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Highlights: 10+ years of experience as a freelance lifestyle reporterTrained in SEO with over 5 years of experience in optimized content strategy Not only did Wendy complete multiple media internships in college while working toward her journalism degree, but she dabbled lightly in freelance writing. Upon graduation, she obtained a reporting job at an Indianapolis newspaper. Thirsty for travel—and not keen on writing about local pageants and petty crime—she ultimately decided to move to South Korea to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) where she simultaneously pursued freelance writing....

With dermatologist insight, we’re giving you the full DL on what sebum is, the major role it plays in our skin health, and how to find balance once and for all. What Is Sebum Anyway? Sebum is the oily substance produced by skin and, more specifically, by the sebaceous glands. “It is made up of fatty acids, waxes, and sugars that help protect your skin and keep it moisturized,” explains Marie Hayag, M....

Switching to a Natural Deodorant In terms of personal care, natural alternatives—from toothpaste and deodorant to shampoo and body lotion—seem to be everywhere. Where once it felt like you could only find Tom’s or Burt’s Bees tucked in a small section in CVS, the offerings have skyrocketed, both in stores and online. My choice to switch to natural deodorant was simple, but the transition didn’t go as well as I planned....

According to three experts on home services website Angie’s List, you should clean out your gutters twice a year—once in the spring, and again in the fall. If your house is surrounded by oak and pine trees, you may want to have them cleaned quarterly since they shed and can build up quickly. In 2018, The Home Improvement Research Institute found that homeowners, on average, spend $432 on home improvement projects related to gutters, like repairs, cleaning, renovation, and replacement....

But access to some of these events and destinations are expected to be limited to people who can show that they’ve been vaccinated, had a recent negative test, or are recovering from a recent bout of COVID. Enter the vaccine passport. Whether you choose to tote along your vaccine record or opt to upload your information to one (or more) of the vaccine apps that make it fast and easy to show that you have been vaccinated, you’ll need to have this info handy....

“It’s a very good place to put retirement money as you prioritize savings accounts,” says Andy Leung, a private wealth advisor with Procyon Partners in Connecticut. Contributions to health savings accounts are made on either a pre-tax basis or are tax-deductible, depending on your employment situation. Earnings within the accounts and withdrawals for eligible healthcare expenses also are exempt from taxes. “It’s triple tax savings,” Leung says. And if you’re relatively healthy, money in an HSA can really add up over time....

By going outside of our circadian rhythm, or disrupting it, we can potentially throw off our internal biological clock and therefore impact our physical and mental health. Here’s how it works, and all the sleep benefits you can lose by making a habit of heading to bed post-midnight. “The circadian rhythm uses sunlight that enters our eyes to keep us on a 24-hour schedule,” explains sleep specialist and neuroscientist Chelsie Rohrscheib, PhD....

Though pandemic safety restrictions are predicted to ease this summer, even seasoned travelers may feel uncomfortable taking a 12-hour redeye. That’s why a smaller, shorter trip to help rebuild confidence in traveling—or a toe-dip trip, as travel booking site Travelocity is calling it—is a smart way to warm up your nomadic legs. A small trip doesn’t have to mean a staycation a mile away from home. It’s more about being intentional about your goals, where you go, and how you can travel with ease, says Sara Nathan, the president and CEO of Amigos de las Américas, a company that provides cultural immersion experiences in Latin America....

Editor’s pick: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel ($18, amazon.com). Editor’s pick: Dove Strength and Shine Flexible Hold Hairspray ($6, walmart.com) Editor’s picks: Day: Paula’s Choice Resist C15 Super Booster ($52, dermstore.com) Night: Kiss My Face Vitamin A & E Ultra Moisturizer ($19, amazon.com) Editor’s picks: Tinted moisturizer: NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($45, sephora.com) Editor’s pick: Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, $15; target.com. Editor’s pick: Cleanser: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser ($14, target....

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From services that protect homeless LGBTQ+ youth to mental health services for queer and trans people, these nonprofits are fighting for change in many different areas. Consider donating your time or money to these important causes. Protect LGBTQ Youth The Trevor Project The Trevor Project is a national organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services—including a 24-hour hotline, chat, and texting—for LGBTQ+ youths under age 25. The Trevor Project’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health found a harrowing statistic: 45 percent of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide in the past year....

There is a big difference in how a $15 bra and a $50 bra will perform, even if they don’t look very different on the hanger. A good quality bra will fit more comfortably from the minute you put it on, provide all-day support and will hold its appearance over many wearings and washings. You may need new bras whenever your body goes through a change—gaining or losing five pounds or more, pregnancy, post-pregnancy, during and after nursing, or after breast surgeries or menopause....

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Because reapplying can be tricky throughout the day, try spray-on sunscreen, such as Supergoop! (Re)setting Refreshing Mist SPF 40 ($32, supergoop.com). It gives you a refreshing boost while protecting your skin from the sun. After the rest of your makeup has set for a few minutes (damp skin will lead to streaky application), swirl your brush over the top of the compact and tap off any excess on the back of your hand....

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite easy-to-make beet recipes that you can serve at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. FYI: Beets are delicious baked into muffins with tahini. If you didn’t know, now you know. Get the recipe: German Beet-and-Potato Salad Get the recipe: Smørrebrød With Yogurt, Beets, and Eggs Get the recipe: Cauliflower Rice “Risotto” With Beets Get the Recipe: Beet Tahini Muffins Get the Recipe: Marinated Beet Toasts With Yogurt Get the recipe: Beet-Pickled Eggs Get the recipe....

No matter what your palate craves this time of year, there’s certainly something to satisfy your tastebuds. From tangy pumpkin cheesecake bars and zesty, chewy spice cookies, to adorable spider cookies and no-bake treats, you’ll be baking up a storm all season long. You’ll even find ways to put extra Halloween candy to good use with our gallery of easy Halloween desserts!

But you don’t have to look at that as a limitation—there are still tons of delicious and super-easy summer dinner ideas to explore that are full of flavor, use peak summer produce (hello, corn and tomatoes!), and let you get dinner on the table with minimal fuss and cooking time. Add a few of these to your weekly menu to make dinnertime simpler. Quick and Easy Summer Dinner Recipes Let’s face it—in the summer, you have better things to do than spend an hour over a hot stove....

If your carpets have seen better days, your oven went kaput after all the Thanksgiving baking, or you simply want to make your home more tech-savvy, Lowe’s will have what you need. Some of its most popular home items from brands like Samsung, Whirlpool, and LG are marked down, so you won’t have to think twice before you click the add to cart button. Shop tons of kitchen appliances at a discounted price, including $800 off this Frigidaire convection oven that doubles as an air fryer....

But, did you know that the benefits of taking a cold shower run even deeper than decreasing body temperature and rinsing off summer sweat? Below are four game-changing reasons why cold showers are good for you beyond merely offering satisfying heat relief—even after the dog days of summer. It Can Give Your Immune System a Boost They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know cold showers have been found to help boost the immune system?...