Health Hacks

Photo: Pond5 If you’ve been to a health food store lately, you may have noticed a product called liquid aminos gracing the shelves. Jim White, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, says that liquid aminos are sold in pour or spray bottles and contains naturally-occurring essential and …

The fall season means it’s back to school (or your desk). While that usually involves shopping for new supplies, it can also include a slew of healthy resolutions to get you on track after a summer’s worth of treats (post-grads, we’re looking at you, too!). And while you may already be kicking off …

As summer winds down and we settle into fall, you’ll want to swap out no-cook dishes for oven-roasted veggies, slow-cooked meats, heartwarming bowls of soup and freshly baked pies. Sometimes a change in season is all you need to excite your taste buds and get motivated to make home-cooked meals …

Photo: Twenty20 Research has shown that cooking at home helps us eat healthier and consume fewer calories, but that doesn’t mean we were all born with a spatula in hand. If your kitchen skills don’t yet resemble Gordon Ramsey’s, we’ve got the beginner-friendly tutorials you need to learn to cook …

Photo: Pond5 You’re probably familiar with the thousands-year-old practice of acupuncture, touted as a remedy for everything from chronic pain to asthma to infertility. But now, this wellness treatment is getting a serious boost…from an electrical current. While electroacupuncture isn’t entirely new, it’s definitely becoming more popular. How it works: “You …

Photo: Stephanie Herington How many times have you broken out the almond butter to snack on a spoonful (or…err…two) while you searched your fridge trying to find something for dinner? Yet you always seem to shut the door feeling uninspired and still so hungry? Us too. So it’s time to bust …

Photo: Pond5 Buffets may seem like they offer the ultimate bang for your buck. Where else can you score endless amounts of pizza, sushi and fried chicken and as much soft serve your heart desires for $4.99? Your wallet will love you, but your stomach might hate you — in …

Photo: Twenty20 Is there anything more miserable than being saddled in bed with the flu? The common (and highly contagious) virus can lay you up so bad that even watching a Real Housewives marathon can seem too strenuous. Some slightly-more-scientific signs of influenza: You’ll likely experience fever, body aches/chills, a sore …

There’s nothing better than opening your front door to a package filled with a special surprise every week (or month). Especially when it’s one of the many new subscription boxes that’s customized to your personality, food preferences and favorite fitness trends. Whether your goal is to set yourself up for …