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Dancing can be many things: an expression of art, a fun hobby, a representation of culture, and a great form of exercise.“Dancing is the ultimate workout,” says Julie Granger, a personal trainer and founder and creator of The Studio Paris and Ballerina Body Training. Not only does dancing involve engaging all of your muscles and limbs — it also gets your heart pumping. Plus, dancing can be a whole lot of fun. A workout you can look forward to? Sign us up.The style of dance you do will influence how intense a workout it is, but pretty much any style…
Barney and Julie Feinblum On Feb. 11, Colorado State University (CSU) announced the creation of the Julie and Barney Feinblum Herb Garden. The groundbreaking ceremonies are scheduled for April 2026 at CSU’s main campus in Fort Collins, CO. Endowed through a gift from longtime natural products industry leader Barney Feinblum and his wife Julie, the herb garden will feature medicinal, culinary and tea herbs and serve as a “tangible bridge” between education, research, history and industry. After training as an industrial engineer at Cornell University, Feinblum moved to Colorado in the early 1970s, where he earned an MBA in finance…
What are the healthiest winter ‘superfoods’?There’s no such thing as a ‘superfood’, but it’s become an umbrella term for a range of nutrient-dense foods boasting different health benefits. Most of us consider the healthiest foods to be ones that pack a hefty nutritional punch, and provide plenty of health benefits. The truth is no single food will make a diet healthy or counteract the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle. Instead, we should look at the overall balance of our diet and make it as varied and as nutrient-dense as possible. Here we showcase some of our favourite seasonal foods for…
Hives are very common in kids, as they are in adults. “Many, if not most, children will experience hives at least once in their life,” says Ashanti Woods, MD , an attending pediatrician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Here’s what parents and others should know about managing hives in children. Hives Tend to Look the Same on Kids as They Do on Adults What They Look Like Hives in children look no different from those in adults. They’re simply red, raised blotches or welts that appear on the skin singly, connected over an area of the skin, or in…
Chefs love Bianco DiNapoli canned tomatoes for their great flavor and consistent quality.Cento San Marzano-style tomatoes are a close runner-up and may be easier to find.Try hand-crushing the tomatoes and using the canning liquid to add texture and vibrant flavor to your dishes. Used in pasta sauces, stews, soups, pizza sauces and more, canned tomatoes are a pantry staple that is vital to home kitchens and restaurants alike. Browse the canned tomato selection at your local grocery store and you may feel overwhelmed by the vast assortment of options. But are these tomato products really all that different, and if…
This easy soup comes together in 25 minutes with simple, straightforward steps.Make this soup ahead for lunches and dinners throughout the week.High-fiber ingredients pair up with protein-rich chicken for a satisfying soup. Don’t let the name fool you! This quick and delicious Swamp Soup gets its unconventional name from its deep, vibrant green color, blending spinach and parsley into a silky, emerald-hued base. To make it a meal, it’s bulked up with protein-rich white beans, shredded chicken and hearty brown rice. With fiber from the greens, beans and whole grains, it’s a satisfying dinner or lunch that will keep you…
On Feb. 5, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced additional steps to transition the nation’s food supply from the use of artificial petroleum-based colors to alternatives derived from natural sources. In April 2025, HHS and FDA officially announced its plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply as part of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Companies will now have flexibility to claim products contain “no artificial colors” when the products do not contain petroleum-based colors. Previously, companies were only able to make such claims…
Without proper care, some household items can increase the risk of illness or other health concerns.Damaged cookware, plastic containers and worn cutting boards can leach microplastics into food.Sponges and dishcloths can harbor bacteria, so they should be cleaned or replaced regularly. You work hard to keep your kitchen clean and safe—sanitizing surfaces, scrubbing sinks and tossing leftovers that have lingered too long in the fridge. After all, safe food prep is just as important as making meals nourishing and delicious. But some everyday kitchen items could still be putting you and your family at higher risk of foodborne illness or…
What is burnout?We are living in trying times. With hustle culture forcing us to work harder than ever, social media piling on the pressure, a constant barrage of information on how to be our healthiest selves and the rising cost of living, it’s no wonder we may be feeling a sense of burnout.Burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Burnout has the potential to affect us all. A 2025 survey showed that 34% of adults reported experiencing high/extreme levels of pressure or often/always feeling stressed in the past year. In…
Unmatched Supps Dileucine features 2g DL185® dipeptide that reaches plasma 185% faster than free leucine. Research shows 60% greater muscle protein synthesis and significant strength gains. Superior anabolic support through dedicated peptide transporters. Leucine has long been recognized as the primary trigger for muscle protein synthesis, but what if there’s a more efficient way to deliver its anabolic signal? Unmatched Supps Dileucine brings DL185®, a breakthrough dipeptide composed of two leucine molecules bonded together. Far more than just “regular leucine repackaged”, dileucine is a functionally different compound that leverages your body’s specialized peptide transport systems to deliver faster, stronger muscle-building…