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Before you start prepping your family’s famous peach cobbler for the holidays, you may want to double-check your fridge bins: A bunch of fruit just got recalled, according to a statement released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).On November 17, the HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which sells under the name HMC Farms, announced a voluntary recall of peaches, plums, and nectarines due to possible listeria contamination. Three days later, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a food safety alert due to a listeria outbreak linked to it. So far the CDC has reported 11 illnesses,…

During Thanksgiving, food often takes center stage at gatherings of friends and family. The focus is on turkey, pie and all the sides. But it also can challenge healthy eating habits. Andrea Delgado, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, says that by paying attention to how much you eat and how often, you can make healthy food choices during the holidays. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:01) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Sit down. Enjoy your holiday meal, says Delgado. “There’s never an all-or-nothing approach…

Costco’s risk-free, 100% guarantee allows members to return pretty much anything they’ve purchased at any time. Unhappy with those bulk cupcakes you got the other day? Bring ’em back. Need to return the diamond earrings you knew better than to splurge on? A gemologist is on hand to authenticate and refund the purchase. Some exceptions do apply, but when it comes to Costco, making returns is pretty simple and all-encompassing. Naturally, people take advantage of Costco’s leniency to get refunds on items that, well, maybe should just go in the trash. A Costco subreddit titled “I wish the return policy…

Christopher Leslie and his daughter, Olivia, play at a park Mayo Clinic is celebrating 60 years of helping patients receive the gift of life through organ transplants. Over the past six decades, Mayo Clinic has remained at the forefront of research and cutting-edge innovation which is revolutionizing the world of organ transplant. Tens of thousands of people are on organ transplant waiting lists in the US. The wait can take years. There is hope. Innovation is transforming how organ transplants are performed, helping more people get the lifesaving organs they need. A special kidney perfusion pump can help preserve a…

She suggests trying something like: “I think you meant that as a compliment, but this is a sensitive topic for me that I’d prefer not to discuss. What have you been up to lately?” Or maybe: “I’m working really hard to focus less on my body right now. Let’s talk about something else.”2. “All bodies change over time for a variety of reasons, so it makes sense that their body may look different.”Even if your body isn’t a conversation topic at this year’s holiday gathering, someone might try talking to you about how someone else’s has changed. And while some…

There’s no question that charcuterie boards are currently all the rage. While it’s certainly not a new idea—in fact, charcuterie style eating dates back to the 15th century in France, according to TimesColonist.com—social media has blown this trend up. Whether for the holidays or just an everyday get-together, a classic charcuterie board is a great way to entertain.While these delicious spreads are a ton of fun, they’re not necessarily known for being terribly healthy. After all, Oxford Languages defines charcuterie as “cold cooked meats.” A charcuterie board is traditionally known for featuring a wide variety of cured meats and cheeses.But…

Earlier this year, we took to LinkedIn and asked hundreds of professionals the question on everyone’s mind when it comes time for the office Secret Santa: What holiday gifts do people prefer to receive in the workplace?The poll results were loud and clear. While the majority (60%) preferred gift cards or vouchers, people were torn between personalized and practical gifts in a two-way tie for second, and nearly 10% said they’d like to receive food and gourmet treats.To make sure you get the memo, we rounded up 14 safe-for-work gift ideas that’ll make your office gift exchange a success.Gift cards1.…

Gym goals can be broken down into two major categories: vanity and performance. Generally, the Gen Pop gym-goer has vanity goals like more muscle, less fat, getting ripped, etc. The athlete who is paid to play has their eyes on performance. What can they do to improve their performance on the pitch? Although there is a significant crossover between the two, one exercise (of many) will help with both. If you guessed the side lunge exercise, get your gold star on the way out. The side lunge for athletes and general population lifters is great because this is where the…

Body temperature is a term that represents the naturally occurring temperature range generated by the human body. Any deviation from this range signifies the body’s response to internal issues, potentially arising from factors such as excessive physical exertion, inadequate nutrition, or the presence of an underlying medical condition. The body temperature is a vital part of human physiology, playing a fundamental role in maintaining health, regulating internal processes, and serving as an invaluable diagnostic tool for medical professionals.  The Mechanism Behind Normal Body Temperature Humans, as warm-blooded mammals, possess the remarkable ability to maintain a consistent internal body temperature irrespective…

Let’s be real: If you want to lose weight successfully, you need to create a sustainable game plan. Meal planning is an integral part of the process, so you can create each meal with just the right amount of protein and healthy ingredients. In addition, if you’re a dessert eater, it’s unrealistic—and unsustainable—to think you’ll deprive yourself of desserts forever. To help you out, we spoke with The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, who sit on our Medical Expert Board, who share the 10 best Trader Joe’s desserts for weight loss.…