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Experts agree that choosing the right athletic shoes is as important as the workout itself. The position of your feet while exercising influences the alignment of every other part, muscles and joints, of your body; some good foot stretches can help strengthen your foot muscles and ease short-term aches and pains, but they can’t undo real damage from improper footwear. “Sometimes I see people try to use running shoes in the gym when lifting, and sometimes I see people using cross-training shoes for distance runs,” says Jesse Dietrick, CSCS, FRCms, and director of trainer development at Fitness Quest 10....

Whether you’re sober-curious, aiming to drink less, or simply want to experience the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol, Dry January means making a lot of changes, and making those changes the right way can help set you up for success. Here are the top tips, tricks and bits of advice from sobriety experts on how to do Dry January right and make it easier on yourself. Related Video

Ricotta gnocchi aren’t new, but this old-school version has gained recent popularity, partly because they’re easy. Boiling, peeling, and handling hot potatoes is the hardest part of making gnocchi; but with ricotta, you start with something cool, flavorful, and easy to handle. With just ricotta, flour, and 20 minutes; you can make the perfect ricotta gnocchi—so long as you follow these six simple steps. RELATED: Gluten Is Seriously Misunderstood—Here’s Why...

First, the most important thing you can do is try not to carve your pumpkin too early. We know that’s tough to do. The long lead-up to Halloween is arguably the best part of the holiday—that’s when you go pumpkin picking and bring out your spooky Halloween decorations. However, prematurely carved pumpkins can more easily fall prey to bugs or poor conditions. Next, follow these simple steps to prolong its life, whether your pumpkin will be carved or left whole....

But if there’s one beauty temptation that we can all relate to, it has to be a new hair color, and I wasn’t immune. I started eyeing lighter shades and, as most naturally black-haired Asians eventually do, I ultimately succumbed to my milky caramel brown desires. I grabbed a box of Japanese bubble hair dye, and went to town on my strands. Don’t get me wrong—the color came out fine—but I was now introduced to a new problem I’ve never had before....

Next time you’re powering through a Sunday meal prep session, enlist your multi-cooker for help making these delicious dish components. They’re super-versatile, so you can mix and match ingredients as you prep lunches and dinners throughout the week: salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, grain bowls, and so on. The best part about the Instant Pot is that cooking is hands-free, which means you can cook a week’s worth of meals and spend some quality time with your couch and a glass of wine simultaneously....

“Derived from garbanzo beans [also referred to as chickpeas], hummus is a fiber-rich food that’s high in plant-based protein and essential minerals,” says Lee Cotton, a registered dietitian and founder of Lee Cotton Nutrition. “It’s also a versatile dish that’s great for dipping and adding flavor to dishes.” Dip veggies, pretzels, or pita chips into hummus for the perfect afternoon snack. Serve it with dinner as a healthy, creamy side....

The general ratio for pasta dough is three parts flour to two parts wet ingredient, which is typically water or egg. Instead, veggie puree subs in well to create a healthier dough. These ingredients mix so well, in fact, you may wonder why people make pasta any other way. The below technique is fun to play with to create your own recipes, kid- and dinner party-friendly, and yes, looks great on Instagram....

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The zesty yet savory ground spice blend is flavorful yet balanced, and can be used in countless dishes. Sprinkle a few dashes onto some baked chicken wings, or add some to your burger meat. Or perhaps you’d like to try a traditional New Orleans dish like beurre blanc shrimp. Jazz up your fries and roasted vegetables, or craft your very own compound butter to add to steak and lobster (is your mouth watering yet?...

Melanie has bylines in Real Simple, Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Living, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, and more. She was the former SEO writer for Allrecipes, covering product reviews, cooking tutorials, and food news. She graduated from the University of Georgia Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international affairs. The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer was Melanie’s best pandemic purchase. It’s held up to over two years of use, and it’s been a complete game-changer in her hair styling routine....

On a rainy first night, I discovered what might now be one of my favorite dishes and ultimate comfort foods at an unassuming restaurant in the upscale neighborhood of Polanco. At first bite, I couldn’t believe I’d never had fideo seco before—it was incredible. It was exactly what one would want on a rainy evening (and any other kind of day, really). On the plate, was a mound of thin, short noodles with a mild tomato-and-chili pepper-based sauce clinging onto each thread, drizzled with crema and hit with a dusting of Cotija cheese....

Repurposing items (like, say, wall-hanging file folders) can turn home office clutter into functioning organizers. The space will feel fresh and streamlined, and it may not even cost a penny. Old kitchen tools can serve as organizers for office supplies; old office supplies can double as cleaners. Really, almost anything can have a productive second life. After all, who doesn’t love a multitasker in the office? Courtesy of reader Bailey Mulholland of Appleton, Wisconsin...

The L.A.-based brand’s foray into dining goods may not be surprising. After all, its mission is to connect others over the power of home cooking. Our Place previously launched hand-blown drinking glasses in 2021, but its Tableware collection, which arrived on September 27, is a bona-fide ecosystem meant to serve everyone from solo diners to sprawling dinner parties. Delightfully complementary colorways mean you can add in pieces à la carte at your convenience or overhaul your entire tablescape with just a click of the checkout button....

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Member, Women’s Media GroupHost, Urban Outfitters Presents “In Conversation with Author Rebecca Brown”Amateur volleyball player + fitness junkie with a MA in sport managementPublished memoir, “Stop, Drop, and Panic … and Other Things Mom Taught Me"On-Camera Host, ModCloth Presents She’s deeply passionate about product discovery and finding the next fashion, wellness, or parenting doodad that’s going to improve her—and everyone else’s—life. And deals. She cares deeply about a discount. Related Video

The Merit Beauty Great Skin Instant Glow Serum officially dropped on October 6, but I was one of the lucky few who got to test it out ahead of the game with a sample from the brand. The pH-balanced serum consists of four types of hyaluronic acids for intense hydration, niacinamide for smoothing and brightening, caffeine-rich cacao seed extract for an instant plumping effect, and Japanese goldthread root to soothe your skin....