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Going grey? New science says not so fast

Going grey? New science says not so fast

PITT. CLOONEY. DENZEL in Gladiator II. There’s certainly nothing wrong with leaning into silver fox status. But who among us hasn’t wondered, as the hair collects on the barber cape, if there is a way to trade out some salt for more pepper? Dye is temporary. (And...

The 5 best bathroom scales to track your fitness journey

The 5 best bathroom scales to track your fitness journey

THE UNASSUMING BATHROOM SCALE often gets dismissed as mere clutter, a fixture on the bathroom floor that collects dust and stares at you indifferently. However, keeping track of one's weight is a habit often encouraged for maintaining a general sense of wellbeing. For...

What should your resting heart rate really be?

What should your resting heart rate really be?

IN THIS AGE of fitness trackers, we now have easy access to our heart rate at any given moment. Every once in a while, the number catches your eye as it flashes on your Garmin or Apple watch screen while you're sitting or lying down. The number varies a bit from time...

The Blue Zones diet is awesome – except for one unfortunate flaw

The Blue Zones diet is awesome – except for one unfortunate flaw

WHEN YOU COMBINE a whole-food, plant-based diet with daily activity, stress reduction, and community involvement, does the outcome equal a longer, healthier life? Blue Zones experts seem to believe that, yes, yes it does. The Blue Zones lifestyle has been around for a...