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When life gets busy, the slow cooker does the heavy lifting. These highly rated crockpot recipes make it easy to serve a nourishing, satisfying dinner. Just add everything to the pot, let it cook while you’re away and by the time you’re home, a cozy, family-friendly meal is waiting. From our Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake to our Slow-Cooker Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Soup, these are the must-make crockpot recipes you’ll come back to all season long. Slow-Cooker Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta Bake Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell This simple vegetarian…
Treadmill walking requires shoes with cushioning, shock absorption and strong arch support.Podiatrists recommend brands like Brooks, Hoka, New Balance and ASICS for comfort and stability.Proper fit, breathability and timely replacement help prevent discomfort and injury. Whether you’re cranking up your treadmill’s incline for a sweaty power walk or logging steps during a work call, what you wear on your feet matters. Unlike outdoor walking, treadmill walking involves repetitive foot strikes on a firm, moving surface—placing unique demands on your shoes. “Treadmill walking requires shoes designed with a flexible midsole and ample cushioning to absorb shock and support repetitive motion on…
Losing weight without rearranging your gastrointestinal anatomy carries advantages beyond just the lack of surgical risk. The surgical community objects to the characterization of bariatric surgery as internal jaw wiring and cutting into healthy organs just to discipline people’s behavior. They’ve even renamed it “metabolic surgery,” suggesting the anatomical rearrangements cause changes in digestive hormones that offer unique physiological benefits. As evidence, they point to the remarkable remission rates for type 2 diabetes. After bariatric surgery, about 50% of obese people with diabetes and 75% of “super-obese” diabetics go into remission, meaning they have normal blood sugar levels on a…
Now that the new year is in full swing, it’s officially time to switch gears from holiday mode to the next big day: Valentine’s Day. Of course, Valentine’s Day means plenty of sweets, from festive spins on year-round treats and decadent limited-edition fast food drops fit for Cupid, to all the candy your heart desires. Hot on the heels of plenty of seasonal Hershey’s treats for Christmas—including Reese’s Trees, Grinch chocolate bars, and Snickerdoodle Cookie Kisses—the classic candy brand is gearing up to bring back a fan-favorite Kit Kat shape just in time for V-day. Kit Kat Bears Are Back…
At the time of our interview, it’s about two months before the US Figure Skating Championships, which will determine whether the Shib Sibs make it to the Olympics.“Skating was my dream,” Shibutani, now 31, tells me. “Competing at the Olympics was my dream. I made that dream come true between the ages of 4 and 23, but I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to recommit and make this decision again. It feels even more powerful this time around.”The hard-fought path to her long-awaited return is as much a story of emotional recovery as a physical one. For seven years,…
Menopause causes a range of physical symptoms, often including night sweats and hot flashes. It can also cause cold flashes, which are what they sound like: sudden chills.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e59762972a80c43-2558-46ce-bbf1-76cacf79c59c While hot flashes are common — occurring in up to 80 percent of menopausal women, according to The Menopause Societye60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976296679d25f-9d45-4d62-9db5-173d15c8f25f — cold flashes are less well known, and have other causes besides menopause. Francesca Turner, DO , an obstetrician-gynecologist at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), describes cold flashes as “brief, self-limited episodes in which a person suddenly experiences…
Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. Trigger Warning: This piece contains references to childhood trauma, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care of yourself as you read, and step away if you need to. If you are struggling, you are not alone — support is available through trusted loved ones, a therapist, or resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (in the U.S.). Hello, darkness, my old friend. I can’t push you away—because if I do, you only grow stronger. So I’m learning to let you be…
Dietitians recommend proteins like chicken, salmon, dairy, eggs and lentils while on a GLP-1 medication.Spread protein across meals to preserve muscle, support energy and help meet your daily needs.Pair protein with fiber and healthy fats for balanced, sustainable weight-loss meals. If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, you may notice you’re getting full faster, eating less or even forgetting to eat altogether. While this appetite shift can support weight loss, it also makes choosing the right foods—especially protein—more important than ever. GLP-1 medications work by slowing stomach emptying, reducing appetite, increasing feelings of fullness, improving blood sugar control and helping regulate…
Education fuels wellness retail. A demo is more than sampling—it’s storytelling that drives shopper action. Walk through the aisles of any natural foods store today, and one thing is immediately clear: the wellness market has never been more crowded. Shelves are packed with adaptogenic drinks, functional snacks, new supplement blends and plant-based alternatives—all competing for a consumer’s attention in just a few fleeting seconds. In this environment, brands that leverage in-store demos gain a measurable edge. Even a beautifully packaged, well-researched, competitively priced product can underperform. Why? Because education drives sales in wellness retail. Shoppers want more than a label;…
When Peter Attia, M.D., talks about longevity, people tend to listen. The physician, researcher, and founder of Early Medical has become one of the most influential voices in longevity science, translating complex physiology into practical strategies anyone can use to extend both lifespan and healthspan.