S. Nicole Lane

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Southwest Side Chicago Editor at HealthNews

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How to Safely Prepare For Your First Marathon

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

Nicole Kitner first started running just months after getting her first Apple Watch. She enjoyed being able to track her statistics while exercising, and it motivated her to want to improve her fitness and stamina. Soon, she began training for her very first half-marathon. “Seeing myself get better was a huge motivator in continuing, and running the half marathon was a specific goal I could train for and accomplish,” she tells WellnessPulse.
Is Your Daily Matcha Messing With Your Iron Levels?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

For hundreds of years, matcha has been a signature beverage in Japan. However, in recent years, the green tea beverage has been growing in popularity in Western culture, and many have ditched their coffee habit for a daily dose of the antioxidant-filled beverage. Made from finely ground green tea powder processed from shade-grown tea leaves, matcha can now be found in many coffee shops and restaurants around the United States and has become a signature part of many Americans’ diets.
Can Eating a Handful of Spinach Trick Tastebuds and Curb Cravings?| WellnessPulse

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

We all know the age-old adage that says breakfast is the most important meal of the day — but have you ever thought of breaking your morning fast with a handful of spinach? On TikTok, it seems many creators indeed have, as videos of people shoving handfuls of spinach into their mouths first thing in the morning have begun circulating all over the app. The idea, according to social media users, is that the first thing you eat sets the tone for what you crave for the rest of the day.
New Food Tracker Counts Calories by Analyzing Food Images

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane

Whether it's step counts, daily workouts, or food intake, what gets measured gets monitored. For example, 2023 research suggests that wearing a fitness tracker that logs physical activity and provides feedback may help motivate some people to achieve their fitness goals. For people who want to lose weight or have a health condition like type 2 diabetes, tracking the nutritional profile of each meal is critical.
My fiancé and I feel no connection to our last names. We're debating whether to create a new one when we marry.

1 week ago | businessinsider.com | Frank Olito |S. Nicole Lane |Henry Blodget

The author and her fiancé are considering creating a new last name when they get married. Samuel Gernand/The Gernands Photography 2025-04-12T11:07:01Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I'm getting married in six months, but I'm unsure if I want to change my last name.
L-Theanine for Coffee-Induced Anxiety: Does It Work?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

Drinking a steaming cup of coffee is a quintessential part of many people’s morning routine, one that isn’t always so easy to give up, even when experiencing unwanted side effects. A 2020 survey from The National Coffee Association found that seven in 10 Americans drink coffee every week, while 62% drink coffee every day. The average American coffee drinker meanwhile drinks just over three cups per day.
Can Eating Grapes Boost Muscle Gains at the Gym?

1 week ago | wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane

Muscle health is critical for mobility, overall wellbeing, and quality of life, especially in older adults. Since muscle burns calories, having strong, healthy muscle mass helps boost a person's metabolic rate, which can help with weight loss. For fitness enthusiasts like bodybuilders, bulking up or adjusting diet and exercise to gain muscle mass is a top priority.
Ashton Hall’s Morning Routine Is Elaborate and Strict – Should You Try It? | WellnessPulse

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Mira Miller |S. Nicole Lane

Trying to improve your health and wellness often involves developing a morning routine with multiple steps to ensure you start the day off on the right foot. Fitness coach Ashton Hall takes that concept to a whole new level. The social media influencer, who has nearly 6 million followers on TikTok, recently shared a video of his full morning routine, which occurs between 3:50 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. It quickly went viral, gaining over 100 million views since he posted it earlier this year.
The Chicago film industry is working toward sustainability

2 weeks ago | chicagoreader.com | S. Nicole Lane

From The Bear to The Blues Brothers, Chicago is an that generates an annual $700 million in economic impact across 50 wards and sustains approximately 20,000 jobs. But along with the success of jobs, money, and production comes a heaping amount of environmental waste. For people not fine-tuned to the entertainment world, it may not seem like an obvious culprit.
Psyllium Husk: Is it as Effective as Ozempic?

2 weeks ago | wellnesspulse.com | Kimberly Drake |S. Nicole Lane

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) are a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes and, in some cases, obesity. GLP-1s are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance. Plus, they require a prescription from your doctor. While some online retailers and compounding pharmacies offer cheaper compounded versions of GLP-1s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expressed concerns over the safety of these products. As of Feb.