Yet Another TikTok Nutrition Trend You Should Avoid at All Costs Share Tweet Flip Some people have the urge to eat non-food items such as dirt. It’s called pica, and it’s considered to be an eating disorder. It can be a sign of iron deficiency or a pregnancy symptom. It’s an unusual condition — and you may have never heard of it before. But you may be even more surprised about the fact that some TikTok users are eating soil as a wellness hack. Wondering what’s the deal with this social media...

9 Steps to Beating the Toxic Messaging Around Weight Loss Share Tweet Flip Think you aren’t affected by diet culture? Think twice. Diet culture is in the supplement ad that keeps popping up on your feed. It lives in the temptation to cut carbs or follow a strict eating plan. It’s that sneaky voice telling you that your body fat percentage could be lower. It’s that pang of guilt you feel after enjoying dessert. “Men can be just as impacted by diet culture as women, however, it often shows up...

How to Date When You're Struggling Financially Share Tweet Flip Dating? Not in this economy. One in three American singles are stressed about the costs of going on dates — and 30% have even cut back on dating due to financial worries, according to a Savings.com study. If money is tight and you’re wondering whether to avoid dating altogether, you’re not alone. “Young people have been hit particularly hard by the cost-of-living crisis in recent years,” according to chartered accountant,...

Friendship, Support & Motivation Are Just a Few of the Benefits of Running in Groups Share Tweet Flip Picture this: It’s cold and dark out and you’re lacing up your running shoes. Instead of dreading going for a run, you’re excited to meet your running buddies for an outdoor 5K run. You’ve signed up for a race, which adds a whole new dimension to your training. Keeping up with some of the faster runners in the group is motivating you to improve yet there’s no pressure to push yourself past...