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Beauty & Health EditorHannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.
Right now, Lenovo’s Legion Go S is my favorite gaming handheld. I’m more of a PC person than a console one, and this handheld gaming PC has just enough over the Steam Deck to make it worth it to me, from a more powerful chip to a bigger and higher resolution screen. But even with all that, it was only ever intended as a stopgap between the full-fledged Legion Go and Legion Go 2. Now, Lenovo’s officially announced the Legion Go 2, and while it brings back some features that the Legion Go S cut, it also loses out on…
As an integrative clinician, I have noticed a steady increase in patients with food allergies over the years. Nationwide data backs me up: Approximately 32 million Americans currently have food allergies, and over 200,000 of them require medical care for food reactions each year. That includes around 13 million children1. Almost 11% of adults in the U.S.2 are suffering from food allergies—a figure that is doubling every decade.
Apple pie is a holiday season favorite, From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the tasty pie is certainly at its peak. But the all-American pie is enjoyed all year round, too, simply because it’s just that good—not much compares to eating a slice of warm apple pie with its sweet and spicy flavors and the feeling of nostalgia one bite can bring. Whether you’re looking for a classic apple pie recipe or want to try a new take on the old favorite, these top-rated apple pie recipes are for you. Save to MyRecipes Love any of these recipes? Tap “Save” to add…
Key Takeaways Genes and environment both play a role in child development.Environmental factors like nutrition can affect how genes are expressed. What determines how a child develops? While it is impossible to account for each and every influence that contributes to who a child eventually becomes, today, most researchers view development as a combination of both a child’s heredity and environment. This involves considering factors such as genetics, parenting, experiences, friends, family, education, and relationships. By understanding the role that these factors play, researchers are better able to identify how such influences contribute to child development. Overview Think of these…
Johnny Cash shared his chili recipe with the USO for their celebrity cookbook.The recipe includes chopped sirloin, lots of tomatoes, kidney beans and spices.This recipe comes together in one pot and in less than 30 minutes. The arrival of fall means it’s time for lots of our favorite food traditions, from sipping pumpkin spice-flavored coffee drinks to cooking up comforting dinner casseroles. The approaching autumnal season also conjures cravings for warm cider, freshly-picked apples and slow-simmered pots of chili. It’s the lattermost of those fall flavors that recently caught our eye in the form of a famous chili recipe from…
A new study suggests that beet juice may help lower blood pressure by altering your oral microbiome.Beets are rich in nitrates, known to influence blood pressure.Other foods high in nitrates include spinach, celery, fennel and kale. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is fairly common, and almost half of all adults in the U.S. have the condition. High blood pressure is defined as having a systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) greater than 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure (the lower number in a blood pressure reading) greater than 80 mm Hg. …
Key Takeaways Negative reinforcement removes something unwanted to make you more likely to repeat a behavior.Using negative reinforcement can quickly change behavior but should be used in short-term situations.The strength of the response is also greatly affected by how quickly and how often the reinforcement is given. Negative reinforcement strengthens a response or behavior by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus. B. F. Skinner first described the term in his theory of operant conditioning. Rather than delivering an aversive stimulus (punishment) or a reward (positive reinforcement), negative reinforcement works by taking away something that the individual…
Protein builds and repairs muscles including your heart—making the right types essential.A variety of heart-healthy proteins support your diet, with fish as the No. 1 choice.Fish supplies omega-3s, lean protein and nutrients that help reduce heart disease risk. Trying to eat a heart-healthy diet? Chances are, you have questions about heart-healthy proteins. Protein is one of the three macronutrients your body needs to stay strong and healthy (the others are carbs and fat). “Protein is an important part of a heart-healthy diet, but not all proteins are the same,” says cardiologist Kimberly Campbell, M.D., FACC. “Your body needs protein to…
Reyna Franco, RDN, is a New York City–based dietitian-nutritionist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and certified personal trainer. She is a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has a master’s degree in nutrition and exercise physiology from Columbia University.In her private practice, she provides medical nutrition therapy for weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, cardiac disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, eating disorders, and childhood nutrition. To serve her diverse patients, she demonstrates cultural sensitivity and knowledge of customary food practices. She applies the tenets of lifestyle medicine to reduce the risk of chronic disease and…