Of course, making a good salary has its perks, but sometimes—no matter how many digits are on that paycheck—it isn’t worth the tradeoffs in terms of health, mental well-being, and work-life balance. 5 Signs Your Job Isn’t Worth It If you’re at a crossroads, contemplating whether to stick it out or take a hike, consider these five signs that your job may no longer be worth the money. Your health and mindset are suffering Most jobs are served up with a side of stress, but if it’s contributing to a major decline in your overall physical or mental health (or both!...

Start With Chicken Stock Ali Slagle, recipe developer and author of I Dream of Dinner, recommends cooking chicken in chicken stock to jumpstart the process of making a rich, chicken-y base. Find a store-bought chicken stock that you like (Slagle prefers Swanson), and use that instead of—or in addition to—water when cooking your chicken to amp up the broth’s flavor. “This is especially worthwhile if you’re making soup with boneless, skinless chicken, since the bones and skin contribute so much of the soup’s flavor,” Slagle notes....

Chronic inflammation, however, happens when our body’s “fending off” response persists and leaves us in a constant state of alert. And it’s no secret that it can be detrimental to our health: Chronic inflammation has been linked to various diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s. The good news is that we can use food to combat chronic inflammation. Instead of focusing on all the obvious inflammatory foods—sugar, soda, refined carbs, alcohol, red meat, and processed foods—let’s hone in on the delicious ingredients you can load up on to reduce inflammation....

For example, in many modalities of psychotherapy, you can expect to sit across from a therapist, who will ask direct questions to get to the root of what’s bothering you. But rather than having you attempt to figure out solutions on your own while you share your problems (though that does occasionally happen), your therapist may make specific suggestions for new ways to think and behave to help you feel happier and more in control....

Simply stated, potassium is a mineral that’s classified as an electrolyte, because it’s highly reactive in water. When dissolved in water, potassium produces ions that are positively charged. This ability to conduct electricity is what makes it an integral part of our body’s ability to function properly. Its importance for our health cannot be emphasized enough. “Potassium helps with many processes in the body, including water regulation in and out of the cells, sending nerve signals, and controlling muscle contractions,” explains Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, and founder of Real Nutrition....

Sign up for a free trial now: Audible Premium Plus Membership, $0/month for 30 days. How Does Audible Work? Once you’re in the app, you can browse books in each genre via the “discover” tab. If you see a book you’d like to read later, add the title to your “wishlist.” Each book includes a summary, reviews, information about the narrator, and a sample for you to listen to. Once you select which book you’d like to read, your credit will be applied and the book is moved into your library, which can be organized by genre, author, or collection....

But budgeting can be easier said than done. It can be hard to figure out how to get started, and even harder to stay on track. Maybe you’ve remembered to budget for your kids’ sports registration fees, but not their uniforms—or maybe you’ve budgeted for gas, but not to replace your windshield’s glass when it cracks. That’s where backward budgeting comes in. It’s a technique that economists say is the best way to make a realistic budget....

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This flavorful tart is the star of any dinner party as a veggie main or sliced into small squares for a bite-sized appetizer. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to explore different types of eggplant at the farmer’s market. Za’atar is a classic Middle Eastern spice blend of sumac (a citrusy, dried berry), sesame seeds, and other herbs like oregano, thyme, and marjoram. Basically, it’s a shortcut to amazing flavor on any dish....

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