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I cook every day, but I’m not a very good baker (measuring out ingredients just isn’t in my DNA). But even though I’ll never be a pastry queen, I love the way bread, brownies and cookies smell while they’re baking. There’s something so comforting about a house filled with the smell of sweet treats.But now I don’t have to bake anything to get the yummy smell oflemon sugar cookiesin my house, thanks to Trader Joe’s new candle....

Close Photo: Adobe Stock / unclepodger / Tetiana / happy_author In its latest Fearless Flyer, Trader Joe’s is celebrating one of its most versatile new breakfast ingredients. The store’s Gluten-Free Organic Rolled Oats with Ancient Grains & Seeds doesn’t just include basic oats—there are also quinoa flakes, amaranth, flax seed meal and chia seeds added in for a healthy boost. Plus, the mixture is gluten-free and vegan-friendly. (It kind of reminds us of ourQuinoa & Chia Oatmeal Mix....

It’s that time of year again when we are dreaming of sunshine, tropical destinations and afestive drinkor two. One of our editors got us even more ready to take on the tropics when she discovered an exotic Brazilian fruit called jaboticaba that apparently tastes like ginger and blueberries!Jaboticaba (pronounced ja-boot-ee-kah-bah), looks like a cross between a grape and a giant blueberry with thicker skin. This fruit grows in clusters right on the bark of the tree and can grow up to 1 ½ inches in diameter....

Close Photo: Cottage Loaves I hate to bake, so it’s not often that I find myself wanting to break out my stand mixer immediately after seeing a recipe. But that changed as soon as I sawthis incredibly soothing video on TikTokthat featured sourdough bread getting shaped and baked into a perfectly browned “turkey.” Dayna, the sourdough artist and content creator behind Cottage Loaves’InstagramandTikTokaccounts, says she was inspired to make this turkey-shaped loaf because, “It’s fun to create LOaVEs in fun shapes—especially this time of year!...

Close Photo: Getty Images / Luis Alvarez Similar to the chicken-and-egg debate, the cardio versus strength training debate can get heated—both when you’re discussingheart healthandweight loss or maintenance. Most doctors and researchers agree with the weekly physical activity recommendations from theWorld Health Organizationand theAmerican Heart Association, which include a mix of both: As a refresher, blood pressure is important for all of us to have checked at least every two years because hypertension (or ablood pressure 130/80 mm Hg or above, per the AHA criteria) is one of the most common medical conditions in the United States....

Close Photo: Getty Images / jeffbergen The research reviewed 16 studies with participants in the United States, England, Scotland, Australia and Japan who ranged in age from 18 to 97. All of the studies examined the association between muscle-strengthening activities and overall health in adults without severe health conditions. The reviewers found the maximum risk reduction—10% to 20%—among participants who did 30 minutes to an hour of muscle-strengthening activity each week....

The not-so-great news: Scientists now believe that one in five Americans over age 65 experiences some form of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which may affect memory, decision-making, or reasoning skills. In many cases, MCI advances into more severe forms of dementia, includingAlzheimer’s disease.The good news: Mounting scientific evidence proves that a lot of our risk for any form of cognitive impairment is in our own hands. Our lifestyle choices each and every day (including these13 healthy habits) can drastically increase or decrease the likelihood that we’ll be diagnosed with dementia....

There are many benefits of regular exercise, including increased energy, better sleep,blood sugar managementand chronic disease prevention. And according to a new study, exercise may also slow down the aging process. In the October 2023 study published inExercise and Sports Sciences Reviews, researchers looked at how exercise affects telomere length and a process called cellular senescence. Telomeres are like little caps at the ends of our chromosomes that protect the genetic material contained inside....

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:2 Active Time:15 mins Active Time: 15 mins Total Time:15 mins Total Time: Servings:2 Servings: 2 Jump to recipeOurTuna & White Bean Meltmight be the fastest high-protein lunch you’ve ever made. This updated twist on a classic tuna melt is packed with protein and flavor....

Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images It’s hard to make a definitive decision on what Costco’s most legendary product is. Their rotisserie chicken is a classic, as are bakery items like their budget-friendly sheet cakes. But according to some shoppers, the most underrated of all Costco items is right under our noses and on top of our leftovers—it’s a roll of plastic wrap. Yes, Kirkland Signature Stretch-Tite plastic food wrap has become a cult favorite, known not just for its quality but for its sheer longevity....

Close Photo: Instagram / @Oprah When it comes to her quarantine meals, Oprah is trying to find joy in the routine of cooking (just like us!). She recently posted this video on Instagram of her whipping up somemiso salmonand pesto pasta in the kitchen. She’s singing and dancing to Harry Belafonte’s Banana Boat Song (Day-O) and stirring her food, glass of wine in hand. (And she looks like she’s having a blast!...

Close Photo: Getty Images When you’re itching for something sweet in the summertime, you may turn to acreamy sherbetor a refreshingfrozen lemonade. But what if we told you that there’s a simple recipe that combines these two delights? TikTok Just Came Up With the Cutest Way to Serve Watermelon This Summer Meanwhile, heat up a small saucepan. Add your heavy cream, granulated sugar and lemon zest. Mix the ingredients together and heat on low for 10 minutes or until the concoction starts to bubble....

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesEven when the Thanksgiving menu is mostly nailed down, there’s always room for some snacks throughout the day. For folks that opt for a Thanksgiving dinner rather than a lunch, a couple of appetizers on the bar or coffee table could be the only thing keeping idle, hungry hands out of the kitchen.Related:20 Thanksgiving Appetizers So Delicious, You’ll Want to Eat Them for LunchYou could opt for leaving out a pretty curatedWinter Charcuterie Boardor go for a Thanksgiving twist on a classic football finger food with ourLoaded Smashed Brussels Sprouts....