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People are always surprised when I, an avowed nature devotee, express how in love I am with New York City. I feel so at home there each time I visit, and I was even lucky enough to work there in the summer of 2017 for a celebrity, managing their artwork and photographing their home (and helping them prepare for a renovation). While it may seem contradictory to be an outdoorsy person and also feel this way about New York City of all cities, it really isn’t. For one, human beings are complicated and messy, and being contradictory is part of...

s For some, exercise is addictive – a way to get that much-needed physical and mental boost. For others, it’s a necessary evil.  If you fall into the latter camp and don’t often find the time to move (whether because you’re super busy or simply cba), you’ll be pleased to know that researchers have discovered a 10-minute workout, which done three days a week could help you reap some proper fitness benefits. A new study from the University of Texas found high-intensity cycling in extremely short (we’re talking four-second) bursts – followed by longer rests – can improve your health and performance,...

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Learn the causes and symptoms of five vaginal infections, as well as measures to prevent them. The vagina — a wonderland and a mystery all at once. But metaphors aside, you probably don’t give your vagina much thought when you’re about to get your workout on. But vaginal care is more than just a few Kegels now and again and a little tidying up with a monthly wax, and all the extra sweat, friction and heat happening down under can funkify your va-jay-jay. Make your downtown less susceptible to infection, viruses and other such nasties with these expert tips for active women worldwide — and...

A Texas mother shared her little daughter’s incredible transformation from obese to healthy and the way it transformed the whole family’s approach to nutrition and fitness. When Marla Frazer noticed that her daughter, Melanie, was not only putting on extra pounds but was also struggling to breathe and was already showing pre-diabetic symptoms, she realized she missed somewhere as a parent. “[I]t was my fault. I just didn’t understand or know how to feed her,” Frazer shared in her social media post. “I felt so guilty and sorry for her at the same time.” However, rather than pushing herself down the endless...