Whether it’s setting a goal or overcoming a challenge, mind over matter is a powerful tool. It often comes down to a mindset shift in the everyday words we say to ourselves, like “can” versus “can’t.” Sometimes we may not even realize we need a mindset shift — and it’s...

If you keep up with the latest wellness trends, it might seem like ashwagandha is everywhere these days. This adaptogenic herb is native to India and has been widely used for millennia. Now, you can find ashwagandha on trendy coffeehouse menus — sometimes mixed with chai for a chilled-out latte...

As a kid, making friends was relatively easy. Whether you were at school, at sports practice, or just riding your bike around the neighborhood, you were probably surrounded by other people your age. But figuring out how to make friends as an adult can be trickier. Research has shown the...

Protein shakes and bodybuilders often go hand in hand, so many people may think that protein shakes are associated with bulking up and “getting those gains.” This may also lead people to wonder, “Do protein shakes make you fat?” Truth be told: You can overdo it on any type of food....

Don’t feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? We get it. Maybe you’re planning a scaled-down Thanksgiving celebration and you don’t want to turn your whole kitchen upside down for just a few guests. Or maybe, after months of doing everything virtually, you’d rather spend some actual face-to-face time with your family instead of...

This boozy twist on a classic chocolate layer cake is made with red wine for a rich and robust chocolate cake with unique fruity undertones and an incredible depth of flavor unlike any other chocolate cake you’ve had before. Three layers of moist, deeply chocolate cake, with blackberry preserves and...

You may already know a little something about the health benefits of ginger. Ever sip on ginger ale when you had a bellyache as a kid? It wasn’t only the bubbles that may have calmed your tummy; the spicy ginger likely helped, too! Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is...

If you deal with itchy skin in the summer, you’re not alone. And there’s a simple explanation for why you may find yourself scratching more as the weather heats up. “Your skin is the most important barrier protecting your body from the outside world,” says Jennifer Haley, M.D., FAAD, a board-certified...

When you’re busy, it’s self-care that gets cut first. Instead of trying to multitask, divide your to-dos into 20-minute chunks. Doing so “tends to decrease overwhelm and facilitate a can-do attitude,” explains Carla Marie Manly, Ph.D. clinical psychologist and author of Joy from Fear. Feeling less stressed about all the things you...

A taste of summer: this vibrant basil pesto sauce has extra creaminess and flavor from the addition of soft cultured dairy. Here’s a contender for your new favorite pesto recipe: with a perfect proportion of bright green basil, pine nuts, oil, and a mix of 3 kinds of cheese, it’s...