Because it’s not the the worst feeling in the world, but it’s up there. We’ve all experienced the dreaded belly bloat now—you know, that uncomfortable feeling of fullness in your stomach. Typically, it crops up after a big meal, or one too many beers, or something we probably shouldn’t have eaten because it just[…]
Common name: laughing kookaburra Scientific name: dacelo novaeguineae Type: birds Diet: carnivore Average life span in captivity: up to 20 years Size: 15 to 18 inches Weight: 13 to 16 ounces The laughing kookaburra is well known both as a symbol of Australia’s birdlife and as the inspirational “merry, merry king of the bush”[…]
Whether you were denied a promotion at the office or you failed to qualify for a marathon, failing feels bad. Many people will go to great lengths to avoid failing so they don’t have to feel painful emotions. Knowing how to cope with failure in a healthy way takes some of the fear out of failing—and[…]
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Find Figs to Cut Fat and Sugar They’re more than the stuff of the Newton and that figgy pudding demanded for in the Christmas carol. The fig packs more fiber and more minerals than any other domesticated fruit, including calcium, iron, and potassium. Soak 8 ounces of fresh figs in water to soften. Puree with[…]
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Ingredients 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese Assorted crackers Preparation In a small saucepan, combine the first seven[…]
Your brain is a wondrous thing, but it’s certainly not perfect. Sometimes it forgets important details, such as your overdue dentist appointment or a meeting with a client. Or it may fail to notice essential things in your environment, leading you to make mistakes that could cause you to get hurt, put yourself at risk of illness,[…]
Try not to scratch when your skin itches. An oatmeal bath is a better way to get relief. But it’s not the same type of oatmeal you eat for breakfast. When you have itchy skin, you’ll do anything to ease the discomfort. You may want to scratch, but an oatmeal bath is a better way to get[…]
The Origins of the Mysterious Green Bean Casserole This mixture of canned soup, frozen green beans and fried onions has graced holiday buffets since the 1950s. But who came up with this trinity, and why has it become so famous? Holiday tables are often divided over these three little words–green bean casserole. This mixture[…]