{"id":121750,"date":"2024-11-03T23:09:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T16:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=121750"},"modified":"2024-11-03T23:09:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T16:09:45","slug":"snack-on-frozen-grapes-play-sudoku-and-6-more-health-tips-to-help-you-have-a-great-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=121750","title":{"rendered":"Snack on frozen grapes, play Sudoku and 6 more health tips to help you have a great week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Hello, Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin, here to bring you the health and wellness tips you need to know this week.<\/p>\n<p>Americans are more stressed about the election than ever before, according to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/americans-are-more-anxious-about-the-election-than-they-were-4-months-ago-new-yahoo-newsyougov-poll-finds-experts-blame-volatile-times-tight-race-214111864.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:a September YouGov\/Yahoo News poll;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">a September YouGov\/Yahoo News poll<\/a>. If you\u2019re struggling to find your calm in these uncertain times, experts recommend <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/race-presidency-nail-biting-time-130049053.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:taking control of your environment;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">taking control of your environment<\/a>. Step back from the news if you need to and set boundaries with friends who may want to discuss election info that makes you more anxious. Also, replace doom scrolling with things like <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/spending-20-minutes-in-nature-can-lower-stress-levels--plus-3-more-reasons-to-step-outside-221632537.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:taking a 20-minute walk outside;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">taking a 20-minute walk outside<\/a>, which can help you feel less more grounded before and after the election.<\/p>\n<p>Before you step outside, check out the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/weather\/forecast\/\" data-ylk=\"slk:weather;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">weather<\/a> in your area, and if you are seeking guidance from the stars, your <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/horoscope\/?.tsrc=1013\" data-ylk=\"slk:horoscope;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">horoscope<\/a>. Then dig into these wellness bites.<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/thermometer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/a> <strong>Avoid heater sickness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As the weather gets colder, you may crank up the heat, which <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/is-your-heater-making-you-sick-how-to-avoid-cold-like-symptoms-when-you-crank-up-the-temperature-090038061.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:can lead to cold-like symptoms;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">can lead to cold-like symptoms<\/a>, thanks to dry air as well as dust and other allergens that accumulate in your heat ducts during the rest of the year. You don\u2019t have to suffer just to stay warm, though: Experts tell Yahoo Life that choosing a pleated filter with a<a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:8;pos:1\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\/what-merv-rating\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MERV;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:8;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> MERV<\/a> (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Values) rating of 11 can reduce these stuffy-nose-causing particles. Another way to avoid heater sickness is by installing humidifiers in your home that can add moisture back into the air.<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/eyes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc40;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc40<\/a> <strong>Exercise regularly\u2026this time, for your eyes!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/learn-about-eye-health\/eye-conditions-and-diseases\/age-related-macular-degeneration\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Age-related macular degeneration;cpos:10;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Age-related macular degeneration<\/a> (AMD) is a chronic eye disease typically found in older adults that affects the retina, leading to blurred vision and potential vision loss. One way to avoid it, ophthalmologist <a data-i13n=\"cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/med.emory.edu\/directory\/profile\/?u=SAREPAL\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dr. Sruthi Arepalli;cpos:11;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dr. Sruthi Arepalli<\/a> told Parade, is to stay physically active. That\u2019s because \u201cexercise brings a host of good health benefits that mimic antioxidants and that can lower the risk of macular degeneration,\u201d she explained. Be kind to your eyes by making sure you hit the CDC\u2019s recommended 150 minutes<a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/what-are-the-benefits-of-exercising-153711058.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:of moderate exercise;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"> of moderate exercise<\/a> per week, which could be as simple as a 30-minute brisk walk during your lunch break.<\/p>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Prioritize your life with this platter hack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hoda Kotb announced <a data-i13n=\"cpos:13;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/hoda-kotb-doing-leaving-today-142800114.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:her departure from the &quot;Today&quot; show;cpos:13;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">her departure from the &#8220;Today&#8221; show<\/a> in September, and now she\u2019s opening up about how she needed to re-prioritize her life \u2014 thanks to some help from friend Maria Shriver. Kotb followed Shriver\u2019s suggestion to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:14;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/hoda-reveals-platter-trick-helped-211722357.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:map out her life visually on a serving platter;cpos:14;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">map out her life visually on a serving platter<\/a>, with each area represented by proportional pieces of paper. The exercise revealed that her time was heavily skewed toward work, leaving limited space for both family time and self-care \u2014 sparking Kotb to reassess her commitments and cut back on non-essential work.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to get out a literal platter to try it for yourself; just writing down how much time you spend on each area of your life can give you a visual representation of where your energy is going, allowing you to reassess as needed. Constantly in a state of go, go, go? Maybe you should instead <a data-i13n=\"cpos:15;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/relax-tips-decompress-long-day-103916891.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:schedule some time to do nothing;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">schedule some time to do nothing<\/a>, which can leave you feeling more energized and inspired.<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:16;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/input-numbers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udd22;cpos:16;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udd22<\/a> <strong>Play Sudoku<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some memory decline is a normal part of aging, but there are ways to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:17;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/4-brain-games-to-keep-your-mind-sharp-and-improve-memory-according-to-therapists-190544133.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:keep your brain sharp;cpos:17;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">keep your brain sharp<\/a> \u2014 and some can even be fun! Experts spoke to Yahoo Life about games you can play to promote neuroplasticity, which is our brain\u2019s ability to change and learn. Try Sudoku: The math puzzle may help your brain function better as you age, according to <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:18;pos:1\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30746778\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a 2019 study;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:18;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">a 2019 study<\/a>. Plus, <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:19;pos:1\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/faculty-search\/dakari-quimby\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dakari Quimby;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:19;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Dakari Quimby<\/a>, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the USC Keck School of Medicine, tells Yahoo Life that this activity hits the \u201csweet spot\u201d in terms of difficulty, noting that if a brain game is \u201ctoo simple, it will become boring and won\u2019t stimulate neural circuitry,\u201d but \u201cif it\u2019s too challenging, it will become frustrating.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:20;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/green-salad\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83e\udd57;cpos:20;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83e\udd57<\/a> <strong>Go vegan (at least, sometimes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nov. 1 is World Vegan Day, but you don\u2019t have to give up animal products altogether to reap the many health benefits of a plant-based diet. While previous research found that <a data-i13n=\"cpos:21;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/2-months-eating-vegan-diet-180119480.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:just two months of vegan eating;cpos:21;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">just two months of vegan eating<\/a> knocked years off a person\u2019s biological age, even making simple <a data-i13n=\"cpos:22;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/plant-based-diet-beginners-guide-025405673.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:plant-forward swaps;cpos:22;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">plant-forward swaps<\/a> has benefits by <a data-i13n=\"cpos:23;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/fibermaxxing-dietitian-approved-heres-more-090046055.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:increasing your fiber intake;cpos:23;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">increasing your fiber intake<\/a> (something many Americans don\u2019t get enough of) and variety of minerals and vitamins in your diet. Next time you\u2019re considering a burger for dinner, consider switching it out for a black bean-based one instead.<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:24;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/fork-and-knife-with-plate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f;cpos:24;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/a> <strong>Eat family dinners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The pandemic may have kept us inside for months on end, but there was one surprising benefit: an increase in family dinners. According to <a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:25;pos:1\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/news-releases\/1062916\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:a study;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:25;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">a study<\/a> by the American Psychological Association, family dinners can foster improved family dynamics by creating greater feelings of connection and expression of gratitude. Experts say you can still take advantage of the connection benefits now by setting time aside each week for a family catch-up over a meal. Also \u2014 try cooking together! Kids who sometimes or always <a data-i13n=\"cpos:26;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/cook-kids-145056257.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:join in when their parents cook;cpos:26;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">join in when their parents cook<\/a> tend to eat more fruits and vegetables than children who don&#8217;t help out in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:27;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/grapes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83c\udf47;cpos:27;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83c\udf47<\/a> <strong>Snack on frozen grapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Want to cut back on stress snacking? <a data-i13n=\"cpos:28;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/m-doctor-simple-trick-stop-090000341.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Go for frozen grapes;cpos:28;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Go for frozen grapes<\/a> \u2014 and let them melt in your mouth, Virginia-based doctor Dr. Jason Singh said in a recent TikTok. The reason, he explained, is that the cold temperature activates certain receptors in the mouth, which in turn <a data-i13n=\"cpos:29;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/6-everyday-activities-naturally-release-104528125.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:triggers the release of dopamine;cpos:29;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">triggers the release of dopamine<\/a>, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.Tbone37a<\/p>\n<p>Frozen grapes also take longer to eat, so you may end up eating fewer of them than you would with, say, M&amp;Ms. Want something extra sweet to feel like you\u2019re eating candy? <a data-i13n=\"cpos:30;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/aldis-frozen-cotton-candy-grapes-161655354.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Go for cotton candy grapes;cpos:30;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Go for cotton candy grapes<\/a>, which Aldi already sells frozen \u2014 they really do taste like the carnival treat.<\/p>\n<h2><a data-i13n=\"cpos:31;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/person-taking-bath\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udec0;cpos:31;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udec0<\/a> <strong>Take a magnesium bath<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Magnesium has benefits for muscle relaxation, but you don\u2019t have to pop a supplement to reap the benefits, neuroscientist<a data-i13n=\"elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:32;pos:1\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.taraswart.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tara Swart;elm:context_link;elmt:doNotAffiliate;cpos:32;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> Tara Swart<\/a>, told Fortune. Swart recommends <a data-i13n=\"cpos:33;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/finance\/news\/why-neuroscientist-swears-bathing-magnesium-110000198.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:bathing with magnesium flakes;cpos:33;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">bathing with magnesium flakes<\/a>, which allows the chemical to be absorbed through the skin. Though research is still inconclusive, the process may <a data-i13n=\"cpos:34;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/jessica-biel-bathed-in-20-pounds-of-epsom-salt-ahead-of-the-met-gala-why-225131929.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:help soothe sore muscles;cpos:34;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">help soothe sore muscles<\/a> (such as after a hike or weightlifting session) as well as reduce inflammation and joint pain. Try it for yourself by mixing one to three cups of magnesium flakes with bath water and soaking for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong>More wellness tips: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/snack-on-frozen-grapes-play-sudoku-and-6-more-health-tips-to-help-you-have-a-great-week-100048208.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello, Yahoo Life readers! 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