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Between baking up a storm and shopping for gifts, there’s nothing better than indulging in a little sweet treat to make the busy holiday season a bit more bearable. Good news: this year has already been full of exciting drops. We’ve discovered festive finds such as cookie decorating kits at Aldi that the entire family can enjoy, along with Ghirardelli’s iconic peppermint bark that you might want to hide from everyone. There have even been some more unique treats like Frank’s RedHot Spicy Gummy Bears. And lucky for us, a fan-favorite candy brand just launched its holiday lineup at Walmart—and they’re…
In 2018, Karleen Roy, now in her mid 40s, started experiencing sudden, electric-shock-like pain that would stop her in her tracks—sometimes literally dropping her to the floor in the middle of high-profile celebrity events she was producing. After a year of inconclusive tests, she was eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2019. In October 2025, she completed her first half-marathon. Here, she shares how advocating for herself, changing her lifestyle, and learning to move differently with MS led her to the finish line, as told to writer L’Oreal Thompson Payton.On the outside, my life looked grand: red carpet events,…
In the world of functional health, the gap between “adequate” and “optimal” is massive. Most standard multivitamins aim for adequacy, providing just enough nutrients to prevent issues from deficiency. But for the modern consumer dealing with genetic variations, environmental stressors, and high performance demands, avoiding deficiency isn’t the actual goal. Optimization is. Seeking Health uses MecobalActive methylcobalamin for optimal B12. New research shows 4% power gains and faster cognition in 3 days for healthy athletes. Seeking Health has built its reputation on this distinction. Founded by Dr. Ben Lynch, a pioneer in nutrigenomics and methylation research, the brand focuses on…
2. Eat Food You Already HaveEvery year, the average American family of four loses an estimated $1,500 to uneaten food, according to the USDA.[4] That’s money you could be saving.You can avoid this by taking a regular inventory of your kitchen pantry, fridge, and freezer to see what leftover food needs to be used and planning meals around those ingredients.“It’s important to take the time to see what you have on hand, sit down with your recipe apps, books, online sources, etc. and write out your grocery list. Then go to the store,” says Poland. That way, you don’t keep…
Plastics and microplastics are prevalent in our everyday lives.Evidence suggests that microplastics are hormone disruptors.Look for ways to reduce plastic use and swap it for glass, stainless steel or wood. Hormones are chemical messengers produced by our bodies that regulate various functions, including reproduction, growth, development and metabolism. They’re part of our endocrine system. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol and melatonin are just a few of the hormones that our bodies manufacture. Stress and lack of sleep can interfere with proper hormonal functioning, referred to as endocrine disruption. Our hormones also change as we age (hello, menopause). In addition,…
Multiple recalls affect cheese, nuts, nasal spray and appliances sold at major retailers nationwide.Boar’s Head, Jeni’s, Wegmans and Walgreens products are being pulled from shelvesWalmart recalls camping stoves and warns of car kettles that may cause serious burns. From cheese to portable appliances, there are a few recalls that you should be aware of right now. Some of these products were sold nationwide at retailers like Walmart, Aldi, Target, Kroger and more, so it’s worth checking your kitchen or home for these recalled items. If you have any recalled products on hand, dispose of them or return for a possible…
Key Takeaways Anxiety medication helps some teens, but it should be taken as directed and monitored closely.Talk therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication can work better together for treating teen anxiety.Teens with severe anxiety might need medication, even if there are possible side effects. All teens experience nervousness sometimes. Feeling tense before a date, worrying about an exam, and experiencing nerves before a big presentation is normal. But sometimes, teens experience so much anxiety that it impairs their daily functioning. Parents of anxious teenagers—as well as the teens themselves—are often desperate for help. How do you know when…
Stir-frying is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get a balanced, flavorful meal on the table. Combine vegetables like baby bok choy, broccoli or green beans with lean proteins like beef, chicken or tofu, and fry those together with your favorite sauce for a simple, but delicious dish. Any night of the week is the perfect time to make four- and five-star recipes like our Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry or Orange-Ginger Chicken Bowls. Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Look for pre-sliced pepper-and-onion mix in the produce section of the…
The year was 2015. Obama was president, green juice was nigh, and Outdoor Voices and Man Repeller—with Tyler Haney and Leandra Medine Cohen still at the helm of both brands, respectively—collaborated on a “kit”: a head-to-toe athleisure look that was meant to be worn both inside the gym and out.It was the first of many viral moments I can recall in the early Outdoor Voices days. Over the next few years, the brand became a movement. Haney was a young, 20-something founder who deeply understood her millennial clientele. She introduced a wave of yuppies to the notion of athleisure—that fitness…
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