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Scales, be damned.

Jessica Nelson, RDN, CPT, and other dietitians discuss the most extreme diets and weight loss methods out there. Plus: their expert takes on if these radical weight loss plans really work. Sometimes, losing weight can be a daunting, difficult undertaking. It also takes effort and patience to see results—which is probably why extreme diets that […]

Finding your happy weight is about feeling your very best in your own body—not somebody else’s. Here are seven simple steps you can take to reach your happy weight. Plus: a chia and almond smoothie recipe to support you along the way!

A bright screen counts down from two minutes and 40 seconds. Then a second number drops more rapidly: -97, -100, finally slowing near -240 degrees Fahrenheit. I tried cryotherapy to see why celebrities and athletes alike stand in an icy chamber for the sake of health and beauty.

Eden Sassoon, daughter of health and beauty pioneer Vidal Sassoon, is the founder of EDEN by Eden Sassoon Finishing Studio and EDEN by Eden Sassoon Pilates. As a leader in the health and beauty sphere of Los Angeles, we sat down with Eden to hear about the inspiration for her studios, her passion for Pilates, […]

Today we’re advising on an issue that is all too common and uncomfortable. Here are our five nutritionist-approved ways to stop feeling bloated, and expert advice on how digestive enzymes can help.

As part of our series on digestive health, today we’re diving into the topic of probiotics. Our everything guide to finding the best probiotic for you is all about what these microorganisms are and the role they play in your digestion and beyond! What are Probiotics? When we think of bacteria, we often think about […]

Vitamin D is an extremely important vitamin for your skin and beauty, bones and strength, and overall health and immunity. However, an estimated one-billion people worldwide have a vitamin-D deficiency. It’s important to know what vitamin D is, how to discern if you’re are lacking this vital vitamin, and what you can do about it. […]

Forget what you think you know about detoxing: Juicing, colonics, and extreme low-calorie diets can do more harm than good when it comes to cleansing the body. Instead of going to extreme measures, opt for these five simple ways to give your body a natural detox. You’ll feel lighter, refreshed, and more energized. 5 Tips […]

Take the next 21 days to commit to your goals. Join us for our healthy detox challenge by incorporating these food and drink combos into your diet. HUM Healthy Detox Challenge Cleanse your body and mind with these cleansing drink and food pairings! Healthy Detox Prep Use today to commit to the upcoming three weeks. Here […]

“We are, at least from the standpoint of DNA, more microbial than human,” says Tom Insel, director of NIMH. The gut microbiota—consisting of over two million unique bacterial genes, 1,000 different species of bacteria, and trillions of cells that together weigh anywhere from one to three pounds—refers to the microbe population living in the intestine. […]

As an early-80s baby, I clearly remember the nutrition dogma that guided our family’s eating habits. Fat was bad while sugar-free, fat-free everything ruled our pantry. A bagel with no-fat cream cheese and jam was considered to be healthier than a vegetable and egg scramble. Like most of the country, we knew that fat was […]