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Her writing has appeared across most of Dotdash Meredith’s sites—including The Spruce, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, PEOPLE, InStyle, Entertainment Weekly, Health, Shape, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, and Food & Wine—as well as Time and Well+Good. She was a lifestyle news editor on Time’s cross-brand news desk prior to the acquisition by Meredith, after which she transitioned to the role of digital deputy editor for Real Simple. After about a year at Real Simple, she switched over to the newly formed centralized e-commerce desk as deputy digital director across shopping content for all of Meredith’s brands, from PEOPLE and InStyle to Better Homes & Gardens, Travel + Leisure, and Food & Wine....

“Foot pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life,” says Albert Nejat, DPM, a podiatrist and foot surgeon in Culver City, CA. “Fortunately, most foot pain can be addressed with simple measures, like changing habits, doing stretches, wearing different shoes, and altering your training practices.” Again, while some simple end-of-day TLC can help soothe overworked feet, you’ll want to see a podiatrist for lingering pains. Considering foot pain is so prevalent, we asked experts to address the most common nagging feet woes—from potential causes of foot pain to helpful remedies....

What Is Blue Light? Blue light is hardly anything new—it just seems that way due to the ubiquity of blue-light-emitting electronics and recent trendiness of blue light glasses. Blue light waves—short, high-energy wavelengths on the visible light spectrum—occur naturally in sunlight and play a key role in helping you maintain a healthy circadian rhythm. It cues your body that it’s daytime, boosts your alertness and energy, and it improves your mood....

“Hosts are getting so creative with dress codes that guests are left scratching their heads,” says Derek Guillemette, the former director of ready-to-wear for Rent the Runway. Customers frequently ask the company’s personal stylists about which styles will fit well and fit within a certain dress code. And it’s not only women—men are stumped, too. Enter this handy guide to dress codes to ensure you and your other half can rise to any occasion in style....

Remember: Most shapes double in size when cooked. One pound of dried pasta serves four people generously. Fresh Pasta Since fresh pasta contains raw eggs and additional water, it is more tender than its dried counterpart and takes about half the time to cook. Because of fresh pasta’s delicate texture, it is best served with light sauces made with tomatoes, cream, oil, or butter flavored with herbs. Remember: One-and-a-half pounds of fresh pasta serves four people generously....

What You’ll Need: Tape measure LevelPencilHardware (such as picture hangers, nails, or wall anchors if the piece is particularly heavy)Hammer How to Mat Artwork in a Gallery Wall Choosing matting for the frames in your gallery wall is just as practical as it is aesthetic. To preserve your artwork, only add matting that’s acid-free, and while you’re at it, make sure you have a dust cover over the back of your art....

What Is a Cold Sore? A cold sore is a small, fluid-filled blister that forms on or around your mouth. You may find them on your lips, around your mouth, and inside your mouth. And sometimes, you’ll find several clustered together. “A cold sore usually starts with a strange tingly feeling on your lip,” says Noreen Galaria, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Virginia. “This is soon followed by small bumps that will turn into painful, fluid-filled blisters....