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The product recommendations in this post are recommendations by the writer and/or expert(s) interviewed and do not contain affiliate links. Meaning: If you use these links to buy something, we will not earn a commission. Besides regularly changing up its inventory by launching exciting new items like the recent Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake and Rosemary Parmesan Cheese Loaf, Costco also keeps shoppers in anticipation of new deals. And the latest collection of discounts has finally arrived. Starting July 31 and through August 25, shoppers can pocket all sorts of savings as part of the warehouse club’s newest set of discounts found…
Did you know that the average American eats five or more teaspoons of salt each day—20 times more than the body needs? Sodium is a mineral found naturally in many foods. Having the right amount of sodium in your diet helps your body stay hydrated and keeps your muscles and nerves running smoothly. Unfortunately, many people eat too much sodium, and that can be harmful. High sodium diets can cause serious health problems down the road, like high blood pressure and an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Here are the basics you need to know about how low sodium eating can…
The blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic has ignited a ferocious debate over the ethics and efficacy of treating obesity with medication. Oddly, this intense ideological battle has glossed over perhaps the most important question we should answer: how does the drug impact individual patients? Our Director of Medicine Dr. Chuck Dinerstein is working to correct that oversight by documenting his experience with Ozempic.Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on Episode 83 of the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss: Let’s dive into the rollercoaster of expectations, disappointments, and the occasional triumph as I document every twist and turn in my…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Interior design is not my strong suit. With two kids, an 80-pound dog, and a scratch-obsessed cat, I choose functionality over style when picking out furniture. My husband jokes, “This is why we can’t have nice things,” when the dog knocks over a lamp or the kids…
With just weeks to go until Olympia 2024, bodybuilding’s great and good are now attempting to drop their bodyfat levels to reveal chiselled physiques after bulking up in the off-season. And, one Olympia icon that is glad to see those days of gluttony go is five-time consecutive Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion, Chris Bumstead. In a recent social media post, the big man shared his meal plan for bulking in the off-season with his 24 million+ followers. “When I’m at this point in my off-season, I just don’t love food very much,” says the Canadian. And that’s perfectly understandable when…
Let’s make one thing clear right away: There is no number-one healthiest fruit. If you’re looking to stock up on the healthiest fruit to eat, diversify both your palate and your palette. “In general, the greater the variety of colors of the fruit you eat, the greater the health benefits due to various nutrients represented by each color,” says Sara Ryba, RD, CDN. Some fruits do have standout qualities if you’re looking for something in particular; in the world of fruit, there is a clear champ when it comes to potassium or fiber content, for example. But fruit, no matter which one it is, deserves…
Cardiovascular July 30, 2024 Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic’s Heart Rhythm Clinic are using a new innovative energy source to safely and successfully treat a common type of heart arrhythmia. The therapy, called pulsed field ablation (PFA), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and represents a significant milestone in treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). The irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm of AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart, increasing a patient’s risk of stroke. Clinicians can use medication and therapies to help reset the heart rhythm, but some patients have AFib that persists and worsens. Ablation…
Earwax buildup, allergies, infections, or changes in air pressure might be behind your clogged ears. There are many easy ways to get relief at home. Whether it’s from a cold, allergies, or changes in air pressure, blocked ears can disrupt your day-to-day activities and even cause discomfort. Thankfully, there are several effective methods to help unclog your ears and restore your hearing. Listen up! Why are my ears clogged? Clogging can happen either on the inside or the outside of your eardrum. Here are the most common ways your ears can get blocked: Earwax in the outer ear helps prevent…
Chick-fil-A is a fan-favorite chain for good reason. From its juicy nuggets and tasty variety of dipping sauces to its chicken breakfast biscuits, there’s something to satisfy everyone’s cravings. However, when you’re on a diet, you may think you must ditch Chick-fil-A cold turkey. That’s not the case! Treating yourself every once in a while is key to establishing a sustainable weight-loss regimen, and we have just the Chick-fil-A breakfast order hack that won’t derail your progress. This meal is approximately 400 calories and jam-packed with protein. Chick-fil-A’s Egg White Griller Muffin—with a small twist!—is an excellent choice for those…
Gymnastics—like diving and figure skating—is an Olympic sport where artistry and aesthetics are intertwined with athleticism. As Simone Biles and her teammates catapult and contort their bodies this month in Paris, they’ll be doing so in leotards embellished with roughly 10,000 diamond-shaped Swarovski crystals. (That’s nearly 2,000 more than Team USA wore back in Tokyo in 2021.) Wearing the uniforms to compete is the last step in a process that took four years and more than 50 people to complete.“When I opened up the Olympic leotards, my first thought was that they were absolutely stunning,” Jade Carey, an Olympic gold…