Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. In the world of ...
1 Department of Human Physiology and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium 2 Center for Human Movement Sciences and ...
Genetics plays a primary role in determining height, and there aren’t any proven strategies for making yourself taller. However, some lifestyle factors may help, particularly during growth. Consuming ...
There’s something about getting older that makes you more intentional about how you train. I found fitness early. I was in my 20s, and training was simple: lift weights, push hard, feel strong and ...
Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps in the short term, but chronically high levels may raise chronic disease risk, weight gain, and sleep issues. To naturally lower cortisol levels, focus on sleep ...
Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...
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