by Eric Silver Many people often find themselves in a slump, feeling depressed, unhappy, unmotivated, anxious, and stressed. When this is the case, a lot of people turn to therapy or even prescription medication to get them out of their slump. Sadly, these things are not always necessary. In many cases, a lot of these …
Working with a caterer to choose tasty hors d'oeuvres, savory entrées, and delectable desserts is arguably one of the highlights of wedding planning. However, crafting the perfect reception menu isn't always an easy feat, especially when you know that many of your guests have food allergies or dietary restrictions. In all likelihood, a handful of …
It's no secret that fruits like berries and apples are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, but a new study conducted in the United Kingdom found that those fruits also have high levels of flavanols. As it turns out, those flavanols are also positively contributing to your health. "Tea, apples, berries, nuts, and many other …
If you've ever tossed and turned in bed because you felt like you were overheating, you might be a "hot sleeper." These night sweats may have more to do with physiological reasons than environmental ones, but that doesn't mean that there aren't things that you can change in and around your bed to give you …
Two falls ago, crowds flocked to Brooklyn, but not to try the latest food craze or get tickets to the hottest show. Instead, all eyes were trained on a single vibrant male painted bunting, a member of the finch family, which had detoured far off course. The fact that he was such a long way …
If you suffer from aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around your joints, you very likely have arthritis—and you're in good company. In fact, an estimated 23 percent of all American adults—over 54 million people—have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are many different types of arthritis, with the …
Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they'll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. At the start of every cold and flu season, we …
While burning herbs for their smoke—a practice commonly known today as smudging—may seem like a new-age trend, the ritual actually originated centuries ago, with Indigenous People in North America. "This ritual features all four elements: water, Earth, fire, and air," explains Reiki master and Moodrie founder Jessie Quinn. "In traditional practices, a shell is used …
Green can really bring a home to life. Just take this dining room setting: The wall is painted a dramatic forest shade of green. The table is set with leaf-printed dishware alongside an array of glass decanters and tumblers, some of which are left empty and others that showcase minimal arrangements of white carnations, leafy …
People who walk fast not only get from place to place in a shorter period of time, but according to new research, they also have longer to get where they're going. The fleet of foot will be thrilled to learn that a recent study published in the Mayo Clinic Journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings found …