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The holiday season is traditionally filled with gifts, and many of us are rushing to finish our shopping or indulging in the post-holiday sales. We want to gift to others and make them feel good. But what about ourselves? Consider a little self-love this holiday. 1. Be Present Right here, right now. No fear borrowed from an uncertain future. No sorrow brought in from the past. Just this moment right...
12/22/2022 5:00:00 AM
Making time for exercise can be tough. For those who have carved out an hour of precious free time to hit the gym or head outside, the hope is that every minute will count. So here’s the big question. Will exercising in the morning or evening make a workout more effective? Preliminary research reveals some great suggestions but has some caveats, too. Here's the latest research linking time of day with...
12/21/2022 5:00:00 AM
When a pregnant person is deficient in any nutrient, so is the baby, and the effects can be persistent. Researchers have long been trying to hoe in on the effects of deficiencies in these cases and have now zeroed in on deficiencies that specifically affect the tiny developing brains of fetuses. And in one surprise result, they’ve found vitamin D could be vital to our intelligence. Vitamin D and the...
12/14/2022 5:00:00 AM
About 45 million people in the U.S. go on a diet every year. So there's no denying that we all live in "diet culture" because it's everywhere. The urge to lose weight, and the product someone is shilling to help us do it are in almost every commercial and in every store. From fads and crash diets to tried and true eating plans, everyone has a suggestion. But this deeply pervasive diet culture may be...
12/7/2022 5:00:00 AM
Coconut milk, a traditional cooking staple in Thailand, has recently gained popularity in the United States. It’s versatile and nutritious, making it a delicious cooking substitute for dairy. Coconut milk is becoming increasingly popular in the United States — and for good reason. It may improve cardiovascular health, help fight against infections, ease gastric ulcers and reduce anxiety. It also improves...
11/27/2022 5:00:00 AM
While a diabetes diagnosis can come with a scary and long list of don’ts, it turns out that for women, tea and coffee should not be on that list. According to a preliminary study, caffeine intake has surprising benefits for diabetic women. The study was presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal in 2017.A Fine Cup Of Coffee The results...
11/22/2022 5:00:00 AM
The ongoing quest for the best night’s sleep continues. While there may not be a simple solution to getting an uninterrupted 7 to 9 hours of sleep, some have turned to melatonin. The body makes melatonin naturally, but supplements are also popular. So we wondered, is synthetic melatonin safe to take? Does Melatonin Control Sleep Patterns? Most healthy adults need between 7 and 10 hours of sleep every...
11/14/2022 5:00:00 AM
Here they come again — office parties, family dinners, gifts to buy and holiday crowds — it doesn’t take long before stress starts to take its toll. From traveling to entertaining or just trying to keep up with the holiday rush, we have some survival tips.Holiday stress doesn’t have to be a looming disaster waiting to happen. Conquer the beast by getting enough sunlight, planning ahead, pacing yourself...
11/13/2022 5:00:00 AM
Having a drink before bed is something many people enjoy as a way to unwind or relax. Sharing a nightcap can also be a way for people to carry on an intimate conversation while winding down for the evening. IT seems innocuous and like a calming ritual, but is a drink or two actually bad for us before bed? Drinking May Lead to Muscle Aches When the body's blood alcohol level increases, it can lead to...
11/11/2022 5:00:00 AM
Halloween is upon us. But the origin of this tradition has largely been lost on the majority of celebrants. Halloween marks the eve of All Saints Day (alternatively All Hallows' Day), a day of remembrance of the dead, the saintly, martyred, and faithful departed believers. Halloween arose as a way to use humor and ridicule to flout Death.But how did a ritual to mock Death come to involve so much sugar?In...
10/31/2022 4:00:00 AM
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