‘I’m a Urologist, and That Sparkling Water Isn’t Doing Your Bladder Any Favors’

You know coffee and alcohol can cause problems, but can seltzer irritate the bladder too? Here’s what three different experts have to say. But urologists have to agree with her. Sipping seltzer like water all day, every day is definitely not a great idea. It might not be too surprising thatcoffee and alcohol made the bladder irritant list. Its a diuretic, so it causes your body to make more urine....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · David Hernandez

‘I’m a Urologist, and This Bad Habit Is Wrecking Your Bladder Health’

“Just in case” peeing can be bad for your bladder health. Here’s why, according to a urologistplus, what you could do stop this habit. The so called just in case pee feels like a essential step to avoid a very unpleasant situation. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. (Many things can affect this, such as pressure on your bladder from pregnancy orconstipation.) I often tell my patients, What goes in, must come out!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Kristen Russell

‘I’m a Walking Coach, And These Are the 3 Exercises I Always Recommend for Faster Miles’

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts. Elliptical vs Treadmill: Which Cardio Machine Is Right For You? Does Rowing Count as Strength Training? And yes, the arms are getting a little action, too. Ready to become a stronger, faster walker? Keep scrolling to pick up the perfect cross-training workout for you. walking coach, ACE-certified fitness instructor, author, and creator ofMy Walking Coach...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Debbie Lozano

‘I’m a Water Sommelier, and This Is One Type of Water I Drink for Maximum Hydration’

More ahead on why this is a sommeliers drink of choice. Our body is comprised of 75 percent water. All the food we consume needs water to carry those nutrients to different parts of the body. By understanding that logic, the importance of water becomes even more apparent, Li says. In Europe, they have very strict regulations about what water products can be called or labeled. This is especially important when distinguishing types of water from one another....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Sharon Lewis

‘I’m a World Leader in Longevity Research—This Is the Easy Breakfast I Eat Every Morning for Healthy Aging’

Discover ahead how the longevity pro whips together his all-time favorite breakfast and how he maximizes its nutrient value. Plus, how to make it taste so darn good too. What does a longevity expert like to eat for breakfast? In arecent Instagram post, Buettner revealed his go-to breakfast. And much to our relief, its way simpler than we anticipated. Indeed, the longevity expert keeps things nice and easy with a big bowl of good ol oatmeal....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Tara Webster

‘I’m a Yoga Teacher and Acupuncturist, and These Are the 3 Moves I Do Whenever I’m Having Digestion Issues’

A yoga instructor and acupuncturist shares how she uses yoga for digestion by combining poses with acupressure points. Think Youve Got Food Poisoning? Yoga can help with so manyaspects of our physical,mental, and spiritual well-being. And that includes our digestion. The practice of yoga can reduce stress, whichhelps regulate the gut-brain axis. Theres even recent research that suggestsyoga may be a remedial treatment for IBS. … But poses are only one of theeight limbs of yoga....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Joy Gay

‘I’m a Yoga Teacher, and These Are the 4 Things I Never Do When I Step on the Mat’

The same is true of learning whatnotto do while working out. With that in mind, today were here to home in on yoga. 4 Things I Never Do While in a Vinyasa Flow 1. Like classic push-ups, chaturanga fires up the entire body, but especially the shoulders. Its because of this that Murdock waits to incorporate the movement into her flow. As such, it helps to be your own biggest cheerleader on the mat....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · Melissa Jordan

‘I’m a ‘Top Chef’ Finalist, and These 5 High-End Kitchen Items Are Actually Worth the Investment’

There are so many amazing kitchen tools and gadgets to buy, and a lot of them are expensive. Which ones are worth it, though? These are top of the line, and every chef has one. A Breville Espresso Machine is worth every penny, he assures us. Breville is known for making coffee shop-quality espressoand you dont need to be a trained barista to do it. The machines are easy to use, make espresso (and steamed milk!...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Anthony Park

‘I’m an 82-Year-Old Triathlete and Longevity Expert. Here’s My Top Tip for Staying Mentally and Physically Sharp’

Learn longevity expert tips from an 82-year-old former neurosurgeon and triathlete. You might want to bust out a pen and some paper. A personal loss led to a depression so deep that he had to quit doing neurosurgery. Looking back, he realized that he had been healing his brain with his body. Its Amazing How Its All Connected. You have to have that if youre going to function at peak performance, Dr....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Henry Cook

‘I’m an Abortion Doula; Here’s How To Prepare for a Remote Abortion With a Pill’

There arecurrently twenty-three stateswith legislation that could restrict the legal status of abortion. Experts in This Article Whats more? Theres a bit of confusion around the kinds of abortions available. Medication abortions are conducted by administering two pills:mifepristone and misoprostol. The procedure is94-98 percent effectivefor people who are eight weeks pregnant or less. After 11 weeks, you should talk to a provider about an in-clinic abortion, according toPlanned Parenthood. …...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Lori Hayes

‘I’m an Aesthetician, and This Is the 1 Facial Exercise I Do Every Day To Sculpt and Strengthen My Skin’

An aesthetician does this simple jaw sculpting exercise every day for stronger, firmer skin around her chin. Her go-to method requires nothing more than a little oil and her own two hands. I make somewhat of a pinching motion with both of my thumbs and pointer fingers, she explains. This helps to gently lift and sculpt that neck area. Sounds pretty simple, right? Its best done with a beautiful firming serum or facial oil to help with the glide, says Aguilar....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Sean Jones

‘I’m an Aging Expert, and Here’s What People Get Wrong About Memory and Aging’

When you think of aging and memory, you might think it all gets worse as we get older. Here, learn why an aging expert says that’s untrue. This messagingthat things inevitably deteriorate as you get oldercontributes to a myth about aging and memory. While memory can worsen over time, it doesnt necessarily have to. Countless people believe that aging and memory have an inverse relationshipand theres some truth to that....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Joshua Phillips

‘I’m an Allergist, and There Is Really No Such Thing as Allergy Season Anymore’

Symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and watery eyes commence, and well, it sucks. One misconception about allergy season is that there is onlyoneallergy season. According to allergists, this isnt exactly true. Year-round allergies are becoming increasingly common. This can create a lack of seasonality and just the year-round allergy experience. Allergies also depend on location Seasons arent the only thing that can trigger allergies. double board-certified allergist Allergies can also vary by where youre located....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Joseph Ryan MD