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Even healthy, young, slim people can benefit from cutting 300 calories a day from their diet — a simple lifestyle change that can lead to a big payoff in heart health, researchers have found.
People who made this change for two years had lower blood pressure, lower total cholesterol and lower risk of metabolic syndrome. They also lost an average of about 16 pounds, 71% of which was fat. The strategy could reduce the “ravages” of cardiovascular disease, the authors wrote, possibly boosting longevity.
Follow the link to see the best ways to cut 300 calories a day from your diet. |
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| 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. |
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No matter what the season, tea can be a tasty beverage since it can be served iced or hot. But its benefits go far beyond refreshment. At the very least, it’s a flavorful way of getting enough fluid into your body each day.
On top of that, studies have shown teas can help protect your teeth and your heart, as well as possibly even helping to stave off cancer. The type of tea you drink can make a difference. Follow the link to see the best choices for getting the most antioxidants or soothing your stomach. |
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| The best gifts for 2-year-olds, according to child development experts |
| These toys help them grow new skills, so they're great gifts for parents, too. |
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| How to get the shiplap look in your home — for less than $5! |
| See how one Instagrammer created a DIY shiplap wall with just some white paint and a Sharpie! |
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| This $14 pumpkin candle on Amazon will have you ready to let go of summer |
| It smells like a cozy sweater feels. |
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| Chrissy Teigen says her lip is 'about to explode' in reaction to altitude sickness |
| TV personality Chrissy Teigen says her lower lip is swollen due to angioedema, a type of allergic reaction, that can be caused by altitude sickness. |
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