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What you eat & drink before & after your flu shot can make a difference in how you feel.Stay hydrated, load up on antioxidant-rich foods and pack a snack before your shot. Maintain hydration, eat for your symptoms and continue healthy habits after the shot. It is estimated that at least 46 million Americans per year come down with the regular seasonal flu. Some cases are more severe than others, but make no mistake, flu season will arrive before we know it. In case you were wondering, the fall season is the best time to get a flu shot, to…
Pushing it in the gym is a great way to level up your fitness and make daily life easier, too. And we mean that literally: By incorporating pushing exercises into your workout routine, you can reap some pretty awesome benefits that’ll have you moving better in all sorts of scenarios—whether that’s swinging a pickleball racket, strolling with a heavy shopping cart, or picking yourself up off the ground.So yeah, pushing exercises are really functional, meaning they have a lot of direct carryover to your everyday movements. And there are a bunch of different ways you can incorporate this type of…
Dietitians choose Chick-fil-A’s Grilled Nuggets as the healthiest fast-food chicken nuggets.An 8-piece serving has 25 grams of protein and only 130 calories, making it a light, smart choice.For healthier fast-food choices, limit sodium, pick lean, unbreaded proteins and add sides like a fruit cup or salad. Sometimes life calls for a quick bite—and fast food can be a convenient choice when you’re short on time. The good news is you can still keep things balanced, even when you’re eating from the drive-thru. Dietitians emphasize that enjoying nuggets of any kind on occasion can fit into a healthy eating pattern, but…
Name a piece of cookware that works harder than your cast iron skillet. There’s a pretty good chance you can’t. In addition to handling a wealth of potential recipes, cast iron skillets are incredibly durable and can handle high temperatures—they are iron, after all. From a cooking standpoint, this means that cast iron skillets are better at retaining and distributing heat and, in turn, yield an even consistency and temperature whether you’re frying chicken or flipping pancakes. Cast iron skillets also come with pretty specific rules: season them before use, always give them a nice preheat with oil, and never…
While Lactobacillus species often dominate a healthy vaginal microbiome, women’s exact microbial makeup seems to depend on 6factors such as age, motherhood, hormonal levels, and menstrual stage. In addition, menstrual products, contraceptives, sexual activity, partnership choices, and diet also seem to modulate the vaginal microbiome in fascinating ways.
How can you calculate your own personal heart disease risk to help you determine if you should start on a cholesterol-lowering statin drug? The muscle-related side effects from cholesterol-lowering statins “are often severe enough for patients to stop taking the drug. Of course, these side effects could be coincidental or psychosomatic and have nothing to do with the drug,” given that many clinical trials show such side effects are rare. “It is also possible that previous clinical trials”—funded by the drug companies themselves—“under-recorded the side effects of statins.” The bottom line is that there’s an urgent need to establish the…
A ripe spaghetti squash should feel heavy and have firm, golden-yellow skin.Spaghetti squash doesn’t ripen after harvest, so picking well is crucial.Avoid refrigerating raw squash; store it in a cool, dry place instead. Low in carbs, high in fiber and vitamins and yielding delicious “noodles” when cooked, it’s no wonder spaghetti squash has become an increasingly popular substitute for pasta. Choosing one of these winter squash at the peak of its ripeness is key to enjoying the best flavor and texture. But with a somewhat mysterious exterior, how do you spot a good one? EatingWell chatted with Emma Jagoz, farmer…
Key Takeaways Zoloft may take 1 to 2 weeks to improve physical symptoms and up to 8 weeks for emotional symptoms.You might feel tired or more awake when starting Zoloft, so work with your doctor to decide the best time to take it. Zoloft (sertraline) belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. These medications work by increasing the level of available serotonin in the brain. Low levels of serotonin in the brain are linked to a depressed mood as well as other psychiatric symptoms. Besides major depressive disorder, Zoloft is also approved by 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.Are you ready for The Rapture and the days of turmoil to follow? Because, if some corners of the Evangelical Christian community online are correct, it’s happening today (or maybe tomorrow) just in time for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish feast of trumpets. Whether true believers will meet Jesus up in the air this week remains to be seen, so I’m keeping an open mind, but I wanted to lay out what to expect, should the Rapture…
As the weather turns colder, explore our comforting potato recipes – hearty, family-friendly dishes that are perfect for cosy evenings at home. Then check out our collection of potato recipes for year-round favourites.Read on for 10 recipes that celebrate potatoes in their finest form…Next, learn how to microwave a baked potato with our useful guide.1. Crispiest ever roast potatoesTransform a bag of Maris Pipers into something special with a fluffy middle and golden crisp exterior. Using a combination of hot rapeseed oil and butter is the key to this method, allowing the spuds to crisp up nicely. Cooking your potatoes…