3 swoon-worthy elevated dishes Kick your favorite outdoor dishes up a gastronomic notch! These make-ahead sumptuous dishes are a step up from dips and hamburgers. Get ready for the perfect Insta post. Roasted Olive Oil Tomatoes Sun-kissed tomatoes are roasted to ultra-sweet perfection in this appetizer. Be sure to serve with chunks of good quality..
Be fabulous at every age Nearing 50 can be our “second act,” redefining our relationships, careers, and health. We’re living better than ever, and we want to look as good as we feel. For real wisdom on beauty and aging, here’s some advice from women in their fifties and sixties, and tips for aging with..
Learn intuitive eating Research has shown that restrictive diets don’t lead to long-term healthy weight. While this may, in part, be because reducing food intake is not sustainable over the long term, unresolved unhealthy relationships with food may also be involved. For example, subconscious childhood messages to “clean our plates” of food we didn’t put..
… and stay healthy, too Body positivity has swept the nation. Self-acceptance of our bodies, even if we don’t match cultural size ideals, has evolved into a massive movement. Instead of obsessing over “imperfections,” social media mavens, celebs, movies, and writers are making peace with their cellulite, celebrating their skin color, and embracing their natural..
Navigate compassion fatigue Without adequate support, caregivers can experience burnout or compassion fatigue—but it doesn’t have to be that way. As its name implies, caregiver burden results from the demands on the care provider, up to and including burnout. Burnout refers to a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion and may lead to anxiety,..
3 healthy, beautiful recipes Looking to spice up your springtime meals? Why not try adding a sprinkle of edible flowers to your recipe repertoire? While undeniably eye-catching, many edible flowers also contain nutrients and compounds that can support healthy lifestyle goals. Before plucking petals from a bouquet, try keeping these tips in mind. First, it’s..
Support a loved one with cancer A cancer diagnosis can leave friends and family unsure of how best to support a loved one. Are there topics that shouldn’t be broached? What if the wrong thing is said? These suggestions may help you to help a loved one through a cancer diagnosis. 1. Listen This simple—but..
Research-proven foods that may surprise you When it comes to cancer prevention, you may already know that it’s important to eat more broccoli and tomatoes, drink more green tea, and incorporate flaxseeds into your diet. These foods are powerful cancer fighters, but there are other little-known warriors against the dreaded disease that can give your..
Fuel your knowledge with these essential dos and don’ts Prevention is the most important weapon against illness. That’s why we’re looking under the hood at some common miscues and misunderstandings surrounding immune health. Here are some essential dos and don’ts to keep your immune system revved up for optimal performance in the face of microbial..
Take in the good—clear out the bad Daily exposure to environmental toxins affects our health, but by taking some practical steps we can reduce our toxic load and support our bodies’ natural detoxification processes. What’s an environmental toxin? Environmental toxins are chemicals or other factors that may cause adverse health effects in the people exposed..