these7 Carbs Causing Chaos on Your Blood Sugar, Say Dietitians. Shutterstock You’re eating too little fiber. Carbohydratescome in many different forms. Foods like candy, pastries, and sugary cereal all fall into this category. Photos: Canva, Shutterstock....

This content references scientific studies and academic research, and is fact-checked to ensure accuracy. Our teamof licensed nutritionists and dietitians strives to be objective, unbiased, and honest. “Beer before liquor, never been sicker.” Shutterstock “Dark beers are stronger than light beers.” Althoughlight beersare lighter in color and body, that does not mean dark beers are always stronger in comparison. “Drinking excess beer results in a beer belly.” Shutterstock However,beer alone cannot cause a belly to form....