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Key Takeaways Gender identity is a person’s internal experience of gender, which may be different from the sex assigned at birth.There are many different gender identities, such as non-binary, agender, and two-spirit.People choose how to express their gender with different pronouns, names, clothing, and behaviors. Gender is separate from sex. Although genetic factors usually define a person’s biological sex, people determine their own gender identity. Explore what gender identity is and find out the definitions of several unique gender identities. Discover where individuals can find support if they experience gender dysphoria. What Is Gender Identity?  Because a person’s sex and gender…

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Key Takeaways Compassion-focused therapy helps people be kinder to themselves and others.CFT works by combining compassion training with mindfulness and other techniques.Compassion-focused therapy can help with stress, depression, anxiety, and more. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT), or compassion mind training (CMF), is the concept of incorporating compassion training techniques into psychotherapy to introduce kinder thinking habits to the client. This type of therapy emphasizes the importance of compassion and self-compassion in interactions with both the world and oneself. CFT stems from Buddhist values that stress the influence compassion has on others’ happiness as well as your own.  In CFT, clients develop skills…

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Casseroles are a tried and true option for a comforting, satisfying dinner—and our EatingWell home cooks agree that these recipes are some of the best. From creamy vegetarian options to cheesy chicken dishes, these casserole recipes are our most popular of all time. Try our Bang Bang Chicken Casserole or our Creamy Cabbage & Sun-Dried Tomato Casserole for yourself and see what all the hype is about. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.  Bang Bang Chicken Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar,…

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The Allrecipes editors spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whether it’s perfecting recipes or testing out the newest cooking gear. In 2025, we used a ton of kitchen tools on repeat, including versatile Pyrex bowls, OXO Good Grips gadgets, and convenient KitchenAid pasta attachments. To help you stock your kitchen with the best, we rounded up a list of the 10 products we absolutely loved this year—a majority of which are under $20.  Editor-Loved Kitchen Tools  KitchenAid 3-in-1 Pasta Attachment, $150 (was $200) Stasher Premium Silicone Reusable Food Storage Bowl, $17 Pyrex Essentials 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowls Set,…

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Flu is currently spreading throughout the United States, and is likely to accelerate as people begin to gather for the holidays and children are on school break.The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that influenza infections, hospitalizations, and deaths are all on the rise.[1]This year, flu has already caused:4.6 million illnesses49,000 hospitalizations1,900 deaths, including at least three children[2]“While the severity of any flu season is notoriously difficult to predict, it appears that influenza activity is tracking similarly to the 2024–2025 flu season, which was severe and saw a record number of pediatric deaths”…

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Use the shiny side of regular foil, but use the dull side for nonstick foil.Foil is for baking, roasting and broiling, and parchment paper for cooking at 420°F and lower.Keep acidic foods and salt away from foil, as aluminum can leach into them. We use it to wrap ribs on the grill, cover a casserole before baking in the oven and as a pan liner when roasting a whole chicken or pork loin. Aluminum foil is one of the kitchen’s most common and versatile products. It is so commonplace, however, that perhaps we take it for granted and don’t think…

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For juicy, succulent roasts, a meat thermometer is a kitchen must. It takes the guesswork out of reaching that perfect level of doneness, so if you’re looking forward to a medium-rare fillet of beef, that’s exactly what you get.When hosting Christmas dinner, you can also check the turkey is cooked, taking the stress out of whether it’s safe to eat, with the knowledge that the meat will still be tender and moist.Remember to test the thickest part of the meat, away from bones, fat or gristle, for the most accurate reading. Digital probes can’t be immersed in water, so a…

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Ankle weights seem to have tunneled through a wormhole from the 1980s to the present moment, appearing in countless TikToks and Instagram posts. Do they really help tone your legs? Are they worth buying at all? The promises are overrated, but in some cases ankle weights do actually work. Here’s what you need to know. Where ankle weights work bestAnkle weights’ best use is to add a little bit of resistance to exercises where you are moving your legs against gravity. For example, side-lying leg raises become substantially more work…

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Key Takeaways Wernicke’s area is a part of the brain important for understanding language.Damage to Wernicke’s area can cause speech that does not make sense, a condition known as Wernicke’s aphasia.Language comprehension involves a network of brain regions, not just Wernicke’s area. Wernicke’s area is the region of the brain that is important for language development. It is located in the temporal lobe on the left side of the brain and it plays a part in speech comprehension. Language development or usage can be seriously impaired by damage to Wernicke’s area of the brain. When this area of the brain is…

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Costco’s best deals right now include $30 off a Nutribullet and discounts on portable snacks.Protein-packed options like Chobani yogurt and Vital Proteins collagen are both on sale.Snack sales include popcorn, crackers and chocolate bites for both salty and sweet flavor. You might be jetting off to Costco in the next few days to grab supplies for hosting or cooking for family, or you might be looking for some last-minute gift ideas, even for yourself. Costco does not disappoint in its new ad, which begins on December 22 and contains deals valid through January 19, 2026. Since it’s such a busy season,…

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