• Here's What Happens When Your Skin's Been Exposed To Smoke

    Where there's smoke, there's fire. This is true and most of the time, we're too busy focusing (rightfully so) on the fire. Wildfire season happens every year without fail. The destruction from the flames are highly visible and widely publicized. But what about the smoke?

    By Agnes Erickson Read More
  • Shaving Vs. Plucking: Which Is Better For Facial Hair?

    Everything from hormonal changes to genetics can impact facial hair growth in women. While the easiest at-home hair-removal options are shaving or plucking, they each have their pros and cons. In the battle of shaving vs. plucking, let's find out which is better for facial hair.

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  • What You Should Know Before Wearing Another Thong

    Made forever-famous by the 2000 earworm "The Thong Song" by rapper Sisqo, the thong panty is a favorite of many women for a variety of reasons. Some find them more comfortable, others love never having to worry about panty lines, and some just think they're fun and sexy.

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  • This TikTok Skincare Trick Might Be Riskier Than You Think

    Lemon has gotten a rep as the queen of the health and beauty world. It's the holy grail ingredient in a lot of DIY remedies and beauty routines. Not only is it jam-packed with vitamin C, it can also reduce your blood cholesterol levels. But with the good, comes the not so great.

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  • The Surprising Signs Your Skin Is Too Stressed Out

    When we're stressed everything feels just off. And this includes our skin. In a dream world, we would wake up everyday with skin that is unmarked, bright, and illuminating with dewiness. In the real world, we wake up with looming deadlines, traffic, sickness, and to-do lists.

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  • The Surprising Reason You Need Epsom Salt In Your Medicine Cabinet

    There's a surprising reason you need Epsom salt in your medicine cabinet. If you're suffering from body aches, tossing a few cups of Epsom salt into a bath can do more than relax your mind. Loaded with magnesium, this type of salt draws out toxins to relieve swelling and inflammation.

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  • The Real Reason Your Period May Change During The Winter

    Winter weather can bring on a lowered mood for a few reasons, and one of them may be your period. A new batch of evidence shows that cold weather and winter lifestyles may be to blame for longer ovulation times and altered period symptoms.

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  • The Easiest Stretches You Should Do If You Sit All Day

    There's no two ways around it—we're sitting more. It's well documented how modern humans are sitting more than ever and thus experiencing damaging consequences. This, unsurprisingly, can lead to tight hips and shortened hip flexors, making you feel more stiff and less flexible.

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  • The Reason Redheads Are More Sensitive To Pain

    Less than two percent of people on the planet have red hair, or at least have it naturally, and with the genes that cause those red tresses comes a difference in how pain is experienced compared to others. According to researchers, the hair color is caused by recessive genes from both parents.

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  • What Dr. Fauci Has To Say About The COVID-19 Vaccine

    The exciting news that a COVID-19 vaccine has performed well in trials has the nation feeling more optimistic about the future. The vaccine, given in two doses, three weeks apart is 90 percent effective. And for his part, Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN of the breakthrough, "It's extraordinary."

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  • The Top Sign That You May Have Had COVID-19

    If you are wondering if you are or have ever been infected with COVID-19, there may be one symptom that is incredibly telling. For many patients infected with COVID-19, they experience a loss of taste and smell that can persist even after the infection.

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  • This Could Be Your Secret Weapon Against Chapped Lips

    What do you do when a swipe of lip balm or Chapstick isn't enough to heal your chapped lips? This one tip could be your secret weapon against chapped lips. And unlike other treatments, this tip prevents chapped lips.

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  • What You Need To Know Before Using A Menstrual Cup

    The newest, most eco-friendly addition to the feminine hygiene market, menstrual cups tout benefits like being able to wear them safely for nearly 12 hours. Between proper insertion and sizing, here's what you need to know before using a menstrual cup.

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  • The Perfect Exercises To Do To Ease Your Foot Pain

    You never realize just how much your feet do for you until they're causing you grief. Since the muscles on the bottom of the foot can get inflamed from various daily occurrences, taking care of your feet can help offset future pain. These are the perfect exercises to do to ease your foot pain.

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  • Could We See A COVID-19 Vaccine Before Christmas?

    Pharmaceutical corporations Pfizer and BioNTech said that a COVID-19 vaccine is getting closer to being ready for the masses -- and it's a "strongly effective" one, at that. According to CNN, the vaccine that is in the works has the capability to be 90 percent effective.

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  • Participant Offers A Glimpse Inside Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

    Pfizer and BioNtech announced encouraging news today about its coronavirus vaccine, according to The Guardian. The drug companies reported that first analysis of their clinical trial indicated more than 90 percent effective in protecting against COVID-19. However, experts urge caution.

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  • The Real Reason You Experience Heartburn While Pregnant

    Rejoice! You have finally put sometimes-debilitating morning sickness in the rearview mirror and are home free for the rest of your pregnancy when it comes to annoying digestion-related side effects. Okay, hold up. Because just as you are throwing a mini-celebration, heartburn can set in.

    By Melissa Willets Read More
  • Here's Why Working Out With A Hangover Isn't Such A Good Idea

    While many people have heard of the "sweat it out" method of curing a hangover, working out when you're hungover is not a great idea. According to trainers and health experts, a hangover can dehydrate and ruin your workout. Learn about the risks of fitness after partying.

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