A cough can feel like a particularly annoying symptom to deal with, especially if it’s keeping you awake at night or lingering for weeks on end. But there’s probably a good reason you have that cough — and it can tell you a lot about what’s going on in your body. “Essentially, what vomiting is […]
My friend Kendra always adds protein powder to her daughter’s breakfasts as an easy way to add satiety to everything from muffins to smoothies. This seemed like a brilliant idea, until her family’s pediatrician made her reconsider. As it turns out, protein powder isn’t always a healthy option for kids. And there isn’t a one-size-fits-all […]
My husband and almost 3-year-old daughter came through the door to my hospital room with shining eyes. “We just met a woman in the elevator who is here to visit her new grandchild, and Ada told her about Benjamin. She wants to come talk to you,” he told me. I was two days out from […]
I’ll always remember the time my friend, who’s in her early 20s, showed me a video of what she believed was Vladimir Putin working out at the gym. Now, most of us wouldn’t fall for a Putin workout video. But with generative artificial intelligence (AI) becoming mainstream and advanced, it’s going to be more difficult […]
Protein seems to be everywhere lately. When you think of protein-rich foods, waffles, cookies and chips probably don’t come to mind — but, a number of protein-enriched snack foods like these have risen in popularity, and people are embracing them to increase their protein intake. Seventy one percent of Americans say they’re trying to eat […]
Perhaps the only thing more tedious than hand washing dirty dishes is attempting to hand wash dirty shoes. When your favorite footwear still looks a little grungy and you’ve had it with the scrubbing, it’s time to try these highly-rated washing machine bags. Especially when they’re on sale for 20 to 25% off depending on […]
Getting into a disagreement with another person is never easy. It often brings up uncomfortable feelings like stress, anger or sadness. But while arguments are generally uncomfortable with just about anyone, they are extra difficult with narcissists. Narcissists are manipulative and have a desire to control others, making disagreements really, really frustrating, said Monica Cwynar, […]
Hearing your siblings describe their childhood can sometimes be a little jarring. You may even get the sense that you didn’t grow up on the same planet, much less in the same house. “Despite having shared early experiences, it’s not uncommon for siblings to have experienced their childhood in a very different way,” said Genevieve […]
The drive to steer clear of plastics has become more and more popular in recent years ― and for good reason. Pieces of these plastics, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, have been found in our bodies, like in the plaque in our arteries and in our blood. Research is ongoing, but studies show that microplastics […]
Walking is a powerful tool for both our physical and mental health ― perhaps even more powerful than we think. Walking an estimated 21 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 30%, according to a Harvard Health special report published in 2017 that has been used often to underscore the importance […]