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I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that if you only ever purchase one piece of exercise equipment in your life, it should be a pack of resistance bands. I’m talking specifically about the looped ones known as mini bands. I believe in their powers wholeheartedly. I have a set at […]
If it weren't for the spices I have in my pantry, the food I cook would taste half as good. That's because spices are the secret to bringing other ingredients to life. With pepper, a bowl of spaghetti and cheese that you threw together in two seconds is suddenly a restaurant-worthy cacio e pepe; a […]
If you skip this step, you may be disappointed with the results. Jiri Hera/Shutterstock When a baking recipe calls for room-temperature eggs, do you just skim over that part and use them straight from the fridge? While cooking with cold eggs might be fine, like in these fun dishes with an egg on top, temperature […]
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke believes every woman should be able to decide for herself when it comes to abortion. The former Texas congressman was at a campaign event in Ohio on Monday when a woman asked him whether he was “for” third-trimester abortions, claiming that “there’s really not a medical necessity for abortion.” O’Rourke, who attempted […]
You’ve probably heard your runner friend or gym buddy mention how their foam roller is both their best friend and worst enemy. How it hurts so good. While it’s true that foam rollers can be a great recovery tool, there’s more to rolling for relief than just lying on the floor and digging into whatever […]
Breakfast sandwich Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock Hit the brakes on that fast-food breakfast sandwich. The USDA lists biscuits with egg and ham as the worst fast-food item for sodium content. At 1,989 milligrams, one sandwich happens to be 86 percent of the recommended daily 2,300 milligrams of sodium. All that sodium can boost blood pressure, according to the […]
Recipes & Cooking You’ve definitely never thought of these foods as grill-worthy. Cheese Moving Moment/Shutterstock Cheese lovers take note: Halloumi is a cheese that won’t melt and make a mess when heated on the grill. The cheese, which is made from sheep’s milk, gets a nice char on the outside when grilled and it makes […]
Healthy Eating Fish is considered one of the healthier foods out there—but not all fish are created equal. To make sure you’re making the best choices, avoiding ordering these types of fish when eating out at a restaurant. Yellowfin tuna EQRoy/Shutterstock Yellowfin tuna caught closer to more industrialized locations off North America and Europe can […]
Food Fun & News Your Instant Pot can do so much more than a regular pressure cooker, which might be a little overwhelming at first. No fear, here are seven dishes you can easily whip up in it. There are so many recipe possibilities Taste of Home Your Instant Pot is packed with possibilities, so […]
Back pain typically isn’t something to stress about ― but there are a few specific circumstances in which you might want to, well, watch your back. Lower back pain is extremely common, affecting approximately 1 in 8 people, according to Neel Anand, a professor of orthopedic surgery and director of spine trauma at Cedars-Sinai Spine […]
Public health chiefs have called for cars to be banned around schools in the UK, reports say. Paul Cosford, the medical director of Public Health England, told the Times it should be socially unacceptable to leave a car running near school gates. The comments came as PHE published a series of recommendations on how the […]
You might theoretically know that “always wipe front-to-back” should be drilled into your brain as a basic tenet of good personal hygiene, right alongside chores like brushing your teeth every morning and night and taking off your makeup before bed. But if you don’t understand why wiping front-to-back is so important, it can be easy […]
Picking wrong turns a healthy habit into a safety risk. Annette Shaff/Shutterstock If you’ve made a routine of a daily stroll, congratulations! You’re getting these 15 awesome benefits of a 15-minute walk. But there’s one simple mistake that could be putting your life at risk. Almost 129,000 pedestrians went to the ER with car crash-related […]
By Rebecca Beitsch Environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers increasingly are working to bar the sale of sunscreens that may damage coral reefs, but the bans are dividing a surprising group: coral scientists. Hawaii last year became the first state to ban sales of sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate, chemicals that are found in as much as […]
The extra calories are just one of the many reasons it’s killing your weight-loss attempts. Kazitafahnizeer/Shutterstock A burger and soda go together like peanut butter and jelly, but you might want to reach for water with your next meaty meal. You’re probably well aware that sugary drinks aren’t good for you, but we’re not here […]