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6 min readFor many, stress is a constant companion, ebbing and flowing depending on your schedule, responsibilities, or mental health. It’s important to have strategies on hand that can help you deal with stress when you feel your levels starting to creep up—and filling your plate with foods that reduce cortisol is one such smart strategy.Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, which are a pair of triangle-shaped glands on top of each kidney, said Stephani Johnson, D.C.N., R.D.N., an adjunct professor in the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences at Rutgers University. “Cortisol plays a central…

9 min readThere’s no way around it: Coughing up phlegm feels gross, especially if you’re already dealing with other unpleasant symptoms from a cold or other respiratory infection. The good news is that some simple home remedies can help you clear it out. Below, doctors explain how to get rid of phlegm quickly so you can breathe a bit easier.Meet the experts: Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., board-certified internist and integrative physician; Peter Ashman, M.D., otolaryngologist surgeon at ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP; Niket Sonpal, M.D., internist and adjunct assistant professor of clinical medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic MedicineIn short, phlegm…

5 min readWhen it comes to the growth and strength of your skin, hair, and nails, the foods you eat are just as important as the products you apply. The foods to eat for better skin health and foods that support hair growth naturally are filled with the key nutrients you need. Two of the most important: Collagen vs. biotin. But which should you choose to maintain a radiant complexion and strong, thick strands?Meet the experts: Lauren Manaker, M.S., R.D.N., L.D., a registered dietitian nutritionist and women’s health expert; Dara Spearman, M.D., owner of Radiant Dermatology Associates in Fort Wayne.Here,…

4 min readHaving a fast metabolism is critical to maintaining optimal health, especially as you get older. That said, you only have so much control over your metabolic rate, which is why it’s important to be able to recognize the signs your metabolism is slowing down so you can take steps in your everyday life to keep it running as speedily as possible.“To put it simply, a faster metabolism means that at rest, your body is using more energy (measured in calories) for normal body functions like breathing, heartbeat, and brain activity,” explains Courtney Pelitera, M.S., R.D.N., C.N.S.C., a registered…

3 min readThis season, you can do something that will make you feel more vibrant with little effort: Try tasty (and trending!) nutrition standouts you probably haven’t had before. “There are foods that I consider superstars because they’re just so, so good for you. I like to think of these as ones that provide extra-special health benefits and that stand out among others in their food group,” says the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Nutrition Director, Stefani Sassos, R.D.N. “No one superfood is going to magically bring you to a peak state of health, but incorporating them into your eating habits is…

8 min readIf you’re with-child, you may expect to be greeted by swollen ankles at the end of a long day. But otherwise, the cause of swollen ankles can feel more like a mystery to be solved. Ankles and their neighboring appendages swell, or retain water, for various reasons, and some are more concerning than others.Meet the experts: Gillian Adams, M.D., a family practitioner and medical director of MedStar Alexandria; Steven Weinfeld, M.D., chief of foot and ankle surgery at New York City’s Mount Sinai Health System; Daniel Paull, M.D., founder and CEO of Easy Orthopedics; and Stephen Vogel, M.D.,…

A narcissist has an exaggerated sense of self-importance“People with NPD want to be recognized as being superior without the necessary achievements that go along with that,” says Newman. A narcissist will routinely overestimate their abilities while simultaneously devaluing the contributions of other people, and they may act surprised when they don’t receive the praise they feel they deserve. Often, if they aren’t reaching the level of success they expect to, they find a way to blame other people or society, but never themselves.A narcissist believes they’re special or uniqueIt’s perfectly okay to think you’re a little special. But people with…

4 min readZinc is one of those minerals that does a lot of different things throughout the body. So if you’re not getting enough of it, the signs can seem random and unrelated. Knowing the symptoms of zinc deficiency can help you connect these somewhat disparate symptoms and take steps to correct the shortfall and improve your health.According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), zinc is an essential mineral that powers the immune system, ensures that cuts and scrapes are able to heal, and helps support healthy fetal development during pregnancy, among other roles. While zinc deficiency is relatively…

6 min readWe’ve all had the experience of hanging out at home—reading, watching TV, scrolling through social media—and then glancing out the window, surprised to find that it’s gotten pitch-black outside. Or being out at night—say, at a shopping plaza or a ball field—and, in the dazzling lights, forgetting that it’s evening.We don’t even think about such experiences because we’re so used to them. And of course electric lights are great for allowing us to get stuff done after dark (and decorating our houses at this time of year to get into the holiday groove). But a growing body of…

2 min readLundberg Family Farms recalled select bags of white rice sold nationwide, according to an announcement from Wegmans.Here’s a list of impacted products.Most of us probably have a bag of white rice sitting in our pantry, but you may want to take a closer look at the labels on your emergency stockpile. 4,500 cases of Lundberg Family Farms white rice have been recalled nationwide, according to Wegmans.The rice was recalled due to the “possible presence of foreign material,” per an announcement issued by the grocery store chain. While Lundberg spokespeople have told multiple news outlets that they’ve reported the…