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Key Takeaways Therapy can help you understand and manage your feelings toward your dad.Accepting your dad for who he is can help reduce disappointment. Hating your dad isn’t the kind of thing you might bring up in day-to-day conversation. It’s complicated, messy, and *really* hard to talk about. But if just the thought of your dad makes your stomach churn with anxiety, you’re not alone. Maybe it’s because he was never around. Or maybe he was a toxic source of anxiety or abuse in your home growing up. Whatever the reason, you should know you are not alone in your…
When you think about the tech companies leading the AI race, Apple is pretty much at the bottom of the list. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as far as I’m concerned. From where I’m sitting, many of us couldn’t care less about the latest AI features companies are shoving into their products—we just want the products we actually use to work, and work well. But strictly focusing on AI progress, Apple is far behind rivals like Google and Microsoft. While Android and Windows are full of AI features, either through Google’s Gemini or OpenAI’s GPT models, Apple’s first-party AI…
There’s nothing better than a bowl of soup on a cold day—it’s rich, flavorful, and super comforting. But when time isn’t on your side, you don’t need to settle for something from a can. These 20 quick soup recipes deliver all the cozy, slow-cooked flavor you crave in 30 minutes or less. Whether you’re craving a weeknight dinner, a quick lunch, or an easy meal-prep option, these soups prove that big flavor doesn’t have to take all day. Save to MyRecipes Love this collection? Tap ‘Save All Recipes’ above to save them all with just one tap! It’s so easy—and…
Life gets busy, and it can be tempting to squeeze every ounce of productivity out of your day, even when you’re technically off the clock. But keeping yourself in “on” mode for too long after work or school is a recipe for burnout, which can negatively affect both your mental and physical health.[1]If you often find yourself responding to emails or scrolling through your newsfeed right up until bedtime — or if your pre-bed routine isn’t setting you up for good sleep — it might be time for an evening-routine refresh.Creating an evening routine that allows you to disconnect from…
Kathy Bates’ pecan pie recipe comes from The Broadway Celebrity Cookbook (1989).The pie uses a premade crust and pantry staples like corn syrup, eggs, and sugar.This pie is ideal for making ahead—its structure holds up beautifully as leftovers. Celebrity chef Katie Lee Biegel recently shared her delicious-looking recipe for brown butter-miso roasted cabbage on her Instagram, and our mouths are still watering. The cozy fall recipe is perfect as a side dish, though Biegel eats her tasty cabbage steak on its own While this dish looks incredibly dreamy, Biegel doesn’t explain exactly how to make it in her clip. Fortunately,…
Key Takeaways The polyvagal theory explains how our body’s nervous system reads cues of danger and safety in our environment.The vagus nerve, part of the autonomic nervous system, helps manage our responses to stress by either mobilizing us or calming us down.Practicing activities like meditation, exercise, and breathing exercises can help calm the vagus nerve. Have you ever been in a situation where you feel uncertain or in danger but you’re not sure why? You may look around and see no one else is bothered, but something still feels off to you. You may not realize it, but you are…
Ina Garten shares a favorite recipe from Missy Robbins, a New York City chef and restaurant owner.It’s a quick and easy baked ricotta recipe that’s flavorful and ideal for holiday entertaining.To achieve the best flavor and texture, it is important to use authentic artisanal ricotta. Ina has graciously shared so many of her cooking secrets with us, from making better soups to a versatile vinaigrette. And, of course, she’s always been there for us ahead of the holidays, giving us a sneak peek into what she’ll be serving. While she has plenty of her own recipes, Ina is also not…
What you drink can negatively or positively affect your blood sugar.Many drinks contain sources of sugar that can spike blood sugar and then send it crashing.The best no-added-sugar drinks include coffee, tea, sparkling water, infused water and milk. When it comes to choosing a beverage, the options are endless—but many drinks contain sneaky sugars that can impact your blood glucose levels. Even some beverages with no added sugar may still contain carbohydrates that can cause your blood sugar to rise. Navigating the beverage aisle takes a bit of skill, so we’ve enlisted a few dietitians to share their top five…
Diamond Herpanacine of PA, Inc. (Jenkintown, PA) has announced the celebration of its 35th anniversary in business. Formed in 1990 to market the award-winning vitamin supplements of Wayne Diamond, ND, a Philadelphia naturopath, psychotherapist and product developer, Diamond Herpanacine of PA, Inc. remains a small, family owned and operated company. “Recent updates to the labels in our line are helping us start this 35th year with a fresh new look,” said Leslie Diamond, company president. “We are thrilled to have reached so many wonderful retailers, and helped countless customers worldwide throughout this journey. It is such a joy to do…
Until now, all estrogen-containing therapies (creams, patches, pills, and more) carried a “black box” warning, the FDA’s most severe caution label. The warning, introduced after the 2002 Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study, suggested that hormone therapy could increase the risk of breast cancer, heart attacks, strokes, and dementia, which was deeply flawed.