Leslie Finlay

Nov 25, 2024 | thehealthy.com | Leslie Finlay

What is a long-haul flight? A long-haul flight typically refers to a non-stop flight of six hours or more, according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. But as technology advances, a new designation has emerged: Ultra-long-haul flights. Some agencies define ultra-long-haul flights as non-stop flights lasting at least 12 hours, while others up that in-air time to at least 16 hours.

Nov 21, 2024 | thehealthy.com | Leslie Finlay

The growing statistics on too much sitting, plus this writer's standing desk test, might convince you to make that office wellness splurge.

Nov 21, 2024 | thehealthy.com | Leslie Finlay

Expert plant-based nutritionists offer their favorite swaps for traditional Thanksgiving dishes that are as tasty as they are healthy. Is vegan Thanksgiving healthier?

Nov 11, 2024 | thehealthy.com | Leslie Finlay

I’ll start with a confession: I’ve had the Headspace app on my phone for years, willfully ignoring the bright orange logo calmly smiling back at me from my home screen. Occasionally, I’d open it, complete a session, and feel pretty great. But I was only motivated to use the app out of some need, like as a last-resort tool to manage stress. Like using aspirin for a headache, meditation got shelved as soon as I felt better.

Nov 6, 2024 | thehealthy.com | Leslie Finlay

It may be another case for the standing desks trend: Doctors say spending more time on your feet can help you burn calories even without adding movement. There are several reasons to take a (literal) stand: US adults spend around six to eight hours sitting each day, says Mani Singh, MD, a dual board-certified sports medicine physician and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City.