special | The ‘plogging’ fitness trend is taking over the dirty streets of New York City – and keeping people in shape

special | The 'plogging' fitness trend is taking over the dirty streets of New York City - and keeping people in shape

Move on from the boring, old run club – picking up trash while running with friends is the new fitness trend. Running clubs have become increasingly popular as a way to exercise, build friendships and develop romantic relationships, and some New Yorkers are taking their passion one step further by cleaning up the streets while … Read more

What are obesogens? A secret metabolism killer is lurking around your house

A person's bare feet are standing on a bathroom scale.

Speaking of being stuck in a rut…with guts. You’ve tried everything to lose weight—you eat healthy, exercise more, manage stress better and get enough sleep—but nothing seems to move the needle on the scale. Are you paying attention to your chemical exposure? Obesogens are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that sabotage weight loss efforts by altering … Read more