Punitive plan of facial exercises. Deliberate starvation. Changing the shape of the jawline and cheekbones by breaking them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme actions in a practice called Lookmaxing (the effort to maximize one’s appearance at all costs), which has amassed a huge following on social media, mostly … Read more
Going to the gym to lift some weights can be your gateway drug to an entire health routine. Before you know it, you’ll be doing pre-workout mobility drills. I do foam rolling and use a fancy massage gun that looks like it’s going to burn a hole in my thigh. What happens to those $15 … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to big tech, The Independent is where the stories unfold. Whether we’re investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing The A Word, a new documentary highlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to … Read more
TThe following article is an excerpt from my newsletter. Harry Bullmore is enough.. If you want to keep up with my latest thoughts on fitness and health, enter your email address in the box above to receive my newsletter straight to your inbox. If your exercise routine is your spice rack, walking is your salt. … Read more
The secret to becoming a stronger swimmer may lie in your gut. A growing body of research suggests that industrial chemicals found in plastic food containers and other everyday items may be having a negative impact on male fertility, reducing sperm count, slowing it down and increasing the risk of abnormalities. Now, scientists say a … Read more
More teens are using AI-powered mental health apps, creating an opportunity for schools to leverage this technology to provide even more support to students. However, new risk assessments of popular technologies A word of caution to both students and educators. The market for these apps is unregulated and the products available may be harmful to … Read more
Share on PinterestTaking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy may promote cognitive health in offspring, a new study has found. Image credit: Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Vitamin D is an important nutrient in the body that supports bone, muscle, and immune system health. Past research has also shown that vitamin D may help protect against certain diseases … Read more
Protein may have been in the spotlight last year, but by 2026 fiber will be the nutritional darling of the wellness world. At the heart of the gut health craze is a little-known ingredient that has quietly become a staple in almost every corner of the snack aisle. From prebiotic sodas like Olipop to low-carb … Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a nationally recognized observance since 1949, but the message has never been more urgent. Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States has a mental health condition, and more than 1 in 20 experience a serious mental illness that significantly interferes with their daily lives. Behind these numbers … Read more
The number of people living with a mental health condition has nearly doubled in the past 30 years, largely due to the sharp rise in anxiety and depression around the world, according to new research. advertisement advertisement The analysis, published in the medical journal The Lancet as part of the Global Burden of Disease 2023 … Read more