Does Stress Cause Weight Gain? Here's What Dietitians Have to Say

Getty Images Stress is an inevitableand necessarypart of our lives. It can prompt you to take action, crush a deadline and make things happen. But sometimes that stress doesnt let up, and its something that you begin to live with regularly. Photo:Getty Images Chronic stress can wreak havoc on health, contributing to weight gain and elevated blood sugar. What exactly is going onand what can you do about it? Stress can play a role in weight gain from multiple angles....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Susan Stanley

Does Sunscreen Block Vitamin D? Here's What Health Experts Advise

And can you have a deficiency because of it? Getty Images Vitamin Dis called the sunshine vitamin for a reason. Yet, shouldnt you be worried about skin cancer if you expose yourself to the sun? Photo:Getty Images Dermatologists always recommend protecting your skin with sunscreen, but will it affect vitamin D synthesis? Are we really stuck between picking one or the other? What Is Vitamin D? This vitamin is vital because it promotes calcium absorption in the gut, which is key for bone health....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 208 words · Olivia Anderson

Doing a Micro Workout Can Boost Fat Metabolism By 43%—Here's How to Do It

Science says you’re able to get fit just by slipping in tiny exercise snacks. The evidence for short bursts of activity has been mounting for some time. (Remember the 7-minute workout?) Getty Images / Nikola Ilic But now there’s research showing that even really small sessions can have bona fide benefits. They’re called exercise snacks. These short-and-sweet exercise snacks help build cardiorespiratory fitness, a major indicator of overall health. Participants repeated these mini workouts three times a day, each separated by one to four hours of rest....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Chad Garcia

Doing This One Easy Thing Might Make Waking Up Easier, According to Sleep Experts

Make this simple shift to stop hitting “snooze” and start the day feeling well-rested. You’ve likely been there: It’s 6:30 a.m. It’s stressful yet habitual. Photo: Getty Images / Raimund Koch / jayk7 Why do we do this to ourselves? What Is Sleep Inertia, Exactly? “This grogginess is not only just a feeling; it affects our cognitive and physical performance as well. “However, we recover gradually from it through the day as the grogginess fades....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Sandra Beck

Doing This One Thing Before I Leave on a Trip Makes My Life So Much Easier

Make extra time for this task and your future self will thank you. Ready or not, the holiday season is here. For many of us, that might mean there is a trip in our future. Photo: Getty Images / Images By Tang Ming Tung And sometimes, it can leave me feeling like I need a vacation from my vacation. In the morning before I left,I cleaned my entire apartment.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Evelyn Barker

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is a Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter. The cookbook features Southern American recipes requested for every holiday in their childhood household, from Thanksgiving to Easter. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Taylor Ruiz

Dolly Parton & Her Sister Rachel Just Shared Their Favorite Family Side Dishes (and We Have the Recipes!)

We just love side dishes, Dolly tellsEatingWellin an exclusive interview. We love having things to enhance that great meal and finding those perfect pairings that are really compatible. Its one of my favorite dishes, period, Dolly says. When shes making a roastpork roast, chuck roast, any kind of roastcornbread is a must. This recipe is a staple in our life and in our family, Rachel tellsEatingWell. Theres never a wrong time to serve it....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 243 words · Christy Long

Dolly Parton Finally Confirmed the Official Recipe for Dollywood's Famous Cinnamon Bread

I know what Im making this weekend! The official recipe forDollywood’s Famous Cinnamon Breadis on Dolly’s Pinterest profile. Here’s how to make it. Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Allow the mixture to sit until foamy, about 5 to 8 minutes. Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add it to your stand mixer. Step 3 Transfer the dough ball to a bowl lightly greased with cooking spray. Punch it down, then transfer dough to a work surface and knead a few times....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Ruben Kelly

Domenica Marchetti

Title:Contributing Writer Location:Alexandria, Virginia Education:B.A. in English Literature, Skidmore College- M.A. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 32 words · Jonathan Wilson

Donavyn Coffey

Title:Reporter Location:Russell Springs, Kentucky Education:B.Sc. in Agriculture Biotechnology, University of Kentucky; M.Sc. in Molecular Nutrition and Food Technology, Aarhus University; M.A. Donavyn uses her background in food technology and policy to write on food policy and public health topics. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Society for Environmental Journalism. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Michael Goodman

Donna Battle Pierce

She was a member of the Association of Food Journalists from 1995 to 2020. She is currently writing a book about the Black culinary trailblazer Freda DeKnight. Education B.S. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · Laura Hughes

Don’t Wait: Cast-Iron Essentials From Lodge and More Are Up to 55% Off Ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including picks from Le Creuset and Staub. Looking to round out your cast-iron collection? Photo:Courtesy of Brand Durable enough for daily use, the pan heats up quickly and browns food evenly. The double burner griddle features a matte, textured bottom that allows for even browning and easy cleaning. Thanks to its enamel coating, it requires zero seasoning and is even dishwasher-safe....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Natalie Davis

Doro Alicha (Chicken with Onions & Spiced Butter Sauce)

Serve with injera for mopping up the sides of the bowl. Set aside, turning the chicken occasionally. Place onions in a large heavy pot over medium heat and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add tej (or mead or wine) and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Nestle the chicken (and any accumulated liquid from the dish) into the onion sauce. Pour in enough water to almost cover the chicken....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Grace Hill