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My Discomfort With Comfort Food
Chinese food always connected me to my cultural identity. It also continually reminded me of all the ways I didn’t measure up.
Use the ‘Peter Walsh Method’ to Declutter an Entire Room
This method overhauls entire rooms. Not only will you start rebuilding the space from scratch, but you'll focus on a long-term vision for its use.
Use the 12-12-12 Method to Finally Declutter Your Home
Decluttering can feel overwhelming. Try this systematic approach to pre-planning how much you'll part with and how much you'll keep.
The Easiest Way to Clean a Slow Cooker
Cleaning the caked-on leftover residue out of a slow cooker can be difficult with just a sponge. Try these tips to make it easier.
Orange Peels Won't Help Your Garden, Actually
There are many so-called benefits of using orange peels in your garden—from improving your soil to repelling pests. But while citrus is probably not altogether harmful to your garden, and can—in limited circumstances—be helpful, it's very likely not worth bothering with.
Scott Disick finally seeks HELP for Ozempic use after 'public outcry'
The reality TV star, 40 - who shares three children with his ex Kourtney Kardashian - sparked concern when he was pictured looking noticeably thinner last month.
I lost 3 stone on Ozempic but there are risks we should all know about
In early 2023, two days after I first pricked myself with Ozempic, I opened my eyes and immediately felt that something was strange...
Doctors thought I had a sinus infection - it was ultra-rare cancer
Annika, 28, from California, was diagnosed with the extremely rare nasal cancer sinonasal carcinoma SMARCB1 after doctors mistook it for a sinus infection. Her cancer is stage four.
Sangita Patel says her husband was 'freaking out' after reading her cancer report
The 45-year-old mother-of-two spoke to "The Ladygang" podcast about learning she had a rare and aggressive form of thyroid cancer.
Support Your Immune System With Mindful Breakfast Choices - News18
A balanced breakfast can be a mix of carbohydrates, fibre, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals
Tracing the journey of Kasuri methi, a staple ingredient in many Indian dishes, from medieval Punjab to modern India
Kasuri methi's journey from a humble plant to a culinary star is steeped in history and tradition. So, where does this piquant masala come from and how do you map its evolution?
indianexpress.com
Make an Easy Khachapuri With Pre-made Pizza Dough
Khachapuri is a stretchy, tangy, salty puddle of cheese surrounded by soft bread. You can skip making the bread dough by buying pre-made pizza dough from the grocery store. Follow these steps to learn how to make khachapuri.
I’m a dietitian — here’s the secret to intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting might work for you, but only if you adhere to these strict guidelines, one dietitian says.
nypost.com
Plastic surgeons warn ‘Ozempic face’ has taken over Hollywood
Surgeons believe that Hollywood is experiencing a spike in the side effect known as “Ozempic Face,” which they claim has affected everyone from John Goodman to Sharon Osborne.
nypost.com
How Much Do You Know About Your Fertility Health? Here's What You Should Look Out For | Essence
Knowing the ins and outs of your fertility health, from uterine fibroids to endometriosis, is essential.
www.essence.com
Magical Microbes: How to Feed Your Gut
Want a healthy gut? Reach for the kimchi, sauerkraut, artichokes, coffee and chocolate. But watch out – one category of food will make your microbes wither.
A 15-Minute Abs Workout for Better Balance and Stability
You need this fast, no-equipment core circuit in your rotation.
The Scorpion Stretch Will Loosen Your Tight Hips and Lower Back
One of the best ways to release the tissue and decompress the bones and joints.
46-Year-Old Man with Terminal Cancer Touches Many with Letter About Enjoying Life & Accepting Death
Simon Boas -- a 46-year-old man with terminal cancer who has moved many with a touching letter about being grateful for the life he's lived and how he's learned to accept his death -- opened up about his letter, titled, "A Beginner's Guide to Dying," in an interview with The Telegraph.
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I’m 46 and have months left to live. This is how I’ve learned to accept my death
After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Simon Boas explains why the news has only increased his gleeful love for the wonder of life
www.telegraph.co.uk
An optimist’s guide to dying
What to do if you find out your dying? Find the love in your life – and realise just how lucky you have been.
www.spectator.co.uk
Life lessons from the oldest people in the world
María Branyas Morera, aged 117, is the oldest person in the world. She was born in California on 4 March 1907 to Spanish parents who decided to return home in 1915. The voyage was an early lesson in adversity: her father died and María lost the hearing in one ear after she fell from the
www.spectator.co.uk
What the evidence really says about social media’s impact on teens’ mental health
Did smartphones actually "destroy" a generation?
www.vox.com
What science is just starting to understand about periods
Menstruation affects the body and mind in countless ways. A new study is just the beginning.
www.vox.com
Bland as Can Be, the BRAT Diet Temporarily Helps Upset Stomachs
For generations, doctors recommended this diet for a variety of tummy troubles. But does the BRAT diet really work — and is it healthy?
www.discovermagazine.com
The Power of Napping
Resting during the day isn’t just about catching up on lost sleep, it’s self-care.
Coffee's prehistoric origin is older than homo sapiens, finds study
A genome study reveals prehistoric Ethiopian origins of coffee
Are celebrity chefs sellouts?
It’s good that David Chang apologised for trying to take ownership of chili crunch, but we still have to tackle the wacky concept of a celebrity chef
Longevity Expert Says Avoid Eating the "Poisonous 5 Ps" If You Want to Live to 100
If you want to live to 100, longevity expert Valter Longo, PhD, says you should skip the foods he calls the "poisonous 5 Ps."
bestlifeonline.com
How to Make Running Fun, According to Reddit
A running habit benefits your heart health, your mental health, your calorie burn, your muscles, your lungs, and much more. Great, lace up your shoes! But for many of us, the act of running can be boring. To spice things up a bit, I’ve collected recommendations from Reddit (and I’ll be throwing...
Eating light: Finnish startup begins making food ‘from air and solar power’
Maker hopes solein, protein grown with CO2 and electricity, will cut environmental impact of farming
Why mattresses and pillows turn yellow — and how to get those stains out
The common causes of yellow stains on mattresses and pillows
Wellness Coverage | Tom's Guide
The latest Wellness breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Wellness Coverage
8 'Mexican' Dishes No One Actually Eats in Mexico
Though inspired by Mexican food culture, these dishes are all but impossible to find south of the border — at least in the way they're served in America.
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How Biohackers Are Trying to Upgrade Their Brains, Their Bodies — and Human Nature
9 questions about biohacking you were too embarrassed to ask.
What Meditation Can—and Can’t—Do for Your Health
Mindfulness meditation is one wellness trend that shows no signs of disappearing. But what does the science say?
Can Better Breathing Really Improve Your Health?
Here’s what experts say about the immediate and long-term health benefits of breathwork—and how to get started, from stimulating your vagus nerve to... nose breathing?
Every year, tuberculosis kills over a million people. Can a new vaccine turn the tide?
For the last 100 years, we’ve only had one TB vaccine — and it leaves a lot to be desired.
www.vox.com
I got a computer chip implanted into my hand. Here's how it went.
Believe it or not, it happened at a presidential campaign event.
www.vox.com
Dopamine fasting is Silicon Valley’s hot new trend. Is it backed by science?
How dopamine fasting works — and doesn’t.
www.vox.com
How to Take Back Wellness From the Wellness Industry
There are many paths to well-being—you just have to look outside of what’s being marketed to you.
The endless quest to replace alcohol
From kava to "sleepy girl mocktails," can anything ever take the place of booze?
www.vox.com
NBC 'plans to put heart monitors on athletes' parents at Olympics'
NBC revealed that it plans to place heart-rate monitors on parents of athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with results being shown live on screen from the moms and dads.
Alarming rate of teachers charged with raping young boys in America
A shocking number of female teachers are being charged with sexually abusing under-age students - with new cases being reported almost every week.
An epidemic of sexual abuse in schools
Shoddy investigations, quiet resignations, and a culture of secrecy have protected predators, not students.
www.businessinsider.com
Gut Bacteria Change as You Get Older—and May Accelerate Aging
Microbe types in older people’s intestines are different and are linked to disease.
How Long Can America Afford to Wait for Paid Family Leave?
The US is one of the few countries with no national paid leave. Here’s why that’s still the case—and how it can be changed.
The Case for the Humble Garbage Disposal
From a waste-management perspective, the in-sink tool punches far above its weight.
‘Dangerous message’: Experts slam anti-sunscreen claims circulating online - National | Globalnews.ca
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement.
globalnews.ca
6 kitchen gadgets and tools that hack the heck out of meal prep - National | Globalnews.ca
We tested these buzzy kitchen items that are designed to cut down on meal prep time.
globalnews.ca
The best time to start planting your garden this spring - National | Globalnews.ca
10 essentials to get your garden ready for the coming growing season and our meteorologist dishes on the best time to start planting.
globalnews.ca
Costs forcing walk-in clinics and family practices in Alberta to close | Globalnews.ca
Several Medicentres and family clinics have closed or are about to in Edmonton and Calgary because doctors aren't able to afford the rent.
globalnews.ca
Not Just Fat Jokes. Weight Stigma Is in Every Part of Life | The Tyee
And it needs to stop. We all have a role in changing our culture of fat shaming.
Shared Medical Records Can Transform Care, But Big Barriers Remain | The Tyee
Despite billions in spending and years of work, systems are still fragmented.
Why ‘Food, Inc. 2’ Left Me Hungry | The Tyee
The doc’s dark stroll through our world of processed food left me seeking more than a sprinkle of hope. And better non-fiction cinema.
Is Stress Contagious? Studies Say Yes—And Here’s How to Deal With It
Emotions can pass from one person to another as easily as a cold. Here’s how to stay balanced and free from the negative vibes.
I Have ADHD. Here Are 9 Productivity Tips That Really Help Me
Tips and tricks I use daily.
Old Macdonald Had a Drone: Inside Farming’s Tech Boom | The Walrus
Farmers are struggling to compete against larger operations. Is automation the answer?
thewalrus.ca