7 Benefits of Baking: Mental and Physical Effects
Key takeaways Baking treats at home may help you reduce your intake of saturated fats, salt, and added sugar, which are all ingredients that may be high in store-bought baked goods. Baking may benefit your mental health by offering stress relief, encouraging creativity, and promoting social wellness if you cook with friends or family members. […]
Energy Vampires: 10 Behaviors and How to Deal with Them
Key Takeaways Energy vampires are people who drain your emotional energy through behaviors like avoiding accountability, creating drama, diminishing your problems, and using guilt trips or intimidation. They often target compassionate people, using their good nature against them to monopolize time and attention. Over time, this emotional drain can lead to anxiety, depression, and other […]
Fall Soup Recipes: A Roundup
Craving a hearty, comforting soup for those crisp fall days? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for something vegan, high protein, low saturated fat, or high fiber, this roundup has a little something for almost everyone. Try a recipe today and adjust to your dietary needs or preferences — though keep in mind that […]
Game-Day Snacks for Weight Loss: Dietitian Tips + 5 Recipes
Key Takeaways You can enjoy game-day favorites like pizza, wings, and nachos while trying to lose weight by choosing one or two indulgent foods you love most, serving a reasonable portion, and pairing them with nutrient-dense options. Building your spread around snacks that contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats, such as hummus, Greek yogurt dips, […]
Are There Forever Chemicals in the Water?
While the research is still new, some studies show that PFAS found in the water supply can be hazardous to your health. Share on Pinterestd3sign/Getty Images Water contamination is a serious problem for billions of people around the globe ― including millions of people in the United States. While water treatment techniques have drastically decreased […]
9 Foods and Drinks to Promote Better Sleep
Key takeaways Certain foods and drinks contain sleep-regulating compounds like melatonin, serotonin, magnesium, and tryptophan that may help you fall asleep faster or stay asleep longer. Some options that have potential in supporting sleep include almonds, kiwis, fatty fish, walnuts, tart cherry juice, chamomile tea, passionflower tea, turkey, tomatoes, and pistachios. However, generally, more research […]
Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Key Takeaways Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) may help ease hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. When started within 10 years of menopause, it may also protect heart health, support bone and muscle strength, and help manage depression. MHT carries some risks, including a higher risk of certain cancers, blood clots, and gallbladder disease. These […]
The Psychology of Developing New Habits: 5 Tips and Strategies
Something becomes a habit when the action becomes automatic. Here’s how to apply psychological principles to develop new and healthy habits. For many, developing healthy habits, such as cooking nutritious meals most nights, going to the gym before work, or reading before bed, seems like an intimidating goal. Each time you try to start a […]
What You Should Know About Melatonin for Sleep
Key takeaways Melatonin, a hormone your body makes naturally, works with your circadian rhythm to signal when it’s time to sleep. Taking melatonin before bed may help you fall asleep faster and increase total sleep time, but it’s not right for everyone. It may cause side effects and interact with certain medications. It’s best to […]
How to Use Meditation for Better Sleep
For many adults, factors like stress can lead to sleeping difficulty. Meditation, like a body scan, may help improve sleep. Here are three meditations to practice. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, meditation may be one technique you can use to help you sleep better. This practice can help quiet the mind and […]