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So recently, I asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to share their favorite low budget meals that don’t feel cheap. Here’s what they had to say: 1. “What I made tonight: Bow tie pasta, bacon, microwaved broccoli, and garlic. Use the bacon fat and a little butter to heat up the garlic, add the broccoli […]
The author, Kelly Rissman.Courtesy Kelly Rissman When I experienced unexplained pins and needles and weakness in all my limbs, I started to panic. About a week later, I went to the doctor and found out I had a severe vitamin B12 deficiency. Here’s what a B12 deficiency can look like, plus treatment, as well as […]
A six-month pilot study compared BCAA supplementation with soy protein intake to assess the effects of amino acid intake on physical (muscle) strength and mental health parameters. BCAA was reported to improve knee muscle strength, although there was no change to skeletal mass, and was associated with reduced depressive states by stimulating production of tryptophan, […]
After recovering from COVID, you might be eager to get out and do some exercise, particularly if you’d previously enjoyed keeping fit. While a bit of light cardiovascular training can be a good option, strength training has some particular advantages when it comes to getting over COVID. You can listen to more articles from The […]
Getting older has its advantages, but one downside of hitting 50 is that it becomes more challenging to lose weight, but it’s not impossible. With a few positive lifestyle changes, you can lose that stubborn belly fat that’s a health concern because it can lead to other serious issues like heart disease, stroke and premature […]
In nearly six months, just 36 people have taken up New Zealand’s offer to resettle refugees held in Australian detention camps such as Nauru, with UN’s refugee agency saying the brutality of Australia’s immigration regime is partly to blame. In March 2022, Australia’s government accepted a longstanding offer from New Zealand to resettle up to […]
We’ll never say barbell back squats are a terrible exercise—especially since some will argue, convincingly, that the movement is the king of all exercises. But for the average gymgoer, this heavyweight staple might not be the best move for their training wants and needs. It may sound like leg-day lunacy to even question whether we […]
Whether you want to up your salad game or you’re looking for a new side dish, quinoa is a must-have grain to add to your shopping cart. Both tasty and nutritious, quinoa has grown in popularity in recent years and people are coming up with new recipes and creative ways to incorporate quinoa into their […]
As COVID variants continue to emerge, it’s easy to get confused about what’s circulating. (Photo: Getty Images) With several COVID variants circulating at once, and as new ones continue to emerge, it can be difficult to keep track of them all, let alone know how concerning each one actually is. Adding to the confusion is […]
Jebb Muir, 44, was killed by South Salt Lake police on Tuesday. Family and friends remember him as a “loving, caring, incredible person,” who went through a mental health crisis. (Muir family photo) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes SOUTH SALT LAKE — “What could I have done differently to have this not have happened?” That […]