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Think brushing your teeth after eating is always a good idea? Hate to break it to you, but your post-meal brush session might be messing with your teeth. While brushing is essential for keeping your pearly whites in tip-top shape, timing matters more than you might think. In fact, brushing too soon after certain meals (and in a few other situations) can put your enamel at risk. Curious how? We’re diving into the surprising times when brushing might do more harm than good, how long you should hold off and how to protect your teeth without compromising your smile. 3…
Intermittent fasting has been a popular weight-loss method for several years, and losing weight tends to be good for heart health if you have obesity or overweight. But if you follow the news, you might have heard that research presented at a recent meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests going for long stretches without eating might be harmful for your heart. So what’s the right move? For the unfamiliar, intermittent fasting is a pattern of only eating during a set period. One of the most popular styles is time-restricted eating, where you restrict eating to certain hours of…
It’s difficult to complete every step in your skincare routine if you’re always in a rush like me. While I never forget to moisturize daily, I admit I do skip a few essential areas here and there, particularly the skin around my neck. It’s easy to miss, but it actually requires as much attention as your face, especially if you’re concerned about wrinkles or skin looseness. That said, there are rejuvenating skincare products like the Dermelect Self-Esteem Professional Neck Firming Lift Cream, designed to improve your skin’s elasticity for a more toned appearance. Dermelect Self-Esteem Professional Neck Firming Lift Cream …
As a holistic health coach, I’m always researching the latest health and wellness trends I see on social media—and more often than not, with a skeptical eye. (FYI – just because your favorite influencer drinks undiluted ACV shots every morning, doesn’t mean you should, too). This year, my feed has been all about sleep: the importance of it, the sleep mistakes you may be making, products for a better night’s sleep, and more. Since it’s Sleep Awareness Week, I thought it would be a good time to myth-bust my FYP’s most popular sleep hacks and share the ones I actually…
In This Article Picture this: You’re enjoying a snack, maybe scrolling through your favorite show recaps, and suddenly, that chip or grape goes down the wrong way. Panic sets in. Choking when you’re alone is one of those nightmare scenarios you hope never happens — but if it does, knowing what to do can literally save your life. With the right steps and a little calm (easier said than done, we know), you can handle the situation and breathe easy again. Ahead, Norman Ng, DO, an emergency medicine doctor at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital, shares how to save yourself…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is no easy feat, but decorated tennis champion Venus Williams knows a thing or two about staying balanced. The athlete explained in an email interview with Shape, on behalf of the lifestyle app WeWard, that focusing on daily habits allows her to feel like her “best self every single day.” Staying hydrated, having a healthy diet, walking everyday, and prioritizing sleep are just a few ways she rewards her body. As for go-to products, Williams swears by the Asutra Melt the Pain Away after intense workouts or simply just for everyday use. “Recovery has become such…
Paulina Porizkova is ringing in the new year with an authentic selfie and perhaps most relatably: a hangover. “First morning of 2023, unretouched, unfiltered, and with a slight hangover from a wonderful night with my closest friends and son,” writes the 57-year-old author and supermodel in an Instagram post from New Year’s Day. Along with a caption in which she reflects on 2022 and looks forward to what 2023 may hold, Porizkova shared an image of herself looking directly into the camera. Posing in a red top, she seemingly has no makeup on and her long hair is unstyled with…
Billie Eilish is opening up about her evolving relationship with her body. “Going through my teenage years of hating myself and all that stupid shit,” explained the singer in her recent Vogue cover story. “A lot of it came from my anger toward my body, and how mad I was at how much pain it’s caused me, and how much I’ve lost because of things that happened to it.” Dealing with past injuries and misdiagnoses has impacted her body and how she feels about it. The 21-year-old endured a growth plate injury to her hip at age 13, for example,…
TikTok True or False is the answer to your burning questions about the health, beauty, and fitness fads taking over your social feeds. Each story breaks down a buzzy wellness trend with the help of experts and scientific research to uncover the truth and safety behind the viral “advice” you see online. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit — or what to skip — again. If you’ve ever opened the TikTok app, it’s highly likely you’ve come across one of many videos living under the #beautytok hashtag where users show and explain beauty tips and DIY treatments. The…
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make all the difference in your workout. Example: a thin, slippery, easily scuffed yoga mat vs. a cushioned, no-slip mat that makes savasana truly restorative. Here, Shape editors and experts share their trusted go-tos for the best workout gear that can get you that much closer to reaching your goals. Best Versatile Exercise Mat: Alo Warrior Mat Though this mat is technically marketed for use during yoga, it’s tough enough to handle your high-impact, cardio-intense workouts. The 5mm-thick mat offers plenty of cushioning to keep your joints protected and is more than six feet…