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Also known as fight or flight, the body’s stress response is designed to protect and to help the body survive. When the body senses a threat or stressor, the nervous system elicits the fight-or-flight response, and the brain signals the endocrine system. This triggers the immediate release of adrenaline and an increase in cortisol. These two hormones speed up heart rate, breathing, reaction time and muscle contractions, actions that are all designed to almost instantaneously provide the resources the body needs to outrun a stressor or get it under control....

If feeling super anxious about important life moments—a looming work deadline, family coming to visit, going on a date—has you spending exorbitant amounts of time on the throne leading up to the big event, you’re not alone. “Stress pooping is essentially an anxiety-induced bowel movement,” saysIsaac Tourgeman, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist and assistant professor of psychology at Albizu University in Florida. “As if the stress itself isn’t bad enough, some people also have to contend with embarrassing and uncomfortable instances of urgency and unwanted pooping....

Close Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:40 minsAdditional Time:10 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Cook Time:40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time:10 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1cuppacked fresh cilantro1small fresh red chile, seeded and chopped1large clovegarlic, finely grated1tablespoontomato paste2teaspoonsred-wine vinegar1teaspoonsmoked paprika½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonbrown sugar5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided1poundBrussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered1large sweet potato, peeled and cubed (1/2-inch)¾teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided28-ounce strip steaks, trimmed and halved...

Close Photo: Brie Passano Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:30 minsServings:6 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2poundsstriped bassorother firm white fish fillets, such as halibutorred snapper, cut into 6 portions¼teaspoonkosher salt¼teaspoonground pepper¼cupall-purposeorgluten-free flour8clovesgarlic, thinly sliced2smallshallots, finely diced1tablespoondried oregano¼teaspooncrushed red pepper2cupstri-color cherry tomatoes, halved4tablespoonscapers, rinsed,or15 large caper berries1cupdry white wine4tablespoonslemon juice3tablespoonscold unsalted butter, cut into chunks2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Was This Study Conducted?What Did This Study Find?How Does This Apply to Real Life? In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Was This Study Conducted? What Did This Study Find? How Does This Apply to Real Life? Close If you’ve ever had low back pain, you know how limiting it can be. And you’re not alone. According to 2019 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 39% of U....

Close"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are," 19th-century French lawyer and politician Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin once said.German researchers recently discovered this may be scientifically true—especially when it comes to those who eat or skip meat—if the data they compiled from nearly 8,000 people is an example of the general population.According to a studypublished in the latest issue of the journalNutrients, people who are vegetarian or vegan tend to be more introverted than those who eat mainly animal products....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Tatsiana Volkava In the U.S., more than 7 out of 10 adults (73.6%) age 20 and over are categorized as having overweight or obesity, according to thelatest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Those categorizations rely on thebody mass index system.Body mass index(BMI) is a measure that’s often used in healthcare to determine a person’s body weight category such as overweight or obese, and therefore, chronic disease risk....

Close Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 potatoesJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:15 minsAdditional Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 potatoes Prep Time:15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time:20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 potatoes Yield: 4 potatoes Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4medium russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each)½cuppesto2cupssautéed spinach4largeeggs, fried or poached4teaspoonscrumbled cooked bacon Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Close Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Styling / Ruth Blackburn Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:1 hr 10 minsServings:8 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:1 hr 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(8-ounce)can no-salt-added tomato sauce1(10-ounce)package frozen chopped spinach, thawed8ouncessweet or hot Italian turkey sausage (2 links), casings removed⅓cupstemmed, seeded and chopped pickled hot cherry peppers⅓cupthinly sliced fresh basil, plus basil leaves for garnish3tablespoonswhole-wheat panko1tablespoonfinely chopped garlic⅔cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese, divided3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided8medium fresh banana peppers (1 1/2 lbs....

Close Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:16Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:50 minsServings:16 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:50 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundlarge Brussels sprouts (about 16), trimmed and halved lengthwise2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1link (3 ounces)hotorsweet Italian sausage1mediumstalk celery, trimmed and finely chopped (1/3 cup)1largeshallot, finely chopped (1/4 cup)1teaspoonpoultry seasoning¼teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonground pepper½cuppanko breadcrumbs1largeegg, beaten Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:8Yield:8 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:8Yield:8 servings Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:40 mins Additional Time: 40 mins Total Time:1 hr Total Time: 1 hr Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 servings Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe We love to make thisStuffed Cabbage Soupwhen we’re craving an easy-to-make, cozy meal. It has all of the classic flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls, but without all of the hassle of assembling and baking....

Close Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ali Ramee / Audrey Davis Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6 Active Time:30 mins Active Time: 30 mins Total Time:1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1medium head green cabbage (3-4 pounds), trimmed3cupsno-salt-added tomato sauce2tablespoonslight brown sugar2tablespoonsred-wine vinegar¾teaspoonsalt, divided1poundlean ground beef1cupcooked brown rice1mediumyellow onion, finely chopped½teaspoonground pepperChopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish...

Close Cook Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, 1/2 stuffed squash eachJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:40 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings, 1/2 stuffed squash each Cook Time:40 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time:40 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings, 1/2 stuffed squash each Yield: 4 servings, 1/2 stuffed squash each Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2small delicata squash (about 12 ounces each), halved and seeded6teaspoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided½teaspoonsalt, divided½cupbulgur1cupwater1small onion, chopped8ounceslean ground beef (90% or leaner)2tablespoonschili powder½cupnonfat or low-fat plain yogurt4teaspoonstoasted pepitas (see Tip)...