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Within: Need an easy dinner? This Sheet Pan Chicken Sausage & Veggies cooks up in 30 minutes and is slathered with a flavorful, kid-friendly sauce. This quickly became one of our favorite dinners. As a cook and nutritionist, I love that it’s quick, easy and full of veggies. As a resident dishwasher, my husband appreciates that there is only one dish to clean. Ingredients you need for chicken sausage and vegetables in parchment paper Sweet potato 4 Chicken Sausage Links: I use ALDI’s Apple Chicken Sausage. You can also switch to kielbasa. Broccoli Peppers: Choose a sweet variety (look for…
A new study reveals that 12 weeks of supplementation with the coffee compound cafestol significantly reduces body weight and visceral fat in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. Study: Effects of 12-week supplementation with the coffee diterpene cafestol in healthy subjects with increased waist circumference: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) in a recent Nutrients study to evaluate the effects of pure cafestol on insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance in healthy subjects with increased waist circumference at risk of developing insulin-dependent diabetes. Background Diabetes is a growing metabolic…
As we approach the November presidential election, it seems like half the country can’t imagine how anyone could vote for Donald Trump, given everything we know about him. The other half of the country can’t believe that someone could vote for the other, even though the other is now a woman. I’m a psychologist specializing in gender-based health care and perhaps one of the few people who predicted (in writing) that Donald Trump would be elected in 2016 (six months before the election). You can read my May 7, 2016 article, “The Real Reason Donald Trump Will Be Our Next…
EspañolSeptember 25, 2024, it is World Breast Dense Day. Mammogram? No one likes to have their chest squeezed like a pancake. But now there’s a new reason to make sure you schedule one. From September 2024, the The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all mammogram reports to include information about your breast density. This is a big step in the right direction for women’s health. In the United States, 50% of women over 40 have dense breasts, which makes it difficult to detect breast cancer before it spreads. This new decision keeps women informed, enabling them to discuss additional…
Tired of struggling with stubborn blackheads and whiteheads that just won’t go away? You’ve tried everything from multani mitti masks in besan masks, in short, every home remedy you have at your disposal, but those blackheads and whiteheads feel permanent. You are not alone! Many of us have faced the frustration of these annoying blemishes. However, with the right skin care routine and a few simple steps, you can achieve clear, healthy skin free of blackheads and whiteheads. So, what exactly are blackheads and whiteheads? Why do blackheads appear and what can you do to get rid of them? If…
Those who believe that sex ceases to play an important role in people’s lives as they age may want to reconsider. A 2017 national survey of seniors conducted at the University of Michigan revealed that 40% of men and women between the ages of 65 and 80 are still having sex. For those in relationships, that figure rose to 54%. 61% of survey participants reported that sex is still an important factor in their quality of life. However, the experience of sex can change during a person’s lifetime, largely due to physical changes associated with aging, but also due to…
When it comes to pregnancy, one of the most important decisions parents expect to make is how to ensure both their health and that of their baby. This becomes even more complicated for those who require medication for mental health conditions. Mental disorders such as depression and anxiety are quite common during pregnancy and psychotropic drugs (those used to treat these conditions) are often prescribed. But how safe are these drugs during pregnancy? Recent research provides some answers, although the picture is not entirely clear. Why mental health matters during pregnancy About 15% of pregnant people experience some form of…
I’m sharing 10 healthy and delicious pumpkin recipes you can enjoy all fall long + I answer all your questions about this nutrient-packed fall superstar. It’s pumpkin season and I’m here for it! While I’m not crazy about an overly sweet Pumpkin Spice Latte, I do love some healthy pumpkin recipes throughout the fall and winter. Recipes for healthy pumpkins I’ve shared my love of pumpkin through many KERF recipes over the years and today I’m bringing them all together in a roundup style post featuring delicious recipes from a few blogger friends. This post is full of pumpkin flavor!…
How many days of rest between workouts? When you’re laser-focused on your fitness goals, it’s not uncommon to let “rest days” sink to the bottom of your priority list. But recovery is just as integral to physical health as the workouts themselves—they help build strength, improve performance, and reduce the risk of injury. So, how many days of rest between workouts does it take to experience these benefits? Ideally, you’ll have 48 to 72 hours of rest between training days. If you love high-intensity workouts, the American Council on Exercise recommends at least 1 full, passive rest day every 7…
Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumor, with a median survival after diagnosis of less than two years and against which current treatments remain ineffective. In recent years, immunotherapies have given patients renewed hope, albeit with relatively modest success. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) managed to identify a specific marker on the surface of cancer cells and generate immune system cells that carry an antibody to destroy them. In addition, these cells, called CAR-T cells, appear to be able to target diseased cells in the tumor…