Just in Time for Mother’s Day: How to Truly Support the New Moms in Your Life With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about how we can really show up for the new moms in our lives. Sure, flowers and cards are sweet gestures, but for someone who’s just brought new life into the world, the most meaningful gift might simply be support — the kind that makes her feel seen, cared for, and not so alone. “Transitioning into motherhood, for many women, is one of the hardest things,” says psychologist Dr. Akilah Reynolds. …

Skin-to-Skin Contact Isn’t Just for Babies We all know the comfort that comes from a hug — that quiet, grounding moment when someone wraps their arms around you and the world suddenly feels a little safer. Or that simple squeeze of a hand when words aren’t enough. Touch like that might seem small, but it’s a deep human need — one that starts the moment we’re born and never really goes away. When a newborn is placed on a parent’s chest, skin-to-skin, their heartbeat slows, their breathing steadies, and they feel safe. That same power of touch continues throughout our …

Just One More Reason to Start Your Day with Espresso There’s something almost sacred about that first cup of coffee in the morning — the warmth in your hands, the quiet moment before the day really begins, and that first sip that somehow makes everything feel more manageable. But it turns out, your morning coffee might be doing more than just waking you up. According to new research, that daily cup could actually help support healthy aging in women. The study, which was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, hasn’t been published yet — but …

For years, omega-3s have been the go-to “good fats,” but recently, I came across something new: pentadecanoic acid, or C15:0. At first, I hadn’t even heard of it. As a dietitian, I’ve spent years reading about fats, but this one flew under the radar. And yes, it’s a saturated fat, which makes people pause—but hear me out: not all saturated fats are bad, and this one might actually be good for you. Why C15:0 is Interesting The research is still early, but it’s promising. C15:0 may help reduce inflammation, fight microbes, and even protect against certain cancer cells. It could …