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This vegetarian, anti-inflammatory soup is packed with vegetables and lentils. It’s both comforting and nutritious, providing fiber, protein and anti-inflammatory micronutrients.It’s quick, flexible, and meal-prep friendly—perfect for winter weeknights. Regardless of your New Year’s resolution, January is not the time for salads. Especially if, like me, you live somewhere with a harsh, cold winter. Personally, I haven’t seen the temperature rise above 40 degrees since November, so the mere thought of digging into a bowl of cold greens is enough to give me the chills.Despite wanting to hibernate, I know I can’t sustain myself on comfort food all winter long…
“If we’re asking if GLP-1s make you live longer, like more number of years, we have no data and no science to support that,” says Rekha Kumar, MD, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine expert at Iris Cantor Women’s Health Center in New York City. “If the question is, could this class of medicine keep you healthier for longer within your lifespan, the answer is the science is moving in that direction to support that.”Researchers are actively studying how GLP-1 drugs impact key biological processes — including chronic inflammation, cellular energy, heart health, and brain function — all of which are…
American and Mesa Airlines ranked at the bottom for aircraft water safety.The study team advises skipping coffee and tea made with onboard tap water.Using hand sanitizer may be safer than washing with airplane sink water. A major new analysis of onboard airline water quality gives travelers a reason to think twice before drinking a cup of coffee at 35,000 feet. According to the 2026 Airline Water Study from the Center for Food as Medicine & Longevity, some carriers consistently scored poorly on safety indicators, while others performed markedly better. One big finding is that American Airlines ranked last among major…
Key Takeaways Depression has been recognized for thousands of years, with early accounts appearing in writings from Mesopotamia in the second millennium B.C.E.In ancient Greek and Roman times, some doctors believed depression was a biological and psychological illness and used treatments like exercise, baths, and special diets.During the Middle Ages, depression was often thought to be caused by demons, leading to harsh treatments like exorcisms and imprisonment. Depression is often thought of as a modern issue, but the history of depression stretches back to the very beginnings of human history. For thousands of years, people have struggled to understand why…
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. With hearty turkey sausage, kale and creamy beans, this white bean soup is the most satisfying meal for a chilly evening! It’s flavorful and loaded with fiber and protein. Cozy Kale, Sausage and White Bean Soup This Italian white bean soup is one of my favorites when I’m looking for a hearty soup for those long, cold winter days. The cannellini beans and the sausage make this a high protein meal with about 35g of protein per serving, and the beans and kale make it high in fiber too. (I…
It’s tough to ignore the flurry of headlines decrying rising cancer rates, especially among young women and nonsmokers. But it seems now there is a reason for hope. According to the annual American Cancer Society (ACS) report released on January 13, more people are surviving cancer. The findings show that seven in 10 people with cancer now survive for at least five years, up from just half of patients in the 1970s.Of particular note: The five-year survival rate for metastatic cancer (the late-stage type that has spread beyond its origin site) has doubled since the 1990s, meaning more people are…
Key Takeaways Moderate depression involves feelings of sadness and loss of interest that affect daily life but are not as severe as major depression.Symptoms of moderate depression can include low mood, changes in appetite, and trouble sleeping.Doctors use exams and questions to diagnose depression and may use questionnaires to screen for it. Moderate major depressive disorder involves persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and other depression symptoms that can interfere with normal functioning. Such symptoms are more significant than mild depression but not as impairing as severe depression. While everyone feels down from time to time, depression is a…
If you have a Family Account through Google, you might assume you can control what your child can see or do on their device. You can, but, as it happens, only up to a certain point. When your kid turns 13, Google will send them an email, letting them know they can choose to disable your supervision over their account. You get an email too, but they don’t need your permission to lock you out of their device. Once they decide they’re ready for a relatively complete Google Account experience, it’s their choice to make. Despite being Google’s official policy,…
For a quick weeknight dinner, there are few tastier or more appealing options than a stir-fry. Even better, everything comes together in one skillet or wok, so cleanup is a breeze. We whittled down our hundreds of stir-fry recipes to find the best of the best for you. Read on to discover the 20 that rose to the top. Sweet and Sour Pork III Dotdash Meredith Food Studios “I have shied away from attempting Asian food at home because it never tastes like the restaurant quality, but this was different,” says one reviewer. “This was so delicious and hard to…
Derek Hough partners with Barilla Protein+ to pair protein pasta with quick workouts while cooking.He relies on protein-rich, veggie-packed meals and snacks to stay energized, especially during intense tour days.Hough’s oatmeal hack? Swirling in his chocolate protein shake for a “chocolatey oatmeal delight.” Dancing with the Stars judge and four-time Emmy award-winning choreographer Derek Hough knows that staying energized is key. This is especially important as a new dad, and also as he prepares for his national tour this summer. So he teamed up with Barilla Protein+ for a fitting collab to help get more protein into his routine—and to…