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Fit this shake into your day to ward off the flu and boost your immune system. Boost your immune system to help ward off the flu with this antioxidant- and vitamin-rich shake. Honey has anti-viral compounds, and mangoes are a real boon to your immunity as they’re one of the few fruits that boast the healthy...

If you listen to the experts, the authorities, the think tanks, eating meat destroys the environment. It “destroys your health” too, of course, but by far the biggest argument being pushed—and the one most regular people implicitly accept as “probably accurate”—is that meat consumption is detrimental to planetary health. I’m not going to cover the health...

I belong to a ladies’ trail running community online. These women are cool, badass humans who perform amazing feats with their bodies. Last month, someone asked the group if they ever struggle with body image. The responses were overwhelmingly affirmative. Hundreds upon hundreds of women responded, “Yes! Me. Every single day.” Only a very few...

Skullcrushers, aka lying triceps extensions, are a fabulous triceps-shaping move. Here are some tips on form and function. Though it has an intimidating name, a skullcrusher is one of the best isolation moves around to work your triceps through their full range of motion against gravity, specifically targeting the long and medial heads of your triceps...

Learn the importance of focusing on your mental, physical and spiritual well-being. When you think of health, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably your physical health — if you feel ill, have a stomachache, a migraine, a bum knee or if you’re feeling well and pain-free. But what about your mental health? And...

You may think of protein supplements as a concern for muscle heads, but they’re for everyone – provided that you choose the right one for you. You need dietary protein for your body’s day-to-day upkeep and to age well. Up to a third of older adults don’t get enough protein for various reasons, like reduced...

The sun may have set on summer, but fall grilling is just getting started. Today, we’re putting a keto spin on a Chilean favorite, the Completo Hot Dog. What Is a Completo Hot Dog? What is a keto completo? It’s two things. First, it’s a fun tongue-twister (say “keto completo” five times fast). More seriously though… A completo hot...

Research of the Week Statins result in a “surprisingly small average gain in overall survival” and may not be worth it for people who experience side effects. What attracts readers to an article’s title. Stretching your hamstrings before squatting increases biceps femoris thickness without impairing performance. Why young people are having less sex. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 449: Alisa Vitti:...

“You should take probiotics.” “I heard probiotics are good for you.” “Oh, probiotics are so, so important.” Yes, yes. These are all true statements. But they are broad. Which probiotics? Which strains for what purpose? Simply saying “probiotics” tells us very little about what we’re supposed to be taking. It’s like saying “You should eat food.” Technically accurate...

Try this do-anywhere martial arts–inspired workout that melts fat — and boosts confidence. Even if you aren’t ready to sign up at your local martial arts studio, performing martial arts–inspired moves can still result in some pretty hefty body benefits. You’ll not only lose fat, you’ll improve your body awareness, coordination and agility. Plus, you’ll get...