Nutrition experts say adding more fiber to your diet should be a gradual process. Go slowly and drink water. Natalia Gudovskaya/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Natalia Gudovskaya/Moment RF/Getty Images Dietary fiber is like the Peter Parker of food nutrients. For a long time, most people ignored it as boring. But you really are … Read more
Are you depressed because of grocery prices? Learn how to save money on food with NPR’s four-part newsletter. Please register here You can learn how to make a budget, plan meals, etc. A pile of beans is no longer easy. It actually sounds pretty good. As more Americans seek out cheap, healthy and creative food, … Read more
5 minute read Important points As interest in ketamine and psilocybin grows, so does the demand for psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) counselors. Unlike “travel sitters,” PAT counselors typically have degrees in counseling and are trained by training institutions that specialize in psychedelics. Examples of PAT counselor techniques include pushing on someone’s feet to mimic literal ground … Read more
Insightful new techniques have been developed to treat depression. Millions of adults in the United States use antidepressants like Prozac, but side effects such as weight gain and sexual dysfunction can make the drugs an unpleasant option. But a new drug-free treatment has surprisingly shown itself to be just as effective as one of the … Read more
YI woke up later than planned, so I’m in a hurry to get everything sorted before the school run. Stupidly, you check your phone while waiting for the toaster. Something has happened and your timeline is in scorching chaos in the worst possible situation imaginable. One of your kids leaves his shoes in the wrong … Read more
I was sitting at my kitchen table with a pen in my hand and a blank piece of paper in front of me. It was like I was about to take a test I hadn’t studied for. At the top I wrote: What I want to do. I couldn’t think of anything. I don’t have … Read more
Review by nutritionist Casey Wing, RD, CD Credit: Getty Images. Eating well design. Important points Potatoes, especially the skin, contain soluble fiber and resistant starch, which can help lower LDL cholesterol. Whole grain bread provides fiber and nutrients that support heart health. Beans are rich in soluble fiber, resistant starch, and vegetable protein that help … Read more
I found myself stuck in a daily loop of having to make a decision and sitting in complete silence for far too long while trying to make it. From the little things like figuring out what to defrost for dinner to the big things like debating whether or not to tackle a certain topic in … Read more
Editor’s note: This article contains discussion of mental health issues and suicide. It may be difficult to read. If you or someone you know is struggling, the National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline 988 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, … Read more
Pre-race anxiety is one of the most common experiences for runners. Even professional runners experience it and have to learn how to deal with anxiety. Many runners think they need to get rid of it completely, stay calm and focus on race day. What many runners don’t realize is that anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad … Read more