In 2020, when the pandemic plunged the world into isolation, Laura Forman, a mom of four from Chicago, Illinois, found solace in online shopping. “It wasn’t a healthy coping mechanism,” she says. “I was spending money on stuff I didn’t need.” In January 2021, Forman decided enough was enough and challenged herself to abstain from buying […]
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Step Up
How climbing stairs can help boost your health.
The Surprising Gut-Brain Connection
Your gut has a mind of its own. In fact, it is a “second brain” that can increase or decrease your risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
How to Fight Inflammation With Food
What to eat to heal your bodyl.
Good Call or Bad Call?
How one mom manages her concerns about her kids having phones
Help a Loved One Quit Smoking
Want to help someone break a bad habit? Instead of nagging and pleading, try these expert suggestions instead.
8 Habits of Happy Families
Happiness can vary depending on our personal circumstances. But why are some families more resilient and happier despite the obstacles life throws their way? Happy families often have certain traits in common, and you can adapt their habits to create a happier home of your own. Here are eight things they do: 1. Eat together Multiple […]
New Year, New Attitude
Want to bring more joy into your life this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude help you create a happier life, but it will also influence how well you respond to life’s daily challenges. A positive outlook boosts productivity, energy, and motivation; helps reduce stress; enhances confidence and […]
Tame the Holiday Circus
Are holiday traditions, parties, volunteer commitments, and shopping turning you into the frenzied ringmaster of a runaway circus train? For your sanity and health, put the brakes on the holiday rush. Here’s how. 1. Cancel some of the sideshows. Leave a few activities off the program this year. Ellie Griffin, a vitality coach, says this is […]
No-Bake Pomegranate Chocolate Tart
This rich and creamy dessert combines two beloved holiday tastes, dark chocolate and pomegranates, and comes together quickly. It has the added bonus of requiring no cooking time, so you have more time to do other things you love. Crust 2 cups almond flour ¼–½ cup cacao powder, to taste ¹⁄³ cup coconut oil, melted […]