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Let’s be honest: There’s nothing more comforting than enjoying a warm bowl of soup on a brisk autumn day or a cold winter evening. If you’re one of the many soup lovers out there, you can attest to the fact that homemade soup works wonders for the mind and soul. But did you also know that eating soup can help you lose weight? People are souping for weight loss and say it can get you a flat belly. Whether you’re already on a diet or just kickstarting your weight loss journey, this is likely music to your ears. Eat This,…
In this episode we delve deep with Milos Belcevic as he shares his enlightening perspective on applying product management principles to foster personal growth. Milos navigates us through a transformative conversation, exploring the boundaries of traditional product management and its profound implications in our daily lives. We journey through Milos’ book, “Build Your Way: Applying Project Management To Life,” and discuss how treating life like a product to be managed can lead to astonishing breakthroughs. The speakers emphasize the significance of interactions, value prioritization, and a robust framework of principles like Agile and Lean in both personal and professional realms.…
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. Few retailers celebrate the changing seasons quite as hard as Trader Joe’s. And even though fall is still well underway, the grocer has already started rolling out some of its most highly-anticipated winter holiday items. Over the past couple of weeks, Trader Joe’s shoppers have already spotted a variety of seasonal favorites back on shelves, from festive sweet treats to salty snacks. So to help…
As people age, their joints change. Sometimes, this can lead to arthritis, causing pain in areas like the knees and hips. Dr. Rafael Sierra, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says arthritis and joint replacements are not inevitable. However, conditions like birth defects and structural issues can increase the risk of hip or knee problems that may result in the need for replacement. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Dr. Sierra wants to set the record straight about aging and joint…
It’s time to take a breather: November arrives with a much-needed sense of slowness and stillness on the heels of a dramatic eclipse season. As Saturn slows its roll ahead of ending its retrograde on November 4, we’re reminded that time is an essential ingredient in any recipe. Taking a leisurely approach, maintaining an air of accountability, and honoring the wisdom of experience may pay off in spades this month, as every sign’s November 2023 wellness horoscope will include some emotional and moody undertones. November 13, in particular, angles us toward our emotional depths as the new moon arrives in…
What are the Differences Between Panic Attacks and Anxiety Attacks? Although people often confuse panic attacks with anxiety attacks and use the terms interchangeably, they are considered to be distinct by mental health professionals. While panic attacks are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition) known as the DSM-5, anxiety attacks are not. Some of the major differences between panic and anxiety are as follows: Anxiety is usually focused on a future situation. Panic is a fear reaction to what feels like imminent danger. Anxiety is typically accompanied by worry thoughts about the future, e.g.…
In some ways, Halloween is the toughest holiday to navigate when you’re dieting. While most seasonal festivities involve food, this one involves candy, one of the most irresistible sugar delivery systems ever invented. It’s sweet, delicious and almost addicting. With so much candy around, you need diet tricks and treats to stay on plan.You can avoid candy the rest of the year (if you exert willpower in the supermarket checkout line) but on Halloween, you bring tons of it into your house to give away. Then your kids bring more. You may try to limit yourself to “just one,” but…
Rebecca Murray is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Functional Medicine and Endocrinology. She is also on the Scientific Advisory Board at Designs for Health, a supplement brand we’ve trusted since it was often recommended to us by our very first nutrition editor.We asked Murray to share her take on supplements and nutrients for women through the decades. Here’s what she had to share…Crucial Nutrients For Women In Their 20sA female is in the final stage of optimizing their bone density in their 20s. Their “Peak Bone Density” plays an important role in their risk for osteoporosis later…
Mavel has come a long way since the comic book label was first founded back in 1939. Now owned by The Walt Disney Company, the brand dominates a ton of industries including cinema, digital streaming, toys, clothing, and now it is even looking to “Hulk Smash” into the fitness world with a star-studded app that hopes to build both your imagination, and your fitness levels. I took a look at “Marvel Move” to find out what it’s all about, and whether these superheroes can deliver a super-workout. While many people love to dress up as their favorite horror film characters…
Labels, love ‘em or dislike them–I am proud to call myself plant-based, a.k.a vegan. I don’t eat animal products, nor “processed” foods (I put processed in quotes because it’s a broad term). My household pantry is filled with whole foods like: nuts, seeds and grains. My refrigerator is stocked with fruits, veggies and lots of pickled concoctions I make to mitigate food waste but also create gut-friendly foods. In this article I am bringing you everything vegan I eat in a day. Think of this as a peek into my whole food plant-based life that I hope can be of…