Research has found a correlation between generosity and traits we associate with good health, like stress-reduction and lower blood pressure. One reason that many people donate to charity is tax subsidies –…
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Where to go, what to do on Valentine’s Day? These are the big decisions as you look ahead to February 14th. When you’ve finally settled on a plan, how do you tailor…
That’s a big part of why many women find their skin gets particularly parched during the winter, when the air outside is driest and the moisture level in heated indoor spaces can…
There’s something about a beautiful day in spring. A multi-university study found that pleasant temps in springtime make people happier and even improve cognitive function. The same effect wasn’t found during the…
Before it’s born, an infant’s intestinal tract is sterile. At birth, it gets its first exposure to bacteria, which begin to establish the child’s gut microbiome. These microbial populations play an important…
If that seems like a long time, consider this: That’s three times faster than toenails. Interestingly, the nails on your dominant hand grow more speedily than the ones on your non-dominant hand.…
Most commercial cleansing oils contain surfactants, which help get rid of dirt. Castor, olive and and other household oils don’t. When you make your own cleansing oil at home, it doesn’t have…
The smell of coffee brewing in the morning is one of life’s tiny joys. But over time, brewing those daily pots of coffee will take a toll on the machine—and on the…
For some reason, waffles always remind me of vacation. Maybe it’s because I associate them with hotels where you can make your own waffles for breakfast. So when I make them at…
Blake Lively is currently on the promo tour for Age of Adeline, and when she isn’t being asked questions about her daughter James, she’s getting changed. When we chatted with model Erin Heatherton,…