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Madelyn Fernstrom, a registered dietitian, says yes. Evidence continues to mount that intermittent fasting for weight loss can work for the long term, if it’s a plan that connects with you. In fact, this term “intermittent fasting” might be better referred to as “intermittent eating,” she notes, because it’s not about deprivation, it’s about boosting mindful eating and a new relationship with food.

Click the link below for her advice on starting an intermittent fasting diet.

Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

You may think of an orange as the ultimate vitamin C star, but bell peppers are also packed with the immune-boosting nutrient. While most people think of vitamin C primarily as a cold fighter, the vitamin can help promote healthy skin and hair. It also increases the absorption of plant-based iron often found in leafy greens, beans and nuts; not getting enough iron has been associated with hair loss. Try munching on raw bell pepper strips for a snack, or add them to salads, pastas or egg dishes.