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Any visitor to Melton Mowbray will be able to tell how important the pork pie is to the food culture of this Leicestershire market town. The portable pastry parcels have helped put this place on the culinary map. At Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, a Grade II-listed building that first opened as a bakery in 1851, the savoury treat attracts fans from the UK and beyond, and has spawned a thriving online retail business. The worldwide renown of this hearty lunch has been helped by its Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, awarded by the EU in 2009.The Melton Mowbray pork…
Adjunctive medications are used for bipolar disorder when you have continued symptoms even while taking your primary medication.[2] These residual symptoms can include anxiety, depression, and panic, says Kumar.“When first-line agents for bipolar disorder lead to an improvement in symptoms but not to complete remission, or if someone cannot tolerate first-line agents, other classes of psychotropic medications can be utilized, typically as adjuvant to the mainstream treatment,” says Paula Zimbrean, MD, a psychiatrist and a professor of psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.Lithium and valproic acid (Depakote) are the two main first-line agents for bipolar disorder.[2] But…
If you cook with a cast iron skillet, grill pan, or Dutch oven, you know that cleaning this material can be tricky. One quick Google search yields hundreds of tips and tricks for cleaning cast iron, so if you’re feeling lost, you’re not alone. Luckily, with the right tools, maintaining cast iron is easier than you might think. Lodge’s clever pan scrapers clean cast iron cookware without scratching it, earning the tools over 20,000 fans on Amazon. At just $2.50 apiece, they’re an everyday staple for home cooks. Lodge Pan Scrapers, 2-Pack Amazon When you fry eggs, sear salmon, or…
Metabolism is often reduced to how quickly you burn calories, but in reality, it’s the foundation of nearly every process that keeps your body functioning well. It refers to how your body turns food into energy, manages blood sugar, regulates appetite, builds lean muscle, and stores (or uses) fat.
For years, Oprah Winfrey has rounded up all of her “Favorite Things” in a list that drops in the late fall. With recommendations for comfortable house shoes, bottles of olive oil, home goods and more, her curated collection is a veritable treasure trove of gift-giving inspiration, no matter the occasion. Winfrey does a great job of featuring new labels alongside tried-and-true picks. After combing through the past decade of lists, we spotted the podiatrist-loved shoe brand Vionic multiple times. Since Vionic is known for its combination of support and style, we’re not shocked that Winfrey is such a fan. What did shock…
We’re always jazzed about health. A broad term, healthy looks different for everyone. Each of us has individual goals, and this time of year makes those especially apparent. A new year can signify a fresh start, providing motivation and determination to get things done. For us, fitness is at the top of the list. Getting exercise and eating well (pun intended) are both connected to create one whole lifestyle. I know we’re not alone—meeting those resolutions can be hard. That’s why we’re opening up and sharing the tips and tricks we’re using to accomplish our goals, whether a Stanley tumbler…
Key Takeaways Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is a program to help people stop drinking.A.A. meetings are free and available worldwide.The only requirement to join A.A. is the desire to stop drinking. Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is an international program focused on supporting people during alcohol recovery, with a goal of helping them achieve and sustain sobriety. Meetings cost nothing to attend and are available almost everywhere. What are A.A. meetings and how can they help? We’ll cover those topics here. We also discuss who can join Alcoholics Anonymous and what research has found about the effectiveness of attending these meetings when overcoming…
I got a puppy a month ago, and let me tell you—she poops five times a day. The veterinarian told us that puppies are essentially pooping machines, but I’m in awe of how regular she is. If humans could have just one morsel of dogs’ consistency, we’d all be in a better place. Alas, we have to take matters into our own hands, and that starts with what we’re eating. Gastroenterologists have been advocating for decades about incorporating specific ingredients into your diet for optimal gut health and, in turn, improved bowel movements. The most common seem to be leafy…
Last month, Google told online publishers that it had started testing AI-generated headlines in Google Discover, replacing stories’ carefully handcrafted titles with truncated alternatives made up by Gemini. Some journalists were predictably unhappy, but now, the company says that the AI headlines are no longer an experiment—they’re a “feature.”Back when the testing began, the results ranged from poorly worded to straight up misinformation. For instance, one AI-generated headline promised “Steam Machine price revealed,” when the original article made no such claim. Another said “BG3 players exploit children,” which sounds serious, until you click through to the article and see that…
Key Takeaways Identify what is causing your stress so you can create strategies to manage it. Your attitude can change how stressful a situation feels and how well you deal with it.Avoid avoiding the source of your stress, as it may make things worse in the long run. You can’t always avoid stress, which is why it is important to know how to handle stressful situations. Getting better at managing stress is a great way to become more resilient and able to confront future challenges. Press Play for Advice On Managing Stress Hosted by therapist Amy Morin, LCSW, this episode…