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Besides flour, sugar, extracts, and spices, the baking aisle is lined with row upon row of boxed baking mixes, ranging from cornbread to cake mix to brownies. With all the flavor options from dozens of brands, how is a shortcut-seeking baker supposed to narrow things down? Luckily, you don’t need to bake your way through all the boxed brownie mixes at the grocery store. We tapped chefs and pastry chefs from across the U.S. to share their most beloved boxed mix because even bakery owners and five-star restaurant pastry chefs turn to a boxed mix from time to time. And…

This isn’t just for yogis.

These no-bake snack bars are quick and easy to make and perfect for lunchboxes and breakfast.Filled with fiber, healthy fats and plant protein, these wholesome bars are filling and satisfying.You can use sweetened dried blueberries in place of unsweetened, and the bars will be just as tasty. Quick and easy to make, and even quicker to grab and go, these Blueberry-Cashew Oat Bars are perfect for busy mornings. Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats and plant protein, these bars are bursting with nutrient-dense ingredients, including dried blueberries, oats, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and cashews, including cashew butter. Honey adds a…

And it’s finally back-in-stock.

“AI accidentally made me believe in the concept of a human soul by showing me what art looks like without it.” ~Unknown What is intelligence? I’ve asked this question all my life—as a teacher, a filmmaker, a researcher, and now, as someone losing my vision to macular degeneration. I ask it when I watch students find their voice. I ask it when I listen to a close friend of mine, a world-renowned cosmologist, whose knowledge seems limitless but whose humility runs even deeper. He can discuss black holes one minute and quote the Tao Te Ching the next. He doesn’t just know…

Be the first to rate & review! These sheet-pan roasted vegetables are an easy side that pairs well with a variety of mains, like roasted chicken, pork or fish. Roasting the garlic brings out its sweet flavor—perfect for combining with fresh herbs and lemon zest to create a garlic-butter mixture. We use thyme and rosemary here, but you could swap in sage if preferred. Published on September 24, 2025

Wellness Policies That Help Older Populations Stay Active  By Tonia Callender, GWI research fellow   Whether it’s seniors hitting the dance floors in Belgium or Korea, older adult outdoor group exercise in China and Uganda, or senior gym programs in North America, more older adults are keeping physically active as they age. And yet, too many older adults have limited access to exercise facilities. What policies can engage more seniors in physical activity? GWI’s research team outlines programs to address the most common exercise barriers faced by older adults. Regular physical activity is widely recognized as a key driver of longevity.1 Whether…

This simple quinoa salad with chicken is a perfect gluten-free, healthy salad to take to someone who needs extra nourishment and love! With veggies, feta cheese, olives, lots of herbs, and chicken, it’s an all-in-one lunch or light dinner.  One of my good friends broke her kneecap, and I made her this Quinoa Salad that’s perfect for sending to a friend who needs a little extra nourishment—or for stocking your own fridge on a prep day. It’s simple to make, loaded with healthy ingredients, and full of bright flavors and textures. I’ve been on a very long streak of Mediterranean…

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Key Takeaways Avoidance coping, like procrastination and passive-aggressiveness, often makes stress worse because it doesn’t solve the problem.Active coping strategies involve directly addressing a problem, which can effectively reduce stress.Learning to face uncomfortable feelings can help you handle stress better and prevent avoidance habits. Procrastination, passive-aggressiveness, and rumination are examples of unhelpful coping mechanisms that we may consciously or unconsciously use to avoid tackling a tough issue or facing thoughts and feelings that are uncomfortable. These behaviors are forms of avoidance coping. Here’s more about what that means as well as how you can learn to cope more effectively. What…