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An eye-tracking study from Bangor University and Technion found that focusing on natural elements while walking through a city reduces anxiety and increases feelings of recovery in city residents. These findings suggest that improved urban design, incorporating more natural elements, could significantly boost mental health in cities. Credit: SciTechDailyA new eye-tracking study has revealed that looking at natural elements during an urban walk can have significant benefits for mental health. The study was carried out by Bangor University and the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, and published in the journal Nature. Humans and Natureshowed that city dwellers who value greenery…
A well-meaning friend suggested I start putting electrolyte powder in my daily water bottle.”It’s got a lot of sodium in it,” she explained, “but when you’re active and sweating, you need even more sodium.”This product contains potassium, magnesium, and sodium, essential minerals that can be lost through sweat and urine. What caught my eye was the sodium content, which was 1,000 milligrams, nearly half the 2,300 milligrams (about one teaspoon of salt) recommended for healthy adults in the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Barbara Intermill Handouts Health experts warn that excessive sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure, which…
Your pantry could be the difference between a normal home-cooked meal and a chef-made fancy meal. Easy-to-find, beginner-friendly pantry ingredients are professional chefs’ favorite tools for transforming dishes. To elevate a recipe you already know (and love), all you need is a sprinkle of salt at the end, swap out cane sugar for honey, or mix in a few drops of a chef’s secret umami bomb. We asked chefs to tell us the secret weapons they always have on hand to make their dishes the best they can be. Add some of these ingredients to your pantry to elevate your…
It’s not exactly new news that most people could benefit from getting more vitamins, but getting enough of them can be hard, no matter how many times your doctor, nutritionist, or even your parents tell you to (remember those carrots you had to eat at dinnertime?), but it’s worth the effort.”Vitamins play a variety of roles in bodily functions, including metabolism, immune function and cell repair,” Dr. Kevin Cook”Adequate vitamin intake can help prevent chronic disease, improve physical and cognitive performance, and promote overall health, all of which contribute to a longer, healthier life,” says , a board-certified primary care…
Claire Saint BGSU Student Contributor This place where the mundane and the mystical meet may seem otherworldly, but there is a slice of magic in Bowling Green – this isn’t witchcraft for evil, but for harnessing Mother Nature and spiritual wellness to find inner peace. Indigo Mystics Spiritual Wellness, located at 121 E. Court St., was founded by co-owners Jennifer Featherston, Sean Eblin and Troy Miller and is dedicated to the knowledge of witchcraft and witchcraft. “Witchcraft is a practice that respects all the elements and the universe,” Evelyn said. The shop will open in April 2022 and offer customers…
Claire Saint BGSU Student Contributor This place where the mundane and the mystical meet may seem otherworldly, but there is a slice of magic in Bowling Green – this isn’t witchcraft for evil, but for harnessing Mother Nature and spiritual wellness to find inner peace. Indigo Mystics Spiritual Wellness, located at 121 E. Court St., was founded by co-owners Jennifer Featherston, Sean Eblin and Troy Miller and is dedicated to the knowledge of witchcraft and witchcraft. “Witchcraft is a practice that respects all the elements and the universe,” Evelyn said. The shop will open in April 2022 and offer customers…
Many young people leave home without any idea of how to cook a simple meal, spending their days munching on instant noodles and cold pizza with the microwave beeping.If you have kids who are pushing towards independence, we recommend teaching them five easy, versatile dishes that will not only nourish them but also make them a popular roommate or always-welcome potluck guest.”I’ve seen firsthand how teaching teens to cook can be a game changer for their independence,” says Lindsay Tong, clinical director of Profound Treatment in Los Angeles, Calif. “Cooking shows them they have the ability to take care of…
The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she took part in a guided session that encouraged her to relax her shoulders and close her eyes. She continued for two minutes.”I had a deadline and I thought, ‘I don’t know if I can sit still for this long,'” said Hutchins, who used to work as a radio journalist.At the urging of her father, a longtime meditator, she tried again, completing the 10-minute video on her third try. “I remember feeling joy and relaxation,” she says. “I was someone who used to say, ‘I can’t meditate.'”Hutchins has since become a…
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According to Vericast’s 2024 Restaurant Trends Watch, roughly 60% of consumers are forgoing dinner reservations, instead opting for more affordable options like fast food and frozen pizza.Two-thirds of U.S. consumers believe that changes to their meal plans are due to rising restaurant prices, up 3% from the number of consumers who said the same in 2023.Rising food prices are leading Americans to forego casual dining and return to drive-thrus and frozen food aisles. Gen Z and millennials are bearing the financial strain the hardest, with 71% choosing the more budget-friendly option of eating at home over dining in a restaurant,…