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The New York Times has launched a fascinating, interactive series about brain health on its website. Five days of challenges let you test your knowledge, learn about brain-healthy foods and workouts, play a game, and make five appointments. “Practicing basic healthy behaviors, like eating nutritious food and getting regular exercise, is the best way to enhance your brain power and protect the longevity of your neurons,” reporter Dana G. Smith says in the video you can also see here on YouTube. Neurologists “emphasized one thing: exercise,” she says in the short, engaging video. “Research linking exercise and brain health goes…

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo This Mediterranean sheet pan chicken, tender chicken breast is marinated in creamy Greek yogurt with shawarma spices, fresh garlic, and dill pickle juice, making every bite tangy, bright, and unbelievably juicy. Pile into a warm pita or serve it over rice with roasted veggies. By Staff Author Published on January 15, 2026

This easy keto Sugar Free Lemon Mug Cake is low carb, nut free, gluten free, and a single serving for perfect portion control! Just 3 grams net carbs! Easy Keto Lemon Mug Cake There is just something about tangy lemon flavor that feels like hope in dessert form. Bright. Fresh. Clean. Even in the dead of winter here in New England, the smell of lemon instantly reminds me that spring will come again. This Sugar-Free Lemon Mug Cake is one of those recipes I keep coming back to year after year, (first published in March 2015)—especially when I want a single serving…

Practical ideas for budget-friendly dinner recipes that prove you can follow the Mediterranean Diet and stay within your grocery budget! Baked Haddock Photo Credit: Mark Beahm One of the things I love most about the Mediterranean way of eating is how accessible it can be. You don’t need expensive ingredients to make meals that are vibrant and satisfying. Using pantry staples like lentils, whole grains, and canned fish, I stretch a modest grocery budget into plenty of delicious dinners. Below are examples of budget-friendly dinner recipes that show how I regularly make healthy, Mediterranean Diet meals that use my grocery…

Behavioral health is a term that appears in healthcare conversations, workplace policies, and insurance documents, but many people still aren’t clear on what it truly means. And more importantly, why it matters for everyday life. At its core, behavioral health is about the connection between our behaviors, emotions, and overall well-being. It affects how we manage stress, form relationships, make decisions, and take care of our physical health. Let’s explore what behavioral health really involves, how it differs from mental health, and why supporting it is key to building healthier lives and communities.​ What Is Behavioral Health? Behavioral health refers…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: Last week BrewDog abruptly closed its Short North and Franklinton bars. The company seems to be scaling back some of its locations; its New Albany brewpub and its U.S. headquarters in Canal Winchester (including the DogTap restaurant and DogHouse Hotel) remain open. This week multiple sources reported that Fox in the Snow is eyeing two new locations, one in the old Hot Chicken Takeover space in Clintonville (4203 N. High St.) and one in Upper Arlington at 1510 W. Lane Ave., the former Roll bike shop. Fox in the Snow itself hasn’t…

The new 2025 to 2030 dietary guidelines have just dropped. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins together presented the new guidelines. I was very interested to see what they said because they are a breath of fresh air, and they promised a “historic reset” to combat the chronic disease epidemic that plagues our nation. The guidelines are short, only 9 pages long. The focus is on eating real food, which is very good. This fact alone should be celebrated and is worth the change on its own. Focusing on eating real food…

Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories.

If you’ve been faithfully taking Zepbound for weight loss and not seeing the scale budge, it’s understandable to feel frustrated. Weight loss medications like Zepbound (a brand of Tirzepatide) can be incredibly powerful, but they aren’t a magic bullet and when results lag, confusion and disappointment are common. This article breaks down the possible reasons you might not be losing weight on Zepbound (including dosage and other reasons), explains what to discuss with your doctor, and offers practical next steps to help reset your progress. What Is Zepbound and How It Works Zepbound is a once-weekly injectable medication containing Tirzepatide,…

Mental health is a term most people recognize. Mental wellness, however, often causes confusion. Many people use these words interchangeably, but they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference helps people take better care of their minds—not just when something feels wrong, but every day. Mental wellness is not about avoiding mental illness. It is about building balance, resilience, and emotional strength. This article explains what mental wellness is, how it differs from mental health, and why both matter for a full and healthy life. What Is Mental Health? Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and…