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Trader Joe’s has been in holiday mode for a while now, exciting shoppers with festive flavors like gingerbread, peppermint, and cranberry. Among the online chatter about the grocery chain’s seasonal items is a slew of commentary about one limited-time treat that isn’t a confection but rather a fruit. Across social media, Trader Joe’s customers have shared sightings of Harry & David Comice Pears, which are packaged in boxes perfect for holiday gifting. Spotted for $9.99 (or $10.99 in certain locations), each box contains three to six pears, according to shoppers. Meanwhile, food and gift producer Harry & David sells a…
Fiber is total magic when it comes to keeping your body running efficiently. It helps you keep a healthy weight and lowers your chance of suffering from heart disease, diabetes, cholesterol, and some cancers, per the Mayo Clinic. And most importantly, fiber keeps your bowel movements regular. This is why it’s important to learn the #1 best high-fiber food to eat for weight loss, according to dietitians. You can get your fix of fiber for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a variety of tasty foods. In fact, experts swear by high-fiber foods like navy beans, acorn squash, chia seeds, pomegranate…
No time to work out? While dedicating your time to intentionally exercising has a plethora of benefits for your body, mind, and soul, opting to incorporate physical activity wherever and however you can—even for a one-minute exercise—offers longevity and health benefits all on its own. A robust research dataset, published in 2017, backs up the claim that getting your heart pumping for even a minute makes a difference. To conduct the research, more than 100,000 people wore a fitness tracker that monitored their physical activity for two and a half years. Researchers then followed up with the participants seven to…
The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it’s important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:04) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Many times, people mean well…
The best triceps exercises have a few things in common. They strengthen your upper arms, work some other related muscles too—and simply just make your regular old workout a little more interesting.Triceps exercises are also super versatile: You can do them with a bunch of different kinds of equipment, including dumbbells, kettlebells, a barbell, resistance bands, cable machines, and even your own body weight. That means you can get in a great arms workout whether you’re at the gym, taking a fitness class, or in your living room.If you feel like your go-to moves are getting kind of dull—or maybe…
It’s almost 10 years since Claudio Castagnoli (then known in WWE as Cesaro) began sharing his fitness tips with readers of Muscle & Fitness. Since then, we’ve all seen him develop from a hot prospect to a WrestleMania main-eventer and no doubt, one of pro wrestling’s strongest and most exciting athletes. Now signed with AEW, Castagnoli is still proving to be cut above the rest as a passionate athlete that is all business between the ropes. In order to learn more about how the “Swiss Superman” is training towards 2024, I got in the gym with the man himself, and…
We’re all aware that carbs have the potential to spike your blood sugar levels, but what if I told you that making small changes to the carbs you consume can actually make a significant difference? To make smarter carb choices, it’s important to understand the Glycemic Index (GI). The GI ranks carbohydrates based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels. High-GI foods cause a rapid spike, while low-GI foods provide a slower, more sustained release of energy. Opting for low-GI alternatives is key to balancing blood sugar levels. By keeping an eye on the quality and quantity of carbohydrate…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family. ANSWER: Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes in diet and even environmental factors. Fortunately, many self-care steps can help you keep your heart healthy. One of the biggest challenges this time of year is healthy eating. For people with cardiovascular…
Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners.The way we talk about mental health has changed a lot in recent years. Whether you credit the COVID-19 pandemic, public figures (including celebrities and athletes) who’ve spoken out about their experiences, or the candid landscape of social media, the reality is that there’s much more awareness than there was even a decade ago. As a result, younger adults are more likely to seek out mental health care than ever before. A survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 37% of Gen Z and 35% of millennials have…
Buying in bulk may not always best suit your weight loss goals, but when purchasing the right items, having plenty of servings on hand could actually enhance your progress and keep you away from drive-thrus and restaurants. The frozen foods section of Sam’s Club is loaded with tasty treats, sides, appetizers, and entrée components, and navigating this section can feel a tad tricky. The appeal of sweet treats and fried snacks can be challenging to resist, but rest assured that there are plenty of healthier items to choose from that can still satisfy your cravings. We’ve rounded up 10 of…