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For years, “10,000 steps” has been fitness gospel — the magic number you’re supposed to hit if you want to live forever and not feel guilty about going to Cheesecake Factory three times last month.

Given that most mental health disorders develop before the age of 25 (Solmi et al., 2022), providing support as soon as possible to young people showing early signs of possible mental illness is essential. Early intervention and preventative care have been shown to have a positive impact not only on mental health symptoms, but also physical health, employment, and other psychosocial outcomes (Clayborne et al., 2019; Shiers & Lester, 2014; Smith et al., 2021). In short: the earlier that young people get help, the less likely they are to develop mental health problems, and the more likely they are to…

Protein-Packed Avocado Toast (Egg‑Free) If you’re a fan of avocado toast like so many of our clients are, but you also care about having an efficient metabolism and losing weight without feeling deprived, this recipe is for you. Avocado toast is delicious, nourishing, and trendy for a reason—but on its own, it can fall short in one key nutrient that plays a major role in weight loss and metabolic health: protein. As Registered Dietitians and Personal Trainers for Many Years, We’ve Seen a Pattern with Weight Loss Breakfasts That Don’t Work As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and personal trainers with…

If you’re craving a cozy, flavor-packed dinner with minimal effort, this baked ramen recipe delivers. Everything cooks together in one dish: diced chicken, crisp-tender broccoli, and chewy ramen noodles soaking up a rich, savory sauce made with Japanese BBQ, garlic, ginger, and sesame. Unlike traditional stovetop ramen, this oven-baked version is completely hands-off, making it perfect for busy weeknights or easy meal prep. The result is a comforting, umami-loaded meal with just the right balance of protein, veggies, and noodles. Plus, it’s all ready in under an hour. Only requires one pan: As a busy mom, this is such a…

Do you remember how you ran and played as a kid?​​Whether it was storming castle walls, avoiding lava pits, or cartwheeling down the sidewalk, we weren’t worried about sets, reps, or time-under-tension. We were just having fun in the moment.​When was the last time working out felt like that for you?​For those of us that love strength training, exercise DOES feel this way. We love getting in the gym and crunching numbers and focusing on technique. It can be totally absorbing and fun.​But for many folks I work with, exercise feels more like a chore than a hobby. More like…

Find yourself in a slump or bombarded with negative thoughts? Founder of The Happy News, Emily Coxhead reveals five tips on how to be happier Firstly, there is no simple way ‘to be happier’, happiness doesn’t come from one particular place or person or thing (although, cups of tea and lying on a beach would definitely be top of the list for me). We need to try and steer away from this idea that after our next holiday, pay-rise, new purchase we will be happier because if there is an underlying problem, niggling thought or feeling or generally just a…

I’m knee-deep in writing my memoir. I have 350 pages of the first draft written and I haven’t even begun the narrative of my work with my former psychiatrist, Dr. Lev. That’s an additional 11 years of therapy. My writing instructor says the first draft is basically “word vomit,” and then you go back and edit, edit, edit. As the saying goes, every writer needs to “kill her darlings.” In preparation for writing about that time with Dr. Lev, whom I first saw in September 2005 and then was hospitalized six times in the subsequent 18 months for intense suicidality,…

Easy, satisfying dinners for busy weeknights These 10 healthy dinner recipes come together in 30 minutes or less and include hearty bowls, skillet meals, action-packed salads, and comfort food favorites. Let’s be real… dinner can feel easy one night, and the next night it’s a staring-into-the-fridge what’s-for-dinner scramble! And on busy weeknights, having a few simple go-to meals can make all the difference. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be complicated, bland, or take forever. With a little planning—choose 2 or 3 recipes for the week and grab what you need ahead of time—you can make dinnertime so much easier. This…

Want to improve your diet and fitness levels? First check what your body type is. Here are the best exercise and diet tactics for your body type according to the experts  Are you eating healthily and exercising more, yet still not getting the results you hoped for?  ‘If you’re struggling to maintain a healthy weight, despite your best efforts, it could be that you’re not working in sync with your body type,’ says Personal Trainer and Sports Therapist Jade Imani who works with sports brand Healthspanelite.co.uk. ‘When it comes to getting fit, there’s no such thing as one size fits…

Some emerging research suggests that sardine oil extract may have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.[1] When it comes to eating sardines, though, the research just hasn’t been done yet.What is certain is that these little fish are chock-full of numerous skin-nourishing nutrients — including protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B12, says Geeta Yadav, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of FACET Dermatology in Toronto.“The science is real; it just applies to the nutrients rather than the fish itself. So when someone says sardines are good for your skin, the honest version of that statement is: The…