From the Magazine

Along with food, water and oxygen, people cannot live without sleep. Yet, one in three Americans reports not getting enough sleep, contributing to what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called an epidemic.

Yogurt has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years, with its name thought to originate from the Turkish word yoğurmak, meaning “to thicken, coagulate or curdle.”

Yogurt isn’t just a powerhouse of nutrition, it’s a workhorse in the kitchen, handy for many ingredient substitutions.

An athlete throughout her life, Diane Henderiks, RD, of Ocean Township, N.J., pursued a career in nutrition to combine her core passions of food, health and physical activity.

A landlocked country in the heart of Asia known for the Silk Road, The Kite Runner, and, of course, food, Afghanistan’s cuisine fuses flavors that’ll make your taste buds dance.

This version of the traditional Afghan dish banjan uses roasted eggplant rather than fried. Cooked eggplant, peppers and tomatoes are layered with creamy yogurt sauce, then garnished with fresh herbs.

A bread pocket stuffed with savory and sweet, spice-infused filling, this twist on the traditional bolani features whole-wheat dough and added red pepper.

Inspired by the traditional Afghan dish Munthoo or Mantu, this version lowers total fat by reducing the amount of oil and using ground chicken instead of beef.

Grain berries are a good substitute for rice in recipes and add flavor and a springy texture to salads, baked goods such as bread and muffins, soups, chilis or stews.

While rye is commonly associated with bread, the cooked grain makes a hearty meal.

Start the day with a dish of cooked wheat berries, fresh fruit, spices and yogurt.

Described as “your hyper-personalized digital therapist,” Bloom provides video therapy, guided journaling and AI-driven emotional analysis.

Dubbed the pediatrician-approved guide to feeding your family, Foublie aims to help parents be confident in feeding their kids.

With a cheerful aesthetic, Flora is a focus- and habit-tracking app that uses gamification and an online community to stay on task.

Spark Camera and Video Editor captures video content and offers several unique features to make editing fun, quick and easy.

Start Simple with MyPlate offers food tips, meal ideas and a personalized plan to meet goals for eating fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy foods.

Kaia – Back Pain Exercises offers simple daily routines to improve strength, mobility and awareness.

It’s hard to imagine retirement when financial news headlines seem to be reporting dire projections — from a rapidly depleting social security fund and downward mobility of the retired middle class to story after story of older workers unable to retire because they need money.