—Samantha Winters, Chicago, Illinois Here’s what I suggest: When someone else asks for the check, don’t intervene. That’s annoying and sometimes downright offensive, depending on the diners. And if you’re the one who asks for the check, and someone else intervenes, let him or her pay, with no hesitation. If more and more people adopt this practice, the issue will diminish over time.

Researchers examined 200,000 men and women in South Africa, collecting data regarding vaccinations, COVID outcomes and exercise routines. They found COVID vaccination was effective in protecting them against serious infection. However, it was most effective in those who exercised on a frequent basis. How Exercise Can Help With the Effectiveness of the COVID Vaccine As shown by the study, those who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine (Ad26.COV2.S) and exercised at a high level were almost 3 times less likely to be hospitalized for COVID than people who were vaccinated but had only low levels of exercise, Dr....

Whether you’re enjoying a roast chicken solo or adding shredded meat to sandwiches, salads, soups and casseroles, there’s no denying chicken is a versatile staple. “You can cook it in so many ways just by using different cooking methods, marinades and seasonings,” says Jenna Appel, RD, LDN, CDCES, a registered dietitian. “It’s also typically kid-approved.” Chicken meat is also nutritious. It’s a good source of the B vitamins niacin and B6, the amino acid tryptophan, and the minerals phosphorus and selenium, says Paula H....

And calories are integral to weight loss: Burn more calories than you take in and you’ll lose weight. “Our bodies need energy to keep us alive and [to keep] our organs functioning normally,” an article on the National Health Service website explains. “[And] when we eat and drink, we put energy into our bodies.” Calories are fuel. But what is a calorie, really? And how many calories are in a pound?...

The jump rope isn’t just for the school yard. Athletes across all different sports train by jumping rope, and for good reason. Jumping rope strengthens your lower-body bones and muscles and increases dexterity in your feet, allowing you to move faster and be more agile on the field (or court or in the ring). You may not be a professional athlete, but everyone can definitely afford to steal a page out of the book of jump rope....

But how can you actually go about asking this tough question? “Asking someone about their vaccination status is valid because vaccination is one of the critical steps in protecting ourselves and our communities from the continued spread of COVID-19,” says Sarah Harte, LICSW and director at The Dorm, which provides mental health and other therapies geared to young adults. “However, the way you go about asking about vaccination status depends on your relationship and the context you are in....

If you want to avoid coming down with the flu—and especially with COVID still circulating, most of us do—here are 65+ immune-boosting tips you can employ to equip you to fight off germs all season long. 66 tips to boost your immune system 1. Get your flu shot. We get it, one more errand to run or appointment to make is probably the last thing you want on your to-do list....

When Sara Church first decided to seek out a therapist to help her through some difficulties in her marriage, she found herself sitting in a therapist’s office a week later discussing her life and her relationship. But she knew immediately that it wasn’t a good match. “It felt like she looked at me as if I had two heads,” the mental health advocate and the author of Mending My Mind says....

Believe it or not, this is a way to keep your collection in tip-top shape—read: glistening!—so long as you’re willing to put in a bit of (light) elbow grease after each use, according to Vera Peterson, President of Molly Maid, a Neighborly company. So roll up your sleeves and strap on your kitchen gloves…or forward this link to your household’s designated dishwasher. The directions below will make the meal you just cooked disappear from pots and pans so you (and everyone) can spend less time scrubbing and more time savoring....

“Cellulite presents almost as if your thighs are like a mattress in sections with the buttons pulling down representing the network of connective tissues,” says Dr. Ava Shamban, MD, board-certified dermatologist and owner of Ava MD.“These fibrous bands, also called septae, look like an open web or netting system that connects our skin to muscle.” Basically, when the bands pull down, the adipose tissue [fat] pushes up against it and creates lumps and depressions or peaks and valleys....

Let’s start with the good news: Not all mosquitoes bite. “Female mosquitoes need certain proteins found in blood to grow their eggs,” says Joseph Conlon, technical advisor, American Mosquito Control Association. Since males don’t produce eggs, they don’t bite. So what happens when a mama mosquito chomps into your skin? She injects a little bit of her saliva into your blood. The saliva contains anticoagulants that keep your blood from clotting, which make it easier for her to drink up....

Read on for important information on the condition and expert advice for reducing your risk. Did you know that AMD affects more than 1 in 5 adults over 65? AMD is a progressive eye condition that damages the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision, causing blurriness and potential loss of central vision. Vision loss can affect your ability to care for yourself, partake in day-to-day activities or see the moments that matter most in the lives of those you love....

Whether you’re revisiting the vampire saga for your own viewing pleasure or your kids are just discovering the franchise (which also stars Taylor Lautner), you’ll enjoy it most if you make sure you’re watching the Twilight movies in order. If you jump around, you might be confused why Bella’s a mom in one film and a single high school student in the next. Keep reading for more on how to watch the Twilight movies in chronological order....

It’s why whenever actress Melissa McCarthy talks about her weight loss journey to the press, it’s a breath of fresh air. Unlike many other celebrities, McCarthy’s weight loss secrets have nothing to do with crazy diets, intense calorie restriction, marathon sessions in the gym or anything else unattainable—and she’s still lost over 75 pounds in the process. Keep reading to find out how McCarthy has lost and kept the weight off and what health experts have to say about it....

TikTok has become the premier platform for what’s trending—and that extends far beyond the latest dance choreography. Nowadays, health-related tips and tricks make the rounds on the video-sharing app, too, like the latest hack for keeping avocados fresh for longer. There’s just one problem—it may not be safe for our health. The new viral TikTok trend in question is supposedly a hack for keeping avocados from ripening so fast. That way, they stay green longer and you can extend the shelf life of your avocados instead of having to compost them in a day or two....

Here’s what we know so far about treatment and the latest research updates. Signs You Have Long COVID Long COVID is still a mysterious condition following COVID infection that spans more than 100 different symptoms. This is what makes it so challenging to diagnose and treat. Some of the more common symptoms include: Brain fog, extreme fatigue, racing heart, ringing in the ears, profound weakness, intestinal upset like diarrhea and difficulty breathing, among others, Dr....

Interview with James from Survivor 43 Why are you here on Survivor?I really want to use my personal ability to communicate with people. And if I can be as good of a Survivor player as I think I can be, somebody that challenges myself mentally, physically, and emotionally and see if I can really get this thing going and really be the best person I can be.What’s your history with Survivor?...

We’ve all heard the saying, “a good day starts the night before,” and there’s a great deal of truth to it. When you wake up in the morning after a blissful slumber, it sets a positive tone for the rest of the day. However, with many of us caught up in our busy lives and hectic schedules, sleep often gets pushed down the priority list. In fact, studies show that 1 in 3 adults don’t enough shut-eye....

However, that hard work comes at a price: J.Lo once revealed that she actually suffered a mental health crisis in 2001 from her schedule while filming Enough. “There was a time when I was very overworked and I was doing music and movies and so many things,” she explained. “I was suffering from a lack of sleep. And I did have a kind of nervous breakdown. I froze up on a set....

The Sugarland frontwoman is set to host the new countrified dating series Farmer Wants A Wife, which will air on Fox, as reported by Deadline. The farm-centric series, based on a British show of the same name, is more of a reboot, as it previously aired on The CW back in 2008. It will follow a group of farmers showing women from the city what farm life is really like as they search for the one to wed, posing the question of how much a person can and should change for the people they love....