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What does “feel good foods” mean? It depends on who you ask. That’s why, every month, Feel-good meal plansPacked with nutritious recipes and a few wild cards, the show features new hosts: In July, Senior Test Kitchen Editor Silpa Uskokovic will cook with a cruise ship’s load of basil and discover how to make compost with less odor.I bake a lot, both at work and outside of work. In the past few months alone, I’ve made a caramel cake, gluten-free banana bread, a fig-studded cornmeal cake, some controversial chocolate chip cookies (without the chocolate chips), a lemon drizzle cake, and…

A recent study in Finland suggests that people often receive inaccurate information about depression. Researchers argue that misinformation makes it difficult for people to understand the reasons for their discomfort. The majority of mental health diagnoses are descriptive. For example, a diagnosis of depression does not identify an underlying cause, but rather describes a range of mental symptoms. However, depression is frequently discussed as a condition characterised by a bad mood and other symptoms. Study finds mental health professionals perpetuate misconceptions about depression (Unsplash) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Researchers describe this as a form of circular reasoning, meaning psychiatric diagnoses…

A wellness retreat is more than just a coveted resort surrounded by vast natural surroundings or a hotel with extensive wellness programs; it can be defined as a purposeful getaway for the mind, body and soul. According to consulting firm Mordor Intelligence, India’s wellness tourism market is expected to reach $26.55 billion by 2029, up 6% from 2024. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Earlier this month, actor Arjun Kapoor shared pictures from his days at a getaway in Austria. But it’s not just celebs: Many Indian travelers are now turning to rejuvenating resorts both in India and abroad. India’s wellness tourism…

Bill Hetler is a retired physician who, nearly 60 years ago, believed that there were six most effective ways to determine and maintain a patient’s path to health: These ideas, taken together, became the philosophy of the National Wellness Institute. Hettler co-founded the Wisconsin-based organization in 1977, eight years after he began developing the Six Points Health Model, an idea that first emerged when Dr. John Fair, a professor of preventive medicine, was giving a commencement speech at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. While Hettler and his fellow medical students studied illness and treatment, Fair spoke of the…

In a recently published study, JAMA Network OpenResearchers investigated whether acupuncture, which has previously been used as an add-on therapy alongside other medications to treat Parkinson’s disease, improves sleep quality in people with Parkinson’s disease. Lack of sleep is known to accelerate the progression of the disease, making this research important for patient care. study: Acupuncture and sleep quality in patients with Parkinson’s diseaseImage credit: YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV/Shutterstock.com background Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder with complex pathophysiology characterized by muscle rigidity, slowed or bradykinesia, resting tremor, and postural instability. As the disease progresses, non-motor symptoms also emerge and become dominant,…

A homemade recipe for fried lobster is helping raise the profile of a city bar and eatery.It started as a home experiment several years ago, when Dominique Spence, now 36, was cooking as therapy while recovering from a stroke.The delicious fries quickly became a favorite food for the whole family.Today, the recipe is a fan favorite at her brother, Corey T. Smith’s One Bar + One Kitchen, which opened in December at 70 Union Place behind Hartford’s Union Station. Smith co-owns the establishment with DJ and radio personality Charles Hollis. Spence is the executive chef at One Bar + One…

Diet and nutrition app marketArchive Market Research has launched a new research publication on “Diet and Nutrition Apps Market Insights to 2032” with 232 pages. The study is enriched with easy-to-understand tables and graphs and is delivered in the form of a presentation. In this study, you will find new and evolving trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities that are generated by targeting relevant stakeholders in the market. The growth of the Diet and Nutrition Apps market was primarily driven by the increasing research and development expenditure across the globe.Some of the key players profiled in the study are:PlateJoy LLC, YUMMLY,…

A generic drug used to treat transplant patients has been found to help extend the lifespan of some animals. Image: Guido Mieth/Getty ImagesA few years ago, Matt Kaeberlein was diagnosed with frozen shoulder. “It was really bad,” he recalls. The pain was so bad he couldn’t sleep well or throw a baseball. Doctors recommended physical therapy and said it could take a year for him to recover. Frustrated, he decided to try rapamycin, a drug that several prominent scientists in the field of longevity research have begun taking in recent years in the hope of warding off age-related health problems.…

When asking Joseph Goldstein, one of the three original founding teachers of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, who turned 80 this May, what first launched his commitment to Buddhism, he spoke initially of a two-year stint in the Peace Corps in Thailand during his early 20s.He used to visit the Marble Temple, one of Bangkok’s most beautiful, made of imported white marble from Italy and a traditional multitiered roof with gold birdlike accents on the gables. Under this ornate roof, a few dedicated Thai monks taught curious Westerners the Buddha dharma (Buddhist teachings). Goldstein, who had only recently graduated…

Watermelon is a summer fruit. In the United States, it is more popular than cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and other melons combined.Watermelon is also good for you, especially on hot days. Here we summarize some of its healthiest properties, plus some tasty and delicious recipes from The New York Times Cooking.It has a moisturizing effect.”Watermelon” is a fitting name, as it’s over 91% water, so when you eat one average-sized slice of watermelon (about 10 ounces), you’re essentially drinking a full glass of water.Hydration keeps your body functioning properly, from promoting blood flow to regularity of bowel movements. The water content…