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Growing up, my family always had three types of products in our fridge’s butter compartment: a box of butter for baking, a box of Oleo (or margarine) for baking my grandma’s vintage recipes, and a tub of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter for everything else. In grocery stores today, you’ll find plenty of spreads with creative names that convey they’re not actually butter, but I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter was the first to do it. The spread was created in 1981, and has always been loved ever since for its rich flavor and creamy texture that can be…

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Start your day with 25–30g of protein to help preserve muscle as you age.Water-based cooking and eating more plant foods can reduce inflammation, among other benefits.Tea, calcium-rich foods and morning movement all support healthy aging. Healthy aging doesn’t happen overnight. It is the result of small, intentional habits, done over time, that support your mind and body. One of the most impactful places to start is with your morning routine. What you eat in those first few hours of waking can shape the health of your muscles, bones and brain as you age. Starting the day with foods that support…

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Fitness advice typically hammers home one core message: move more. But a new large-scale study suggests that for an exercise program to be truly effective, you need variety.According to new research published in BMJ Medicine, people who regularly do a mix of different physical activities (not just one go-to workout) tend to live longer, even when their total amount of exercise stays the same.The study followed more than 111,000 adults for more than 30 years, collecting data from two large cohorts. Researchers tracked participants’ exercise routines including walking, running, cycling, weight training, stair climbing, and racquet sports, and analyzed how…

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Key Takeaways Boundaries help keep relationships healthy by fostering trust and respecting personal space and needs.Showing respect and using “I” statements can help others feel more receptive when discussing boundaries.Boundaries are meant to be maintained and adjusted over time as the relationship grows. “Boundaries” have become somewhat of a buzzword. Though they may be the subject of trending TikToks (and not to mention reel after reel on Instagram), they’re far from a passing fad: Boundaries are a key pillar of healthy relationships. What Are Boundaries in a Relationship? “Boundaries are the limits we place around ourselves for what we are…

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Verizon had a massive outage last week, leaving roughly two million customers unable to use their phones off of wifi or SOS mode for nearly a day. As an apology for the inconvenience, the company promised to refund those affected a meager $20 to their accounts—so naturally, scammers quickly got a phishing scheme up and running targeting people eligible for the credit. As reported by Android Authority, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia has issued an alert about fake Verizon “credit” messages floating around.Verizon credit phishing scamAccording to the sheriff’s office, scammers may contact you via text or email—claiming…

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Key Takeaways The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a situation where two people must make a decision that either benefits both parties or only benefits themselves.Each person decides alone, without knowing what the other will choose, and the outcome depends on both choices.When both people cooperate, they do better together, but fear often leads them to betray each other, leading to a worse outcome for both. The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a scenario in which two people must choose to either cooperate or act in their own self-interest without knowing what the other will do. This concept has been used to study human…

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Besides prune juice, experts recommend apple, kiwi and pear juice to help you poop.These juices have laxative properties that can help stimulate easier bowel movements.Staying hydrated, exercising regularly and eating fiber can also help you stay regular. Prune juice may be a tried-and-true drink to ease constipation, but it’s not the only juice that can do the trick. And if you’re desperate for relief, you’re far from the only one. Chronic constipation affects about 12% to 19% of North American adults. We interviewed five experts to come up with an evidence-based list of the best alternatives to prune juice for…

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If you have transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) , the same misshapen proteins that affect your heart can also build up around the nerves, leading to nerve damage, or neuropathy. Symptoms are wide-ranging, from tingling toes to dizziness and incontinence. This transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy, sometimes called ATTR-PN, is a relatively rare but serious condition. It occurs in hereditary cases of ATTR-CM, in which you inherit a specific gene, and in wild-type cases, which have no known cause.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629f5e8d52e-7ea8-4778-8458-0d51fb55ae3be60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e597629c902e552-8350-47f9-b4ce-48025231afa7 Because neuropathy associated with ATTR-CM can happen gradually, it’s important to understand how these neurologic changes may show up and progress over time.…

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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