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Given how common (and insidious) SAD can be, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the warning signs so you can protect your mental health. Below, experts explain common symptoms to be on the lookout for this time of year—and what to do if you think you have the winter blues.What are the subtle symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?1. You have to try really, really hard to stay focused.Difficulty concentrating is a common complaint among people experiencing SAD, Justin Puder, PhD, a psychologist based in Boca Raton, Florida, tells SELF. “[People say,] ‘I just don’t feel as mentally sharp,’…
When your PC is acting up, one diagnostic tool at your disposal is the Windows Recovery Environment (or Windows RE). Windows RE offers a series of functions to help you root out whatever is ailing your machine. Using it, you can choose to reset your computer, run an automated diagnosis and repair tool, adjust settings to see if any are causing the issue, uninstall previous updates that might be tripping up Windows, and restore to a previous back Windows backup, among other potentially helpful options. It’s a necessary feature of the operating system, meant for times when a simple shut…
Sweet potatoes are nutrient-packed with beta-carotene and vitamin A offering unique benefits.Regular potatoes deserve more credit—they’re loaded with fiber, potassium and resistant starch. Both types of potatoes offer many health benefits including supporting your heart and gut health. Whether you boil, mash or stick them in a stew, there’s no denying potatoes are a versatile and delicious vegetable. But it’s potato’s orange counterpart, the sweet potato, that seems to get the limelight. “Many people think sweet potatoes are healthier than white ones, but that’s not necessarily true,” says Elizabeth Harris, RDN. “Both are nutrient-dense foods, although they offer slightly different nutritional…
Assistant Health EditorAssistant Health EditorAva Durgin is the Assistant Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She is a recent graduate from Duke University where she received a B.A. in Global Health and Psychology. In her previous work, Ava served as the Patient Education Lead for Duke Hospital affiliated programs, focusing on combating food insecurity and childhood obesity.Image by Ana Luz Crespi / StocksyOctober 20, 2025Anxiety is on the rise, affecting nearly 60 million adults in the U.S. and close to a billion people worldwide. While medications and therapy remain the primary treatments, an unexpected player in mental health is emerging: gut bacteria. A…
Serving a crowd for Christmas? Garnished with festive red pomegranate seeds and green pistachios, this baked cheese starter will be star of any buffet
At 61, Christine Cernera inspires nearly 350,000 followers with balance, mobility and strength tips.The personal trainer stresses moderation, as healthy routines should spark joy.Cernera’s motto? “It’s never too late until you’re dead,” embracing resilience and lifelong growth. Right before this interview, Christine Cernera deadlifted 105 pounds—a new personal record. “I’m going to go heavier,” the 61-year-old tells me, eager to share the news. Her life motto: “It’s never too late until you’re dead.” Cernera became a certified personal trainer at 50, then a nutritional therapy practitioner at 54. And now, at 61, she’s inspiring nearly 350,000 followers across social media…
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Put the brie, soft cheese, gruyère, half the parmesan, the milk and cornflour in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Stir in the thyme and chilli flakes. Spread the chilli jam over the base of a baking dish (about 15 x 12cm), then the cheese mix over the jam. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan, plus a little more thyme and chilli flakes. Will keep covered and chilled for three days.
Options like pasture-raised eggs, organic poultry, wild-caught fish, and grass-fed beef are nutrient-dense choices that provide bioavailable protein along with essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and zinc1—all of which play key roles in supporting brain health, immune function, and muscle maintenance.
Vitamin A plays a role in vision, immunity and skin, bone and reproductive health.The RDA is 700 mcg RAE for women and 900 mcg for men. Pregnant or breastfeeding people need more.It’s in beef liver, salmon, milk, eggs, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale and cantaloupe. From helping us see in the dark to supporting our immune systems, there are lots of health benefits of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it dissolves in fat and is stored in your body’s fat tissues for future use. It comes in two forms: preformed vitamin A and provitamin A. Preformed…