How Do You Know If You Have Visceral Fat? (And When to Worry)

How Do You Know If You Have Visceral Fat? (And When to Worry)

Visceral fat sits deep in your abdomen, wrapped around your organs, including your liver, pancreas, and intestines. Unlike subcutaneous fat, you can’t pinch it. And it behaves very differently. So, why should you be concerned? And when? What’s the Problem With...
Decaf vs. Caffeinated Coffee: Which Is the Better Choice?

Decaf vs. Caffeinated Coffee: Which Is the Better Choice?

Most mornings, you probably reach for the same thing: a strong coffee to get you going. And if you’ve ever switched to decaf, it was likely because someone told you to cut back, or because afternoon caffeine was wrecking your sleep. But what if decaf wasn’t a...
What Is Mechanical Neck Pain? (And How to Fix It)

What Is Mechanical Neck Pain? (And How to Fix It)

Everything we do each day has the potential to support or harm our bodies. While it’s inevitably a balancing act, working long days at a desk, spending hours looking down at your phone, or using a pillow that’s seen better days can lead to a stiff neck and pain that...
Do Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men?

Do Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men?

If you feel like you need more sleep than your husband, boyfriend, or the other men around you, surprisingly, you might not be wrong! For decades, scientific research has largely studied men. In turn, conclusions were generalized across both females and males. ...
Why Your Gym Sessions Aren’t Fixing Your Lower Back Pain

Why Your Gym Sessions Aren’t Fixing Your Lower Back Pain

Does it feel like you’ve been doing everything right, but you just can’t win? Maybe you’re lifting, stretching, working your core, doing all the recommended back exercises for bad posture, even throwing in some mobility work… and yet, your lower back pain keeps coming...
Can Doing More Squats Help You Think More Clearly?

Can Doing More Squats Help You Think More Clearly?

Squats are often associated with strong legs and toned glutes. But interestingly, squats might also be beneficial for your brain. Research shows that squats, along with a handful of other resistance training exercises, increase BDNF. So, let’s take a closer look at...