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A new study suggests you don’t need to walk 10,000 or even 7,000 steps a day to see meaningful health benefits. For women in their sixties and beyond, averaging as few as 4,000 steps just one or two days a week was linked to lower risks of dying early and developing heart disease.[1]The findings suggest that while the amount of walking or steps are important for health, hitting a certain number of steps every day or even the majority of days isn’t necessary to lower the risk of heart disease or dying early, says lead author Rikuta Hamaya, MD, a professor…
I recently reviewed Even Realities G1 smart glasses (they’re very cool) and the first real-world thing I used them for was scamming someone. I told a local bartender I had an encyclopedic knowledge of film, and I would answer the hardest movie trivia question he could come up with in exchange for a drink. After a short consultation with Google, dude came back with “Who directed 1922’s Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?”I tilted my head thoughtfully and repeated the question as if verifying I heard him right. The AI agent silently did its thing, and in about three seconds, the answer…
Mixing seltzer with a splash of vinegar makes a simple, flavorful, no-sugar mocktail.Using apple cider vinegar may help support healthy blood sugar, cholesterol and digestion.Easy evening drinks like this one can feel special—no alcohol needed. Evenings are easily my favorite time of the day. I love taking the time to make dinner and take a breather from my to-dos before going to bed. As part of that wind-down routine, I also enjoy sipping a fun nightly drink—but lately that drink doesn’t include alcohol. Now in my 30s, I’ve started drinking less, especially during the week. During the day, I mostly…
Whether you’re lunging to the side as you try to return a tough forehand in tennis or you’re lowering down into a wide squat to pick up a dog toy, your inner thighs are an essential muscle group for everyday functioning. Inner thighs, also known as hip adductors, are made up of a group of five muscles in your legs: gracilis, obturator externus, adductor brevis, adductor longus, and adductor magnus. They’re responsible for moving your legs toward the midline of your body. But while the inner thighs are essential in helping you move safely and efficiently, you might not know…
FSIS recalls 2.2 million pounds of Golden Island Fire-Grilled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky.The jerky was sold at Costco and Sam’s Club locations nationwide.This recall is due to a potential metal contamination in the product—check your pantry ASAP. There’s an active recall on approximately 2,277,540 pounds of ready-to-eat pork jerky sold nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This is due to a possible foreign matter contamination. The product impacted is 14.5- and 16-ounce plastic pouches of Golden Island Fire-Grilled Korean Barbecue Pork Jerky. The best-by dates on the affected packaging range from October…
Part of my role as SELF’s fitness and nutrition writer is to try recipes and food products that spark buzz online and IRL. Fluffy yogurt? Check. Protein Diet Coke? Check. But a pickle sandwich? Well, that was new territory even for me.Later this month, the sandwich chain Jimmy John’s will be serving exactly that for a limited time. And by “pickle sandwich,” I’m not talking about a sandwich that contains pickles, to be clear. Rather, I’m referring to the Picklewich, a bread-free spinoff that substitutes Jimmy John’s standard French roll for hollowed-out dill pickles. When the Picklewich first debuted in…
If you’re someone who hits their stride late at night—scrolling, streaming, or finishing up work long after everyone else has gone to bed—you’re not alone. But according to new research, your chronotype (a fancy term for whether you’re a morning bird or a night owl) may play a surprisingly big role in how you feel emotionally.
DIY food-themed costumes make for creative, easy and last-minute Halloween fun for all ages.From grapes and mac & cheese to Cosmic Brownies and cotton candy, these ideas use simple materials.Classic picks like pumpkins or clever ones like “chef’s kiss” keep costumes festive and funny. Halloween is one of the most special days of the season. With pumpkin carving, scary movies and heaps of candy, there’s nothing quite like the fall holiday. And of course, the costumes are arguably the most essential part of the festivities. But if you need some inspiration for a last-minute costume, these food costumes are bound…
These healthy ground beef recipes make for the best weeknight dinners. From a classic beef chili to Mexican favorites like taco soup, here is how I get creative with ground beef! Photo: Gayle McLeod Ground beef is a staple ingredient in my kitchen, especially when I’m trying to get dinner on the table quickly! It’s easy to cook, budget-friendly, and a great way to pack in protein. It’s also the foundation for all the classic comfort foods I love, like a warm bowl of chili or bite-sized meatballs! But in true Downshiftology fashion, I’m always looking for ways to make…
From box jumps to lateral bounds to burpees, plyometric exercises can be…intimidating. It makes sense then if you think they’re only for a certain type of exerciser–for example, the ex-college athlete, or the 20-something CrossFitter.The truth though? Plyometrics (or plyos for short) are great for almost anyone. They can be scaled to tons of different ability levels, from beginner gym-goer to pro athlete. And they provide a host of real world benefits that help you move about life more efficiently, effectively, and safely. That makes plyos a smart addition to your–yes, your!–routine.Also called “jump training” or “explosive training,” plyometrics are…