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3 weeks ago | 
health.com | Mark Gurarie |Jenna Anderson |Amy Kwan
Sorapop / Getty Images A groin strain is an injury to your groin muscles, which connect your thighs to your lower abdomen. This injury occurs when the muscle fibers are pulled or torn, causing pain and impacting mobility. Accidents, falls, awkward movements, or muscle overuse can cause groin strains. They can be mild (grade 1), moderate (grade 2), or severe (grade 3). Groin strains are common among athletes. Researchers estimate that they account for 5-18% of sports injuries.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Sherri Gordon |Amy Kwan
Hinterhaus Productions / Getty Images Walking on a consistent basis is good for your health and well-being. Not only can it affect your sleep quality and boost your heart health, but it also can improve your mood and increase longevity. It can even lower your risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure. Some research suggests that the timing of your walks—such as before or after meals—can impact how the activity affects your health.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Sherri Gordon |Amy Kwan
LPETTET / Getty Images Walking can help increase metabolism, improve mood, reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, regulate appetite, improve heart health, and increase bone strength. Walking can also help you lose weight. Researchers have found that consistency is more important than walking speed when it comes to walking for weight loss. Experts recommend walking as a long-term weight loss strategy rather than something you do short-term.
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Nov 6, 2023 | 
health.com | Samson McDougall |Amy Kwan |Richard Scherr
If you suffer from back pain, and your old mattress has you waking achy, a mattress topper can be a great investment to help align the contours of your spine without investing in a new mattress. Toppers are typically one to four inches thick and made from foams of varying firmness. Strap them onto your existing mattress and you’re adding a layer of body-cradling support, which, when combined with a healthy sleep routine, can help you alleviate pain, sleep better and wake with more energy.
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Nov 6, 2023 | 
health.com | Lacey Muinos |Verywell Fit |Amy Kwan
The convenience of having an indoor exercise bike in your own home is unparalleled. Whether you’re a busy professional or parent, hopping on an indoor bike at a moment’s notice is a quick and easy way to knock out your cardio without the hassle of leaving the house.
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Nov 6, 2023 | 
health.com | Samson McDougall |Amy Kwan
When you’ve been raised on innerspring mattresses, the jump to the figure-hugging embrace of a full-foam mattress can be a leap too far. Hybrid mattresses form a great middle ground between that familiar feel and stability of innersprings, topped with layers of the latest developments in memory foam, cooling gel, and cushioning.
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Oct 26, 2023 | 
health.com | Lindsay Modglin |Amy Kwan
Health.com uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Korostovtseva L, Bochkarev M, Sviryaev Y. Sleep and cardiovascular risk. Sleep Med Clin. 2021;16(3):485-497. doi:10.1016/j.jsmc.2021.05.001Lateef OM, Akintubosun MO. Sleep and reproductive health. Journal of Circadian Rhythms. 2020;18(1):1.
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Oct 6, 2023 | 
health.com | Kelsey Lorencz |Amy Kwan |Richard Scherr
Health.com uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Biswas A, Oh PI, Faulkner GE, et al. Sedentary time and its association with risk for disease incidence, mortality, and hospitalization in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis [published correction appears in Ann Intern Med. 2015 Sep 1;163(5):400].
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Oct 6, 2023 | 
health.com | Jack Byram |Amy Kwan |Richard Scherr
Whether you lift weights, run, stretch, or have another preferred method for exercise, the most important thing is that you make sure it's part of your routine. Research shows that in addition to helping you reach physique goals, exercising actually helps you live longer—so finding a way to do it is a great long-term choice.1If you’re not able to make it to a commercial gym, you can still reap the benefits of exercise by purchasing home gym equipment.
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Sep 20, 2023 | 
health.com | Amanda Svachula |wellness. Previously |Amy Kwan
The human body is made up of trillions of cells.1 These cells comprise of everything in your body from your muscles, bones, organs, fat, and nerves. Your body composition specifically can break down the percentages of how much of your cells make up your lean mass and your body fat.
