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  • StorymindbodygreenSep 24, 2026

    Nearly 800 Scans Reveal Key Brain Differences Linked To Disordered Eating

    Even more evidence that eating disorders aren't a personal failure. Even more evidence that eating disorders aren't a personal failure.

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 24, 2026

    A CGM May Catch This Heart Health Signal Better Than Bloodwork

    Blood sugar impacts so much more than you thought. Blood sugar impacts so much more than you thought.

  • StoryTIME — HealthSep 24, 2026

    The 5 Best Strength Exercises for People Over 50

    —Elizabeth Renstrom for TIME Some changes famously accompany aging. For some people, it gets harder to hear in crowded places ; for others, reading a menu in dim light gets trickier. But not everyone knows to expect a loss of muscle mass . Starting around age 30, people lose 3-5% of their lean muscle per decade . For most people, this decline isn’t noticeable until around age 60, when it might start to make daily ac…

  • StoryFood Revolution NetworkSep 24, 2026

    Vitamin K: Benefits, How to Get It, and How Much You Need

    In 1916, a chemist named Cornelia Kennedy left her job teaching “domestic science” to female students at the University of Minnesota for a research position at the University of Wisconsin, where her advisor was trying to figure out how to put together healthy animal feeds. In a paper on malnourished pigeons, Kennedy wrote of two chemicals, which she called “fat-soluble A and water-soluble B.” And just like that, we…

  • RecipeSkinnytasteSep 24, 2026

    21 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes for Breakfast & Snacks

    Looking for new ways to eat oats? Try these healthy oatmeal recipes, from make-ahead overnight oats and baked oatmeal to...

  • RecipeAmbitious KitchenSep 23, 2026

    Manchego Apple Kale Farro Salad

    Manchego Apple Kale Farro Salad Beautiful apple kale farro salad with savory manchego cheese, a light maple cider dressi...

  • RecipeFit Foodie FindsSep 24, 2026

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Peas (No Bowl Needed)

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Peas (No Bowl Needed) Rotisserie chicken salad with peas, creamy yogurt, Parmesan, and le...

  • StoryThe Guardian — Health & wellbeingSep 25, 2026

    Experience: a brain surgeon dropped part of my skull on the floor

    I was a healthy 34-year-old when a mass of blood vessels ruptured in my brain. It took three neurosurgeons and a risky 16-hour operation to fix me On a Sunday in May 2017, I was at the gym and using a chest press when there was this pop. It wasn’t a sound – it was more like a sigh in my body. There was no pain, but I went limp. I shuffled along the wall to some mats. I thought I was having a stroke, but I wasn’t slu…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 25, 2026

    This High-Protein Vegan Cottage Cheese Is Made From Upcycled Apricot Kernels

    Revo Foods just launched a high-protein vegan cottage cheese made with fermented, upcycled apricot kernels. According to Revo Foods, COTTAGE PROTEIN+ uses just four ingredients and contains 17g of protein per cup. Read more: EU Politicians Seek To Expand Plant-Based Label Ban Weeks After Record Heatwaves Revo Foods is best known for plant-based meat alternatives, including its “hyper-realistic” octopus , black cod ,…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 25, 2026

    Is Marina Diamandis Vegan? Here’s What We Know

    Marina Diamandis has shared a post on social media in support of animal rights and plant-based foods, but is she vegan? The Welsh singer-songwriter currently performs under the mononym Marina, and previously toured as Marina and the Diamonds. Throughout her career, Diamandis has advocated for social justice and both mental and physical health. Read more: Britons Are Buying Less Fake Meat, But More Beans And Tofu Ear…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 25, 2026

    4 Restaurant Chains With the Best Stews, According to Chefs

    While stew can be enjoyed year-round, it’s especially comforting when temperatures drop. From classic chicken and dumplings to Caribbean and Filipino-style braises, chain restaurants are serving up hearty bowls with plenty of variety. To find the ones worth ordering from, Eat This, Not That! asked Emma Sullivan , home chef and recipe developer at DailyCookingRecipe.com , to share her top spots. Cracker Barrel — Chic…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 25, 2026

    5 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fried Catfish and Hash Browns, According to Diners

    Fried catfish is a popular breakfast choice at many Southern chains, perfect with hearty sides like hash browns and homestyle potatoes. Some restaurants have loaded hashbrowns with their catfish platters for diners who really want something extra-filling, and fans can’t get enough of this flavorful, delicious meal. Luckily, eateries outside of the South also have this down-home classic on the menu: Here are five cha…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 25, 2026

    5 Best Canned Store-Bought Stews, According to Chefs

    A hearty bowl of stew is satisfying any time of year, but when fall and winter comes around, it’s especially comforting. While it’s not hard to slow-cook stew in a crock pot, for days when you don’t feel like making the effort, or want to wait eight hours to eat, there are store-bought options that hit the spot. But with so many choices, it’s tough to know which ones deserve a spot in your pantry. To help highlight…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 25, 2026

    5 BBQ Chains With the Best Ribs and Steak Fries, According to Diners

    BBQ spots with excellent, thick-cut fries are raved about by diners for good reason—it’s one thing to get beautiful, fall-off-the-bone ribs right, but when the sides are excellent too, you’re in for a good time. These restaurants often hand-cut and cook their french fries to order, resulting in deliciously fluffy, crispy, salty fries that perfectly complement the savory, tender ribs. If you’re craving only the very…

  • StoryTIME — HealthSep 25, 2026

    What Peacemaking Loses When Women Are Left Out

    Sudanese refugees from Darfur receive food at an Emergency Response Room Communal Kitchen in Tine, in eastern Chad, on May 4, 2025. —Lynsey Addario-Getty Images Wars exact a heavy toll on women and yet, too often their voices and concerns are pushed to the margins of global peacemaking. Since the end of the Cold War, the United Nations has made halting but real progress in bringing women into peace negotiations and…

  • StoryEat This, Not That!Sep 25, 2026

    This Restaurant Chain is Offering $4.99 Pancakes This Weekend Only

    Pancakes are one of the most decadent breakfast foods. Basically dessert masked as a morning entree, the soft, fluffy, airy, sweet circular rounds are generally beloved by most people and hated by very few. In fact, pancakes are such a culinary staple that there is an entire day devoted to them, and it happens to be this weekend. National Pancake Day is September 26, and in honor of the big day, a few restaurants ar…

  • StoryPlant Based NewsSep 25, 2026

    10 Vegan Coconut Recipes

    Coconut can do more than add creaminess to a recipe. It can bring sweetness, richness, texture, and a gentle tropical flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. These 10 vegan coconut recipes use coconut as a clear part of the dish, rather than just a simple swap for dairy. Some recipes use coconut milk or cream to create rich sauces, stews, puddings, and desserts. Others use shredded coconut, coconut flour, coconut wa…

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 25, 2026

    Older Adults Tried A Brain Healthy Diet For 12 Weeks—Here's What Happened

    Could changing what’s on your plate help support your brain as you age? Could changing what’s on your plate help support your brain as you age?

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 25, 2026

    Timing Meals Like This Impacts Body Composition But Not Performance

    Fasting around your workouts doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing strength or endurance.

  • StorymindbodygreenSep 25, 2026

    I Found The Secret To A Better Wellness Getaway & It’s Beyond The Spa

    From mineral-rich hydrotherapy to inspiring design, here's why a wellness getaway to Kohler, Wisconsin, is the ultimate mind-body reset.

  • RecipeSkinnytasteSep 25, 2026

    Free 7 Day Healthy Meal Plan (Sept 28-Oct 4)

    A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas and a shopping list. All recipe...

  • RecipeA Couple CooksSep 12, 2026

    5-Minute Bean Dip

    This easy bean dip comes together in 5 minutes with just canned beans, salsa, and cheese. It’s fastest party snack…...

  • RecipeA Couple CooksSep 9, 2026

    Open Fire Paella

    This paella recipe made over an open fire is perfect for entertaining a crowd! It serves eight; pair it with…...

  • RecipeA Couple CooksSep 9, 2026

    Best Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute

    Don’t have pumpkin spices, or realized you’re all out while you’re making a recipe? Here’s the best substitute for pumpk...