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Adam Meyer

Adam is a health writer, certified holistic nutritionist, and 100% plant-based athlete. In addition to The Healthy, he has published with outlets such as The Beet, Livestrong, and others. With his wife and their two kids, Adam lives in British Columbia, Canada. That’s where you can usually find him running mountain trails, working out in his home gym, or writing in a coffee shop.

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These Gentle Exercises May Be the Key to a Longer Life, Say Experts

Exercises designed specifically for this purpose can help improve your range of motion, recover from injuries and even prevent nasty falls as you get older.

Vitamin D, Your Immunity, and Covid-19: Infectious Disease Doctors’ Insights on the Link

Immunity experts weigh in on vitamin D intake and its reported connection to Covid-19 outcomes.

Does Yoga Strengthen Your Bones? An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Answer Might Surprise You

Many weight-bearing workouts have been demonstrated as excellent for long-term bone health. So can yoga poses,...

Here’s How Much Protein You Really Need in a Day, with a Kidney Doctor’s Wisdom

How much protein do you need? A recent study suggests that on average, Americans are...

How Safe Is Your Produce? Authorities List the 12 Dirtiest—and 15 Cleanest—Fresh Groceries for 2022

Protect yourself from chemicals by following the Environmental Working Group's 2022 insights for safer produce...

The Best Foam Roller to Accelerate Your Recovery, according to Trainers

This trainer says foam rolling transformed his workout recovery. Here's the product he loves best—plus...

A Dermatologist and Dietitian Just Listed the 5 Worst Foods That Age Skin Faster

If you want healthy skin, you've got to nourish your cells with goodness. These are...

Doctors Just Revealed 5 Fascinating Vitamin D Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

As much as there is for you to love about vitamin D, there's also still plenty...

Here’s What Happens to Your Skin When You Stop Eating Meat, Say Diet and Dermatology Experts

Plus, dietitians, a dermatologist, and recent science offer a prime list of foods to transform...

The 4 Best Vitamin D Supplements Depending on Your Specific Needs, from Registered Dietitians

Vitamin D is currently all the rage, and for good reasons. Since not all vitamin...

Are You an Aspiring “Reducetarian”? These Are the 5 Smart Grocery Swaps You’ve Got to Try

For a lot of us, it's not quite practical to swear off meat forever. If...

Craving Sugar? A Dietitian Says You May Need More of This Surprising Nutrient

When you suddenly need a sugar fix, that urge might feel like it has a...

A Psychologist Says This Trending Way to Handle Anger May Actually Be Good for Your Heart

For those moments when your temper reaches the brink, a mental health expert—along with a former...

The 3 Best “Smart” Treadmills for Your Home, From Certified Fitness Experts

Seasoned trainers declare an exciting era for treadmills is here. Here are a few of...

A Trainer Designed This Simple Resistance Band Leg Workout to Give You “Killer” Results

Don't think a resistance band is enough to get you the lower-body results you're after?...

Feeling Down? Here’s the Compelling Effect of Your Mental Health on Your Heart Health

A growing body of research shows a clear connection between your mind, heart, and total...

Try This Trainer’s Full-Body Resistance Band Workout to Improve Your Body Shape and Strength

If your at-home workout routine could use some fresh inspo—with changes to your body you can...

A Trainer Says These Adjustable Dumbbells Are Your “Best Investment”

The Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells are a solid add to your home gym arsenal,...

A Trainer Says This Under-$30 Resistance Band Will Transform Your At-Home Workouts

Resistance band workouts saved this trainer's routine when the pandemic hit. Here's how he says...

Shoveling Snow, Heart Attack, and Stroke: 3 Heart Doctors Share Their Insights on Staying Safe

Maybe you already know shoveling can lead to heart attack—but this cold-weather activity also increases...

Ramen Health Benefits—Are There Any? A Chef and Nutritionist Raise the Bar on Your Bowl

Satisfy your ramen craving and get more nourishment (and flavor!) from your noodle bowl. Plus,...