Dylan Roche

1 week ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

Hate cardio? Or do you just think you do? A lot of people will say they dislike cardio workouts, believing that it has to entail endless minutes or hours of running and cycling. Sure, it can look like that, and many people do enjoy those kinds of workouts. But reaping the benefits of aerobic exercise doesn’t have to mean lots of struggling. Many of your favorite activities might even be considered a potential cardio workout.

1 week ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

Did you know the average American spends about seven hours staring at a screen every day? The culprit might be a phone, a computer, or a tablet—likely some combination of all three throughout the day. That’s a lot of screen time. And even though staring at the screen of a tech device isn’t exactly the same as staring at another light source, such as a lamp, it can still be tough on our eyes. It affects our mental health and our sleep.

2 weeks ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

A natural moisturizer for skin, hair, and nails Keeping a tub of coconut oil in your kitchen seems like a reasonable choice—it’s versatile for cooking with a rich tropical flavor and medium-chain triglycerides for energy and brain health. But how about keeping a tub of coconut oil in your bathroom? You might be surprised to learn that this popular cooking oil can be used for all kinds of beauty hacks, improving your skin, hair, nails, and more.

1 month ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

Hyrox is fitness competition combining strength and endurance in a way that’s inclusive, fun, and, yes, tough. t’s not a marathon, and it’s not CrossFit—but it’s a fitness challenge that combines elements of these disciplines in a trend that’s quickly growing around the world. If your idea of fun includes sled pushes, burpees, farmer carries, and lots of running, then you might find yourself attracted to this kind of challenge.

1 month ago | whatsupmag.com | Dylan Roche

If you’ve ever looked at a cannister of table salt, you might have noticed it labeled as iodized. Or if you’ve looked at a package of fancy sea salt, there’s usually a disclaimer that says, “This salt does not supply iodine, a necessary nutrient.”  So, what’s the deal with iodine? Why is it sometimes added to salt (and other times not)? And what’s the benefit to getting this necessary nutrient in our diets.