| Headlines for a healthier you | | | What Is TikTok's Viral 12-3-30 Workout? |  | Lauren Giraldo, the inventor of the 12-3-30 workout, said it has helped her lose 30 pounds without dieting or counting calories. The rules are simple: Set the treadmill to an incline of 12, put the speed on 3, and just walk for 30 minutes.
Is this the one and only workout you need in life? Maybe not. Our writer Stephanie Brown tried it for five days in a row—and it's not as easy as it sounds. | | Know More | | If you're not used to climbing or walking on hills every day, jumping into a new routine with a 12% incline can be very taxing on your body. Brown, who's a marathon runner, said she felt a nagging lower back pain by the third day. | | Feel Better | | Experts recommend starting this workout at a lower incline to build up your strength. Giraldo said she does this workout five days a week, but for most people, it's better to have a variety of exercises throughout the week. | | |  | What Else Should You Know | | | Pop Music Might Help You Fall Asleep | | Most people might opt for soft, ambient bedtime music, but turns out a lot of people on Spotify have upbeat pop songs on their sleepy playlists. The most popular ones are "Dynamite" by BTS and "lovely" by Billie Eilish and Khalid. Familiarity and repetition in pop music may be the key ingredients for a sweet slumber. | | | | | | NYC Now Offers Free Abortion Pills | | New York City is the first city in the U.S. to offer abortion pills at no cost in four sexual health clinics. The clinics won't ask patients about their insurance or immigration status. According to city officials, medication abortion services would be available to anyone who needs them—whether they reside in New York City or not. | | | | |  | In Other News | | | | |
