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Key Takeaways Have open conversations about your needs and concerns to support your well-being.Practice self-care to manage stress, feel happy, and stay productive.Check in regularly with your partner to maintain a close connection. Relationships can be challenging even when all parties involved are completely healthy. Add a chronic illness or debilitating condition into the mix, and it can feel nearly impossible to keep your relationship happy and emotionally healthy. Being with a person who has a long-term health condition can not only be difficult, you can also lose sight of your own mental and emotional wellness as you tend to…
Two types of Goodles macaroni and cheese are being recalled nationwide.This is due to undeclared milk and cashew allergens, with eight allergic reactions reported.The products were sold at Sprouts, Target, Walmart, Whole Foods and more. There’s an active recall on boxed macaroni and cheese products sold at Sprouts Farmers Market, Target, Walmart, Whole Foods Market and more grocery stores nationwide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shares that this is due to undeclared allergens in the affected products. The macaroni and cheese impacted by this recall are two Goodles products: the plant-based white Cheddar variety with spirals and the…
If you’re looking for a fun, low-impact way to boost your fitness, a rebounder—essentially a mini trampoline—might just be your new favorite personal workout tool. According to personal trainer Eva Pena, ISSA-CPT, rebounding strengthens muscles, improves balance, supports heart health, and even helps with stress relief, making it a great option for anyone looking to mix up their routine or stay active—plus, let’s be honest, bouncing is just plain fun! Trampoline vs. Rebounder A rebounder trampoline, also called a mini trampoline, is a compact, fitness-specific personal trampoline designed for controlled movement and low-impact exercise. According to personal trainer Mike Julom,…
Key Takeaways According to research, people who regularly read books may live longer than those who don’t.It’s a great way to relax without getting information overload—plus, with a library card, it’s a pretty low-cost health intervention.Grab that book you’ve been meaning to start. Your brain (and maybe your lifespan) will thank you for it. As a kid, I was a major bookworm. But somewhere between university reading lists and the burnout of my early 20s, that spark fizzled out. Reading became something I should do, not something I actually looked forward to. Lately, though, I’ve been slowly rekindling my love…
September 11, 2025, will mark the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks that left parts of the United States consumed by smoke, fire, rubble, and a sea of grief. The collective loss of life after four hijacked commercial airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center complex in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, continues to take a toll more than two decades later.Nearly 3,000 Americans died on that tragic day. And many more live with physical and psychological scars that range from serious to life-threatening — illnesses like cancer after exposure…
With hackers looking for any way they can to gain access to your personal information via every form of phishing scheme, it’s critical to take every precaution to protect your data. Multi-factor (MFA) authentication is one way to boost account security, but it has to be employed correctly, and even then, you should be on the lookout for malicious prompts that give bad actors the codes they need to log in easily. Two-factor authentication can be compromisedFirst, a reminder that two-factor and multi-factor authentication are not necessarily made equal. 2FA uses exactly two factors to verify a user’s login, and…
When the exercise dress finally went mainstream (beyond court sports and golf courses), I made it my mission to try as many as possible — in the name of journalism, of course. As both a tennis player and personal trainer, I’ve turned wearing exercise dresses into a sport of its own, testing the best styles for whatever workout or activity my busy schedule throws my way. From pickleball to Pilates, running to strength training, I truly always dress for success (pun intended!). The best athletic dresses should be just as sweat-wicking as your go-to leggings, come with built-in shorts (complete…
Cracking open a hard-boiled egg for breakfast and moving on with your morning is tempting, especially if you’re tight on time, but doing so will probably leave you hungry sooner than you’d like. That doesn’t mean that you have to forgo them, though. Instead, keep eggs handy for high-protein snacking, or pair them with another protein source for a complete meal. That could be two scrambled eggs with a quarter cup of Greek yogurt—which will add a couple grams and make them fluffier. Or add a poached egg to a salad that also has edamame, cheese, and beans, three other…
These are the chili recipes I make every fall and winter. These one-pot wonders are brimming with protein and veggies, packed with flavor, and the perfect meal to cozy up with on chilly days. Photo: Gayle McLeod When the temps start to drop, you can bet I’m reaching for a big pot of chili! It’s the best kind of comfort food and the perfect combination of hearty, cozy, and healthy. It warms me from the inside out and gives me that “hug in a bowl” feeling I crave during the colder months. But most importantly, it’s a customizable stew I…
In today’s installment of our Formulator’s Corner Series, we create a hypothetical functional chocolate supplement specifically designed for women navigating menopause-related cognitive challenges. Will a forward-thinking brand bring this science-backed indulgence to market?Formulator’s Corner #20 examines a hypothetical functional chocolate featuring Memo-Q silk protein designed to support cognitive function and brain fog during menopause. Research from ten clinical trials backs this ingredient’s potential memory benefits.Menopause is a universal transition, yet its cognitive effects remain underrecognized and undertreated. Nearly 75% of women report disruptive symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep disturbances, while brain fog (forgetfulness, mental fatigue, and difficulty concentrating)…