There are a lot of reasons why your hands might ache. Perhaps you're currently working from home but don't have the best-possible ergonomic setup. Maybe you're spending your days planting bulbs or the evenings knitting, and the repeated motions associated with these activities are beginning to take a toll on hands and wrists. Whatever their […]
You could say that a protein- and antioxidant-packed smoothie has become the new classic America breakfast. Ask practically any wellness guru, nutritionist, or functional medicine doctor, and chances are good they'll tell you that they drink some sort of green-infused smoothie for a filling, nutritious breakfast-on-the-go. That's probably one of the reasons why the protein […]
The French and Italians have long cultivated the art of apéro and aperitivo, respectively, kicking off the night with friends at a local bar with a light, refreshing libation. And Americans have followed suit, hoisting drinks at the five o'clock cocktail hour. But what does it mean when someone offers you an aperitif? Here, we […]
Best: Dahlias Rich and dynamic in shape, pollen-free dahlias (make sure you clarify with your florist as some dahlias do have pollen) are a great option. Not only are they gorgeous, they're perfect for a couture look with drama and texture. Worst: Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, come in a variety of looks (long […]
If you've ever tossed and turned in bed because you felt like you were overheating, you might be a "hot sleeper." These night sweats may have more to do with physiological reasons than environmental ones, but that doesn't mean that there aren't things that you can change in and around your bed to give you […]
Fruits and vegetables can taste as complex as any fine wine—so maybe we should appreciate them that way. In fact, one revolutionary approach to savoring produce is turning a whole-foods diet into a full sensory experience. As the stepdaughter of a U.K. wine importer, dietitian and food educator Amanda Archibald watched the wine industry open […]
When total silence makes it hard to sleep and your thoughts keep you lying awake in bed at night, a white noise machine may be the answer. The barely-there vibrations emitted from these devices can be described as sound without definite form, or what is called "white noise." White noise is best defined as that […]
Put down your peeler and take in this handy and healthy produce tip. Like nearly everyone else, we love butternut, acorn, and their winter squash kin. In fact, we love every bit of them, including the flesh, skin, and seeds. In case you didn't know, all winter squash skins are edible, full of fiber and […]
A certain rascally rabbit was onto something with his snack of choice. One cup of carrots provides three grams of fiber and more than a day's worth of vision-helping vitamin A. "Vitamin A is an antioxidant that's a powerful player in cell health and fending off free radical damage brought on by stress and inflammation, […]
If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be related to a heart condition, such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath, your doctor may recommend that a stress test be performed. And while it might sound scary at first, stress tests are quite common—and one of the most effective ways to determine […]
