1. 6 Great Probiotic Foods: Courtesy of Lou Mudge on Fit & Well
Many assume that improving gut health requires a cabinet full of supplements. But for most people, the foundation of a healthy gut starts with the foods they eat every day. This article features six probiotic-rich foods you can eat as an alternative to probiotic supplements. It explains how these foods can support a healthy gut microbiome and why food-first approaches are often a better place to start.
2. New Study Suggests Exercise Could Help Defend Against Microplastics: Courtesy of Ava Durgin on Mindbodygreen
It seems like every few weeks there’s a new headline about microplastics showing up somewhere they shouldn’t be. They’re in our water, our food, and increasingly, researchers are finding them throughout the human body. While that can sound a little alarming, this article highlights some encouraging research showing regular exercise may help protect the body from some of the harmful effects associated with microplastic exposure.
3. Research Shows Just 2 Hours Of Strength Training A Week Could Help You Live Longer: Courtesy of Danielle Zickl on Health
It’s often believed that strength training requires hours in the gym each week, which makes it easy to see why so many struggle to fit it into their schedules. The good news? Research suggests you may need far less than you think. This article breaks down a recent study that found significant health and longevity benefits associated with just two hours of strength training per week.
4. 4 Things I Wish I Knew At The Start For Quicker Results: Courtesy of Kate Cheng on Women’s Health
Strength training can seem pretty straightforward on the surface: pick up weights, put them down, and repeat. But anyone who has stuck with it for a while knows there’s a lot more to making progress than that. This article details several lessons an experienced lifter wish they had learned sooner, including the importance of recovery, consistency, exercise selection, and mindset.