Americans Aren’t Getting Fatter, But We Are Getting Wider, Says CDC
New data released this month from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that the average American waistline has increased 1.2 inches in the last 12 years, despite the fact that our national obesity...
Ask a Scientist: Why Do I Get a Side Stitch When I Run?
The Scientist: Brian Hoke, a sports physical therapist in Virginia Beach and consultant to Vionic shoesThe Answer: The technical term is exercise-related transient abdominal pain (ETAP), but you probably know it as that cramp...
7 Strength Training Exercises You Can Do in Your Desk Chair
You’ve probably read the studies: Sitting all day is killing you. But for anyone who has a desk job, it’s inevitable you’ll be spending most of your day doing just that. Besides making a...
8 Exercises to Get Rid of Back Fat
How to Get Rid of Back Fat
The hardest reality about losing weight is that you can’t just circle a specific spot on your body and melt away the fat. It takes smart full-body training to really...
Low-Carb Diets Beat Low-Fat for Weight Loss, Says Science
A new study puts outdated weight-loss wisdom to bed.
The Polo Shirt That Makes Wearable Tech Actually Wearable
Ralph Lauren is the first luxury brand to get into biometric apparel.
Ask a Scientist: Why Do I Sweat So Much in Only One Place?
The Scientist: Kati Bakes, an R&D scientist for Secret antiperspirant
The Answer: Everyone gets sweaty pits, that's just a given, but each of us has at least that one extra, special part of the body that tends...
3 Ways Your Shoes Are Messing Up Your Toenails
Got a case of ugly feet? We've got the cure.
Flower Nail Art That Works for Every Season (Tutorial)
Valerie Fischel"Are those nail stickers—or did someone actually paint that?!" is probably the biggest sign of a nail art job well done. And even though they look intricate and complicated, some designs are really way simpler...
Undercover Colors: The Nail Polish Line That Detects Date Rape Drugs
Makeup is an amazing tool, arming women with a way to boost their confidence and express themselves. But a new product is now trying to prove makeup, specifically nail polish, can also be a...