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Here’s what health benefits Rifkin says you’ll reap from sipping this superfood tea. RELATED: 7 Brain-Boosting Beverages to Sip on Foggy Mornings (Besides Coffee) RELATED: Every Delicious, Nutritious Reason to Start Sipping Matcha Tea Today RELATED: 7 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat Every Day for Long-Term Health and Happiness

In recent years leading up to 2020, Wagner says people were more Team Lizzo (and her unapologetic self-confidence) than Team Victoria’s Secret, with unrealistic beauty standards. Looking ahead, natural, yet bold, is the theme of the next 10 years. Here, expert stylists predict trends for the coming decade. Michael predicts that the acceptance of aging hair is only going to become more universal. This means gray will no longer be something to avoid, but salt-and-pepper hair will be welcomed and appreciated....

In some cases, you may have a healthy debate over politics, current events, or other situations where you don’t share an opinion. Other times, you’ll find yourselves fighting over things like chores, the kids, the in-laws, and other normal life things. The conversations may become heated or passionate, but as long as they stay respectful, these can be meaningful moments and good for the relationship because they teach you valuable communication skills....

You’ll make a quick butter-spiked honey sauce with a generous dose of salt to balance the sweetness and add sophistication. Choose your favorite nut to stir in, or go for a mix of a few. Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds would taste great, too. Serve the popcorn as an afternoon treat with tea, or pair it with a bitter cocktail to play off the sugary honey.

Unfortunately for flapjack lovers everywhere, these terms vary by restaurant, so you’ll have to ask the wait staff before you place your order. At IHOP, the popular pancake chain that offers away a free short stack of pancakes on their National Pancake Day every year, a short stack is always a serving of three fluffy pancakes, while a full stack is five. The beauty of making pancakes at home is that there is no need to cap your stacks—you can keep serving up hot cakes until you’re completely full....

Why? CBD is compelling to consumers largely because it comes with a laundry list of promising purported health benefits—from reduced anxiety to help with nausea, inflammation, and insomnia. We’re still waiting for clearance from the FDA (and more robust research on the proven perks of the ingredient), but in the meantime, many consumers are eager to test out the positive potential of CBD. If you’re one of these folks wondering whether it’s time to jump on the CBD bandwagon, you’re not alone....

I’ve tried everything from skipping dairy to red light therapy in my quest to achieve clear skin. Not everything has worked, and there certainly hasn’t been one life-changing product. But like the cocktail of factors that lead to acne, a combination of tactics is necessary to fight it. By practicing good habits and taking the right precautions, I’m at least able to reduce the severity and duration of my breakouts and enjoy a few good skin days here and there....

Whether you’re having a chat with a colleague, spouse, family member, or friends, communication is the cornerstone of a healthy, thriving relationship, says Mark Williams, the president and CEO of Brokers International, keynote speaker, and author of Lead, Don’t Manage. Communicating is more than just telling another person what you think or want, he adds. When we dedicate time to learning how to listen, we strengthen all dynamics in our life....

Learning how to budget doesn’t have to mean using the envelope method or spending lists your parents may have used. There’s a budgeting system out there for everyone (even if you don’t refer to it as a budget), and whether you’re expecting to retire soon, mapping out your financial future as a young professional, or figuring out the best way to manage after a job or income loss, learning how to make a budget you can stick to now can and will pay off (literally) later....

Know what type of fabric you’re dealing with. Read the tag on your couch to determine whether or not you can use water, if it’s vacuum-only, or if only a dry cleaning solvent can be used. “Sometimes, even using water on the wrong fabric can leave a stain,” warns Johnson. You may think your couch is microfiber—a plush, manmade material crafted from polyester and nylon—but it’s a good idea to confirm before you start cleaning....

Now what if you missed the lesson on how to clean marble and already have a stone slab marred with stains and etching? Don’t worry, we’ll also show you a couple tricks for removing set-in stains and etch marks. Prevention is key, so don’t miss our list of dos and don’ts for pristine-looking marble countertops. What You’ll Need: Spray bottleMild dishwashing liquidMicrofiber cloth #0000 steel wool (optional)12% Hydrogen peroxide (optional) Paper towel Plastic wrap...

Try the Magic Eraser Trick Wet and wring out a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser so that it is damp, but not dripping wet. Use it to rub away any visible dirt or grime on your white leather sneakers, including on the soles of the shoes. You’ll be amazed how much dirt this lifts up. Wipe away any foam crumbles that may have come off on your shoes. Moisture can be damaging to leather, so make sure to dry the shoes thoroughly....

Not only does barley have a wonderfully nutty flavor and a chewy, hearty texture, but it’s also a nutritious, high-fiber grain that boasts an array of health benefits. In fact, it’s been linked to improved blood sugar levels, appetite regulation, and the reduction of cardiovascular disease (as much so as oats!), according to a new research review conducted by St. Michael’s Hospital. “Barley has a lowering effect on the total bad cholesterol in … high-risk individuals, but can also benefit people without high cholesterol,” Dr....

If you need to cool off your house (or yourself), try these cooling strategies—though if temperatures rise too high, it’s best to seek out an air-conditioned location, like libraries, movie theaters, and cooling stations, near you. How to Keep Your House From Getting Hot The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” definitely applies when it comes to keeping your house cool. These strategies can help you keep your house cool without air conditioning—or help reduce the amount of energy you need to keep it cool if you do have an air conditioner....

You don’t need to have had lash extensions to use a lash serum regularly, of course. In fact, ever since I started using a lash serum regularly, I opt for lash extensions less and less. But that also doesn’t mean that every lash serum out there is going to give you the Bambi lashes of your dreams. So, we tapped Dendy Engelman, M.D., FACMS, FAAD, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Shafer Clinic in New York City, to break down exactly what you should be looking for in an effective lash growth serum....

The shimmery aesthetic isn’t your average glittery accent; it’s a whole other beast. To get the lowdown on the look, and to learn how to achieve it from home, we reached out to Morgan Taylor Lacquer’s Morgan Haile and Sally Hansen partner Hannah Lee. Keep reading for their pro tips. What are velvet nails? First thing’s first: The velvet mani isn’t actually velvet. It’s all an illusion, and the surface of the nail is actually flat and one-dimensional....

If you’ve just bought a brand new hammock—or you’re simply trying to figure out how to hang it before you invest in one—here’s how to make sure that every afternoon in your hammock is as wonderful as the first. 7 Tips for Hanging a Hammock For more temporary placements, look for a pair of sturdy trees at least 10 to 15 feet apart. Generally, trees at least 12 inches in diameter that look healthy will do the trick

What Is Hot Honey? Hot honey is a brilliantly simple combination of honey and chile peppers. The honey is infused with dried chile peppers—see below for a basic recipe on how to DIY the process—to create a perfectly sweet, spicy, and all around stellar topping for pretty much any dish you’re serving. I first tried hot honey when it was served to me at a pizza joint alongside my red pie topped with bacon and jalapeños....

For the second installment of our “Taxes in Ten” series, we talked with Jada (not her real name), a 40-year-old public service worker who adjusted her tax withholding to increase her take-home pay and pay down her debt faster. While the under-withholding did allow her to make progress on her debt, she had also avoided filing her taxes for two years, and the penalties that came later brought her total debt balance to even more than where she’d started....