It’s always fun to see how your city or state ranks with the rest of the country. Is it healthy? Does it cook? Is it happy? If you’ve ever wondered how your city stacks up in the running-5Ks department (now…
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If you’re like us, you probably spend a fair amount on fitness and health goodies and services. After all, it’s all worth it because it helps to keep you healthy and feeling good, right? via GIPHY But how does the…
Ever wondered if you sweat more than the normal person? Why sweat from some areas (ew) smells worse than when it’s from other areas? And what you can do about it if you are a hot, sweaty mess even when…
Have you heard? Muscles are totally in right now! And it’s a trend that I’m absolutely loving. More and more women are getting serious about strength training and I couldn’t be happier about it. We should all be paying far…
Mozzarelly great news here, cheese lovers. Yeah, that was lame, but “gouda news” is just too cheesy. Anyway, on to the news I havarti mentioned. For reggiano this time. I know you’re thinking, “this feta be good.” And trust me,…
A recent study from the University of Missouri (MU) may have found a natural way to fight breast cancer. Researchers there found “luteolin, a natural compound found in herbs such as thyme and parsley, and vegetables such as celery and…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — or so we’ve heard all our lives, right? Now, don’t be alarmed, but as it turns out, the research that supports that claim was supported by cereal makers, aka the…
Did you know that January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day? Maybe you’re thinking, “No! I still haven’t burned all those Christmas cookies off yet!” Don’t worry, I have some good news for you … Peanut butter is a health…
Every year, my schedule gets crazy the week(s) before Christmas. I do everything I can to plan for all the holiday stuff — shopping, events, gift wrapping, — in addition to my usual daily tasks. Inevitably, I find myself cutting into…
Are you bored with your activity tracker? Do you need something new to inspire your exercise? Or have you ever simply wondered what your sweat says about you? We’re in the same boat, and we’re in luck. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed…
I don’t know how I feel about tickling, and I know I’m not the only one. It’s usually horrible, but in a sort of gleeful way, kind of like a roller coaster ride. It sounds bad and doesn’t always leave the best memory,…
The holidays are near once again. By “holidays are near,” I mean I’ve been staring down a bowl of Halloween candy for more than a week now, and it’s not going well. And by “not going well,” I mean I just…
Fit Bottomed Girls are not into dieting, and we have some new scientific support for our stance. If you’ve ever wondered if that new fad diet you heard about would work for you, all you have to do is ask…
We all know that we should drink water regularly throughout the day and even extra if we’re working out. But do you know all of the whys behind those recommendations? How much of the science do you know about hydration? Do you…
A recent study from Oregon State University says it’s okay if you don’t reach your goal of 10,000 steps per day. I say thank goodness! According to the study, the actual number of steps doesn’t matter much. You can work harder…
You may have seen this study on how fitness trackers may not help you lose weight. It certainly made headlines and it certainly got our attention. We mean, how can more info and actual real-time reminders of how much (or little)…