Brianne Hogan is a Canadian writer, currently based in Prince Edward Island. A self-proclaimed "wellness freak," she has a background in personal training and healthy eating coaching. Her bylines have appeared on Elle, The Huffington Post, HelloGiggles, Yahoo! Lifestyle, among others.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s next wellness goal: to rebrand menopause. The goop CEO recently revealed she’s in perimenopause in a video for her lifestyle brand’s website.“I think menopause gets a really bad rap and needs a bit of a rebranding,” Paltrow said in a video published on her ...read more
At 53, Elizabeth Hurley proved she’s ageless by sharing a recent Instagram pic of herself in a bikini. The Estée Lauder spokesmodel looks as glam and fit as she did back in the ‘90s.So just how does she do it? By "making more time for exercise, eating nutritious foods, and taking ...read more
We all know Jennifer Lopez has one hot body. And now she’s recently revealed that she owes her enviable physique to one hot workout.The singer-actress, along with her beau, Alex Rodriguez, are obsessed with the workouts at TruFusion studio. The couple has frequently been spotted ...read more
You go to the gym regularly. You actually look forward to your workouts now – a feat you never thought was possible. For the first few months, you were seeing some results. Maybe your waist got slimmer, maybe your biceps became more toned, or maybe you could finally see the ...read more
In an emotional Instagram post last month, the actress revealed her diagnosis.“I have #multiplesclerosis. I am in an exacerbation,” she wrote. “By the grace of the Lord, and willpower and the understanding producers at Netflix, I have a job. A wonderful job. I am disabled. I fall ...read more
Actress and Honest Company founder Jessica Alba has always been the picture of fitness and wellness. Less than a year after giving birth to her third child, son Hayes, the entrepreneur recently proved she’s back to her pre-pregnancy body by sharing one of her go-to workouts with ...read more
At first glance, you might think mini resistance bands are not that big of a deal. But start incorporating them into your workout, and you’ll find that those little colorful bands will kick your butt – in the best way possible.Thanks to their versatility, they’re a great go-to ...read more
Craving some curves but weren't born with the hour-glass figure of Kim Kardashian West or Beyoncé? No sweat. According to Gina Fey, international fitness trainer and owner of Body By Gia, you can still achieve a similar booty-full silhouette with the right exercise and diet ...read more
Alicia Silverstone is as famous for her veganism as she is for her trademark “Clueless” role. Recently the wellness entrepreneur – she founded Mykind Organics certified organic, vegan non-GMO line of vitamins – welcomed Women’s Health into her kitchen to show off what was in her ...read more
It's hard to ignore the health benefits of a regular exercise routine. From controlling weight to improving the body's cardiovascular system to keeping the body strong and flexible, the pros are endless. However, for people with a chronic illness, there are a few stumbling ...read more
Hilaria Baldwin is pretty much an anomaly. The yoga instructor and wife to Alec Baldwin has given birth to four babies in four-and-a-half years, and somehow looks better than ever. So what's her secret to keeping in shape and toned while taking care of four little ones? The yogi ...read more
It's everyone's favorite seasonal beverage. The one most of us crave once the weather gets chillier, and the leaves start turning color. Of course, we're referring to Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. The coffee drink is so popular that it was released in the summer this year, ...read more
Intuitive eating has been popping up recently in the wellness world, and while some might assume it's a new concept, the approach was introduced by Evelyn Tribole RD, and Elyse Resch RDN, back in 1995 with their ground-breaking book, "Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program ...read more
Her 1.4 million Instagram followers know fitness guru and yoga expert Sjana Elise Earp has a killer body, fashionable bikinis, and can bend her body in mind-blowing yoga poses. But something they might not know is how the Australian wellness blogger struggled with ...read more
Let's be honest: your 30s are definitely not your 20s. Your energy is more sluggish, you can't eat whatever you want without paying for it on your thighs, and now your body makes these odd creaking sounds whenever you sit down. Yes, your body looks and feels different, and there ...read more
Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, who married TV producer, Brad Falchuk, over the weekend, recently shared her morning smoothie recipe to her readers, and not surprisingly, the wellness buff is all about adaptogens. According to Goop's website, "Gwyneth drinks adaptogens every ...read more
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen might have wealth, beauty, and a pro-athlete husband, but not everything in her life has been picture-perfect. In her new memoir, "Lessons: My Path to a Meaningful Life," the Brazilian-born model reveals that she once suffered from panic attacks and ...read more
I'm plateau-phobic, so I'm always looking for ways to amp up my home workouts. Enter: gliding discs. Also referred to as sliding discs, sliders, or gliders, they had been on my "must try" list for the last few years. Finally, this month I got around to buying a pair and using ...read more
It's official: Soap opera actress Susan Lucci is hotter and fitter at 71. The Emmy award winner appears in this month's Harper's BAZAAR in an unretouched photo swimsuit shoot, and her figure is seriously #goals. "I feel as good now as I ever did in my 20s and 30s, maybe even ...read more
Over the years, people have switched from whole-fat dairy to low-fat or no-fat options because they were deemed healthier. However, according to a new study, full-fat dairy can actually be good for your heart. The study, published in the Lancet, was conducted by researchers from ...read more
If cryotherapy is the latest beauty trend, then working out under sub-temperatures might be the next fitness fad. From the launch of BRRRN, a New York boutique gym that offers classes in sub-zero temperatures to Vasper, an exercise system that uses compression and cooling to ...read more
Fans of Chrissy Teigen knows she likes to keep it real. True to form, the cookbook author, television personality, and model opened up about her unique way of dealing with postpartum depression after giving birth to her second child, son Miles. "It sounds ridiculous, but people ...read more
If you're one of her 1.2 million followers on Instagram then you know Busy Philipps never shies away from sharing, well, everything. That includes recently revealing to her fans that she poured "gallons of oil" over her head all in the name of healing her sinuses. After turning ...read more
From the prevention of heart disease and cancer to alleviating depression, vitamin D is essential for optimal health. For decades, it was also prescribed as both a preventative and treatment for osteoporosis as vitamin D helps the body absorb the calcium it needs to build strong ...read more
It's the end of your workout, and you're beat. You've sweated, you're conquered, and now all you want is to refuel and hit the showers. No wonder it's so easy to forget to stretch. Besides, you know that HIIT can blast calories and a weight training session can build muscles, ...read more
Looks like Goop goofed up. The lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow has agreed to pay a $145,000 settlement in California after an investigation found that some of its products being promoted, including vaginal eggs, weren't backed by science. The lawsuit comes from the ...read more
Ballet is having a moment. Once reserved as an extracurricular activity for young girls, the rigorous dance is now a trendy workout for people of all ages and sizes. It’s not surprising then that former ballet dancer-turned-wellness entrepreneur Sassy Gregson-Williams is also ...read more
There are those who can lay their head on a pillow, shut their eyes, and be immediately whisked away to dreamland. But then there are others, including celebs like Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, and Amy Poehler, who've opened up about their bouts of insomnia, making sleep a ...read more
I've been a cardio addict since my parents bought a treadmill back when I was fifteen years old. At first, I started out with running five days a week. Then running was mixed with thrice-weekly HIIT sessions. Eventually, HIIT graduated to 90-minute boxing sessions, four days a ...read more
Back in February, filmmaker Kevin Smith shared with his fans on Facebook that he had suffered a heart attack, prompting him to say that "maybe it's time to go vegan." Seven months later and Smith made good on his word. The "Clerks" director recently revealed on Instagram that ...read more
A long-time user of tampons, the "Fuller House" star documented her experience using a menstrual cup for the first time with her Instagram followers. The results? Bure is now a menstrual cup convert, telling her fans, "I'm never going back to tampons." If you were wondering ...read more
Reebok is now part of the sustainable fashion movement. Earlier this month the major shoe brand launched its first-ever sustainable sneaker. The sneaker, dubbed the NPC UK Cotton + Corn, is made from plant-based cotton and corn, and is the premier product from the "Cotton + ...read more
There's no denying that Jennifer Aniston has one of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood. Always quick to share her latest wellness and fitness obsessions, the star recently revealed her latest love: boxing, which she now calls her "exercise of choice." The star's boxing ...read more
Taking a vacation for many might mean also taking a vacation from your workout routine. While there's no denying the appeal of rest and relaxation, including a day off from your regular routine, two new studies might have you rethinking skipping your sweat sessions for the long ...read more
Actress Jessica Biel has one of the most enviable bodies in Hollywood. But instead of sweating to blast fat or having relaxing warm facials to improve her complexion, it appears the Emmy nominee might prefer to keep it cold. In fact, it seems she prefers it subzero cold. Biel, ...read more
A new study says that eating insects, particularly, crickets is good for you. In fact, the study, done by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, found that consuming crickets "can help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria and ...read more
Rapper Will.i.am wants to 'scream and shout' how disgusted he is by the idea of eating meat after dropping 20 pounds following a plant-based diet. The Black Eyed Peas singer revealed to Arianna Huffington on her Thrive Global podcast that he tipped the scales at 210 lbs. last ...read more
Summertime means most of us are not only on vacation but are skipping the gym in order to get a nice dose of fresh air, sunshine, and vitamin D. However, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on your workout altogether. With the warmer weather, we have the opportunity to get ...read more
If you're struggling to get rid of stubborn belly fat, we fell you. Carrying around that extra pooch not only makes you feel bloated or your jeans feel extra tight, but it can also lead to serious health risks. Abdominal fat, also known as visceral fat, is associated with heart ...read more
Having a recovery day as part of your workout routine is important. As much as you might love zoning out during your weekly evening runs or enjoy the "high" you get from your morning spin classes, your body needs rest between intense exercise sessions so that your muscles can ...read more
From her classic "J. Lo glow" to her toned body, actress-singer-dancer Jennifer Lopez, the OG triple threat, keeps defying age and gravity. And no display was more evident than the "Shades of Blue" star's recent 49th birthday in which she showed off her enviable abs in a string ...read more
Actress Priyanka Chopra is the latest star to indulge in the turmeric trend that has taken Hollywood by storm. The "Baywatch" beauty recently posted a video of Harper Bazaar's #LittleBlackBook in which she mixed turmeric into a DIY beauty mask and applied it, a recipe she ...read more
Fans of actress Jennifer Garner know how much she loves to cook, especially healthy recipes. The star hosts a Pretend Cooking Show on her Instagram, and she's always sharing her latest drool-worthy dish. So it comes as no surprise that when it comes to serving up meals for her ...read more
If you're a devout yogi, you could be an egomaniac. At least, according to a recent study published online by University of Southampton and due to be published in the journal Psychological Science. Researchers recruited 93 yoga students and evaluated their sense of ...read more
Actress-writer Mindy Kaling is a fan of fitness -- or at least she tries her best to keep in shape even while busy acting, writing, and producing movie and television, and looking after her young daughter. One of her favorite ways to stay fit is working out on her treadmill. So ...read more
Reality star Kim Kardashian has a lot on the go. From running a business (empire) to running after three small children, she has a lot on her plate. Which probably explains why she gets up early to squeeze in her workouts. How early? Like, before the sun rises. That kind of ...read more
It's practically Christmas in July! Amazon Prime Day is one of the busiest shopping days of the year -- and for good reason. From 12 PM PST July 16, until 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, July 17, Amazon Prime members will gain access to exclusive deals on some of your most favorite ...read more
Pop star Selena Gomez is as famous for her killer threads as she is for her catchy songs. But, curiously, her latest favorite accessory has less to do with fashion and more to do with fitness. The singer has been photographed numerous times wearing...ankle weights. And not just ...read more
Gym memberships aren't the end-all and be-all of accomplishing your fitness goals. They can be busy, too expensive, and generally inconvenient, especially if you find yourself skipping your weekly spin class because of work, family, and, well, life. The good news is that it's ...read more
Admit: you get a little hangry. Science explains it as behavior resulting from a drop in blood sugar, making it difficult to pay attention or act appropriately since glucose (sugar) is a vital nutrient of the brain. But most of us know it as hunger + angry, and for most of us, ...read more