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Close Pictured recipe:Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad Figuring out your life expectancy may sound likethe premise of a sci-fi movieortwo, but new research is making it easier to quantify the impact your diet has on your lifespan. A new article inPLOS Medicinefound that people who make sustained changes to their diet can add up to 13 years to their life, depending on when they make those changes. The researchers determined that an optimal diet would include less red or processed meat and more fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts....

Close Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The cooling weather calls for snuggling up on the couch and bingeing a show. Luckily, Netflix will be feeding us a bunch of new content this fall. While favorites likeNailed It!andThe Great British Baking Showwill be returning for new seasons, we especially can’t wait for the brand-new series that are set to premiere. From competition shows centered around snacks and cocktails to a spin-off ofChef’s Table, here are five new series coming this season that we will be marking our calendars for....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images What the Study Shows The new research published this week inGut,a BMJ journal,studied a group of 64,268 U.K.-based adults with ages ranging from 37 to 73. The participants did not have a previous IBS diagnosis and were followed on average for 12.6 years. The study highlights how the following five health-related behaviors correlated with a lower risk of IBS: no smoking, optimal sleep (seven to nine hours per night), high level of vigorous physical activity, high “dietary quality” and moderate alcohol intake....

Close Photo: Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh Whether you add it toa smoothie, top it with granola or just enjoy on its own, yogurt is a healthy and delicious option. And now, creamy cultured dairy-free cups are filling up the yogurt aisle. To help you find the tastiest option, we tested 15 different plain varieties, and picked the best five. Read on to learn more about each yogurt and what to look for on a nutrition label....

Close Photo: Getty / d3sign It can feel conflicting, though, that 18.4+ million posts on Instagram have been tagged #selfcare when phones and all-things digital have been blamed for many of our stretched-thin, overly-worked, always-on, craving-self-care ways. 5 Self-Care Apps to Add to Your Home Screen 1. Down Dog Best self-care app for:Yogis-or those who are hoping to make it a regular habit Cue up this customizable yoga app and plug in your desired workout length, music genre (from alt beats to acoustic to nature sounds), intensity level and practice focus (such as hip flexor opening or upper body strength)....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Fall is truly upon us, which means it’s time to make all those cozy, flavorful autumn dishes that we’ve been waiting all year to try. It’s also a great time to find new recipes for your Thanksgiving spread or fun options for your next potluck. Related:Walmart Is Offering Full Thanksgiving Meals Starting at $30 As luck would have it, one of our favorite recipe developers just shared the tastiest, simplest baked fall appetizer that we have to try immediately....

Close Photo: Instagram / @thebakermama This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. I love beautiful charcuterie boards, but it seems like they’ve gotten really intense now that people are spending more time at home. New trends likejar-cuterie,charcuterie houses, charcuterie pizza and even hot cocoa charcuterie boards have cropped up this year, and it can be a little intimidating to try to tackle one of these Instagrammable snacks on your own....

If you have high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol or diabetes, you are at a higher risk of heart disease, according to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there are preventive measures you can take to lower your risk and support a healthier lifestyle, including physical activity and maintaining a healthy eating pattern. A July 2023 study published in theEuropean Heart Journalreviews the relationship between diet, cardiovascular disease and mortality in 80 countries....

7 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods You Should Be Eating What is a heart attack? A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to the heart is reduced or cut off completely. Blood carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. When the blood flow is restricted or cut off, parts of the muscles do not receive oxygen and nutrients. The lack of oxygen causes damage to the heart muscle. The extent of the damage, however, can vary....

CloseSummer has arrived and I plan on enjoying every moment I can in the sun. One of my favorite things to do in the warm weather is grill. I love the smoky flavor the grill can bring to foods likechickenorcorn. And one food that gets even better thanks to the grill? Tacos.You might not think about tacos as a go-to food for the grill, but you’ll be surprised at how the flames can improve this already-beloved dish....

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / NSA Digital Archive / CactuSoupAccording to theCenters for Disease Control(CDC), one person dies every 36 seconds from heart disease. That’s a staggering statistic! And with heart disease being such a prevalent cause of death, there’s good reason to take care of your ticker as much as possible. Some new research suggests another reason to add to our list: heart-healthy living can also help boost your brain health....

Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand It’s been a minute since I’ve seen a daytime temperature below 90 degrees. And I know the South isn’t alone in experiencing a series of days where the heat index is over 100℉. (Though I will say, the South knows how to do air conditioning right!) Cooler days aren’t exactly around the corner, so for the sake of my air conditioning utility bill—and my personal comfort at home—I’m trying to lessen the amount of heat I put out into my house....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWalk MoreStop Counting CaloriesCook at HomeWatch Cooking ShowsTry GardeningLimit Late-Night SnacksFocus on How Feelings In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Walk More Stop Counting Calories Cook at Home Watch Cooking Shows Try Gardening Limit Late-Night Snacks Focus on How Feelings Close Photo:Michela Buttignol Michela Buttignol In 2015, I sold everything I owned to travel the world. Already at an unhealthy weight for me, I believed traveling would help me “get fit....