Strong Spine, Health Wonders, and Bone Broth Goodness

Nutrition Corner

Here’s what a 100-gram serving of tomatoes contains

Why Is Bone Broth Good for You?

Recipe for The Day

Fresh Apple Cake Recipe: Super-juicy apples flavor this mildly spicy fresh apple cake that pairs beautifully with a warm cup of tea. The glaze offers a sweet finish.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

5 Easy Ways to Instantly Feel Happier on a Rainy Day

• Indulge in self-care: Spending a rainy day tending to your self-care needs can instantly make you happier. Use the rainy day as an opportunity to pamper yourself. Take a long, relaxing bath, do a face mask, or practice other self-care activities that make you feel good.

• Catch up with friends and loved ones: Social connections can have a positive impact on your mood, even if it's virtual. Sharing about your life can be cathartic, and listening to and supporting a friend can be meaningful and fulfilling.

• Find ways to laugh: Laughter is the best medicine—especially on a rainy day. Besides connecting with loved ones who make you feel good, you may also enjoy watching a funny movie or stand-up special.

• Move your body: Getting some exercise is one of the single best things you can do to boost your mood on a rainy day—or any day. Exercise is a natural antidepressant. Whether you want to go out and brave the rain or stay inside, get your body moving for 30 to 60 minutes.

• Practice mindfulness and meditation: Studies have shown that mindfulness meditation can significantly improve mood, making this a great tool for feeling better on bad weather days. Rainy days can encourage you to slow down and be present in the moment.

4 tips to lower your blood pressure naturally

• Use salt sparingly – The American Heart Association recommends no more than 1,500 mg of sodium per day for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure. Even cutting back by 1,000 mg a day can improve your health.

• Exercise regularly – Physical activity helps control blood pressure, weight and stress. Aim to get a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking.

• Avoid smoking – Every time you smoke, it causes a temporary increase in blood pressure. Quitting smoking can help lower your blood pressure and the risk of heart attack and stroke.

• Manage stress – Stress contributes to poor diet and excessive alcohol consumption – two factors that can raise your blood pressure. If you’re feeling stressed, identify where the stress is originating and try adjusting things in your life to diffuse the source of stress and keep your blood pressure low.

Benefits of drinking tea: 3 ways it can work wonders for your health

• Boosts digestion: Herbal teas like ginger, peppermint, and chamomile are renowned for their digestive benefits. These teas can alleviate symptoms of indigestion, bloating, and nausea.

• Promotes relaxation: The presence of L-theanine promotes relaxation and mindfulness without inducing drowsiness, making tea a calming companion in a chaotic world.

• Better for heart health: Tea has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are linked to potential cardiovascular health benefits, helping regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Back workout: 6 exercises for a toned back and strong spine

• Superman: The Superman exercise is an excellent starting point for building back strength. It targets the lower back (lower back pain) muscles and helps improve posture.

• Plank: While planks primarily work your core, they also engage your entire back, helping to stabilize and strengthen it.

• Push-up hold: The push-up hold is an isometric exercise that targets your upper back and shoulders.

• Dumbbell deadlift: Deadlifts are a classic exercise for building overall strength, and they particularly target your lower back and tone glutes.

• Bird dog: The bird dog exercise helps improve balance and stability while strengthening your lower back and core.

• Pull-ups: Pull ups are a compound exercise that primarily targets the latissimus dorsi (lats), the large muscles on the sides of your back.