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May 2, 2022

Yes, There’s an Ideal Temperature for Sleep—and Here’s Why It Matters

By Ashley Zlatopolsky March 24, 2022 Temperature for sleep recommendations can vary slightly, but the general rule of thumb is that 65 degrees is the perfect place to set your thermostat for optimal sleep. If you can’t keep your home at that temperature, or if 65 degrees is a little too chilly for your personal preferences, board-certified sleep medicine…

May 2, 2022

I Lost 25 Pounds Relying on This One Kitchen Tool

By Pamela Vachon It started, as many mornings do, with a bowl of cereal. It was October 2020, and I was having a simple, quick breakfast while contemplating weight loss. The early months of the coronavirus pandemic had created a weight challenge for many people, as baking fads and stress-eating occupied our waking, quarantined hours…

April 25, 2022

GOP Preps for Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v. Wade

Health Care — GOP preps for Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade BY PETER SULLIVAN, NATHANIEL WEIXEL AND JOSEPH CHOI – 04/12/22 Republicans are plotting out their messaging strategy in case the Supreme Court overturns the landmark Roe v. Wade decision authorizing abortion rights. The GOP strategy is to lead with science-based arguments and portray those in favor of abortion rights as extremists. The…

April 25, 2022

8 Smart Habits for a Healthier Metabolism

Metabolic health is critical for overall health, and certain lifestyle habits can help you get there. By Karen Asp, MA, CPT, VLCE April 01, 2022 Build lean muscle tissue. Get your heart pumping. Eat more fiber. Read about all 8 habits HERE.

April 25, 2022

How To Do Face Yoga To Look Years Younger, According To Experts

Proponents say that a daily commitment to these stretches can improve sagging facial muscles — and there’s science to back them up. By Julie Kendrick Apr. 11, 2022, 05:45 AM EDT There are more than two dozen individual muscles on either side of your face, but you won’t find any equipment at your gym to help strengthen or tone…

April 14, 2022

9 Lymphoma Symptoms to Watch For, According to Cancer Doctors

By Barbara Brody Lymphoma symptoms can vary from person to person, so not everyone experiences the same issues. You should also know that many symptoms associated with lymphoma can be vague or caused by different, unrelated ailments, so you shouldn’t assume that having one of them means you have lymphoma. Read more HERE.

April 14, 2022

What Happens When You Stop Having Sex

Medically Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD on April 21, 2021 Your Heart May Not Work as Well. Research says people who have sex once a month or less get heart disease more often than those who have it twice a week or so. You May Lose Your Keys More Often. Well, not so much lose them as to forget…

April 14, 2022

Zendaya’s Oscars Updo Was Created With a $6 Product Shoppers Call a ‘Godsend’ for Fine Hair

The volumizing mist is brilliant for everyday use, too. By Chloe Irving March 29, 2022 While so many of the sprays, serums, and sculptors used to create this week’s Oscars looks cost more than my rent, Zendaya’s stylist, Antoinette Hill, chose to sculpt the actress’ ‘do with this no-fuss smoothing mist, and with good reason. As the name…

April 14, 2022

Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Cataracts

Medically Reviewed by Whitney Seltman, OD on June 15, 2020 A cataract is a progressive, painless clouding of the natural, internal lens of the eye. Cataracts block light, making it difficult to see clearly. They’re often related to growing older, but sometimes they can develop in younger people. More than half of Americans over 65 have cataracts, a progressive,…

April 14, 2022

5 Best Jeans to Flatter and Fit Any Woman’s Body Type

Here’s where to get them and how much they cost. By Kim Marcum Jeans are to Americans what the beret is to the French and the thong to Brazilians. They define us. They unite us. They speak to us. Their cotton is not just the fabric of our lives. It is the fabric of our memories.…