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Considering clinical vitamin D insufficiency persists in almost half of the U.S., population (41 percent1, to be exact), there’s a pretty good chance you’re aren’t getting enough of the sunshine hormone. (You can take a blood test at the doctor or with an at-home kit to make sure.) But what are some telltale signs you need to prioritize your daily dose?
Best stand mixers at a glance5/5 starsBest stand mixer: Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL, £799.99Best stand mixer and food processor: Bosch CreationLine kitchen machine, £229.99Best large stand mixer: Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL, £449Best of the restBest stand mixer for dough: Ooni Halo Pro Spiral stand mixer, £699Best powerful stand mixer: ProCook stand mixer, £249Best bowl-lift stand mixer: KitchenAid 5.6L Bowl-Lift Artisan, £749Best stand mixer for range of colours: KitchenAid 5KSM125, £449Best compact stand mixer: Morphy Richards MixStar compact stand mixer, £189.99Best stand mixer for last-minute bakes: Breville HeatSoft stand mixer, £99.98Best value stand mixer: Cuisinart Precision stand mixer, £99Best…
A registered dietitian sets the record straight on those foods you were previously told are “bad” for heart health.Foods like eggs, shellfish and full-fat dairy actually contain important heart-healthy nutrients.No need to cut out potatoes, coffee or dark chocolate — these foods can also be good for your heart. For years, certain foods have been labeled as “bad” for heart health—often due to outdated nutrition myths or misleading advice from social media. However, research and expert insights reveal that many of these foods actually offer health benefits, including for the heart. In this article, we’ll highlight several so-called “bad” foods…
How we tested earplugs for sleepingI spent over a month rigorously putting these earplugs to the test, as I slept, worked and travelled. Call it sleeping on the job, or just doing my bit to give you honest opinions about the best earplugs for sleeping on the market, I assessed the earplugs on design, fit and performance.I used them on trains, while I camped, working at home and in coffee shops, plus next to snorers to see if they blocked out sounds and helped me get a longer, less interrupted sleep.I looked at the following areas when assessing the sleep…
Sabinsa Wellness Products, the consumer goods division of raw material supplier Sabinsa Corporation (East Windsor, NJ), announced it will introduce six products to the retail market. Sabinsa unites three brands under one umbrella: America’s Finest Inc. (AFI), Sanutra and Nature’s Formulary. Nature’s Formulary was founded 32 years ago to deliver premium ayurvedic products and tools to support customers’ long-term wellness goals. The company was acquired by Sabinsa in 2025. AFI is known for its ingredient-specific ayurvedic products and Sanutra is known for its cutting-edge ayurvedic herbal extracts, both of which are legacy brands under Sabinsa. “Our mission is to offer…
Former royal chef Darren McGrady reveals that Princess Diana ate overnight oats every morning.The recipe she loved features orange juice, strained (Greek-style) yogurt, fruit and walnuts.Diana first discovered the dish at a Swiss health clinic in the early 1990s. England’s Princess Diana, remembered around the world as the “People’s Princess,” was celebrated for her warmth, her humanitarian work and her modern approach to life as a royal. Now, thanks to a recent video shared by her former personal chef, Darren McGrady, we’ve learned she was also ahead of her time in the kitchen. Long before Instagram made overnight oats a…
Key Takeaways Spiritual bypassing means using spiritual ideas to avoid dealing with tough emotions or problems.It can stop you from growing because it hides bad feelings instead of facing and fixing them.To tackle spiritual bypassing, don’t label feelings as good or bad, and see tough emotions as chances to improve. Spiritual bypassing describes a tendency to use spiritual explanations to avoid complex psychological issues. The term was first coined during the early 1980s by a transpersonal psychotherapist named John Welwood in his book Toward a Psychology of Awakening. According to Welwood, spiritual bypassing can be defined as a “tendency to use…
As you may be catching on, the air element is intellectual, analytical, and idea-driven. And according to Quinn, they’re both inclined toward social justice. “Aquarius will have the big ideas, like, ‘OK, how do we hold space for the whole collective?’ and Libra can come in and bring some more pragmatic things toward that because they’re thinking about law and order and creating the balance between all of that,” she explains.
Key Takeaways We use all parts of our brain to function, not just 10%.Eating well, exercising, and getting enough sleep are important for brain health.Mental activities like puzzles and learning new skills can help keep your brain sharp. One common question people have about the brain is, “How much of our brain do we use?” The answer is all of it! How much of your brain you are using at any given time varies depending on what you are doing or thinking, but is not true that humans only use a small part of the brain’s power. The human brain…
Many moms have become modern martyrs: parents who sacrifice their resources against their own self-interests and say no to their own needs.