Realistic Ways To Stay in Shape The 'getting in shape' craze is both the gift and the curse of the century. It’s a gift because weight-related health issues have been on a steady incline worldwide. And a curse, because the desire for the ‘perfect body shape and size’ has driven people to some extreme, and even dangerous measures in pursuit. Every other day we have a new tutorial for 'how to lose weight in just X days' or ' X fastest ways to get shredded.' Sadly, with limited knowledge of sustainable weight loss practices, and the increased need to conform...
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Glass jaw: Think of it literally. It is fragile and will shatter on hard impact. Ever wondered why plenty of people go for martial arts like Muay Thai or mixed martial arts as their form of physical fitness. These ‘sports’ enhance your muscle endurance, allowing your body to withstand tremendous amounts of strain. Your trainer will have you doing 30 reps with 30 lbs weights as opposed to a dead lift with a 100 lbs weight. Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” But did you know that getting hit in the...
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Whoever said, "Fashion is the ugliest form of art because it changes every six months," was beyond their time. No phrase captures better the unattainable beauty standards that pester the past and current generations. While we hope that people learn something from disastrous trends like the teeth-filling challenge, which leaves irreparable enamel damage, the stakes are only getting higher. Recently, some influencers have been linked to a spike in the use of Ozempic for weight loss instead of its intended use for controlling type 2 diabetes–a trend that has led to drug shortages that risk the lives of people that...
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A “Moon face” is when your face gets puffy and round, usually due to weight gain. The extra fat deposition gives your face a rounded look, like the moon. This can happen due to several factors, including age, menopause, pregnancy, certain medical conditions, and certain medications. It’s typical for you to think you could have avoided it somehow, but it's not always in your control. For instance, taking anti-inflammatory steroids for an extended period can have undesired side effects. We can also chalk it up to hypothyroidism and other conditions like Cushing's syndrome. The good news is that Moon Face...
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In early 2021, a new social media star began to make waves online. Italian model Luca Marchesi quickly became an internet sensation thanks to his chiseled good looks and sharp jawline. Some people even started referring to him as "The Giga Chad" - a reference to a popular internet meme. However, unlike Giga Chad, Luca Marchesi isn't some deep fake created by video and photo manipulation tricks. His transformation journey is real; you can see it morph through the years. It goes from smooth to crisp over months. But in a world where Botox and radical transformational surgeries are becoming...
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It’s no secret that chewing gum has several benefits–it freshens your breath, helps you focus, and can even help you burn calories. But what you may not know is that chewing gum could also help improve the look of your jawline. Chances are, you've probably heard this claim before - and like many others, you may be skeptical. After all, if it were really that easy to get a chiseled jawline, wouldn't everyone be doing it? The truth is, while chewing gum won't give you instant results, it can actually help tone and strengthen the muscles in your jaw over...
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