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I got my period on my thirteenth birthday. Like most girls, I felt a mix of caution and excitement. But the thrill of officially graduating to womanhood was shortlived. Photo: Jenna O’Brien Based on that description, I was sent to a cardiologist, where I didn’t get any answers. As I grew older, I remained an anxious person. I was never officially diagnosed with ananxiety disorder, but anxious thoughts consumed my existence....

“I haven’t eaten chicken in 13 years,” she says. But I love it as a basic protein." At the end of the day, Barrymore’s transparency about her current wellness routine is refreshing and real. Photo: Getty Images Courtesy of Quorn

Sipping on coffee pre-workout could make exercising feel easierandspeed up recovery, experts say. Find out how to add the caffeinated drink into your routine to score those perks. When it comes to multifunctional beverages, coffee easily reigns supreme. Photo: Ivan Gener / Stocksy You gulp down a cup for a much-needed energy boost on a slow morning at the office. And you may evenmix it with alcoholto get through an awkward first date....

You don’t need to jog long distances to boost your health. Ahead, find out how far youactuallyneed to run to see an improvement in your health. That’s a lot of return for a pretty small investment. Stocksy. This will help avoid common occurrences likeshin splintsand stress fractures." “Don’t be afraid to start with a run-and-walk situation,” he adds.

Participants receive access to expert assistance and opportunities for connecting with peers nationwide. What hasn’t been so idyllic is the area’s internet access, which is unreliable and slow. Cell phone service ranges from erratic to nonexistent. But change is coming. In fact, it contains the states highest peak, Mount Rogers, at 5,729 feet. The countys broadband project is being funded in part by a $1.8 million state grant. The implementation work is being done in partnership by the county, GigaBeam Networks and Appalachian Power....

From chickpea flour to chickpea pasta, this lil' legume is everywhere and for good reason. Here, all of the garbanzo bean benefits and nutrition facts you gotta know. Ahead, a deep dive into chickpea nutrition, plus dietitian-approved ways for eating them. Photo: Neha Gupta/Getty What Are Chickpeas? The other main key in is the desi chickpea, which is small and dark brown. Never heard of this cultivar? That’s likely because this variety is more common in the Middle East and India, according toHarvard T....

Should you also factor in the weights of clips and locks? And if you’re working toward your one-rep max? Might as well go get your bachelor’s in math first. Here’s the DL. Different sizes and shaped bars allow you to weigh your movements in various and more efficient ways. Deadlifting from this position puts the focus on your quads. Basically, different barbell options at the gym help you mix up different movements and fire up different muscles....

I realized our relationship would never be the same, and that’s OK. He grabs ahold of my life-jacket and laboriously yanks me onto the pebbly shore. Frazzled and frozen to the bone, I don’t calm down until Maria comes running to hug me. Photo: Cristina Goyanes “It’s OK, my sister,” she whispers soothingly over and over again. “It’s OK. I love you, I love you.” Cristina Goyanes Best of all, it makes me feel closer to her than I had in months....

A personal trainer shares how she finally mastered the challenging lower-body move. But one exercise continued to evade me: the pistol squat. What Is a Pistol Squat and Why Are They So Difficult? Photo: Adobe Stock Pistol squatsare unilateral exercises, which means they work one leg at a time. Your non-working leg should be roughly parallel to the ground the entire time. Done correctly, all squats should use your glutes....

Tina Minasyan shares how losing weight was just the beginning of her journey. The first time I became aware of my weight, I was in fourth grade. My weight skyrocketed and the first thing to go was my confidence. Photo: Instagram/@TinaMinasyan Not necessarily because it bothered me, but becauseI was constantly being judged and teased for my weight. I went from being a social butterfly to being incredibly reserved. I felt like my weight defined me....

But many people give up on their goals before the first month of the year is even over. That’s why I recently decided to share my own transformation-something that took mewayout of my comfort zone. I took the photo on the left in April 2017. I was okay with my body, and I loved working out. But I felt like I should be leaner for how much work I was putting in at the gym....

Indoor cycling benefits basically every muscle including your brain. Here’s how to start your own routine and reap the health and fitness rewards. Like it or not,indoor cyclingis a fitness trend that refuses to die down. (Psst, here are moreexercise bikes to deliver a killer workout at home, and somePeleton-bike alternatives.) Cycling is one of the best forms of cardio you’re free to do, especially long-term. That way, you might implement any specific recommendations....

At this point, anyone who feels compelled to try hair removal can choose from an array of options. One popular DIY method is the intense pulsed light, or IPL. IPL hair removal offers a lasting result compared to shaving or even waxing. Photo: Ohlamour Studio / Stocksy What Are At-Home IPL Devices? IPL stands for intense pulsed light, the form of scattered light that these handheld tools give off. The technology is similar to but different fromlaser hair removal....