TIME Health is reporting that its colleague Kari Sonde explored practical ways to adopt the Mediterranean diet, noting that a dietitian suggested using frozen, pantry, and refrigerated ingredients to make the eating plan less daunting. It said fresh ingredients are not always necessary to reap the benefits.
The outlet also featured an interview with therapist Alison McKleroy, who discussed the challenges and liberation of overcoming people-pleasing tendencies. McKleroy, a "recovering people pleaser," explained that setting boundaries requires bravery and can lead to discomfort. She advised reminding oneself that others' reactions are not one's responsibility and that it is acceptable to disappoint someone while remaining okay.
Health Correspondent Dominique Mosbergen for TIME Health noted that September is gaining traction as a more effective time for setting new goals than January. It said the end of summer, new school routines, and seasonal shifts create a motivating atmosphere, with studies indicating people are more energetic and in better moods during summer, potentially aiding adherence to new challenges.
Separately, the Ohio Capital Journal is reporting that Ohio has experienced the largest drop in the nation for Affordable Care Act marketplace sign-ups, with Marty Schladen writing that insurance costs are projected to increase further in the state. The Guardian is reporting on the growing trend of adults engaging with Lego, with George Francis Lee exploring how adults are finding creativity, calm, and social connections through building with the bricks. KFF Health News is reporting that while older individuals are not injured in motor vehicle accidents at a higher rate than younger people, they are more likely to die from such incidents, with Paula Span examining the reasons behind this disparity.