Experts say the best way to support the environment is to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, because the diets’ foundational foods – fruit, vegetables and grains – have the smallest carbon footprint. Producing animal products, on the other hand, requires lots of chemicals, fuel and water, and also generates waste that leads to pollution. […]
The majority of homeowners plan to make some type of home improvement in the next 3 to 6 months, over the course of fall and winter. Seventy-six percent were reported by a recent Maytag survey to feel more motivated during the colder months. At the top of the list of priorities is decorating for guests, […]
At this point it may be a tradition that new Google phones show up in unboxing videos from Eastern Europe before they’ve even been announced. So it is with the so-called “Pixel 3 Lite,” a midrange Pixel phone that’s already leaked extensively but has now shown up in apparently near-final form on video thanks to […]
There’s a trend that’s been sweeping social media recently. Maybe you’ve seen it: #motivationmonday. With an average of almost 11 million posts, and probably spiking even higher in the Resolution month of January, this weekly motivational boost seems to really be helping people get moving. There’s actually some real psychology behind it as well. […]
The latest gadgets want even greater access to your lives. Last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was a showcase for cameras that can livestream the living room, a doorbell that can share videos with Amazon, and a gizmo that tracks the heartbeat of an unborn child. These features can be useful — […]
Lifting your spirits might be as easy as adding more beans to your plate. In the October 2018 issue of “Nutrition,” a study that monitored almost 17,000 American adults enrolled in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), reported that found that people who reported eating more overall fiber (including whole grains, fruits and […]
A vintage design seems to be all the hype right now, even in bathroom decor. Vintage mirrors or unique light fixtures – that you can find at garage sales or thrift shops – can certainly bring an interesting vibe to your private haven. You can also re-purpose an old dresser into a vanity. The entire […]
Hair experts are saying that when it comes to how to accessorize your hair this year, more is more is IN. ‘I think it has really started over the summer months where the heat was extreme and so people were wearing their hair up and accessorizing to add elements of glam and edge to their […]
Snacking across the board will take a turn toward the fancy this year, and snacks, as they start to usurp the usual three-meals-a-day routine, are anything but ordinary. Snacking has become an occasion of its very own — think charcuterie or cheese boards for one, one-ounce portions of Cypress Grove cheeses paired with demi-baguettes as […]
This time of year, diets are everywhere. According to Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Good Housekeeping Institute, and author of “Dressing on the Side (and other Diet Myths Debunked)” better health and weight loss begin with choices that, over time, become habits – supporting lifelong change through tangible, actionable strategies that you can adapt for […]