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4 min readI’ll be straight with you: I’ve always wondered how Jennifer Aniston keeps her arms and abs looking so strong, year after year. So, when I heard she was sharing her speedy routine series (one workout is only 5 minutes!), my curiosity spiked. Could something that quick move the needle for muscle health? As someone who lives and breathes barre and Pilates, I’m no stranger to a tough burn, but I couldn’t help being skeptical. Is this really all it takes to get Jennifer Aniston’s signature toned arms?Determined to find out, I committed to a full month of Aniston’s…

This classic arm exercise “tone[s] and strengthen[s] your biceps, which will help you with independence and mobility as you get older,” Dr. Bowers said. You use your biceps—the muscles lining your front upper arms—for everything from eating to getting dressed. Dr. Bowers recommended using a resistance band for this exercise, but you could also use water bottles, cans, or dumbbells.Try this: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides. Place a resistance band under your right foot, holding one end of the band in each hand with your palms facing away from you. Curl your hands…

2 min readIf you’re on the go and feel your energy lagging or are between meals and need a little something to hold you over, sometimes a snack is inevitable. For folks with diabetes, prediabetes, or those who are watching their blood sugar, having the number-one snack to help manage blood sugar on hand can help ensure you don’t choose a nibble that sends your glucose levels soaring.Meet the experts: Jamie Mullally, M.D., an endocrinologist and associate professor of medicine at New York Medical College; Vicki Koenig, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., a master’s-level registered dietitian based in New Paltz, N.Y.“A snack…

5 min readThere are few things that can ruin your day as quickly as a bad headache. But once you’ve determined what is causing your headache, you can figure out the best way to treat it. Here, doctors explain the number-one cause of headaches, share some of the health conditions that count headaches among possible symptoms, and say when you should call your doctor about your headaches.Meet the experts: Medhat Mikhael, M.D., a pain management specialist and medical director of the Spine Health Center at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, Calif.; Shawn Conger-Love, M.D., a neurologist and…

6 min readNo matter your age, walking is one of the best exercises you can do for your body. Still, the same-old stroll every day can start to feel boring. By incorporating some creative walking exercises to build muscle into your session, you can bust boredom as well as maximize the benefits of your walk.“Any repetitive motion in one plane of motion, such as walking forward, will activate the same muscles each time,” said Amy West, M.D., a sports medicine physician at Northwell Health in New York. While the muscles you use to walk forward (like the quads, hamstrings, glutes,…

5 min readNew research posits that eating an anti-inflammatory diet may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Data suggest that people can lower their risk even after developing physical changes associated with the disease. Many doctors recommend following a Mediterranean diet to lower risk. Dementia impacts nearly 10% of older adults in the U.S., but scientists still don’t know exactly why some people develop it, and others don’t. Still, research suggests that a mix of genetics and lifestyle factors determines your risk of being diagnosed with the devastating condition, which means you may be able to lower the odds by…

5 min readMagnesium supplements are rising in popularity, with different types of magnesium being touted as support for different conditions and health woes. But even when supplements are available, it’s smart to get as many nutrients (including minerals) as you can from food sources, as they deliver magnesium alongside other beneficial nutrients like fiber, healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants that work together to support overall health. That’s why we asked dietitians for the best foods high in magnesium that you should be eating more of.“Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays some pretty key roles in our body, including muscle…

3 min readWhether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, choosing the right snacks can be beneficial for preventing blood sugar spikes, as well as keeping your mood and energy levels consistent and stable throughout the day. While many of the best snacks for diabetes are healthy picks for either type of diabetes, there are some keys you should keep in mind depending on which you have.“Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body stops producing insulin entirely,” explains Jamie Mullally, M.D., an endocrinologist and associate professor of medicine at New York Medical College. “Type 2 diabetes…

5 min readStarting your day with a high-protein breakfast can go far toward setting you up for sustained energy throughout the day. But the time at which you eat that meal may also have an effect on your metabolism and energy levels. So is there a best time to eat breakfast for metabolism?“Anytime we eat a meal, we’re adding fuel to the fire of the metabolism, due to the thermic effect of food, which is the energy your body uses to digest, absorb, and process food,” explained Amy Davis, R.D., L.D.N., a registered dietitian based in New Orleans. “Also, eating…

4 min readMaking the right choices about what you eat all the time can be exhausting. For many, it can be tempting to focus on designing healthy meals but to snack on whatever satisfies a craving in between. If you’re watching your blood sugar, though, the wrong snack can send your levels spiking. That’s why knowing the best snacks to help manage blood sugar is so important.“If you’re watching your blood sugar and want to keep it stable, it’s best not to eat carbs all by themselves,” says Vicki Koenig, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., a master’s-level registered dietitian based in New…