But what exactly does it mean to eat for immunity? We tapped Brigid Titgemeier, MS, RDN, LD, IFNCP, founder of Being Brigid Functional Nutrition, for an explanation of how to build balanced, nutritious, and tasty meals to set yourself up for a lifetime of immune health. The Importance of Diet for Immunity Titgemeier says there are two main steps to follow to decrease the risk of contracting disease right now, as well as throughout the year: limiting exposure to infection and supporting your own immune system to increase your personal resiliency and ability to fight off disease....

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Start by giving commonly stored items their own place. Instead of letting car cleaning supplies take up valuable trunk space, stash them in a hanging organizer on the back of the headrest. And rather than let reusable shopping bags float free (and inevitably get trapped in a crevice so you can’t find them when you head to the grocery store), keep all your shopping bags in a space-saving container. To buy: YoGi Prime Trunk and Backseat Car Organizer, $23; amazon....

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What are your top tips for self-care? Jennifer Garner: “Hmm…work out every day—I like Limit Fit or Body By Simone; some sort of cardio with music; I make sure I sweat. I like on-demand workouts because you’ll say you’ll do 15 minutes then add some. On days that I take off [from working out], I treat it as a treat. Same with food. I usually take one meal ‘off’ a day....

Here, two experts weigh in on the service and how jewelry insurance can (and can’t) help protect your valuables and your keepsakes. Who Should Get Jewelry Insurance If you’re still in the costume jewelry phase, purchasing jewelry from fast fashion stores or from marketplaces such as Etsy where many items aren’t made of precious metals or stones, you probably haven’t considered jewelry insurance. But if you’re in the market for something more valuable, like a diamond, then you’re surely well aware of the price tag on these items....

If you want the secret to planning a perfect party fast, these food and decor delivery services are about to become your new best friends. Order up a tablescape Mismatched plates and dishes can be an aesthetic choice—or can just make your party feel a little haphazard. If you don’t have a full china set for 12 sitting in your cabinet (or the one you have feels a little too formal for your party plan), opt to order some dinnerware instead....

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The plug was extremely easy to set up. I’m horrible at reading instructions, but I paired it quickly with my Alexa app. The plug itself is small, so it fits into outlets easily and still allows you to plug other devices into the open outlet. Once everything was installed, I created some routines. The Christmas lights automatically go on each morning at 7 a.m. (I love waking up to a lit tree) and are off by 10 p....

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Since taking a shower and meditating are both calming, mood-lifting parts of the day, why not use shower hour to get clean and practice mindfulness? With this logic in mind, Shauna Shapiro, PhD, a clinical psychologist, recommends combining these two calming self-care habits. “Four decades of research demonstrate the beneficial effects of meditation practice,” says Shapiro. “From strengthening your immune system, to lengthening telomeres, to improving your sleep.” That’s right, it’s time to start thinking of the shower as luxurious personal time to find your calm before (or after) taking on the day....

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