How 7 simple products finally cured my bad sleep

Somewhere in her mid-30s, this editor discovered that sleeping through the night was no longer something that happened automatically. Between high-intensity interval training, gym classes, and a half marathon on the calendar, exhaustion was never in short supply. What kept happening instead was waking up at 2 a.m., overheated and drenched in sweat, for no…

ByDorcas OnasaApril 12, 20260Comments

Fitness

Essential gear every new runner needs to truly thrive

From shoes to recovery tools, here's the running kit that actually moves with you Essential Gear Every Runner Needs Before Hitting the Pavement The running world has a way of pulling people in — and keeping them. Whether it's the early-morning stillness, the meditative rhythm of a steady pace, or the rush of crossing a…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 6, 20260Comments

Health

Mouth taping is all over social media — but is it safe?

The viral sleep hack promises better breathing and fewer snores. Experts say the risks may outweigh the rewards. Every few months, a new sleep ritual takes over the internet. The latest involves pressing a strip of tape over your lips before bed and trusting the results. Mouth taping — physically sealing the mouth during sleep to…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 24, 20260Comments

Body

Building muscle on a deficit: Can you really have it both ways?

The fitness world's most debated question finally has a strategic answer — and it might change how you train. For years, the conventional wisdom held that you had to choose: lose fat or build muscle. Bulk up or slim down. Pick a lane. But a growing body of evidence — and a shift in how…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 3, 20260Comments

Health

The heart attack recovery doctors never expected

New research reveals cardiac muscle cells can regrow after severe damage, offering hope for millions Each year, cardiovascular disease claims the lives of nearly one million Americans, with heart attacks serving as one of the most devastating catalysts. For decades, the medical community operated under a fundamental assumption: when a heart attack strikes, cutting off…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 12, 20260Comments

People

The apology Kanye West should have made years ago

The rapper confronts antisemitic remarks and mental health struggles in full-page newspaper statement Kanye West, the artist legally known as Ye, has issued an extraordinary public apology for his antisemitic comments and erratic behavior through a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal. The statement, headlined "To Those I've Hurt," represents one of the most…

ByDempsey May AyucoJanuary 26, 20260Comments