Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Nov. 29, #271

Chia seed water is the new healthy craze, with its high-fiber benefits, but here's what a physician advises. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/chia-seed-water-right-you-physician-weighs-in/#ftag=C

Multiple important refinance rates increased this week, but rates could trend down in the coming months. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/refi-rates-ride-high-mortgage-refinance-rates-o

A handful of major mortgage rates ticked up. Here's what to expect if you're in the market for a home loan. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/mortgages-move-up-for-homeseekers-current-mo

Perform Pilates exercises at home with these tips for an effective full-body workout. https://www.cnet.com/health/fitness/how-to-properly-practice-pilates-at-home/#ftag=CADf328eec

Hints and answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, No. 228, for May 9. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-may-9-228/#ftag=CADf3

Well, this is a bad idea: Kids are jamming metal into their school computer USB ports. https://www.cnet.com/tech/dangerous-tiktok-chromebook-challenge-avoid-sparking-a-fire-in-your-laptop/#ftag=CADf32

He also saw the movie Conclave, plays Words with Friends, and is a Chicago White Sox fan. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/hey-wordle-players-the-new-pope-is-one-of-us/#ftag=CADf328eec