We’ve all had that one co-worker who insists on microwaving fish for lunch and ends up stinking up the office break room. But from the safety of your own home, nuking some salmon couldn’t be more convenient. This fish has many health benefits, so we wouldn’t blame you for embracing a quick and easy cooking method. In fact, poaching salmon in the microwave yields a surprisingly flaky and tasty result. Keep reading to learn how to make it in 5 minutes! The basics of poaching salmon Poaching is a cooking technique that involves submerging food in liquid and simmering it at a low, constant tempera ..read more

Magic spells, supernatural powers and talking cats are just a few of the unworldly things audiences can see while watching the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast. For seven seasons — from 1996 to 2003 — Sabrina Spellman, portrayed by Melissa Joan Hart, dealt with her reality of being a witch with the help of two aunts and Salem, the aforementioned cat (actually a warlock doing penance as a feline). As things unfold on this Emmy-nominated series, highlighted by the chemistry of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch cast, Sabrina is revealed to come from a long line of witches, though she nonethele ..read more

Honey, a sweet golden liquid food produced by bees, has been long hailed for its health benefits since its discovery. But the sticky, yet delicious substance can be used for even more than you might realize! From elevating your beauty routine to soothing a dog’s stomach, there are many reasons to keep a jar on hand. Below you’ll find 13 uses for honey that will give your life and home a boost! 1. Uses for honey: Freshen breath in a pinch Eek! While getting ready in the morning, you discover you’re all out of mouthwash. The natural alternative: Mix 1 Tbs. of honey with 1 cup of warm water, then ..read more

Whether you notice more strands than usual in the drain after a shower or left in your hairbrush after styling your hair, or even catching sight of a sparse spot in the mirror — thinning hair can deflate your confidence in an instant. And even though you know you’re not alone — as over 50% of women over the age of 50 experience thinning hair — you still wish you could make your locks look a bit more lush. So we reached out to stylists, dermatologists and trichologists (doctors whose primary focus is on problems with the hair and scalp) to get the low down on why hair loss happens in so many wo ..read more

Few movies have penetrated pop culture the way that Jaws has, this due to a combination of a theme song equated with fearful suspense and impending doom along with the masterful direction of Steven Spielberg. On top of that, of course, there’s the Jaws cast, which made it all so real for moviegoers. Spielberg would go on to make — as either director or producer — blockbusters like sci-fi drama Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), the first four chapters in the Indiana Jones saga (1981, 1984, 1989 and 2008), family sci-fi adventure E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982), the Back To The Future ..read more

Sure, hormone fluctuations are a normal part of life. But during perimenopause (the time leading up to menopause) they can be especially intense. Whether you’re dealing with hot flashes and headaches or abnormally heavy periods, you want effective relief. Here, we explain how to balance hormones naturally to tamp down your most bothersome symptoms. Why your hormones can become out of balance Hormones are a group of more than 50 chemical messengers responsible for various bodily processes. “They have effects starting from the top of our head all the way down to our feet,” says Bruce Dorr, MD, a ..read more

Passion combined with knowledge can be a pathway for change, and Ellie Krieger is living proof. An enthusiastic advocate for healthy eating, Ellie is well known as host of the Food Network show, Healthy Appetite, and as host/executive producer of Ellie’s Real Good Food on Public Television. Ellie is also recently launched the Substack newsletter where she provides delicious, easy recipes and trusted information on hot nutrition items. The New York Times bestselling author is using her skills to not only teach people how to live healthier lives, but she’s also helping to all ..read more

Often, when we have a lot of unwanted weight to lose, we can feel stuck by the seemingly impossible task at hand. It can feel like only a total lifestyle overhaul could ever cause the scale to budge. So we were encouraged when we started hearing about small, ingenious food hacks — backed by serious science — that are making it easier for women to shed excess weight. The approach deals with eating a super-healthy fiber called resistant starch. “These little tricks can make a huge change in women’s gut health, hormone health and also metabolism,” contends Harvard-trained Amy Shah, MD, double boa ..read more

From the iconic fights with dance instructor Abby Lee Miller to the brutal weekly pyramid ranking, Dance Moms had viewers hooked right from the first season. Beginning in 2011 with six young dancers, the series became known for Abby’s rough and tumble teaching curriculum and favoritism of certain dancers. Unfortunately, most of the original members left the series by season 7 and that was that. But on Wednesday, May 1, the original cast is getting back together for the first-ever Dance Moms reunion on Lifetime. Cast members from the earliest seasons (and their moms, of course) are finally reun ..read more

For some of us, finding the time and energy to fit in a workout can feel impossible. For others, the idea of heading to the gym is intimidating and overwhelming. Regardless of which camp you fall into, we’re living increasingly sedentary lives, increasing our risk for a host of health issues. But what if you only needed to take a one-minute break to get your fitness in check? With exercise snacks, you can do exactly that. The brief bouts of movement are study-proven to enhance our health in just a few short minutes each day. So whether you’re marching in place besides your desk or running up t ..read more