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If you’ve ever felt more injury-prone during your period, you’re not imagining it. New research suggests it may take longer to bounce back from sports injuries during your cycle.A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living found that while female athletes weren’t more likely to get injured during menstruation, the injuries they sustained during their cycle were more severe—resulting in three times more days off compared to injuries sustained at other points in the menstrual cycle.The findings add to growing evidence that hormonal fluctuations don’t just affect performance, they might also influence how the body responds…
Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Key Takeaways Depression can lead to suicide, a major risk for those suffering from mental illness.People with depression may use drugs or alcohol to cope, which is called self-medicating.Chronic illnesses can increase the risk of depression and sometimes change the brain. Though many people with…
The Good Food PodcastIn this festive episode, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady. Known for transforming family cooking with her batch-cooking techniques, Suzanne shares insights from her new Channel 4 show, Batch from Scratch: The Batch Lady Saves Christmas.Suzanne discusses her methods for preparing Christmas meals in advance to save time and reduce stress, offering tips and tricks for efficient kitchen management during the holidays. Whether it’s utilising make-ahead dishes or cleverly managing oven space, Suzanne’s practical approach can help you have a joyful and relaxed Christmas celebration.Want to see this content?We’re not able to show…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Ian Moore and product image courtesy of Amazon. The Sonos Era 100 is an improved version of the Sonos One, with much more powerful bass and other upgrades that make it one of the best multi-room smart speakers you can buy. It’s currently at its lowest price ever—$169 (originally $249 at launch)—according to price-tracking tools. Most of the other Sonos speakers are also seeing their lowest prices right now. The Sonos Era 100 came out in…
Christmas with Rick Stein is firmly rooted in tradition. He shares the family rituals that shaped his Cotswolds childhood, talks about the ideas behind his new book, Rick Stein’s Christmas, and gives a glimpse of his own festive table with roast goose, Christmas Eve fish and his tips for perfect gravy.Listen to Rick Stein’s full podcast episode, then explore more chats with chefs and food creators for their best kitchen tips, stories and slip-ups, in our podcast hub.The Christmas tree revealRick Stein’s Christmases are shaped by memory and ritual. Growing up in the Cotswolds, he experienced early festive seasons with…
Sensapure Flavors launched SensaNaturals Flavor Solutions, a clean-label flavor platform built from whole-food ingredients. Instead of “natural flavors” on labels, you get actual ingredient names. Real transparency for functional foods and beverages. Sensapure Flavors has officially launched SensaNaturals Flavor Solutions, a new clean-label flavoring platform built entirely from recognizable, whole-food ingredients. The system allows functional food and beverage brands to achieve great taste using food ingredient declarations rather than the catch-all “natural flavors” term that increasingly draws consumer scrutiny. The platform was first teased by Tyrus Sciarra on Episode #179 of the PricePlow Podcast at IFT First 2025, where he…
I’ve conquered laminated dough in the name of buttery croissants. I’ve battled the onset of gluten development in my Thanksgiving pie dough. And I’ve triumphed over the yeast in my overnight cinnamon rolls. But none of that compares to the task of making panettone, the most revered of Italian Christmas breads. To achieve that yolk-hued loaf studded with candied citrus rinds and raisins, one requires a level of patience and skill that I simply do not possess. The whole process usually involves two doughs, days of fermentation, and expertise in shaping. And that’s all before you actually bake the bread…
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Ina Garten’s winter menu features red wine-braised short ribs with easy sides.The dish roasts in the oven—no stovetop searing or splattered oil required.Everything can be made ahead, making entertaining low-stress and delicious. It wasn’t long ago that Ina Garten shared a super-cozy dinner party menu on Instagram. It featured a crispy potato galette, lemony skillet-roasted chicken and, for dessert, salted caramel brownies. I mean, yum, am I right? Much to our surprise, she followed up with another comforting dinner menu option for winter, and she says the main dish is one of her “favorite winter recipes.” “It’s one of the…