Arielle Tschinkel

Her stories cover a variety of topics including, health, wellness, home design, and pop culture. She regularly interviews health experts and A-list celebrities alike to create engaging, informative stories. She tackles every subject with care and sensitivity, striving for inclusivity in language and in reporting. Arielle is from Ossining, New York, and is a graduate of New York University with a B.A. degree in journalism and sociology.

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Mrs. Cynthia Robinson MD

Arthritis Pain Is ‘Barely Noticeable’ Thanks to This Soothing Cream, Per Shoppers

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. It tackles backaches, strains, and other minor aches. Shape / Getty Images If yourbody needs a break, itll show you. Photo:Shape / Getty Images Bonus: it also deeply moisturizes skin thanks to ingredients likevitamin Eandsunflower oil. Keep in mind, though, it can only be applied up to four times during the day. Shop this soothing treatment for $25 at Amazon along with more similar products, below....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Mark Landry

Ask the Celeb Trainer: How Do I Get Rid of Arm Fat?

batwings or that little bit of extra fat that hangs on the back of my arms?) If the fat on your arms and back is particularly stubborn, there might be more to the story! It’s a situation thatDr. Getty Images. Brooke Kalanick, (co-author of my bookUltimate You)and several other medical doctors know well. So what’s therealissue? Softness on the back of the arms can be indicative of low-testosterone levels. Useful Tools to Ditch Arm Softness for Good:...

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Kim Cuevas

Average Marathon Running Times and Race Statistics

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. If you’ve ever wondered about the average marathon time, check out these stats. Running a marathon (26.2 miles to be exact!) Photo: JOHANNES EISELE/Getty Images is an impressive undertaking. It usually requires months of training and dedication. Curious to see how your marathon running time compares to others in your age group? Read on to learn average marathon running times and race statistics....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 226 words · Dwayne Ruiz

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April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 19 words · Ryan Wilson

Banana Blossom Is the Vegan Fish Alternative Everyone Can Appreciate

Step aside,jackfruit, there’s a newplant-based proteinalternative in town. Banana blossom, a common ingredient in South Asian cuisine, is the ultimate plant-based fish substitute. What Is Banana Blossom? Photo: Adobe Stock Helps Prevent Heart Disease Another hugely beneficial mineral available in banana blossom? Yep, just like your average bananas, these flowers offer a bunch of the heart-healthy micronutrient. Potassium can also help your body get rid of sodium, which can up your blood pressure in excess....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Elizabeth Smith

Baobab Fruit Is About to Be Everywhere — and for Good Reason

Find out what makes this fruit so special, according to nutrition experts. But what is baobab, exactly and is all the buzz legit? Read on to learn about all the baobab benefits, its many different forms (i.e. baobab powder), and how to use it at home. What Is Baobab? It can also be further dehydrated into a powder, called baobab flour. Supports Digestive Health ICYMI: Baobab fruit ischock full of fiber....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Ashley Medina

Barbells vs. Dumbbells: Which Is Better for Strength Training?

Learn which strength training tool is best for your specific goals, experience level, and space limitations. But none of these ‘grammable new gym gadgets beat the weight room classics: barbells and dumbbells. Sometimes, the barbell is preferable to the dumbbell, and vice versa. Photo: Getty Images Ahead, strength and conditioning specialists compare and contrast the dumbbell vs. the barbell. What Are Barbells? If you’ve ever watched a powerlifting or Olympic lifting meet, you know what a barbell is....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 525 words · Kristen Garcia

Beat Burnout by Eating Your Way to Mental Clarity

Here, several brain health experts share tips for optimizing mental fitness through nutrition and lifestyle habits. What Is Mental Fitness? Mental Fitness: A state of optimal mental well-being where your mind is active and sharp. Photo:Getty Mental fitness also influences every area of your life, including your emotional and physical health. Its all connected, says Kwik. But, mental fitness isn’t a destination someone reaches, it’s really a lifestyle, he says....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Joan Barnett

Before the Highway: Chattanooga, Tennessee

(Ninth Street is now known as Martin Luther King Boulevard.) In Chattanooga, Black and white residents lived in relative equanimity. Moses Freeman, 84, is a former government employee, city councilmember and civil rights spokesperson. Subsequent actions sought to increase the white population of the city. AARP:How did the construction of the interstate highways impact where you grew up? Moses Freeman:It went past our back door! There were lots of businesses....

April 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1235 words · Brian Drake

Before the Highway: Columbus, Ohio

Today, Hanford Village no longer has a police department, fire station or post office. At one time, Ms. Shirley had several generations of her family in the community. AARP:What was Hanford Village like before the highway? It states, in part:“Although the highway divides us, our memories are never lost. “Four years later, Hanford Village was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Before the highway, this community felt like a family....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Kelsey Dunn

Before the Highway: Houston, Texas

Few American cities are as emblematic of the intertwined promise and peril of roadway construction asHouston, Texas. Rose Childress:The Ship Channel Bridge opened for traffic on March 2, 1973. I remember it vividly because I had not been driving for very long. At that time, I lived on the northeast side of Houston. My family would often go to Galveston, which is to the southeast. Before the Ship Channel Bridge, there was the Washburn Tunnel....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Steven Cook

Before the Highway: Rochester, New York

(Learn more by reading aU.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administrationarticle about the project.) AARP:What do you remember about your childhood in Rochester and the construction of the Inner Loop? Martin Pedraza:Its a totally different world between Puerto Rico and here. I thought Rochester was an amazing, totally different world. I noticed a lot of farms. The bus we rode on to get here seemed like it had so many seats and lights on it....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 875 words · Joshua Torres