What Pushes Drinking Into Problem Territory? Drinking more than you planned is just one sign that you may have a problem with alcohol. See some other clues, and what steps you can take to address the situation. Check Yourself Are you wondering whether your drinking is on the high side of normal or if[…]
It’s no secret that while I love food and know a lot about cooking, convenience is the driving force behind most of my weekday meals. I’ve written about how my meal prep sometimes doesn’t involve any cooking at all, and I’ll proudly admit that salads, sandwiches, and bowls of oatmeal make up 90 percent of my weekday diet. Because[…]
Give Yourself A Break From Stressful Social Comparisons! A very telling study found that women report involvement with the social media site Pinterest as being stressful. The key stressor here is the social comparison that they find themselves engaging in. There are so many amazing projects to do, crafts to make, and ways to look at life,[…]
Your body doesn’t make or store vitamin C, so you have to take it in every day. If you don’t have enough, some of these symptoms may emerge. How Much Do You Need? If you eat a balanced diet, it’s pretty easy to get enough. Adult women (who aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding) need 75[…]
Ronald Koes could never have guessed that his quest to understand what makes some petunias red—and others blue—would lead him to lemon groves in California. But as a result, this University of Amsterdam geneticist has now answered the long-standing question of why some lemons taste sweet and others, sour. The secret: a powerful molecular pump[…]
… according to Science Finding time to exercise can be challenging, and the most important thing is to squeeze in any amount of it whenever you can. But if you want to optimize your workouts to get the widest range of benefits, you might want to try exercising in the morning. Here’s what the science says about[…]
When we’re ready for a change in our lives — lose some weight, get in shape, organize the family garage — we want it to happen fast. But change takes time, and new habits take a lot of practice before they become routine. In fact, experts agree that it’s rarely a good idea to jump head[…]
Whether you’re tired of having a hangover or trying to save more money, there are many good reasons to cut back on alcohol. Here are nine strategies that can help reduce your drinking. Have you been thinking about cutting back on the amount of alcohol that you drink? Maybe you have experienced some negative[…]
This broccoli-studded comfort food covers every nutritional base by combining lean protein, whole grains, cheese, and a vegetable—a no-fail approach to eating well. For more veggie power, serve a simple green salad on the side. It’s important to consume a variety of food from all of the food groups to stay healthy and get all of[…]
When stress is left unmanaged, it can lead to burnout. Here’s how to recognize if you’re starting to get burned out and what you can do about it. If you are experiencing high amounts of stress in your lifestyle, it’s important to maintain an awareness that burnout could potentially be looming in the future if you don’t take steps[…]