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Ice cream cake has a sentimental meaning in my family. Every year, my cousin gets a classic ice cream cake for her birthday. Through the years, we’ve endured plenty of freezer mishaps and melty cake slices, but nothing compares to the memory of enjoying the frozen dessert together on such a happy occasion. While my cousin’s go-to brand has always been Carvel, lately, Baskin-Robbins has been making a name for itself when it comes to cake. Last summer, the iconic brand introduced a totally new way to enjoy the frozen dessert with its Cake in a Box.  And now, there’s…

As carbohydrates and sugar become an even larger part of the modern diet, more people than ever are at risk of developing elevated blood glucose levels. Unfortunately, the signs of high blood sugar, fatigue and frequent feelings of thirst and hunger, can be mild and easily overlooked. A healthy glucose metabolism responds to food consumption and the corresponding rise in blood sugar by producing metabolic hormones, which help transport glucose out of the bloodstream and into the body’s cells for use as energy. But a diet heavy in sugar and carbohydrates can desensitize this hormonal response to blood sugar spikes…

There’s no shortage of ways to boost your protein intake these days—from blending cottage cheese into recipes or opting for a protein pasta. And now, clear protein powders seem to be everywhere. They promise all the benefits of protein, without the heaviness of a traditional shake.

Key Takeaways Memory consolidation is how the brain changes short-term memories into long-term ones.Repeating information regularly helps it move into long-term memory.Sleep plays a big role in helping memories get stronger in the brain. Short-term memory tends to be limited in duration and capacity. In fact, the human brain can store short-term memories for only about 30 seconds—so it must move important information into long-term memory to retain it. That’s where memory consolidation comes in. What Is Memory Consolidation? Memory consolidation is the process in the brain that converts short-term memories into long-term ones. Building Long-Term Memories With New Information Memory…

Key Takeaways Apiphobia is a common fear of bees, and some people develop it after being stung.Africanized bees are more aggressive than European bees, but “killer bees” only cause one or two deaths a year in the U.S.Treatment options like therapy can help people overcome their fear of bees. Known as apiphobia, the irrational fear of bees is arguably one of the most common specific animal phobias. Like all phobias, the fear of bees may have many different causes. Some people develop a phobia after being stung or watching someone else get stung, but prior exposure is not necessary for…

The super contagious virus known as RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) usually begins to spread in fall and reaches peak levels in the winter. Nearly everyone gets it by the time they reach their second birthday and many people are infected more than once — maybe even several times — throughout their lifetime. Studies have shown that children have a 10 to 20 percent chance of getting sick with RSV each year, with the rates in adults slightly lower. It’s even possible to get RSV multiple times within one season (though symptoms tend to be milder after the first bout), according…

Now that spring is just a wee bit closer, it’s high time to grab a fresh pair of walking or running shoes for your treks to the gym or outdoor walks and runs. Our favorite brands include Hoka, Brooks and New Balance, and we always want to share when they’re available for less. We gathered some of the best walking shoe sales to take advantage of right now, including the Hoka Bondi 9, Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24, New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 and more. Discounts are up to 50%, and picks are selling fast!  Best Sales on Walking and…

If ice-cold temperatures are keeping you indoors, why not use the winter chill as an excuse to experiment with more time-consuming recipes and cozy baking projects? If your current kitchen collection has seen better days, you’re in luck: Nordstrom Rack quietly slashed prices on some of its most popular kitchen brands.  Everything you need to stock your kitchen for the rest of winter is on major discount, including Henckels knife sets, a winter blue KitchenAid sauté pan, non-toxic JoyJolt storage containers, and a Hydro Flask water bottle. Read on to shop even more hidden gems at this secret sale, up…

Key Takeaways Asian families often use silence to manage emotions and maintain harmony.Eastern cultures value the needs of the group over the individual, which affects how they communicate.High context communication in Asian families relies on indirect signals and non-verbal cues to express feelings. Communication can be difficult, especially when adding in generational habits, cultural values, and societal expectations toward standard communicational patterns. Communication is also very different in Eastern cultures from their Western counterparts. Traditional Eastern cultures have been known to prefer silence, quiet, and harmony over any type of strong reaction or outburst.  Asian communication patterns stem from a…