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By Karen Kwan

With cropped tops making a comeback this season, you might be scrambling to tone that midriff of yours. A toned, flat set of abs, after all, is what you want to be baring, and your core’s been looking more doughy than defined lately. When it comes to revealing your six pack, though, there are many ways many of us are going about it wrong: (more…)

By Karen Kwan

A foam roller (not to be confused with the kind for styling your hair!) is a tool athletes and physical therapists use to help stretch tight muscles, and now more and more people are using them at home. “You can use the foam roller either before a workout, as part of a warm up and to enhance your stretching routine,” says personal trainer Eva Redpath. “I recommend using it after your workout when your muscles are warm, to help stretch, recover and prevent injury,” she says.

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By Karen Kwan

What’s worse for many of us is not “that time of the month” but the time leading up to it – aka PMS. The cramps, the bloating, the nausea, the mood swings. And although you’re craving things like cake, chocolate and chips, if you eat these salty and sugary foods, you’ll only worsen your symptoms—high-salt intake will make you bloat up more, for example.

You probably know you should steer clear of those junk foods regardless, but did you know that you can eat certain foods to help alleviate some of your PMS symptoms? Keep this list in mind on your next grocery trip and the week before getting your period may become much less painful. (more…)