Are you taking enough steps daily for a long, healthy life?
Most of us have heard about the health benefit of walking a few thousand steps a day, but did you know it could help you live a longer life?
This week's, our medical columnist Dr. Michael Daignault discussed a new study of more than 2,000 adults that showed taking at least 7,000 steps per day reduced mortality by 50% to 70% compared to those who took less steps. The average age of study participants was 45, and they were followed over an 11-year period.
Crazy, right?
Michael says it's especially helpful for people to keep in mind because many assume their only option is to transition from not exercising to joining a gym.
While a lot of people can make that leap, he recommends most patients start off slowly.
And walking is an underrated exercise.
When’s the best time to get those steps in? It depends on your lifestyle.
For a lot of people, our jobs keep us active on our feet during the day. So some people might prefer to try to hit that 10K step goal with an evening stroll. But morning is also a great time for a walk.
So, time to put on those walking shoes! Happy walking!
To read the rest of the column, click here.
Adam Levine, Sumner Stroh and why we love to hate 'the other woman'
Oh boy... have you seen all the news about Adam Levine this week?
If not, here's a quick catchup: Rumors of Levine's involvement with 23-year-old influencer Sumner Stroh stirred a media frenzy when she claimed they had a year-long, secret affair in 2021.
The Maroon 5 frontman drew backlash from millions of spectators on social media, but it was Stroh who ultimately bore the brunt of criticism, my colleague Jenna Ryu explains. She dug into why the "other woman" is often blamed more harshly:
In a matter of hours, Stroh was publicly dragged, blamed and shamed as a "home-wrecker" and "attention seeker" in the comments of her viral video — so much so that celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski and Chrishell Stause rushed to her defense.
Though Stroh is not necessarily innocent, focusing on her involvement alone is a dangerous diversion, says Leora Tanenbaum, author of "I Am Not a Slut." It's yet another example of misogynistic double standards, and what's happening to Stroh is reminiscent of the way we demonized Jordyn Woods and Monica Lewinsky, Tanenbaum says.
In this case, it was Levine, a married man who, in his own words, "used poor judgement." And yet it's Stroh trapped in a vicious cycle of slut-shaming.
To read Jenna's full piece, click here.
How to keep things fun, sexy in your long-term relationship
Every relationship requires work, especially long-term relationships. In this week's column, Millennial Therapist Sara Kuburic wrote about how to keep a relationship interesting and fun for years.
So, what are her tips?
Stay curious. One of the biggest relationship killers is assuming we know our partner so well, we stop paying attention. We assume we know everything there is to know, so we stop listening. But the reality is that people grow and change, and to make the relationship work we need to keep up with each other. Maybe you knew what their favorite hobby, sex position or foods were when they were in college, but have you checked in lately? The relationship needs to be a safe space where each person can explore and be curious about who they are, and have their partner be part of that journey. A sense of unfounded familiarity cannot only lead us to think we are still dating a version of our partner from a year ago, but it can lead to boredom and complacency. A great way to keep things interesting is by staying curious about who we are and who they are.
Surprise each other. I am not talking about jumping out of the bushes more like thoughtful gestures of love. Yes, it’s fun to be spontaneous, but sometimes you have to plan your spontaneity. Show the person you still care, that you were listening to them when they spoke about their dream hiking spot or their favorite food of the moment. You can surprise them with a clean house, a cute sticky note or a weekend picnic. Surprises are not just about the size of the action, but about the thoughtfulness behind it!
To read the rest of the list, click here.
Today's reads
What exercise burns the most calories? This method is tried and true.
Kim Kardashian is being 'skinny shamed.' But experts warn against comparing it to fat shaming
Does 'skin cycling' actually work? My colleague Jenna Ryu tried it for one month.
This week's advice column: My friend sex-shamed me. Do I have to include her in my wedding?
Cooking chicken in NyQuil is 'very unsafe,' FDA warns after #sleepychicken TikToks surface
Sexual health is more than you think. Read this to learn why
Today's pet
Meet Larry.
"This handsome boy, Larry, was a street cat going between several houses to find people to feed him," writes Nannine Dahlen from Ormond Beach, Florida. "He has now been adopted by my grandson, Alex, and lives with him in his college house at Georgia Southern University. Larry looks satisfied and right at home now, doesn’t he?"
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Walking for health: How many steps should you take in a day?
