Read this before you close your suitcase! Dont want to find yourself scrambling at your destination? No need to stressweve got you covered. Photo:Liudmila Chernetska/Getty Images Here are seven items nearly everyone forgets to pack. Cell Phone Charger It’s really challenging to get anywhere if your phone dies en route. In addition to a regular cell phone charger, travel expert Nicole Cunningham advises packing a portable power bank. Portable Toothbrush Most of ususe a toothbrushtwice a dayhopefully....

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Because lifes too short to settle for Red Delicious. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the first bite into a sweet, juicy, freshly picked apple. But here’s the thing: Not all apple types are meant to be eaten out-of-hand. Yeji Kim Some are best forbaking into piesand tarts; others pair perfectly with savory dishes like pork chops or sausage. Read on for more info on your favorite apples. Fuji apples are distinguished by their crisp texture, sweet flavor, and striped red-and-yellow skin....

Get the lowdown on some delicious varieties of clams. Fish stores have several names for the types of clams you might buy. Some shops refer to the variety of clam, and some vendors refer to the size when labeling. Photo: Getty Images Either way, it’s important to be able to identify common clam types. Use the juices to boost flavor in soups and pastas. Illustration by Melinda Josie Illustration by Melinda Josie...

Strengthen more than just your core muscles with the humble-yet-mighty plank. At first glance,doing the plankmight not look like much. What could bethatgreat about holding up your body without even moving? This bodyweight exercise is especially excellent for working the core, which is crucial for mobility and pain relief. But it’s also great for pain relief, flexibility, balance, and more. confirm you are doing the plank properly: you oughta engage your muscles the right way to prevent injury....

Start planning now for a gorgeous garden next spring. Then they’ll be strong and ready tobloom in the spring. Plant bulbs in the ground before the first frost! Photo:Lisa Hubbard/Getty Images Doing so ensures your bulbs can establish their roots and grow before the ground freezes. Polar Hunter with its pale green hue and multiple blossoms on one stem has a unique look. Double Late Tulips AYImages/getty images Both Nicholson and Raven are fans of theselong bloomers....

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Want to sleep better? Eat more of these vitamins. This means that vitamin A might positively influence healthy sleep patterns. Photo:Tanja Ivanova/Getty Images But, interestingly enough, this2024 studyand2022 studyboth found low thiamin levels to actually be associated withoversleeping. Vitamin B6 is associated withimproved mental health, resulting in better overall sleep, saysAmy Davis, RDN. B6 also targets irritating restless leg syndrome (RLS) symptoms that keep many Americans awake at night. This2022 randomized control trialfound vitamin B6 supplementation to help alleviate RLS symptoms at night, promoting better sleep quality....

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Say yes to the Parmesan cheese. Toss in some veggies that are on their last legs and you’ve really got yourself a balanced meal. Keep reading to find out more about how you might easily add some protein to your favoritepasta dishes. Marcus Nilsson The protein bump isn’t as impressive as the aforementioned options, but it’s still a boost! For a fish that’s a bit less … fishy, give shrimp a try....