I’m a big fan of a hand mixer: they’re powerful, offer good control and are much easier to store than their larger older sibling, the stand mixer. The best hand mixers – sometimes called hand whisks or hand beaters – make light work of more tiresome baking tasks like whisking egg whites, creaming butter with … Read more

The Takeaway Chronic inflammation and low oxygen levels from bronchiectasis can lead to serious heart issues, including pulmonary hypertension, right-sided heart failure, and an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. People with bronchiectasis often face muscle wasting (sarcopenia) as the body diverts nutrients to the lungs, while long-term use of certain steroids can … Read more

JRomero04/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Celebrated for thousands of years, Passover is one of the holiest holidays in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from enslavement in Egypt, and food plays a huge role in its observance. The first … Read more

Ok, you need to hear me out here. I know, this sounds crazy, but it really really works. Sweet and savory pizza combinations are best when one element earns its place rather than just being unexpected for its own sake. Here, the balsamic reduction is the hero: reducing the vinegar by half concentrates its acidity … Read more

You ever grab something off a shelf at the pharmacy, flip it over, see “clinically tested” on the back, and just toss it in the cart? I did that last Tuesday with a magnesium supplement. Didn’t think twice. Figured someone smarter than me already checked it out and gave it a pass. Turns out that’s… … Read more

In a loud place, you might find yourself instinctively shutting your eyes in order to listen for faint noises. But does it really help? A new study challenges that common practice, with findings that suggest closing your eyes may make it harder, not easier, to pick out quiet sounds in noisy environments. [1] “The key takeaway … Read more

If you’re like most people, you probably think discussions about heart health or medications to lower LDL “bad” cholesterol don’t need to happen until you’re middle-aged or older. But new cholesterol guidelines from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) push the focus earlier — in some cases as early as … Read more

If you want a pasta salad that actually feels like a full meal, this tuna niçoise pasta salad is it. It’s packed with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, and pasta, all tossed in a simple dressing and ready in about 20 minutes. Minimal ingredients, minimal effort, and something you can actually rely on for lunch … Read more

Peanut noodles are a cold noodle dish. Cook the spaghetti or lo mein noodles, drain them, rinse with cold water, and toss them with the peanut sauce while they’re still slightly warm so they absorb the flavor. The sauce is peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime, garlic, and sriracha, whisked together … Read more

Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Before the world knew Guy Fieri as the Mayor of Flavortown and the host of long-running series “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and other Food Network shows, the celeb chef was offered a different program called “Gotta Get It” that he turned down — a surprising … Read more