Author: Lily

Healing from emotional pain takes time. While talk therapy, journaling, or meditation can help, some wounds go deeper—beyond words. That’s where art and creativity come in. These powerful tools help people express, process, and release inner pain in ways that feel safe and meaningful. Whether you’re drawing, painting, dancing, or playing music, creative expression offers more than a hobby—it offers healing. In this article, we’ll explore how art helps process trauma, ease anxiety, and rebuild emotional resilience. Why Creative Expression Heals When people go through trauma or emotional pain, they often feel disconnected from their bodies, voices, or emotions. Creativity…

Many families have classic dishes they make again and again for holiday meals. But if you’re feeling a little burned out by honey ham or crown pork roast, avoid monotony this holiday season by choosing one of these alternative Christmas dinner main dishes. From creamy lasagna to impressive pork tenderloin, guests will be surprised and delighted by these delicious recipes. Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Allrecipes/Julia Hartbeck Seasonal veggies layer with creamy cheese sauce in this wintery lasagna that’s perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. It’s a one-dish meal, so you’ll only need to serve with a side salad and a roll…

If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that feels festive, nostalgic, and indulgent—but still fits a low carb dessert, keto baking, or lower calorie diet lifestyle—these Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Cranberry Crumb Bars are truly a little miracle. Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Cranberry Crumb Bars (Perfect for the Holiday Season) This recipe was tested twice (because that’s how I roll 😉), and the second bake confirmed it: these cranberry crumb bars are absolutely perfect as written. They have the perfect balance of tart cranberry flavor, buttery crumb topping, and just enough sweetness to satisfy without overwhelming your taste…

Aging has a strange way of distorting our expectations. On one hand, modern culture celebrates “active aging” and shows images of people in their 70s running marathons or climbing mountains. On the other, there’s a quiet assumption that growing older automatically means becoming fragile, dependent, or mentally slower. The truth lies somewhere in between. Healthy aging isn’t about extreme achievements. It’s about something much simpler — the ability to move through everyday life with independence, clarity, and self-trust. From a psychological and physical health perspective, certain ordinary abilities become powerful indicators of long-term resilience as we age. They reveal how…

For the first time, the FDA has expanded approval of Addyi (flibanserin) to women over 50, including those who are postmenopausal, marking a major breakthrough in women’s sexual health. This move comes after years of debate, research, and advocacy, finally giving older women a medical option for persistent low sexual desire that causes distress—a condition known as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).​What Is the Addyi Pill, and Who Is It For?Addyi is a prescription medication designed to treat HSDD in premenopausal and now postmenopausal women. Alyssa Dweck, MS MD, Chief Medical Officer of Bonafide Health, explains, “By definition, HSDD suggests…

Columbus Brewing Company closed its excellent west side taproom back in 2023, but in early November of this year they temporarily reopened it as a Christmas-themed pop-up called Tracksuit Taproom! The Tracksuit Taproom picks up on the growing popularity of holiday-themed bars, which are heavily decorated and feature specialty drinks and events. CBC’s temporary taproom is named for their signature holiday ale, Tracksuit Santa, which makes an appearance around this time each year. Included in the draft list are different flavored versions of the ale alongside CBC favorites like Bodhi, Columbus IPA, pilsner, abbey ale, and many more. You can…

Alzheimer’s disease is not just a devastating diagnosis for millions of families. It’s a silent epidemic that robs people of their memories, independence, and dignity, while draining billions of dollars from the health care system. It has an immeasurable toll on their loved ones, who then vowed, “never me.” Symptom Masking or Root Cause Treatment? At the same time, there is explosive growth in cognitive health products, projected to surpass $20 billion in the coming years. It’s a massive financial opportunity for solutions that actually work. For a couple of decades now, the overwhelming majority of research dollars and pharmaceutical…

Lately, I can’t stop testing vintage recipes. Something feels deeply satisfying about revisiting cooking and baking methods from decades past. Recently, my editor pointed me toward a Reddit post about a Betty Crocker cookie recipe from 1963. I didn’t hesitate to give it a try. Betty Crocker’s Peanut Butter Quickies quickly became a new obsession. The recipe calls for just four ingredients and highlights one of my all-time favorite cookie staples: peanut butter. Still, a few concerns lingered. While some vintage recipes deliver big on flavor, others miss the mark. With so few ingredients, questions popped up about texture and…

People are living longer than ever, but not always better. There’s a 13-year gap between lifespan and “healthspan,” the years we spend in good health. Closing that gap is one of the biggest opportunities of our time. AARP CEO Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan recently outlined five lessons for aging well: recharge your mind daily, move your body, set new goals, think beyond retirement, and build community. Each one matters. And interestingly, joining a gym can support all five. Recharge your mind: Structured workouts create natural moments for reflection, calm, and stress relief. Move your body: Regular workouts make daily movement easier,…

If you’ve been following along on our blog for a while—or maybe over on Instagram—you’ll know that I often talk about parents worrying that their kids are fussy eaters, especially when it comes to vegetables. Honestly, it’s probably the number one concern I’ve heard from parents over the years. And I get it! Even in my own home, with my four kids, veggies have often been the trickiest food group to navigate. There are plenty of reasons for this. The texture can be challenging for kids, and the slightly bitter flavor makes other foods much more appealing. That’s why I…