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Research has consistently shown that the Mediterranean diet offers numerous health benefits, including lowering the risk of chronic disease and improving gut and brain health.[1] A new study suggests that following a “green” Mediterranean diet that includes a few specific superfoods and fewer animal products could slow cognitive aging and protect the brain.[2]Several factors influence brain age, including actual (chronological) age, genetics, and lifestyle, says Dafna Pachter, a PhD student at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel and the study’s first author. “We have ways to influence brain age, and that was the purpose of the trial: to examine how…

When we first learned that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck was powering through rehearsals for season 34 of Dancing With the Stars a mere two months postpartum, we—like so many others—had questions. Could her body handle the hip-swaying, leg-kicking, and straight-up flying through the air? And how was she faring mentally with all this high-key training while having three little ones at home? Happily for us, the MomTok star took a break from rehearsals last week to give us a behind-the-scenes look at the experience that she says is “a lot harder than I was expecting.”From…

Broderick’s recipe calls for puréeing the soup after adding tortillas for extra creaminess.His tortilla soup blends blackened tomatoes, jalapeño, spices and corn tortillas.The soup can be made vegetarian by using veggie stock and skipping chicken or sour cream. Matthew Broderick may be known for his iconic turn as Ferris Bueller in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, but his skills as a cook have flown a bit more under the radar. And if you’re curious what the actor likes to whip up in his kitchen, you’ll be glad to know he shared a cozy, delicious tortilla soup recipe in the Newman’s Own…

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. Make dinner simple with this one-pan spatchcock chicken and sweet potatoes—a cozy fall sheet pan meal that’s flavorful, healthy, and ready in about an hour. Sheet Pan Spatchcock Chicken If you’re looking for a cozy fall dinner that’s hearty, flavorful, and requires only one pan, this Spatchcock Chicken with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect recipe. I make this often when the weather cools because it’s simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to serve guests. Plus, cleanup is minimal sinceeverything roasts on a single sheet pan. Don’t want to…

Julie Andrews’ carrot cake recipe replaces butter with protein-rich tofu in the frosting.The orange-zested tofu frosting pairs with toasted coconut for a flavorful, creamy finish.Using tofu cuts fat and adds up to 35g of protein to the cake, or almost 4g per slice. The United Service Organizations (USO) has been helping people serving in the military and their families since 1941. You might know the USO for its history of providing celebrity entertainment for troops serving overseas. But the organization also tapped some of their favorite entertainers to contribute to The USO’s Celebrity Cookbook, a 1992 collection of 200 recipes…

Turning a sentence into a second chanceThe prison kitchen was not a calling at first – it was the job with the best pay, a precious £12 a week. “You really do need money in prison – for toiletries, extra food. And working in the kitchen meant a bit more food”. But it was there, amidst institutional trays and tight budgets, that Jon discovered a talent he never knew he had. “I learned how to make a béchamel sauce, an apple crumble, how to dice an onion. It was little things like that. That’s where I realised I had a…

For decades, creatine monohydrate has reigned as the undisputed king of foundational supplements: a compound so universally beneficial that it transcends demographics, diets, and fitness goals. Now, another ingredient is emerging with similarly broad applications: beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), specifically in its free acid form as goBHB from Ketone Labs. Could BHB become as universal as creatine? This cellular energy compound delivers clean mental focus without stimulation, actually improves sleep quality, and supports metabolic health. goBHB from Ketone Labs is leading the bulk powder revolution that makes therapeutic doses accessible. It’s All About Cellular Energy Production Like creatine before it, BHB works…

Key Takeaways If you’re experiencing manipulation in your relationship, it’s important to set boundaries and communicate clearly with your partner.People often manipulate others to gain control or avoid taking responsibility for their actions.Seek help from a mental health professional to understand and address emotional manipulation in your relationship. Manipulation in relationships means that a person is using mental distortion and emotional exploitation to influence and control others. Their intent is to have power and control over others to get what they want. Someone who manipulates you knows your weaknesses and will use them against you. If the person doing the…

Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.On Monday, Meta announced six new features it rolled out to WhatsApp users. The thing is, these features might not be that new. The company somewhat confusingly says these features have been added to the app “over the past few months,” despite some clearly rolling out only within the past few days. While it might be tough to say when each of these features officially dropped, the point is they’re here now, and…

Who says you can’t have cake for breakfast? These 14 recipes make a strong case for starting your day with a slice—light, fluffy, fruit-filled, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without tipping into full dessert territory. Whether it’s a cozy coffee cake, a berry-packed loaf, or a citrusy bundt that pairs perfectly with your morning brew, these bakes are easy to love—no matter what time you roll out of bed. Save to MyRecipes Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for Allrecipes. Blueberry-Lemon Breakfast Cake Allrecipes/Izy Hossack “Used…