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Among the many skincare woes experienced during these colder months, dry skin is probably the most common. In efforts to help remedy dryness, shower oils are said to be beneficial. As the name suggests, shower oils are body oils used in the shower to promote moisturized, hydrated skin. The idea is that applying oil on wet skin can help increase moisture and hydration in the body. While it sounds like a great idea, especially for those with dry, flaking skin, we have some questions: Do they actually work?...

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement, “Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite. A person may become infected after ingesting contaminated food or water.” The FDA says that Cyclosporiasis symptoms to look out for include severe abdominal pain, watery diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, body aches, and fatigue. “The infection is treated with antibiotics and most people respond quickly to treatment,” they add. The potentially contaminated fresh basil was grown in Colombia, harvested entirely from Puerto Vallarta Herbs SAS (Farm), and imported by Vallarta Organics LLC dba Organic Destiny (Importer)....

Dyson vacuums are often the first choice when it comes to powerful, high-end models, and its handheld and upright vacuums—which rarely go on sale—are miraculously up to $120 off at Bed Bath & Beyond right now. Cordless stick vacuums, including the V8 Animal, the Cyclone V10 Animal, and the V11 Animal, along with the brand’s Animal 2 Total Clean and Multifloor 2 Ball upright models, are all going for as little as $299....

Reader question: I have really fine hair that gets tangled easily. Can you recommend some good hair brushes for hair loss? —Lenora Lopez Brushing your hair might seem like a scary undertaking when you’re facing hair loss, but don’t flinch at the thought of bristles. Even though seeing the amount of hair loss on your brush can be an unnerving sight, experts agree that brushing finer hair is beneficial to encourage growth....

What’s the best skincare routine as I’m about to turn 40! I definitely use sunscreen…anything else? Thanks! - @aliciamarie_z I’ve talked about preventative skincare in your 30s and a rigorous anti-aging routine in your 50s. Now it’s time to talk about the sweet spot in between. Derms say we lose 1 percent of our collagen every year from the age of 20, which means that by the time we reach our 40s, our collagen supply is running really low....

Best Vegetarian Meal Delivery Services of 2022 Best Overall: Blue Apron Best Budget-Friendly: Dinnerly Best Variety: Hungryroot Best Meal Kits: Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon Best Prepared Meals: CookUnity Best Frozen: Mosaic Foods Best Organic: Green Chef Best Gluten-Free: Epicured Best for Singles: Freshly Best for Families: HelloFresh Pros and Cons Overview Blue Apron was started to help home cooks get out of the rut of the daily cooking grind by broadening the horizons of what’s possible, quickly, in the home kitchen....

Brain health should be on everybody’s radar because, while your brain is technically an organ, it’s similar to the other muscles in your body. That is: If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. “Studies show that staying mentally fit is important for long-term cognitive health, but the difficulty is figuring out exactly how best to do it,” said Aaron Seitz, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of the Brain Game Center at the University of California in Riverside....

The Benefits of Burpees One of the biggest benefits of burpees is that they target almost every muscle in your body, says Mike Matthews, certified personal trainer in Clearwater, Fla., founder of Legion Athletics and author of Bigger, Leaner, Stronger. Another reason to do burpees? “Because you don’t rest between each rep, they’re good cardiovascular training,” he says. That means you’re getting strength and cardio benefits in one move, with no special equipment and not much space needed....

Still, we wanted to ramp up our cocktail game. So we decided to reinvent this sweet-and-nutty drink as a frozen treat. Enter the refreshing and irresistible Amaretto Sour Slushie. How To Make an Amaretto Slushie First, the simple syrup. Making simple syrup is as easy as dissolving equal parts sugar in water. In a saucepan, cook ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup water, stirring over medium heat, until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes; let cool....

“Potato printing is such a fun way to make a mark,” she says. “I liked that it was a way to create texture and some irregularity in the artwork.” Once the lemons were printed, Atwood added her artistic touch by hand-painting the surrounding leaves. Organic and perfectly imperfect, these colorful patterns are the ideal way to welcome spring into your home. Refresh your bed with the reversible duvet pictured above (from $129, potterybarn....

Make Ahead Prepare recipe through step 4. Cover and chill for up to 2 days. To serve, let stand at room temperature for 1 hour, then continue to step 5.

The answer: It depends. Some bars taste like ho-hum chocolate. Others may astonish you, tasting deeply of chocolate but also of blueberries and earth, making a $1 bar taste like wax in comparison. How is that possible? It begins with an understanding of the different types of chocolate makers. RELATED: 5 Legitimate Health Benefits You’ll Reap From Eating Chocolate Ingredients Determine Quality There are two types of chocolatiers: big-name companies operating on a large scale and small craft artisans....