NASA’s Juno spacecraft snapped an infrared image of Jupiter’s moon Io. Io is our solar system’s most volcanically-active body, and its surface is peppered with lava lakes. Juno should fly by the Jovian moon again on December 15, in the first of nine flybys. NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured an infrared image of Jupiter’s moon Io…
Toss the weight loss resolution and aim for joy
The new year is around the corner, which means it’s time for resolutions. Following the holiday joy and holiday cookies, weight loss is one of the most common new year’s resolutions. But research suggests you should consider reframing your thinking about weight loss and exercise, shifting your goal from “I’ll lose 10 pounds” to “I’ll…
Blistered Green Beans with Bacon Vinaigrette
We’re on a mission to revamp your holiday side dishes. This recipe for blistered green beans with bacon vinaigrette is like a brighter, fresher version of that onion-topped casserole, with a tangy dressing that will make you rethink all your former opinions on green vegetables. 249 calories 18g fat 17g carbs 8g protein 9g sugars…
What is Whole30? Dietitians weigh in on what some call the ‘worst’ diet
Since the Whole30 diet came on the scene in 2009, it’s garnered millions of followers. By now, someone you know has dabbled with it. Despite the fact that Whole30 has never ranked very high in the best diets — it ranked #35th in 2022 — it remains popular. What’s that about? Well, for one thing,…
4 things a neurologist would never let her kids do because they can ‘kill a lot of brain cells or straight up kill you’
A neurology specialist took to TikTok to share what she doesn’t allow her kids to do. Playing football and jumping on trampolines is just too risky when it comes to head injuries. Concussions, especially repetitive knocks to the head, can lead to long-lasting brain damage. As a neurologist, Dr. Puja Aggarwal specializes in epilepsy and…
Out of baking soda? Use these clever substitutes in a pinch
Even though most recipes don’t require much more than a teaspoon of baking soda, that doesn’t mean it’s not important. If you run out of this key ingredient, we’ve got you covered with the best baking soda substitutes. This alkaline agent is a miracle worker that turns sticky batters into fluffy baked goods. If you’re…
Posts mislead on how CO2 affects Earth
Carbon dioxide (CO2) contributes to global warming, but social media posts claim an image showing an increase in vegetation over time suggests the greenhouse gas is actually beneficial to the planet. This is misleading; the map is more than five years old, research shows the “greening” trend may end and experts say rising temperatures can…
Is it safe to eat canned food after the ‘best by’ date? Here’s what to know
When in doubt, throw it out? Not so fast. When it comes to cranberry sauce, soups, and pumpkin purée, it can be hard to tell when canned goods expire. Because they last so long — think decades — the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require canned foods to come labeled with expiration dates. That said,…
Which Classic Core Move Is Best — Sit-Ups vs. Crunches?
Experts weigh in on the age-old debate of which go-to abs exercise is best for your core strength. Some polarizing topics are meant to be debated forever: which Taylor Swift album reigns supreme, are dogs or cats better pets, and were Ross and Rachel really on a break, for example. And when it comes to…
How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?
You’ve probably heard that getting enough sleep is crucial, and it’s true that sleep deprivation can have negative impacts on your health. “If [you] don’t get adequate amounts of sleep at night, [you] don’t let [your body] enter into the recovery stage to replenish energy, to metabolize nutrients and function properly when [you’re] awake,” explains…