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These unconscious prejudices begin to take hold when we’re much younger than you might think. “Everyone is socialized from the onset of birth to have predilections about most objects, people, or groups, even when the person has not encountered them all,” Vandiver says. In fact, research has revealed that implicit bias around race (think pro-White/anti-Black bias) has even occurred in kids. What’s more, one study in the journal Developmental Science that examined infants showed that at just 9 months old, babies associated the faces of their own race with happy music and those faces of other races with sad music....

You may not know it, but you’re dealing with something that many have come to refer to as “hangxiety.” While alcohol can certainly act as a social lubricant and festive treat, the truth is, it can equally bring out or worsen mental health conditions. In fact, according to a 2019 study, around 12 percent of people experience anxiety while hungover. Hangxiety is a popular term used to describe feeling intensely anxious in the setting of nursing a hangover,” says Tracey Marks, M....

What is convection? Activating the convection setting on your oven kicks on an interior fan and exhaust system that circulates hot air around your food. This causes the heat inside the oven to be drier and more evenly distributed, so dishes cooked with convection will cook about 25 percent faster than those on your oven’s conventional bake setting. In addition to saving time, this makes convection cooking slightly more energy-efficient. Also, for this reason, most appliance manufacturers recommend reducing a recipe’s temperature by 25 F when cooking with convection (check your oven’s manual) to avoid burning your food....

What Is Facial Dandruff? Generally speaking, dandruff is a nonmedical term that refers to white flakes that are often paired with itchiness, redness, and sometimes discomfort or pain. Facial dandruff is most likely to occur in our eyebrows, the beard area in men, nose, ears, and nasolabial folds. In some cases, dandruff is simply the result of excessive dryness or irritation caused by external factors, such as cold air and certain ingredients in our products....

As someone who grew up on lox (I literally ate it by the pound as a small child), I was baffled to learn during a recent visit to Brooklyn’s Acme Smoked Fish that the product I’ve been referring to as lox my entire life is actually smoked salmon. Yes, I’m a food writer and a proficient cook, but did I know actual lox was so salty, and smoked salmon was so much more palatable to me?...

According to experts, we should instead be saving room in our freezers for the important stuff (ice cream) because America’s meat supply won’t be totally depleted. Why? Because smaller, more localized meat suppliers can continue to sustain us on a smaller scale as we rely less on the major meat manufacturers and producers that feed most Americans. Here’s what you should know about the meat shortage. The big meat picture Due to lack of labor and consumers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, meat supply shortages are evident nationwide—but don’t panic....

More than 264 million people worldwide are affected by depression, according to the World Health Organization, and the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 17.3 million adults in the U.S. have had at least one major depressive episode (that’s 7 percent of the adult population). And the number is slightly higher for women (8.7 percent) compared to men (5.3 percent). When someone close to you is going through something that’s more than just a difficult day, it’s important to know what to say (and what not to say) in order to help them through it....

To put an end to the what-do-I-wear dilemma once and for all, Real Simple fashion editors and experts break down and translate every imaginable event dress code, including practical tips, etiquette answers, and outfit suggestions, right here. Here’s exactly what to wear to… Formal Events Baptism, Bar Mitzvah, or Other Religious Ceremony Rely on a pretty daytime dress, maybe in a petal or floral, or a suit paired with feminine underpinnings and accents....

Shopping tip: Some grocery stores carry pre-chopped ginger pieces, which will save you a touch of prep time.

Additionally, the recalled zucchini, which is packaged in a clear, wrapped tray and is sold in groups of two, has a UPC Code of 6-81131-22105-4, and the lot #38706503. This recall was initiated after a single lot of imported organic zucchini tested positive for salmonella as a result of a routine FDA sampling. While no illnesses have been reported to date, salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems....

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Only Using Russet Potatoes To be clear, there are two types of potatoes. Not French fries and potato skins (although we’re willing to hear this argument), but starchy and waxy. There’s actually a starchy to waxy spectrum: ruddy-skinned russets and Idahos being on the very starchy end, and thin-skinned new potatoes on the other. Russets cook up very light and fluffy, while waxier spuds hold their shape better, which makes them ideal for roasting and potato salad....

Little luxuries like a fresh set of cooling sheets or a new pair of comfy pajamas can make a big impact on the quality of your sleep. Other items like essential oil diffusers, scented pillow sprays, and smart lamps can transform your evening routine. It’s all about creating a comfortable environment where you can drift off to sleep as easily and deeply as possible. So if meditating and watching your caffeine intake just aren’t enough, here are 10 things to help you sleep your best....

Here are 11 house guest etiquette rules to follow, no matter who you’re staying with or how long you plan to be there. (Trust us, this is how you get invited back.) Things you should do without asking for a thumbs up: Clear your dishes when you’re done eating; buy some groceries and maybe the fixings for cocktails; get your own kids out of the house for an hour or two; fill up the tank if you borrow the car; strip your sheets at the end of your stay (unless you’re told otherwise)....

Though 10 years might not seem like a long time, 20-somethings shape every generation, have buying power, and ultimately, will become leaders as their careers —and lives—grow. During this unique, transformational period, reading the works of great writers can inspire your journey. From harrowing nonfiction tales to cheeky self-help reads and page-turning fiction, here are 12 fantastic books to read in your 20s (and want to return to again and again)....

While an entire bathroom renovation takes a great deal of time, energy, and money, paint is a budget-friendly way to do a quick refresh. A fresh coat, along with a new shower curtain or towels, can really spruce up the space. The color you choose is extremely important (no pressure or anything). For example, if you have a basic bathroom with white subway tiles and a porcelain bathtub, a bold, dark shade of paint can really contrast with the white and make it pop....

When it comes to choosing produce, most people assume organic is always the way to go—but the truth is, some fruits and vegetables are just as safe to buy conventionally, and they’re more affordable, too. (cha-ching) When to Go—or Forego—Organic There’s a way to find out which types of organic produce aren’t really necessary. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, aka “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen....

However, unless this is your forever home—and keep in mind that the status of a forever home can change in the blink of an eye due to a job relocation, change in marital status, and numerous other unforeseen factors—it’s wise to consider how your design moves may hurt your home’s value and lead to potential buyers lowballing a home offer or passing on your house. “If you need to sell your home, keep in mind that you’re selling something in which buyers can see themselves living in,’’ explains Kimberly Jay, a broker at Compass in New York City....