Author: Richard C. Trotter
What’s worse than bland soup? Honestly, pretty much nothing. (That is, unless you’re down bad with a stomach bug and plain rice and tasteless chicken noodle soup is exactly what the doctor ordered. Under those circumstances: Do carry on.) But at most meals, we prefer a lively, flavor-rich soup situation. The solution to bland soup is simple: spices, herbs, and seasonings. We caught up with Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT, a registered dietitian based in Charleston who shared some of the best dietitian-approved spices for chicken soup loaded with anti-inflammatory perks to season (ha!) the day. 3 dietitian-recommended…
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I’ve grown up in a household, where quality relationships were always the top priority. My mum was a relationship and sex counsellor where she often shared her insights. Also, my parents always prioritised a supportive and healthy relationship with one another. It has taught me so much and sets the bar high! It’s safe to say that my marriage is probably the most important thing in my life, along with family. Full stop. Relationships are a beautiful journey of connection and understanding. It’s about getting to know one another deeply, sharing in the joys and the hardships of life. Regardless…
Here’s an alarming statistic: Fifty-eight percent of Black women over the age of 20 have high blood pressure. With those numbers, it’s sadly no surprise that cardiovascular disease (which is often caused by untreated high blood pressure) kills more than 50,000 Black women every year, according to the American Heart Association. Black women also have the highest rates of stroke, heart failure, and coronary artery disease1 observed among women in the United States. Of course, cardiovascular issues don’t just affect Black women; according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease has been the overall leading cause…
Walk into any gym, and you’re guaranteed to see someone either on a squat rack or squatting with a pair of dumbbells in the free weight area. Squats are one of the most fundamental—and functional—movements, which means they’re not just reserved for leg day. “We mimic squats dozens of times every day, from sitting down onto a chair, to getting into our car, to picking up a bag of groceries off the floor,” says Katherine Kalaj, PT, DPT, a physical therapist at Bespoke Treatments in NYC. “Doing squats in the gym helps us maintain the strength we need to do…
Scroll social media platforms like TikTok and you’ll undoubtedly come across a slew of health tips and warnings. But it can admittedly be difficult to know which ones to believe. The latest claim is that you should never use a massage gun on your neck, with warnings about constricted blood flow and stroke symptoms. It may sound like social media theatrics upon first glance, but there is some truth involved—with important nuances. So, is using a massage gun on your neck actually dangerous? Here’s what experts say about it, plus how to soothe your muscles safely. Is it safe to…
If the winter temps where you live regularly register below freezing and you’re buried in snow for months at a time, it can be tempting to stay inside and push pause on training—but that may not be the best for your health. Weeks of inactivity will leave you deconditioned, making it harder to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities when spring finally arrives. So let’s be like the pros and prioritize offseason conditioning with winter workouts that are so fun you’ll want to go into the cold. That combo is something Doug Guthrie, USAT-certified coach and founder of GU3 Training, knows…
It’s no coincidence that soup is just what the doctor ordered for when you’re feeling under the weather. In most cases, a big ol’ bowl of chicken noodle is packed with the necessary, nutrient-rich ingredients to help support immune health and get you back up and running in no time. But with so many options to choose from on the menu—minestrone, vegetable, broccoli cheddar, the list goes on—what’s the best soup for when you’re sick? We caught up with two registered dietitians that share their comprehensive guide to choosing the best soups (homemade or store-bought) for feeling better in no…
As a mom of two, I always imagined a third pregnancy would feel like a breeze, even though it had been a decade since I was last pregnant. My first two pregnancies felt easy, with my only “complications” being early contractions with my first, and some sciatic nerve pain with my second. So when I got pregnant with my third child in 2020, I wasn’t prepared for the heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and fainting I had in my second trimester. During this pregnancy, I learned something about my body I never knew before: I have a hole in my…
Raise your hand if you can’t start your day without a cup of coffee (*raises hand*). For many of us, it’s an absolute must-have when it comes to our morning routine. It’s true that coffee gives a zap of energy when we’re dragging and helps with alertness. It’s also proven to be a heart-healthy morning drink. In fact, drinking one to two cups of coffee a day is tied to a lower risk of heart disease and heart failure, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. And there’s one special ingredient that can elevate your next cup: cocoa. Here, a cardiologist and…