Women's Health

Why 30 Minutes of Physical Activity a Day Isn't Enough

We’ve all heard this classic fitness guideline before: Exercise 30 minutes a day, and you’re the picture of health! Yes, just 30 minutes of movement is all it takes. But have you ever stopped to think about what 30 minutes is compared with your entire day?  Two percent. Just two percent of your whole day. When you put it that way, it doesn’t sound like much. A study released by Columbia…
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Weight Loss

8 Worst Foods for Your Hormones (And Why It Matters)

Your hormones are fundamental to all the systems in your body. From reproduction to mood to energy levels, having balanced hormones optimizes your health. Your hormones shift constantly throughout the day and when your hormones aren’t balanced properly, it can lead to…
Skin Care

For Vanessa Hudgens, ‘Skin Is In’

“I’m really excited to launch with one product. I feel it’s really important, especially with a rebrand, to get the consumer aware of the product and give them a chance to use it and start to see a difference in their skin,” says Hudgens. “The…
Weight Loss

Exercise and Menstruation: 8 Full Body Cycle Synching Workouts

Did you know you can workout for your menstrual cycle? Cycle syncing is all about making lifestyle choices, from the food you eat to the exercises you do, according to your menstrual cycle. This can be especially helpful if you feel like your hormones are out of whack. Working your lifestyle around your cycle can help you work with your hormone fluctuations and take back control of your body.
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Women's Health

5 Eye Exercises That Can Improve Your Vision

Your eyes contain six muscles — with names surprisingly similar to those in your abs, including four rectus and two oblique muscles — which engage to help you track moving objects, scan an area or focus on a stable image. These muscles are hard at work from the moment…
Women's Health

Get Your Free Ticket to the IDEA Virtual World Fitness Expo!

Here’s what you’ll get with your Expo pass (All times are PDT): Expo Hall featuring 50 of your favorite fitness, nutrition and technology brands Opening Ceremonies featuring a welcome address from IDEA’s vice president and general manager, Amy Boone Thompson, Friday, July 9, 7:15–7:30 pm. Keynote Presentation and Q&A with Ally Love, Friday, July 9, 7:30–8:30 am Ally Love, known…
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Weight Loss

How to Boost Oxytocin: 7 Tips and Foods to Try

Oxytocin is known as one of the happy hormones. It plays an important part in human bonding and has a positive impact on mood and emotion. Your body produces oxytocin naturally, however if you have low oxytocin, you may notice signs of social isolation, low sex drive…
Trip Ideas

Santa Teams Up With Waze to Help Guide Drivers to Their Holiday Destinations

Santa’s coming to town, and he’s giving directions. The Big Man himself has teamed up with Waze to offer some holiday cheer along with turn-by-turn directions, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. Santa, along with Mrs. Claus, will offer commentary on hazards ahead along with some good tidings for the festive season.  “Waze wants to bring some cheer to your drives this holiday…
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