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Summer is here — which means sun, warmth, and more time outside. It also means it’s time for a new skincare routine. The seasonal transition into heat, humidity, and UV exposure changes how your skin behaves, and your products and habits should reflect that change. So, what happens to your skin in the summertime? For one, the hot weather results in more water loss from your body, which can cause dehydration. The high temperatures and humidity levels also increase the activity of your sebaceous glands and sweat glands, leading to more sebum, or oil, produ...

Does it feel increasingly difficult to maintain your weight as you age? If so, there may be a biochemical reason the number on the scale keeps creeping up. As you age, your body becomes much more susceptible to inflammation and less resistant to hormonal and environmental fluctuations. The good news is that you can take steps to control your own biology and optimize your body’s natural functions. As all of the processes within your body and the factors that influence them are connected, regulating what goes on around you and what goes into your body, als...

It’s that time of year again — sneezing, itching, sniffling, and coughing. Chances are, you’re one of the 24 million Americans who experience seasonal allergies, and you’re familiar with the toll it can take on your body. Due to both the symptoms of seasonal allergies, and the physiological process your body goes through when reacting to an allergen, your health can suffer more than usual during this time of year. And oftentimes, allergy medicines only provide temporary relief. It’s important to keep in mind your body’s overall well-being when dealing wi...

“Lose ten pounds fast with this diet.” “Get a flat belly in one week.” “Drop five pounds after doing this workout.” Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve tried one or two of these diets or quick-fix workout routines with the intention of losing a few pounds, but the number on the scale didn’t budge. Or maybe you lost weight, but had trouble keeping it off later on. Drastic diets, calorie restriction, and over-exercising are some of the most common ways to try and lose weight, but more often than not, the results don’t live up to the hype. Whether you’re trying to...

Why should you stretch? Your first thought may be, “to become more flexible.” Understandably, many people discount stretching for this reason, since it is not everyone’s goal to become more flexible. But stretching is one of the most important things you can do for your body’s health and fitness. Stretching is not just about flexibility. Yes, holding a stretch for 60 seconds 5 times a week may help you become more flexible and increase your range of motion, but believe it or not, this is not the only reason to stretch. According to Heather Walther, fitne...

Did you know that there is a very simple key to living longer? It’s a remedy that also enhances your memory, makes you more creative, slows aging, keeps you healthy, prevents disease, and makes you happier overall. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? The secret? Sleep. You’ve probably heard many times that sleep is important for your brain. You may have even experienced how difficult it is to process and think straight when you’re lacking rest. But the benefits of good quality sleep go far beyond that. Sleep influences every aspect of your body’s ...