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When you think about building strong bones, an image of someone sipping on a tall glass of milk might come to mind. We’ve been trained since childhood to equate calcium with skeletal strength, and dairy milk is the darling of the calcium-containing food world.While calcium is, undoubtedly, the reigning monarch of bone minerals, it doesn’t work alone. In fact, without a supporting cast of other essential nutrients, calcium can’t do its job effectively. Thankfully, vitamin D has been getting more attention in recent years, and many people now recognize just how crucial it is for ensuring your body can actually…
Pancakes are an all-important part of any breakfast or brunch spread, but they can be much more. With Shrove Tuesday fast approaching, we’ve gathered our top 10 sweet pancake recipes for your appreciation as a dessert all year round. From stacks oozing with chocolate to plates vibrant with colourful fruit, pancakes are so versatile that you can eat them for every meal and not get bored! Whether you’re looking for indulgent treats or creative pancake dessert ideas, discover more sweet pancake recipes and our full collection of Pancake Day recipes.For inspiration on lunches and dinners involving pancakes, check out our…
Welcome to your go-to guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics. We’re tracking everything—from real-life heated rivalries (yes, they exist) to under-the-radar sports and surprise standouts—so you can catch up on all of our coverage in one place.Figure skating is one of the most mesmerizing Olympic sports—both for the breathtaking displays of athleticism and the intricate, elegant outfits.But those crystal-laden getups are more than just visual entertainment: They’re crafted in accordance with specific rules. And athletes can get penalized—pretty heftily, actually—for breaking them.With the 2026 Winter Games underway in northern Italy, we rounded up four figure skating outfit rules you probably…
This hands-off pearl onion boil transforms frozen pearl onions into a meltingly tender side dish. Tossed in a savory-spiced butter and slowly roasted until golden, it’s a low-effort crowd-pleaser that pairs well with just about any main. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright, herby finish. Published on February 6, 2026
Key Takeaways Media often wrongly portrays people with mental illness as dangerous. Mental illness is treatable and can range from mild to severe. Media can make people with mental illness seem like they can’t get better. How mental health is portrayed in the media often perpetuates stereotypes and stigmatized attitudes about mental illness. In the aftermath of an unconscionable act of random violence, many people are inclined to label the perpetrator “crazy.” That’s unfortunate, because if a criminal has mental illness, automatically assigning the label “crazy” does a great disservice to people who live with mental illness every day. In…
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If you’ve ever joined me in the misfortune of downloading TikTok, you’ve probably spent at least one evening mindlessly scrolling until two or three in the morning, not even looking for anything in particular to watch. According to the EU, that needs to change, as the region has preliminarily determined that the “addictive” app is in violation of its Digital Services Act. The decision came on Feb. 5 and followed an investigation from the European Commission into the effects that features including infinite scrolling, autoplay, push notifications, and the fabled TikTok algorithm have on the minds of users. According to…
All it takes is 20 minutes or less to make one of these tasty and nutritious dinner recipes. With fiber-rich ingredients like beans, garlic and onions, these dishes can help support your gut health and promote healthy digestion. Recipes like our 20-Minute Chickpea Soup and Broccoli-Pesto Pasta are healthy and delicious choices that will keep your gut in check Chickpea Grain Bowl with Feta & Tomatoes Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali. This chickpea-farro grain bowl is a hearty dish that’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber and tons of fresh flavor. Farro, a whole grain…
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Paul Newman’s fettuccine Alfredo uses less butter and more cream.The recipe includes peas and an egg yolk for richness and texture.This classic pasta pairs well with veggies or protein for a balanced meal. On a chilly winter evening, few things are as comforting as a warm bowl of pasta topped with homemade sauce. A good pasta dish is a celeb-favorite meal, too: We’ve seen Stanley Tucci share his simple bolognese recipe, Valerie Bertinelli dish on her mom’s lasagna and Jennifer Garner spill about her go-to four-ingredient pasta dish. Still, it’s not every day we see the humble-but-classic fettuccine Alfredo get the love it deserves. But…