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When heartburn strikes, eating a banana may provide relief. Bananas are mild and easy to tolerate, and their fiber promotes healthy digestion.Eating smaller meals and avoiding alcohol, caffeine and chocolate may help prevent heartburn. You just finished a meal and all of the sudden, your chest feels like it’s on fire. Before you panic, know that there’s a good chance you’re experiencing heartburn. Heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux. It occurs when undigested food and acid from your stomach flow backward into your esophagus, causing that unpleasant burning sensation.  For most of us, heartburn is a once-in-a-while annoyance. However, it…

Cleanup will be the least of your worries when you make one of these easy and delicious skillet dinner recipes! Each dish is high in protein, with at least 15 grams per serving, to help keep you energized and satisfied and support muscle recovery. They also feature seasonal produce like spinach, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms and broccoli, making them great options for chilly winter nights. Try options like our Creamy Balsamic Chicken & Mushroom Skillet or Skillet Spinach, Mushroom & Wild Rice Casserole for a tasty and nourishing evening meal. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save…

Have a holly-jolly holiday season with festive peppermint desserts. Whether you’re looking for classic peppermint bark or brittle for gifting, candy cane-packed cookies for Santa, or an indulgent cake to finish off your holiday meal, you’ll find a new favorite seasonal treat in this collection of peppermint dessert recipes. Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark Allrecipes / Qi Ai This unique take on classic peppermint bark has two layers: milk chocolate on the bottom and white chocolate on top. Best of all, it only calls for four ingredients! Peppermint Holiday Cookies Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck “This is a new favorite peppermint cookie…

Key Takeaways Some nortriptyline side effects can be serious, like hallucinations and seizures, and need immediate medical help.Common side effects include dry mouth, blurred vision, and feeling sleepy.Stopping nortriptyline suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches and nausea. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant sold under the brand names Pamelor and Aventyl (others exist outside the U.S.). This medication is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat depression. It is also sometimes prescribed for anxiety and bipolar disorder. As with all prescription drugs, nortriptyline comes with the risk of certain side effects. Here’s a guide to what you need…

Settle in for a cozy evening with one of these dinners featuring rich seasonal flavors like mushrooms, winter squash and savory cheese. This mix of deliciously comforting casseroles will be sure to satisfy everyone. Recipes like our Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole and Marry Me Chicken & Spaghetti Squash Casserole will end any chilly weekend on a high note. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.  Rotisserie Chicken, Mushroom & Rice Casserole Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Pheobe Hausser, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf.…

Mature skin doesn’t have a standard definition. There isn’t a specific age that, once crossed, puts you in this category. But dermatologists say that your skin starts to change in your forties, when concerns like dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles become more common.“Oil and collagen production peak from ages 15 to 25, and then we ride that wave until our forties,” says Heather Rogers, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and cofounder of Modern Dermatology in Seattle.Production of the sex hormone estrogen typically begins to decline in perimenopause, the time period about 8 to 10 years before menopause, which usually starts in…

Key Takeaways Zen meditation helps regulate attention by expanding awareness to include thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.Practicing Zen meditation involves keeping your eyes partially open and focusing on nothing.People who practice Zen meditation may experience benefits similar to other types of meditation. Zen meditation, also known as Zazen, is a meditation technique rooted in Buddhist psychology. The goal of Zen meditation is to regulate attention. It’s sometimes referred to as a practice that involves “thinking about not thinking.” People usually sit in the lotus position—or sit with their legs crossed—during Zen meditation and focus their attention inward. While some practitioners say…

This 4-ingredient spinach dish is quick, flavorful and pairs with nearly anything.Sautéing spinach with olive oil improves taste and boosts nutrient absorption.Spinach offers fiber, iron and antioxidants for overall health benefits. For the past 20 years, I’ve developed an oddly reliable habit to get in some greens: I either eat a few handfuls of raw arugula while prepping lunch or dinner, or I make Marcella Hazan’s Sautéed Spinach with Olive Oil and Garlic. The latter is one of my favorite easy dishes, and it’s a weekly staple in my kitchen because I’ve learned that the easiest way to eat more…

These appetizers are the ultimate comfort food. From tasty bites made with seasonal veggies like beets, broccoli and sweet potatoes to loaded, cheesy dips that are too delicious to put down, these recipes are so good, you’ll want to eat them for dinner. Make our Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts or Baked Spaghetti Squash Fritters for a flavorful appetizer you’ll want to make again and again. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. Easy Stuffed Mushrooms This healthy stuffed mushroom appetizer is a nice…

You know you’re in for a treat when a dessert has “magic” in the name. With Magic Cookie Bars, you’re basically guaranteed it every time. The throwback dessert has been around for many years, and its popularity has endured. What Are Magic Cookie Bars? Magic Cookie Bars first appeared in magazines and newspapers in the mid-1960s. The gooey bars aren’t only known as Magic Cookie Bars, though. You may have heard them called Hello Dolly Bars or Seven Layer Bars.  These names are essentially the same treat: a decadent but incredibly easy-to-make dessert bar with a graham-cracker crust and layers…