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Traveling always makes me nervous.I missed out on a bachelorette party for one of my best friends, missed a weekend out with friends, and missed countless work opportunities because I was anxious about traveling to Spain — all because traveling created anxiety in me.Hating about how anxious I was about a trip that everyone else was looking forward to, I vowed last year to overcome my travel anxiety. I worked hard, consulting with therapists and a life coach, and my efforts paid off when I booked a fitness retreat at Vedema Resort in Santorini last month.Get out of your comfort…

Checkups, fillings, teeth cleanings – sure, Delta Dental of New Jersey can help with those, but they want to do even more. CEO Dennis Wilson has long been a strong advocate for the idea that good oral health is good for overall health, including behavioral health, and for expanding access and equity for our most vulnerable populations. “Delta Dental of New Jersey is committed to creating solutions that improve overall health and wellness, including our recently developed special medical needs benefit,” he said. “This benefit provides patients with dental coverage for additional exams, extra cleanings and more, helping to improve…

After work, as the sun sets and the heat subsides, lay down your yoga mat and find peace of mind at Socrates Sculpture Park.The park is hosting the Mindful Astoria free sunset meditation series every Tuesday through August 27, inviting guests from all walks of life and mental states.Founded in 2013, Mindful Astoria is a community meditation group that aims to incorporate mindfulness practices into everyday life. Its collaboration with Socrates began four years ago when the park invited the group to participate in a summer program. “We’re close, we’re in the neighborhood, Socrates is in the neighborhood, we’re connected,…

The Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with community partners, will host an Adopt a School Healthy Day event on Saturday, June 8th from 1-6pm at Baisley Pond Park.The purpose of the event, to be held at Rockaway and Baisley streets, is to show appreciation for the youth, parents, teachers, emergency workers and working families of southeast Queens by providing free health and therapy services, according to the Rev. Simone Lord-Marcel, founder and executive director of SEQCC.The event will include naturopathic, iridological and reflexology services, Lord-Marcel said in a prepared statement. Healthy foods, juices and smoothies will be distributed…

Millions of children are not getting enough nutrition for optimal growth and development.No child should be denied the right to good food and nutrition, but rising inequalities, conflict, the climate crisis and rising food prices, combined with an excess of unhealthy foods, harmful food marketing strategies and poor child feeding practices, are pushing millions of children into severe food poverty during their childhood, says a new UNICEF report.in Child Food Poverty: Early Childhood MalnutritionUNICEF warns that 181 million children worldwide – about one in four children – live in severe food poverty, making them more likely to suffer from life-threatening…

“The two girls grew up by the sea and knew it to be a paradise, a place better than any other garden in the world,” Eve Babitz famously wrote in her 1979 novel. Sex and anger. What paradise was she talking about? Her beloved Los Angeles, of course.Los Angeles may have changed a lot since her time, but the city’s Edenic nature seems to flourish throughout the seasons, just like Eden itself. Easy access to spectacular nature and farm-fresh cuisine will nourish the city’s Edenic nature, along with a never-ending fountain of innovative fitness classes, spa treatments, and every beauty,…

Got leftover rice and don’t know what to do with it? Check out these 5 delicious recipes that will transform rice into mouthwatering dishes. These recipes are perfect for any meal, from classic fried rice, Korean zimbab, rice pudding pancakes, retro British Indian kedgeree, to TikTok’s viral salmon bowls. Discover clever new ways to use up leftover rice and never waste it again. My mom makes amazing fried rice. The secret is simple: she uses steamed rice that has been chilled in the fridge and set the day before. She also adds lots of luchon, a Chinese pork sausage, as…

When the School of Food Science and Technology was looking for an expert in fermentation and brewing science, as well as someone knowledgeable about the microbiome and probiotics, they knew scientist and registered dietitian Dr. Seockmo Ku was the perfect fit. Dr. Seockmo Ku, an associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology, has extensive expertise in fermentation and brewing science. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife) Ku, who joined the department as an assistant professor last year, was born in South Korea and grew up in a culture rich in fermented food traditions, and from an early age he…

Vegan Jamaican Patty Loaded with spicy veggies and lentils, these vegan Jamaican patties make a delicious lunch or dinner. Here’s how to make them. Want more vegan recipes? Try issue 3 of Vegan Food & Living magazine for just £3. Filled with rich, warming spices and a hearty mix of lentils and vegetables, this Jamaican patty recipe will add flavor to any mealtime. These vegan Jamaican patties are a great alternative to lunchtime sandwiches, but also make a great dinnertime dish when served with a fresh green salad. How to Make Vegan Jamaican Patties step 1: First make the pastry,…

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