This article origianlly appeared in AEDITION. Cellulite is likely to affect more than 80% of women at some point in their lives. Commonly referred to as “cottage cheese skin”, this condition creates lumpy, dimpled flesh on the thighs, buttocks, abdomen, and hips. It can happen to men and women but is much more common in…

This post originally appeared on AEDITITON. The allure of the before-and-after photo can be so tantalizing: A patient showing off the seemingly instant gratification of a life-changing body transformation completed in a matter of hours. But do those snapshots — ubiquitous on social media — tell the whole story? The short answer is no. While…

This post originally appeared on AEDITITON. We’ve all entertained some version of the same fantasy: skipping the gym in favor of a Netflix marathon while still losing weight. Well, what was once dismissed as a daydream is increasingly becoming a reality. Recent advances combined with new applications of existing technology have turned non-surgical body contouring…

by Natalie Digate Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, FAAP Researchers are just beginning to understand why weight loss maintenance is so difficult. We know that at least part of the answer lies in metabolic changes that often accompany weight loss. For example, studies show that after diet-induced weight loss, the hunger hormone ghrelin increases, while satiety decreases…

This article originally appeared on AEDITION Our smiles mean a lot to us. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry is more advanced and popular than ever. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Anjali Rajpal tells us how to get a picture perfect smile. Our smiles mean a lot to us. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic…

Are you training for a race or a run or exercising for health benefits? Did you know that recovery from training is actually more important than the training itself, as repair and rebuilding of damaged muscle tissue can occur only during a recovery period? Charlie Hoolihan, director of personal training for the Pelican Athletic Club…

Image courtesy of Unsplash Sometimes, pulling more out of your workout can feel pretty challenging. Once you develop a routine, it’s easy to get into a rut and see your progress plateau, or worse, you stop looking forward to doing it at all. If you’re hitting a wall with your yoga practice, it can be…

by Cody Sipe, PhD Why tai chi? In recent years, study after study has proven its benefits, yet most fitness professionals seem to know little about it. That’s too bad because just about any fitness client can learn tai chi, and any fitness professional can teach it. Like other types of exercise, tai chi simply…

by Justin Price, MA Participating in a program of regular exercise is a good idea at any stage of life. One of the most popular forms of exercise is walking, and it’s an ideal physical activity for older exercisers because they generally feel confident performing the required movements—after all, they’ve been doing them all their lives (Williamson 2007).…

by Justin Price, MA Many people can’t seem to get enough of workouts that meld functional movements with high-intensity resistance training. Indeed, workouts using dynamic, high-intensity, full-body movements are great for strength and health—provided the body functions properly and exercisers use correct technique. They understand the musculoskeletal benefits of combining functional motions with intense exercise like gymnastics, weightlifting, running or rowing.…