Mental and Physical Wellness

Here are 10 essential rules for good health: Eat a balanced diet: Make sure to include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats in your diet. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated. Exercise regularly: Engage in physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, most...

A well-rounded upper-body workout should target your chest, back, shoulders, arms, and core muscles. Here is an ultimate upper-body workout that includes exercises for each of these areas: Push-Ups: Begin with 3 sets of 10-12 reps of push-ups to engage your chest, shoulders, and triceps. You can do traditional push-ups or modified push-ups on your...

Tender, puffy, and fudgy with perfectly crisp edges — these chocolate chunk cookies taste better than Toll House and are more reliable. I’ve been baking chocolate chip cookies since the fifth grade, and have yet to come across a recipe that’s markedly better than the back-of-the-bag Nestlé Toll House that everyone knows and loves. It’s not for...

Not fueling properly before and after runs: Skipping meals or not eating enough before a run can lead to decreased energy and decreased calorie burn, while not refueling after a run can slow down recovery and metabolism. Overestimating calorie burn: Runners often overestimate the number of calories they burn during a run, leading to overeating...

Muscle soreness is a normal response to exercise: When you start a new workout routine or increase the intensity of your current routine, you may experience muscle soreness. This is a normal response to the stress placed on your muscles. It's called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): The muscle soreness that occurs a day or...