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Why Inflammation Can Be a Problem “Many chronic diseases have been linked to inflammation such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and arthritis,” explains Ale Zozos, M.S., RDN. Constantly fighting low-grade inflammation is also tough on the body and can lead to a weakened immune system over time. Supporting your body in its inflammatory response is a multi-pronged approach that includes adequate sleep, healthy eating habits, and a few beneficial lifestyle changes....

Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, is here to help you tackle your purchasing decision confusion. These are the foods she says are worth spending extra on—flavor, sustainability, and health-wise—and those you never need to shell out for. 4 Splurge-Worthy Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil According to Cassetty, a quality extra virgin olive oil is worth the splurge because it hasn’t undergone extensive processing. “It has all of the properties that make olive oil special, like anti-inflammatory and polyphenol compounds,” Cassetty explains....

So what happens when we don’t have our date with Mr. Sandman? As Ashley Magovern, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Manhattan Dermatology in Manhattan Beach, Calif., explains, when we don’t sleep, our rest doesn’t get to go into its nightly ‘fix it’ mode. “Like the rest of our body, our skin repairs damage and inflammation that has wreaked havoc during the day,” she explains. Even if your body has adjusted to little rest, your body is still experiencing stress....

“If you have a large selection of bras in rotation, you can go longer than six months before replacing your bras if you’re caring for those bras properly,” says Ali Cudby, author of Busted and Fit My Bras, and founder of Fab Foundations. “Putting your bras in the dryer breaks down the elastic much more quickly, so save your bras from an untimely death by letting them air dry and hand wash them when possible....

Here’s a guide designed to help you through each phase of the home buyer’s journey. Making an Offer and Negotiating the Close Bid smartly.Work with your real estate agent to research the sale prices of comparable homes in the area and use those figures to help determine your initial offer.“Actively listed comps are not accurate, as those are asking prices; make sure to look at the sold prices [for comparable properties],” says Scott Gorelick, a real estate agent and owner of California-based Concrete Real Estate agency....

A fixture of high-end hotels and gyms, a towel warmer is an electrified stand or container that—you guessed it—keeps your towels toasty before your shower. A fresh, warm towel automatically makes you feel like you’re at a spa, sending a wave of serenity washing over you. To buy: $112 (was $161); amazon.com. The device itself is shaped like a bucket, so it doesn’t require the same installation headache as a heated towel rack....

To buy: $23 (was $30); amazon.com. Installing it doesn’t require any tools, drills, or unsightly suction cups that lose their grip over time. You simply clean the wall, affix the adhesive film, hang the shelf, and wait at least 12 hours before placing any products inside. “I was looking for a way to get everything off the small ledge of my combined bathtub/shower and this shower caddy was the perfect fix,” one reviewer said....

To buy: $20 (was $23); amazon.com. One shopper says the Botanic Tree cleanser is “one of the most gentle chemical exfoliants” they’ve ever used, and it leaves their skin “noticeably smoother after each use.” Others say they use the cleanser for various skin-specific concerns, including hormonal or cystic acne. “It brings the cystic bumps that usually stay deep under the skin to the surface, which helps [relieve] the pain and heal the spots so much quicker,” one explained....

Humidifiers add moisture to the air and are designed for use in family rooms, bedrooms, newborn nurseries, and anywhere you keep indoor plants. The Levoit VeSync Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart Humidifier is a shopper-favorite with 3,400 five-star ratings. It was named the Best Smart Humidifier at the Popular Mechanics 2021 Home Awards due to its many advanced and easy-to-use features. To buy: $65 (was $80); amazon.com. “This humidifier is amazing… I have tried countless humidifiers and I never liked any of them....

Following solid advice—including these trusty moving tips—can help, but so can tackling one of the most challenging parts of the process, which is accumulating enough moving boxes to actually make the move possible. Sure, corralling movers and safely transporting everything from one spot to the other is the priority, but none of that can happen if you don’t have receptacles for actually transporting everything. You can’t even start packing until you have those pesky moving boxes, which cost a surprising amount of money, are typically used once (unless you plan to move again in a very short time), and fill up landfills or recycling facilities afterward in a very non–zero waste manner....

Try them in: Sliced tomato salad with dill pickle relish vinaigrette Nutritional bonus: Tomatoes are a great source of Vitamin C (one medium tomato contains about a quarter of your recommended daily intake) and packed with antioxidants. Try them in: Pluot and cucumber tabbouleh Nutritional bonus: Pluots are a plum/apricot hybrid, both of which are a healthy source of Vitamin C and fiber. Try them in: Raspberry-rhubarb compote Nutritional bonus: A cup of raspberries contains more than half of your daily Vitamin C....

For many GI disorders, medical intervention is necessary and if you experience chronic distress you should see your doctor immediately. But for some of us, the inconvenient daily bloating, constipation, or cramping can be addressed by taking small, consistent actions. The five steps outlined below have helped me stay regular and healthy for the last few years, after a lifetime of digestive discomfort. Give one or more a try, and you might just find that your digestive woes are a thing of the past....

Let’s start by outlining the main nutritional components you’ll be looking for. Carbohydrates: They’re the main source of fuel for your muscles (and really, your entire body), so eating carbs 20 to 60 minutes after exercise is a smart way to make sure you’ll properly refuel your glycogen stores and store the carbs consumed as energy. If you’re practicing high-impact cardio or any endurance sports (like running, swimming, or spinning), you’ll likely need to eat more carbs post-workout than those doing weight-training....

That’s not to say I was always this way. My mom, being the intelligent but frugal woman she is, taught me that perfume was something to be reserved for special occasions. And I still think she has a point—we should all have that one particular fragrance we keep tucked away for certain moments. Unintentional Aromatherapy However, my fragrance philosophy has changed over the years. When I was gifted a bottle of Dior Miss Dior in college, the sweet floral notes immediately became my signature scent....

But first, a disclaimer: Waterproof doesn’t necessarily mean sweatproof. Sweatproof and waterproof can be approached with similar formulation techniques because sweat is about 99 percent water, according to Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. “The test methods can vary, like immersing skin in a whirlpool for water resistance or using a sauna for sweatproof claims,” she says. “Sebum resistance is another aspect of formulating, especially for foundation or other face makeups, as oil ‘breakthrough’ can occur during the day and can actually cause darkening of the pigments and powders causing the color to shift....