The majority of cooking starts with pantry ingredients, so it's important to keep your pantry cupboards filled with the staples that make healthy eating simple. With the right ingredients on hand, grocery shopping is simplified and healthy choices are always available. All you need is the addition of fresh vegetables and a protein, if desired, …
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Science Says a Diet High in Tea, Berries, and Apples May Reduce Blood Pressure
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 …
What Happens to Your Immune System as You Age?
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 …
Three Healthy Carrot Recipes That Are Just What the Doctor Ordered
A certain rascally rabbit was onto something with his snack of choice. One cup of carrots provides three grams of fiber and more than a day's worth of vision-helping vitamin A. "Vitamin A is an antioxidant that's a powerful player in cell health and fending off free radical damage brought on by stress and inflammation, …
Fidget Sleeves Reduce Stress for Dementia Patients—Here's How You Can Help
Although stitching together something cozy for yourself is certainly a lovely way to pass the time, a crochet project that helps others is even more gratifying. And these soothing sleeves may be our new favorite way to use handicraft skills to lend a hand. Fidget sleeves, also called twiddle muffs or cannula sleeves, are crocheted …
The Health Benefits of Frozen Fruit
Whether fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce in your part of the country or you just happen to love the produce of one specific season, perusing the frozen food aisle can be a good way to maintain a well-balanced diet—so long as you're shopping in the fruit and vegetable section, that is. And if you're …
What Is a Stress Test?
If you are experiencing any symptoms that could be related to a heart condition, such as chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or shortness of breath, your doctor may recommend that a stress test be performed. And while it might sound scary at first, stress tests are quite common—and one of the most effective ways to determine …
The Best Way to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Spray the mat with a mixture of about 2 cups warm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. Wipe the mat down with a clean, wet sponge or soft cloth. Repeat if any soap remains. Lay a dry towel on the mat. Roll them together to squeeze water out. Hang the mat over …
Are You a Hot Sleeper? Make These Simple Changes to Cool Down Overnight
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 …
The Health Benefits Associated with Walking Your Dog Each Day
Most of us know that our dogs love going on walks. For our canine friends, daily walks allow them to spend quality with their humans in an outdoor setting where they can explore nature and maybe even make a few new furry friends along the way. As a pet owner, a daily walk is the …









