‘Yoga pill’ could one day stop anxiety attacks by targeting specific area of the brain: study

‘Yoga pill’ could one day stop anxiety attacks by targeting specific area of the brain: study

Yoga in a bottle? Scientists have identified the specific part of the brain that controls conscious slow breathing and meditation techniques — and said the breakthrough could create a whole new class of anti-anxiety drugs they’re dubbing the “yoga pill.” The pill could make a person suffering from a panic attack or anxiety automatically slow … Read more

Snake yoga is here to make you squirm — and maybe conquer an overwhelming fear

Snake yoga is here to make you squirm — and maybe conquer an overwhelming fear

At one exercise studio, goat and puppy yoga are a thing of the past. Now, people can relax while having a snake slither up their backs. Clients at California’s LXRYOGA set aside any squeamishness to exercise with snakes. MediaNews Group via Getty Images LXRYOGA, a studio in Costa Mesa, California, offers the latest trend by … Read more

Star sweat: Can astrology help you get the body you were born for?

Star sweat: Can astrology help you get the body you were born for?

Named for the god of war, Mars is our planet of will, energy, sexuality and action, getting it done and getting it on, if you will. The planetary ruler of hot-headed Aries and intense AF Scorpio, Mars also rules blood and our sense of vitality, creating a clear connection between our Mars sign and the … Read more

Add this 5-minute routine to your day for better energy, concentration and sleep

Add this 5-minute routine to your day for better energy, concentration and sleep

Chair yoga has a geriatric reputation, but experts say these minimal movements can dramatically improve your overall health at any age. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches, rather) to slow down the process. Chair yoga … Read more

Exclusive | Meet the NYC yogi who legally has to live in his St. Marks studio

Exclusive | Meet the NYC yogi who legally has to live in his St. Marks studio

This yogi has taken “nama-stay at home” seriously. While most people don’t dream of sleeping at the office or welcoming strangers and celebrities into their houses daily, Alex Schatzberg does — because he legally has to. The longtime East Villager signed a rare live-work lease in 2017, which requires that he run a business out … Read more

I’m a spine doctor — do this one stretch daily to avoid pain as you age

I’m a spine doctor — do this one stretch daily to avoid pain as you age

The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches) to slow down the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more

I’m a doctor — try this trick if you’re having trouble pooping

I’m a doctor — try this trick if you’re having trouble pooping

He may be starting a movement. A UK surgeon and author is revealing what to do when you’re having trouble going No. 2. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, is promoting a toilet yoga pose that he says can improve your pit stops. Problems pooping? Try toilet yoga. Getty Images/iStockphoto “If you … Read more

These fit and fabulous seniors are proving that age is just a number

These fit and fabulous seniors are proving that age is just a number

Last fall, my septuagenarian father touched the hearts of countless people and became a bit of a social media sensation when he was stopped on the street and interviewed about his fitness routine for the popular @BodyByMark. When asked for “the one key” to a long, healthy life, his kicker was gold: “Get up when … Read more

I’m a fitness trainer — here are 6 tips for avoiding vacation weight gain

I’m a fitness trainer — here are 6 tips for avoiding vacation weight gain

Sun, sand and dumbbells in hand. After gaining 15 pounds on holiday last summer, Miami Beach fitness trainer Melissa Lattari, 32, has devised six strategies for staying on track during vacation. She recommends finding ways to get your steps in, practicing moderation, doing 10-minute workouts, taking supplements, drinking plenty of water and relaxing. To avoid … Read more

5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside

5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside

A Florida doctor who specializes in stroke rehabilitation is sharing five ways women can lower their risk of having a stroke — the brain attack is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain. … Read more

Why Alec Baldwin blatantly called Paul McCartney an ‘a–hole’

Why Alec Baldwin blatantly called Paul McCartney an ‘a–hole’

Alec Baldwin doesn’t like a showoff. The “30 Rock” actor, 66, revealed that he took a yoga class with Paul McCartney, 81, in Los Angeles years ago, and he called the musician an “a–hole” because the musician was so good at yoga. “He would do a handstand or a headstand and he had the most … Read more

Fitness expert shares 5 yoga and Pilates exercises to help release stress from your body

Fitness expert shares 5 yoga and Pilates exercises to help release stress from your body

With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress.  Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of Etalon, a posture bra brand.  Rudzinskaya has multiple certifications in Pilates and proper body form — and shared with Fox News Digital the best poses for those looking … Read more

I’m a health coach — here are 5 ways you can reduce stress in your life

I’m a health coach — here are 5 ways you can reduce stress in your life

These tricks work in a pinch. If you’ve ever sat at your desk and suddenly realized that your shoulders are hunched up by your ears — you’re not alone.  Stress and tension can manifest in ways that are way more physical than you might think, NY-Presbyterian Health Matters reports.  “Many people don’t realize how damaging … Read more

I have the biggest penis in Britain — it’s so monstrous I was barred from yoga

I have the biggest penis in Britain — it’s so monstrous I was barred from yoga

His downward dog was a bit too distinctive. So much for bigger being better. The UK’s most well-endowed man, Matt Barr, claims that his titanic tallywacker has caused him some big problems, including dating difficulties, sex-ploitation, and perhaps, most embarrassingly, getting booted from yoga class because people thought he was aroused. “I’m trying to dispel … Read more

Venting won’t help you calm down — but this might

Venting won’t help you calm down — but this might

Got something to get off your chest? You’re better off keeping it to yourself. That’s according to new research that says venting or “blowing off steam” may not actually help you reduce your anger — and it could just make it worse.  “Blowing off steam” might feel good in the moment, but it’s not helping … Read more

Tree house: This Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica is the ultimate eco-luxe destination

Tree house: This Four Seasons Resort in Costa Rica is the ultimate eco-luxe destination

Summoning the energy to conquer a steep mountain hike before my morning coffee wasn’t exactly how I pictured kicking off my vacation, but the panoramic views from the enchanting shala at the summit quickly erase any memory of the climb.  Practicing yoga in the al fresco structure (which takes its name from the Sanskrit word … Read more

Do these 5 things every day if you want a longer, healthier life: experts

Do these 5 things every day if you want a longer, healthier life: experts

While certain factors are out of our control, there are some things we can do to extend our lives. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on healthy longevity than genetics,” Dr. Gary Small, a memory, brain and aging expert at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, told … Read more

Workouts to get a chiseled jawline — from face yoga to electric shock: Experts weigh in if they work

Workouts to get a chiseled jawline — from face yoga to electric shock: Experts weigh in if they work

Fitness fanatics are all about rotating between leg and arm day. But what about face day? Inspired by the incredibly angular jawlines of celebrities like Bella Hadid and Henry Cavill, hordes of people are turning to cosmetic surgeries from chin liposuction to buccal fat removal for a more chiseled jawline. However, some claim facial workouts … Read more

Want to keep your joints healthy and strong? Follow these 5 simple steps

Want to keep your joints healthy and strong? Follow these 5 simple steps

Don’t get disjointed. Healthy joints allow you to play sports, exercise and keep up with daily tasks. Unfortunately, about 1 in 5 American adults have been diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis, which is the swelling of one or more joints. To help avoid pain and limitations to movement and flexibility, experts shared with the … Read more

Miley Cyrus wowed at the Grammys with her toned body — her fitness secrets revealed

Miley Cyrus wowed at the Grammys with her toned body — her fitness secrets revealed

She can buy herself flowers — and whip herself into shape. Miley Cyrus, 31, wowed the crowd with her performance and many outfit changes Sunday night at the Grammys, showing off her toned body through it all. From stepping onto the red carpet in her revealing custom metal Maison Margiela look, which appeared to be made … Read more