Author: Lily

Bob Wittig is 92 years old. He works out three times a week, mows his own lawn and enjoys playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. And he didn’t start lifting weights until he was 61. Wittig has been working out consistently for 31 years. His 60- to 90-minute sessions cover his entire body, from legs to shoulders to chest. He discovered the benefits of strength training after retiring from General Motors and decided to stick with it. “If there’s one thing I am, it’s disciplined, and when I get into something and I see the benefit of it, it’s going…

There are really two sleep problems that keep people up: not being able to fall asleep, and not being able to stay asleep. If you have lain awake willing yourself to drift off, or snapped awake at 3 a.m. and watched the ceiling for an hour, you know how maddening both can be. The encouraging news is that there are real, expert-backed techniques for each, and most are free, simple, and low-risk. Not every viral sleep hack lives up to the hype, so this guide sorts the tricks that genuinely help from the ones that are merely popular, covering how…

Here’s your weekly roundup of Columbus restaurant news, including new openings, closings, and menu updates! The Red Rabbit Ramen cart parked at Honest Friend Brewing closed abruptly this week. The current owners had operated it for about two years, moving it from its original location at The Bar at Echo Spirits to Honest Friend on the South Side. The Pakistani-inspired pop-up cafe Maani’s announced that it’s found a regular home starting Friday, Oct. 16 at COHatch in Historic Dublin. They’ll operate at COHatch Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The COHatch is located at 25 N. High St. Dafuque…

7 Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipes including soup, hash, cheesy sprouts casserole, sautéed sprouts, chicken bake and roasted pumpkin salad. The best easy ideas for weeknight dinners, side dishes and holiday meals. 7 Easy Brussels Sprouts Recipes This collection of 7 easy Brussels sprouts recipes includes simple ideas for enjoying Brussels sprouts in all kinds of ways. From a warming Brussels sprout soup and an easy vegetable hash to cheesy baked Brussels sprouts, quick sautéed recipes, a simple chicken dinner and a colourful roasted pumpkin salad, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this versatile vegetable. (And ways to tempt picky…

When you think about exercise for heart health, you might think of walking, running or swimming first. But lifting weights should be on that list, too. A major study published this year in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that women who regularly performed strength training had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers followed more than 117,000 women for an average of nearly 15 years. Those who performed at least two hours of strength training per week had a 20% lower risk of major cardiovascular events than women who did none. Their risk of heart attack was…

Brain health is a critical part of overall health. The brain is the control center for the body, so it makes sense that keeping it healthy helps keep the entire body in good shape. Your brain is the command center of your body. It’s responsible for everything from thinking and remembering to coordinating your muscles and senses. However, if you don’t take care of it, your brain can become damaged or even lose its ability to function correctly. A healthfy brain requires a healthy diet and lifestyle and proper care during illness or injury. In this article, you will find…

This easy vegan cream of mushroom soup is rich, savory, and packed with mushroom flavor, plus 14g protein per serving! Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect with crusty bread for dipping! (gluten-free, soy-free with easy nut-free option) This recipe was originally posted March 6, 2013. It has been updated with modified recipe, pictures and video. This cream of mushroom soup is a recipe that my friend Somer McCowan shared on my site over 10 years ago. Somer passed away from cancer months ago, and I’ve been thinking about her a lot, which got me thinking…

I’ve had enough people ask “how do I bake boneless skinless chicken thighs?” on my bone-in, skin-on Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs recipe that I thought I’d create a separate post dedicated to this glorious, boneless piece of meat. If you’re someone who’s always worried about undercooking or overcooking chicken, then baked boneless skinless chicken thighs are for you. Why? Because they’re foolproof. Pardon my French, but you can cook the crap out of boneless thighs and they’re going to stay juicy and tender no matter what. Make them once, and you’ll turn to this quick and easy recipe again and…

If sex has felt different since menopause, perhaps less comfortable, less spontaneous, or simply not what it used to be, you are noticing something very common, and something far more fixable than many women realize. Falling hormones do change the body in ways that can affect desire, arousal, and comfort. But menopause is not the end of a satisfying sex life. In fact, experiences vary enormously. Some women find sex becomes less pleasurable for a while, others notice little change, and some enjoy it more, freed from worries about pregnancy and the demands of younger years. The honest answer to…

Who’s ready to build their own bowl or stir fry? Hey Broth Asian Street Food on Bethel Road in Columbus is the place to do it! They let you craft your own stir fry or malatang bowl. Hey Broth opened recently in one of the city’s busiest international corridors, occupying the storefront right in front of the excellent Restaurant Silla Korean eatery. The bright, new space features the buffet tables where you build your own bowls, plus a long counter and a small dining room. They seem to do a steady carryout business, too. Until now, our one experience with…