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For the last 35 years, Nancy Singleton Hachisu, a native Californian, cookbook author, and a James Beard Award Home Cooking winner, has lived with her Japanese farmer husband in Saitama Prefecture, just outside of Tokyo, Japan. While living there, Hachisu has acquired firsthand knowledge about the country’s cuisine and culture, and has become an authoritative voice in Japanese home cooking today. In her latest cookbook, Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook (a follow-up to her global bestseller, Japan: The Cookbook), which debuted in April 2023, Hachisu showcases over 250 Japanese vegetarian dishes, highlighting the flavors of the nation through a plant-forward lens.…
Cynthia Weiss at work at Mayo Clinic. I was 33 when I first began experiencing aches and pains that led me to the doctor. It was 2003. I was never married, never pregnant, generally healthy and living life to the fullest. I didn’t expect a cancer diagnosis. The doctor told me I had stage 4 gynecologic cancer. Cervical or ovarian cancer? They couldn’t be 100% sure, as medical technology was not as advanced back then. Tests seemed to indicate cervical cancer, so I was given the choice of radiation therapy or a hysterectomy. After some soul-searching — and an appointment with a fertility specialist about freezing my eggs…
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 Sweet and simple, honey is an amazing ingredient for your lips. It softens and smoothes while leaving behind that yummy taste. While you can rub the raw stuff right on your pout or whip it into a DIY lip mask, you can also grab a lip balm,…
It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it’s a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD. This is the persistent or recurrent deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. It’s often…
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. A fully stocked freezer is essential for so many reasons, but a good one is easily answering the question, “What’s for dinner?” It can also save you money and make meal planning a cinch. Costco has a stellar freezer selection, but since the retailer sells virtually everything in bulk, you’ll want to strategize on what you actually need. There are plenty of options to make…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a homebuilder and have begun experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands. Sometimes I drop things because I can’t get a good grip. A friend suggested I might have carpal tunnel syndrome. But doesn’t that mostly affect people who use computers all day? Can you explain more about the condition? ANSWER: Working with your hands day after day can take a toll on them, causing pain, numbness and weakness. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one condition that can affect many types of occupations, including farmers, truck drivers, factory and construction workers, and others. Carpal tunnel is a condition caused…
Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us?Best OverallSnow At-Home Teeth Whitening (ALL-IN-ONE KIT)Best OverallSnow At-Home Teeth Whitening (ALL-IN-ONE KIT)The corded version of this highly effective teeth-whitening kit connects to your phone or other USB device, so there’s no battery pack or charging needed (a great option for whitening on the go). The set comes with two strengths of whitening serum to paint directly on your teeth before inserting the tray (how long you leave it in is completely customizable, too). And for those with sensitive gums, the brand…
Migraine diagnosis? Check. Next up? Navigating that “little thing” we call treatment. On this episode, Kat and Skye are joined by neurologist Juliana H. VanderPluym MD FRCPC, who specializes in headache medicine (and also lives with migraine!). Together, the trio travel the educational road of treating migraine by exploring the differences between acute and preventive medications, as well as bridge therapies. They also dig into the social determinants of health, the stickiness of setting treatment goals, tips for seeking emergency care, and Dr. VanderPluym shares a metaphor about the patient-provider relationship that Kat will be thinking about for a very,…
Female Culex mosquito, courtesy: CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed reports of West Nile virus in 10 states. The bite of an infected mosquito most commonly spreads the virus. “West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the U.S.,” says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. It’s a flavivirus —a specific type of RNA virus that can infect humans, birds and horses. “West Nile virus is transmitted predominantly through the bite of an infected mosquito. Less commonly, it can be transmitted through other means, like blood transfusion,” says Dr. Pritt. “The…
Kerry Washington has lived with eczema since she was a child. “I’ve struggled with sensitive, dry skin since before I can remember,” she recently told Yahoo! Life. Now, at 46, the actor has found some relief, thanks, in part, to an ingredient that seems to be popping up in every cleanser, serum, and cream.“I’m learning to really embrace hyaluronic acid,” she said. “It has truly transformed the way that I’m able to care for my skin and how my skin looks and feels.” (Note: Washington is a Neutrogena ambassador, and hyaluronic acid is the brand’s hero ingredient.)The science backs her…