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Zinc might be one of the less thought about nutrients on your plate, but it packs an incredible punch. This mighty mineral is needed for hundreds of processes in your body. This spans anywhere from keeping your immune system strong to helping your skin stay healthy and glowing. Your body can’t make zinc on its own, which means you have to get it every single day through food or supplements. When you fall short, you might notice everything from slower wound healing to a duller sense of taste. Let’s dive into ten science-backed reasons why zinc is such a big…
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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for certain imported cookware that may leach a “significant amount” of lead into your food. The FDA tested cookware made from aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys known as Hindalium/Hindolium or Indalium/Indolium and found that the following items are not safe to use, as they can impart lead into your food and make it unsafe to consume. How To Identify The Unsafe Cookware As of Sept. 12, 2025, the FDA is advising customers to stop using the following cookware products: Kadai/Karahi Tiger White with the label “Pure Alluminium Utensils Tm…
As hard as it is to believe, September is well underway and Virgo season is nearly complete. But there’s still time this month for a few lucky signs to have a breakthrough in their love lives. Namely, Venus in Leo has us all feeling romantic, and later this month, Mars moves into seductive Scorpio.
Key Takeaways Disagreements about financial decisions and not discussing finances before marriage can lead to money problems.Couples can face childcare issues when they don’t have enough alone time to reconnect with each other.Poor communication often causes marriage problems, but you can improve it by using “I” statements and exploring each other’s love languages. Marriage can offer wonderful benefits for well-being, life satisfaction, and stress management, but no relationship is without its challenges. The common problems of marriage can put a strain on a couple, but there’s a choice in how to handle these issues. The following are some of the…
A new UK study found that following the Mediterranean diet was linked to lower gum inflammation.Eating red meat was especially associated with worse gum health.Mediterranean diet staples like olive oil, beans, leafy greens and fish may help support gum health. Could the food on your plate influence your next trip to the dentist? A new study published in the Journal of Periodontology suggests it might. Researchers in the UK found that people who ate more Mediterranean-style foods—like vegetables, beans, olive oil, nuts and fish—had less gum inflammation, while those who ate more red meat showed the opposite trend. Why does…
Prep the elements for this moussaka in advance and pop in the slow cooker when needed. Layers of lamb mince and aubergine are finished in a creamy béchamel
A new clinical trial found that for older adults with chronic low back pain, acupuncture was more helpful in relieving discomfort and improving mobility than prescription medication or physical therapy.[1]Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique during which a practitioner inserts fine needles into a patient’s skin. Acupuncture has a range of potential uses, but it’s most commonly utilized in the United States for back, joint, and neck pain.[2]“Our study findings replicated what had been seen among younger adult populations: Namely, that acupuncture is an effective and safe treatment” for low back pain, says Lynn L. DeBar, PhD, lead author…
A new study suggests 44% of people with diabetes don’t know they have diabetes.The data found that people in sub-Saharan Africa were especially less likely to know their diabetes status.Stay on top of your diabetes risk with physical activity, healthy eating and health care check-ups. In 2023, an estimated 561 million people were living with diabetes, most of whom had type 2 diabetes. Managing diabetes is a lifelong process that can help reduce the risk of serious complications like kidney disease, vision loss and even amputations. The process often involves making lifestyle changes, taking medications to control blood sugar and…
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck salsa’d her way through the season 34 premiere of Dancing With the Stars on September 16—just a cool 11ish weeks after having her third child, Penelope, in early July. If you’re doing the math, that means she hit the studio for training with her partner, new DWTS pro Jan Ravnik, within two months of giving birth. And given the MomTok influencer has had no formal dance training—except “being Latina,” as she said jokingly in her first behind-the-scenes clip—we have to imagine those sessions are intense. As she admitted in the clip:…