Spring means flowers. And flowers, apparently, may hold the power to fight off antibiotic-resistant infections. Or at least this one does. The root of tormentil (Potentilla erecta, for you biology nerds) was used for centuries in traditional medicine — and according to new research, it may be a useful tool for fighting off bacterial infections. Read the full story here.
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Nutrition & Food
Coffee and Yogurt in the Same Cup? TikTok Is Divided.
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The Trend: Meet “Coffee Yogurt Boy,” content creator Jordan Bernstein. He started combining cold brew with plain Greek yogurt, coconut water, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, and posting it on TikTok. Half the comments dubbed it genius, the other half called him a “menace to society.” Regardless, people kept on watching.
What People Are Saying: The gym crowd loves the drink for its pre-workout appeal — caffeine from coffee, protein from yogurt, and electrolytes from the coconut water and salt. It also slots right into the protein-in-everything craze that’s taken over meal prep. But a lot of viewers are stuck on the look of it. To be fair, yogurt plopped into iced coffee isn’t exactly appetizing on camera.
What to Know: The nutrition here is good. Greek yogurt is a solid protein source, and pairing it with coffee isn’t going to hurt you. But if the visual grosses you out, just have a yogurt bowl with a cup of coffee on the side.
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Hormonal Health
What’s Happening When You're Hangry?
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You Should Know: There’s a moment when we’ve pushed off our hunger too long and it morphs, Hulk-style, into a full-blown hanger. But why do we sometimes get cranky and crabby when our stomachs are rumbling?
Going Deeper: Hanger isn’t just in our heads — it has physiological roots in the body. When we haven’t eaten for a while, our blood glucose gets low. This signals the release of the stress hormone cortisol into the bloodstream. Cortisol spurs the liver to release stored glucose to raise blood sugar levels and get things back to normal. But there’s a downside: Cortisol can trigger anger. The body experiences hunger as a stressor, so adrenaline is also released as part of the body’s fight-or-flight response. Not only that, but low blood sugar can also inhibit self-control — a not-great combo for sure.
Takeaway: It’s a commonly held belief that hanger is caused by our blood sugar dropping, but it’s more about the hormonal shifts that happen afterward.
Bottom Line: If you get a little ragey when you’re hungry, try eating several smaller meals to cut the time between meals. Protein- and fiber-rich foods can keep you full. Skip sugary snacks — they’ll make you feel even worse.
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Personal Development
Regaining Weight Isn't the Catastrophe You Think It Is
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Yo-Yo: Regaining weight after working hard to lose it can be a big psychological blow — made all the more frustrating given the conventional wisdom that repeatedly losing and regaining weight wrecks your metabolism and leaves you worse off than if you’d never tried. A recent paper published in BMC Medicine, though, suggests your body may actually be more resilient than that.
The Study:Researchers conducted two weight loss trials, five years apart. About 80 people from the first study returned, and it's probably no surprise that many had regained what they'd lost. But even at the same weight or heavier, they showed lower visceral fat and better metabolic health. Experts surmise that dieting draws down visceral fat first, and when weight returns, it tends to come back as subcutaneous fat, a less harmful form stored under the skin rather than around the organs.
The Takeaway: Weight regain doesn't necessarily undo the health benefits of dieting. Your body may hold onto metabolic improvements even after the number on the scale increases — so you shouldn’t be discouraged from working to drop weight.
Keep In Mind: The study didn't track muscle tissue, which matters. Repeated cycles of yo-yo dieting could affect muscle composition in ways that carry their own health risks down the line.
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This, Not That
Smarter Movie Snack
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This: Air-popped popcorn Not That: Butter-drenched theater popcorn
Popcorn itself is a whole grain with fiber — it’s the heavy oils and salt that turn it into a calorie bomb. Making it at home keeps things light and still crunchy. Want a little extra kick of flavor? Add nutritional yeast or a pinch of salt.
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What We're Cooking
Risotto-Style Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon
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Serves: 4–6 | Cook Time: ~25 minutes
Pasta night usually means boiling noodles and tossing them with sauce. But this method — sometimes called pasta risottata — flips the script. Instead of cooking pasta in a separate pot, it simmers slowly in broth, absorbing flavor the way rice does when making risotto. The result is a richer, silkier dish with a naturally creamy texture — no heavy cream required.
In this version, tender asparagus and sautéed shallots bring brightness and depth, while Parmesan and lemon zest finish the dish with a savory lift. It’s simple, elegant, and a great way to make the most of spring asparagus.
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HEALTHY HABIT
The Longer Exhale Habit
A few times a day, make your exhale longer than your inhale — for example, in for 4, out for 6. Longer exhales can help calm the nervous system and bring stress down a notch without requiring a full meditation session. Think of it as a physiological sigh in slow motion.
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Final Thought
Begin where you are; work where you are; the hour which you are now wasting, dreaming of some far off success may be crowded with grand possibilities.”
