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10 Travel Menorahs To Celebrate Hanukkah Wherever You Are Olga Mukashev/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Dec. 14, 2022 5:22 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Lighting up the darkness of winter, Hanukkah 2022 begins on the evening of December 18. The Jewish holiday is well known for lasting “eight crazy nights,” as Adam Sandler’s song so memorably put it (via YouTube), but it has a deeper meaning too....

Can You Really Use Ginger To Treat Menstrual Cramps? Kmpzzz/Shutterstock By Hannah Darling Fenn/Nov. 3, 2022 11:18 am EST Despite what we may have gleaned from the women running marathons in tampon commercials, the body needs rest and gentle care during the menstrual cycle. It’s a time of release, cleansing, and lower energy levels (via Sepalika). We may have been trained to resist the natural inclination to lay low during periods and stay as active and productive as ever, but allowing your body to take a break from the outside world might be the best thing you can do....

Expert Explains The ‘Critical’ Role Nutrition Plays In Recovering From Flu Shots And COVID-19 Vaccines Hedgehog94/Shutterstock By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Oct. 27, 2022 9:58 am EST Fall is not only a time for appreciating the beautiful colors of trees on long walks made refreshing by cooler weather, it is also a time to prepare for flu season. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that both influenza (flu) and COVID-19 viruses are again expected to be making the rounds during the fall and winter months....

How Many Times A Week You Actually Need To Wash Your Hair, According To An Expert Olha Savyok/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 8, 2022 5:52 am EST Showering. For some, it can be a pain trying to find the time to squeeze in a soak. For others, a daily wash is an essential part of their self-care routine. Because showering is so integral to our everyday lives, many people have strong opinions on the ritual, including celebrities....

How To Use Time Blocking To Increase Productivity Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock By Row Light/Dec. 22, 2022 6:41 am EST The whole idea of revamping your time management system — or lack thereof — might seem intimidating at first, and that’s okay. Just reading up on how to improve your current practices and habits could be good for your future work, and you may make small steps toward improving your productivity or feeling more organized....

If You Love Virgin River, Here Is The Book You Should Read Netflix/YouTube By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Oct. 24, 2022 9:12 am EST There is much to be said for sitting down after an exceptionally tiring week and unwinding with a TV series that feels like a warm hug. Created by Sue Tenney and based on the Robyn Carr novels, the Netflix show “Virgin River” does just that. The complicated and also triumphant relationships that come with starting over are explored in a gentle way in this show....

New Research Finally Draws Attention To Female Sexual Health And Wellness Nuva Frames/Shutterstock By Nicole Tommasulo/Nov. 13, 2022 6:16 pm EST The medical community has a clear gender division on how they deal with sexual and reproductive wellness. As the New York Times explains, urology prioritizes sexual pleasure and orgasms for men. This is despite the fact that some doctors argue that, given that the clitoris and penis are made from the same erectile tissues, the clitoris should be a urological problem....

Princess Diana’s Butler Says Harry And Meghan Should Be Stripped Of Their Titles lev radin/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Dec. 6, 2022 7:55 am EST Netflix just dropped the second “Harry & Meghan” docuseries trailer ahead of the December 8 premiere, and both Team Sussex and Team Royals are at the edge of their seats to find out what’s going to come out when the show drops. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are about to reveal more of their insights into the events that led them to leave their regimented life in Buckingham Palace and seek their own peace and happiness in Montecito, California....

Daycare promotes healthy and happy children; has no evidence of developing bad behaviors Halfpoint/Getty Images The best age for children to go into childcare is up for debate, as Parents Plus Kids writes. Some experts say it’s fine for some children start as early as six months, whereas others wait until the age of three. Depending on their needs, some parents may place their children in care as early as six weeks old....

Why You Should Start Adding Marula Oil To Your Skincare Routine Savanevich Viktar/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Okosun/Nov. 4, 2022 7:13 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When delving into skincare for the first time, many people avoid the use of facial oils in their routine. They may associate the act of applying a facial oil to the skin as resulting in greasy skin, particularly for people with oily or combination skin....

A candy theme may be perfect for Pisces Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock During the holidays, it’s important for many people to decorate their homes in a way that not only brings them joy but also reminds them of past holidays. According to Daily Dream Decor, Pisces are often drawn to pastel colors such as light pinks and purples, as well as green. They also enjoy ocean colors like blue. Although these aren’t traditional Christmas colors, Pinkvilla reveals that the holiday theme that may resonate with Pisces is that of candy....

How To Wear Bike Shorts Like Jennifer Lopez DFree/Shutterstock By Cassandra Rose/Nov. 27, 2022 8:30 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Jennifer Lopez’s extensive career can be broken down into a series of era-defining style moments. The Grammy-nominated singer’s evolving style and stunning transformation from her time on “In Living Color” as a Fly Girl to her breathtaking red carpet appearances and jaw-dropping looks at the Met Gala cement her status as a fashion icon....

Huge Study Details How The Pandemic Fundamentally Changed People’s Personalities blvdone/Shutterstock By Row Light/Oct. 17, 2022 5:25 pm EST Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, personality-typing giant Truity collected anonymous data for a two-year-long study that would make bold assertions about the pandemic’s impacts on users’ psychology and personalities. Truity’s CEO Molly Owens, a personality researcher who has previously spoken to The List about the Enneagram personality typing system, reflected on the study’s findings and what they might mean for our post-pandemic personalities....

Myths About Dyslexia That Have Already Been Busted Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Andra Picincu/Nov. 6, 2022 3:24 pm EST Dyslexia, one of the most common learning disorders, affects millions of people worldwide. Estimates indicate that up to 15% of Americans, or 43.3 million adults and children, have this condition. Additionally, teens with untreated dyslexia are more likely to quit school and lose their jobs or end up behind bars than those who get treatment....

Natalia Bryant’s Cinnamon Brown Hair Is The Color You Need For Winter DFree/Shutterstock By Rhiannon Ireland/Dec. 8, 2022 2:38 pm EST Temperatures may be dropping outside, but there’s nothing cold about the newest trending hair color: cinnamon brown. Amongst the trending colors of fall and winter, such as cashmere blonde hair and mahogany blonde hair, cinnamon brown is as cozy as it sounds. Though many hair switch-ups involve going blonde, the cinnamon trend is all about embracing brown, with threads of auburn or copper for a warm look (via Glamour)....

How we selected products Inspiration GP/Shutterstock Leading up to the 2022 holiday shopping season, The National Retail Federation conducted a 2,000-person survey. Although inflation is top-of-mind for consumers, the poll indicates that folks are still planning to prioritize holiday shopping. And, as we’ve seen the past few years, the supply chain and fluctuations in the workforce impact timelines for things — so, it’s best to start that shopping early. In addition to reviewing holiday shopping trend reports from outlets such as Forbes, we also created a team of experts — from across a variety of markets — to offer advice on what the best gifts are for men in 2022....

You Only Need To Clean Your Fridge Four Times A Year. Here’s Why Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock By Jahaira Arthur/Nov. 5, 2022 2:26 pm EST Chances are your fridge is running (remember that old joke?), and it might be time to round it up for a good cleaning. The Australian Institute of Food Safety warns that a dirty refrigerator can breed bacteria. It cites a study on home fridges that found an average of 7,850 bacteria units per square centimeter in salad drawers alone....

From Billy On The Street To Bros: The Complete Evolution Of Billy Eichner DFree/Shutterstock By Krista Maria Piccotti/Nov. 5, 2022 12:15 pm EST Billy Eichner is a beloved gay Jewish comedian, actor, producer, and writer from Queens. He started his comedy career by literally telling jokes on the street. Some of his credits include film and television appearances from “Park and Recreation,” to “Angry Birds,” to his most recent movie, “Bros....

The Lady of Shalott by John William Waterhouse John William Waterhouse/Wikipedia “With glassy countenance/ Did she look to Camelot,” wrote English poet Lord Alfred Tennyson in his 1832 poem, “The Lady of Shalott.” 19th century painter John William Waterhouse chose to recreate these lines with oil paint on canvas (via Tate). In the scene, the cursed “Lady of Shalott” floats downstream, presumably to Camelot. Dressed in white, she’s surrounded by colorful fall foliage — even her hair is a rich, autumnal bronze....

How ‘Transitional Objects’ Can Help You Process Grief Prostock-studio/Getty Images By Gia Mora/Dec. 18, 2022 1:00 pm EST When a special person in your life dies, it’s perfectly natural to feel immense grief. Grief is complex; it looks and feels different to everyone (via Empathy). Grief is also a journey with many bends and detours. There are no shortcuts or deadlines for when this process will — if ever — come to an end....