The majority of cooking starts with pantry ingredients, so it's important to keep your pantry cupboards filled with the staples that make healthy eating simple. With the right ingredients on hand, grocery shopping is simplified and healthy choices are always available. All you need is the addition of fresh vegetables and a protein, if desired, […]
For many of us, a night of sleep is entirely hit or miss. There are so many circumstances that affect how you rest-anxiety, caffeine intake, diet, and health conditions, to name a few. With a number of factors playing a role in your nightly slumber, it's no wonder 68 percent of adults between the ages of […]
If you religiously slather on sunblock at the pool but otherwise skip it, thinking, I'm just driving to the gym/picking up lunch/sitting at my desk, consider this: A stunning 90 percent of the signs of premature aging—wrinkles, fine lines, and pigmentation—result from the longterm accumulation of those mini doses of sunlight, also known as incidental […]
The French and Italians have long cultivated the art of apéro and aperitivo, respectively, kicking off the night with friends at a local bar with a light, refreshing libation. And Americans have followed suit, hoisting drinks at the five o'clock cocktail hour. But what does it mean when someone offers you an aperitif? Here, we […]
It was the icky stuff we avoided in the pond as kids, but these days algae is a trendy food product. Loved by chefs for its versatility and touted by many nutritionists for its health benefits, algae food products are popping up on supermarket shelves, on restaurant menus, and more. Here's what you need to […]
There are a lot of reasons why your hands might ache. Perhaps you're currently working from home but don't have the best-possible ergonomic setup. Maybe you're spending your days planting bulbs or the evenings knitting, and the repeated motions associated with these activities are beginning to take a toll on hands and wrists. Whatever their […]
If you suffer from aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around your joints, you very likely have arthritis—and you're in good company. In fact, an estimated 23 percent of all American adults—over 54 million people—have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are many different types of arthritis, with the […]
You could say that a protein- and antioxidant-packed smoothie has become the new classic America breakfast. Ask practically any wellness guru, nutritionist, or functional medicine doctor, and chances are good they'll tell you that they drink some sort of green-infused smoothie for a filling, nutritious breakfast-on-the-go. That's probably one of the reasons why the protein […]
If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be related to a heart condition, such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath, your doctor may recommend that a stress test be performed. And while it might sound scary at first, stress tests are quite common—and one of the most effective ways to determine […]
