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These healthy lifestyle habits may cut the risk of long COVID in half, a Harvard study finds

A man jogs in Brooklyn, NY, in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge on Jan. 25 Adhering to a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of developing long COVID, according to a study published on Monday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from 1,981 female nurses who reported a positive SARS-CoV-2 test between April 2020 and November 2021. They then looked at six healthy lifestyle factors, including a healthy body mass index (BMI) ); never smoked; a high-quality diet; moderate alcohol consumption;…
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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps – Eat Yourself Skinny

Inspired by PF Changs’ famous recipe, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy to make and are full of so much flavor! Perfect as an appetizer, side or even main dish for a healthy meal the whole family will love! If you are a fan of PF Changs’ lettuce wraps like us are then you will seriously LOVE these. Not only are the flavors in this dish insane, but the entire recipe literally only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. These lettuce wraps are perfect for an easy weeknight meal, but they also make a delicious appetizer…
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Heart-healthy habits linked to a longer life without chronic conditions

Share on PinterestA study found that heart-healthy lifestyle habits described in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, such as physical activity and quality sleep, are associated with a longer lifespan and more years spent free of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. urbazon/Getty Images The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a concept that defines cardiovascular health based on four modifiable behaviors, such as physical activity and sleep, and four modifiable biometric measures, such as weight, blood glucose, and blood lipid levels, that impact cardiovascular health. The composite cardiovascular health score measured using the aforementioned…
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Eat Yourself Skinny

Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes! Is there anything better than a warm, cozy soup on a chilly winter day? Well, this creamy cauliflower soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with tons of flavor and is so silky smooth that it really hits the spot when craving a comforting meal. If you aren’t watching your carbs, try topping this soup with my delicious homemade seasoned croutons made with rustic whole grain bread that just perfectly soaks…
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A workaholic discovered quitting was the start of a healthy life

Comment on this storyComments My name is Janet. I’m a recovering workaholic. Almost two years ago I quit working full time and transformed my life. After decades as a frazzled, 24-7 Washington political reporter I retired and became a freelance writer, leaving more time to cultivate other interests and try new things. It’s been great for my physical and mental health. I loved my career, but it consumed me. Phone calls came and went at all hours. Pinging texts and news alerts relentlessly jangled my nerves. All my waking hours, I checked Twitter as reflexively as I used to check…
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What Your Dog Needs to Live a Healthy Life

Dog health, like human health, depends on some basic building blocks. As a pet parent, it’s up to you to take responsibility for your canine companion’s well-being. Here are a few things all dog parents should know about dog health that will help provide your pup with a long, happy life. You Need to Feed Your Dog Well Why do vets and nutritionists recommend feeding your dog high-quality food? Because good nutrition can lead to better health and a longer life for your dog. A healthy diet helps prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes, obesity, and more. Some people make their…
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Too tired to eat well or excerise? That’s bogus. Here’s the top excuse people give for being lazy

Red Velvet Powdered Donuts Change is hard, and human nature tells us that we tend not to change unless we absolutely have to. Why is change so hard? Once we adopt a certain lifestyle that seems to be working for us, there is no reason or motivation to change. For example, eating patterns are set early in life and remain pretty constant. This is because we select the foods we eat based on taste rather than nutritional value, and early in life we ​​know what tastes good. This means by age 40, we have a 40-year eating habit to contend…
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The best time to eat dinner, according to experts

The early bird may get the worm, but does the same logic apply to eating dinner early? There are people who don’t eat after 7 pm and there are those who regularly dine well into the evening. But which group is right? Well, as it turns out, neither. According to Kayla Kopp, a registered dietician at Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition, there is no ideal time to eat your last meal of the day. Plus, what’s more important is what you’re eating versus when you eat it. “The clock does not determine how our bodies utilize or store food,”…