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What The COVID-19 Vaccine Can Do For Pregnant Women And Their Newborns Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/Nov. 11, 2022 11:56 am EST Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, it’s been well-documented that pregnancy is a risk factor for having severe complications when the virus is contracted, though not a risk for being more likely to contract the virus. “The mother’s cardiovascular system is taxed during a typical pregnancy,” reproductive immunologist Elizabeth Ann L....

Days Of Our Lives’ Banks Siblings Explained John Shearer/Getty Images By Amanda Lynne/Oct. 22, 2022 7:13 pm EST “Days of Our Lives” fans have gotten to know the character of Kristen DiMera very well over the years. She first came to Salem in 1993 and became the adopted daughter of the town’s biggest villain, Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). At the time, the role was played by actress Eileen Davidson. Kristen went on to fall in love with John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and later found out that she was pregnant, per Soap Central....

How Much Water Should You Drink If You’re In Your 60s? Ground Picture/Shutterstock By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/Oct. 25, 2022 9:58 am EST Many of us go out of our way to eat nutritious foods and get our veggies and fruit in daily, and also find time to move our bodies and work out (via Medical News Today). We do our best to sleep well and destress with yoga, meditation, or mindfulness. Yet many of us do not make it a point to drink water throughout our busy days....

How To Replicate Jen And Max’s Coordinating Outfits From Hallmark’s #Xmas Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Allison Steinke/Nov. 26, 2022 9:28 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With Thanksgiving officially behind us, many people are ready for Christmas. Few channels know how to do the holidays better than Hallmark. Their 2022 season promises fans dozens of new movies featuring romantic storylines in charming towns with lots of snow and holiday spirit....

How To Throw A Baby Shower For A Same-Sex Couple TShaKopy/Shutterstock By Madison Emily Whisenand/Nov. 30, 2022 10:37 am EST Baby showers are traditionally a time for family and friends to come together to celebrate and prepare for the anticipated birth of a baby. While this may sound like a positive experience, gender norms and heteronormativity are often, if not explicitly, implicitly involved in the ritualistic celebration of impending birth, which can make it a really negative experience for those who don’t identify with such ideals, per Guts Magazine....

Meghan Markle Broke Royal Protocol In A Very American Way Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Nov. 10, 2022 10:16 am EST When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, first stepped down as working members of the British Royal Family and moved to California in 2020, there was wide speculation as to how many traditions and “royal rules” the couple would follow, even on the other side of the pond....

Queen Camilla Shared A Moment With Pop Music Royalty Before Presenting A Prestigious Award Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Angela Campbell/Oct. 18, 2022 10:26 am EST Queen Camilla, wife of King Charles III of England, has begun fulfilling some of her new royal duties, and that includes attending prestigious awards ceremonies in London. On Monday, October 18, the queen consort attended The Booker Prize festivities, which celebrate the English-speaking world’s top literary award, according to its website....

Royal Expert Details The Olive Branch King Charles Has Recently Given Prince Harry Chris Jackson/Getty Images The death of Queen Elizabeth II shocked the world and prompted many changes in the royal family, especially for her son King Charles III, who at 73 years old must carry the legacy of British monarchy. “Throughout her life, Her Majesty the queen — my beloved mother — was an inspiration and example to me and to all my family, and we owe her the most heartfelt debt any family can owe to their mother,” King Charles said in his first address to the nation since the death of his mother (via The New York Times)....

The 5 Best Destinations If You Want To Take An Adventure Vacation Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Leslie Leon/Nov. 13, 2022 8:04 pm EST When some people think about going on vacation, they immediately think about relaxing on a tropical beach vacation with a nice drink in hand. While taking a moment to relax is always welcomed, some prefer something with more thrill. According to SWNS Digital, a study conducted in 2021 revealed that 38% of those studied preferred an active or adventurous vacation versus a relaxing getaway....

The Best Eyeshadow Palettes For Halloween 2022 marinafrost/Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/Oct. 28, 2022 9:35 am EST It’s officially about to be Halloween weekend, and for those of us who relish the thought of dressing up, stepping out, and getting spooky, makeup is often a big part of the fun! While makeup mavens likely already have a pretty good stock of cosmetics they could use to create whatever costume-centered face they want, Halloween is a great excuse to go makeup shopping!...

The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb is topping all of the best of 2022 lists Cyano66/Getty Images If you do a quick Google search for the best mystery books of 2022, Brendan Slocumb’s “The Violin Conspiracy” will be on the majority of those lists. Slocumb’s debut follows Rayqyan — he prefers Ray — McMillian, a senior in high school in North Carolina and has bigger dreams than working at his local Popeyes....

The Two Names Bethenny Frankel Thinks Prince Harry Should’ve Titled His Memoir Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Joey Keogh/Nov. 3, 2022 12:41 pm EST After a lengthy wait and tons of controversy, you can finally read Prince Harry’s new memoir “Spare” on January 10, 2023. Publisher Penguin Random House confirmed the exciting news on Twitter, describing it as a “remarkably personal and emotionally powerful story.” However, despite the fact the book won’t be released for another couple months, there’s still plenty of scuttlebutt about what might happen once the Duke of Sussex finally reveals his innermost thoughts....

Twitter users support Ngozi Fulani Sistah Space Twitter users were quick to support Ngozi Fulani and draw connections to claims Meghan Markle had made of racism in both Buckingham Palace and the British media, a substantial reason she and Prince Harry resigned from their royal duties, per Oprah Daily. Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, lawyer and women’s rights activist, wrote on Twitter: “Meghan Markle and Prince Harry told you of racism in Royal Family & household....

Fixer Upper’s Best Kitchen Remodels Of All Time HGTV By Callie McGuire/Oct. 29, 2022 6:05 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re a “Fixer Upper” fan, then you know Joanna and Chip Gaines are the masterminds behind some of the best kitchen remodels on television. From shiplap to subway tile, they’ve pretty much seen and done it all when it comes to kitchen design....

Hayden Panettiere got her start on a popular daytime soap opera YouTube Believe it or not, but Hayden Panettiere has actually been acting for nearly her entire life. When Panettiere first got started in the entertainment industry, she starred on the popular daytime soap opera One Life To Live as Sarah Roberts. At the time, Panettiere was only a little girl, and she appeared on the show from 1994 to 1997....

How William And Catherine Might Use Their US Trip To Repair The Royal Image Shaun Jeffers/Shutterstock By Tessa Somberg/Nov. 29, 2022 1:02 pm EST William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are coming to the US for the first time in eight years. The last time they traveled to the states was in 2014, when they visited New York. After some dramatic years — including the departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from royal life and the death of Queen Elizabeth II – one royal expert believes that they seek to “redress the balance” between the royal family and the country....

Meghan Markle’s Father Is Asking For A Restraining Order Against Him To Be Dropped lev radin/Shutterstock By Kristin Conard/Oct. 17, 2022 4:58 pm EST The tradition of a woman being walked down the aisle by her father at her wedding has a bit of a not-so-nice history; it came from when women were property and it was a transference of ownership from the father to the groom. However, the tradition has been reclaimed by many, and it’s seen as a symbol of the combining of two families, per Brides....

What Does Ylang Ylang Smell Like? TamuT/Shutterstock By Sophie McEvoy/Nov. 28, 2022 4:32 am EST Fragrances can be hard to define, but they are often divided into four primary scents — floral, oriental, woody, and fresh (via Perfume Direct). According to Allbeauty, floral aromas are one of the most popular in perfume and are particularly present in perfumes made for women. This is partly due to their “mass appeal” and tendency “to make people happy, evoking their favorite memory or a special time,” Scentsy perfumer, Martha Noyles, told Scentsy’s blog Top Notes....

10 Best #BookTok Books That Are Trending With Readers In 2022 Ground Picture/Shutterstock By Lauren Harby/Nov. 19, 2022 5:15 am EST When the world shut down in 2020, many found themselves turning to the social media platform TikTok for a source of community. Users found solace in finding other people who shared certain interests and commonalities. For book readers, they’d need not look further than the hashtag #BookTok — the official name for the TikTok sub-community of readers and authors....

Presley Shutterstock Once a last name that was most famously borne by Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, the name Presley can also be used as a given name. While it is more commonly used as a feminine name in recent times, data from the Social Security Administration reveals that Presley has been used as a male name since at least the 19th century. Thanks to its association with Elvis, this gender-neutral baby name is a good choice for music lovers....