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What Does It Mean To Be Bigender? Kikujiarm/Shutterstock By Madison Emily Whisenand/Nov. 3, 2022 9:37 am EST Transgender. Nonbinary. Genderfluid. These are a few examples of the many labels and gender identities that exist in the LGBTQIA+ community. While the University of California explains that some people think of gender and deviations from the gender binary as relatively new development, it’s more so that these historical identities are being reshaped in the modern world and moving a little more into mainstream consciousness (via TIME)....

Regularly practicing pilates has major health benefits either way Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock While it might feel like pilates is the latest health craze it actually has impressive, and scientifically proven, health benefits. A 2018 study published by the Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation supports Joseph Pilates’ original claims, demonstrating that people in their thirties and forties who regularly practiced pilates had overall better functional movement and better overall health than those who practiced yoga or didn’t exercise at all....

Malört’s taste is… umm, unique Shutterstock Malört is flavored with wormwood, an herb also found in absinthe. So Malört ’s similar to absinthe? Gizmodo gives a qualified maybe … absinthe without sugar cubes, ice, or other additives, or “the most disgusting liquor of all time … a harsh, extremely unpalatable beverage with an hour-long bitter aftertaste.” Thrillist compares it to “drinking pesticide,” while Chicago calls it “a challenge to drink” with an “undefinable unsavoriness....

Why Boris Johnson Took Himself Out Of The Running For The UK’s Next Prime Minister Shag 7799/Shutterstock By Kristin Conard/Oct. 24, 2022 12:43 pm EST Prime Minister Liz Truss was the last prime minister who met Queen Elizabeth II and the 15th prime minister during Her Majesty’s 70-year reign — her first was Winston Churchill, per AP News. But after just over six weeks in office, the prime minister announced she would be resigning — Liz Truss the Lettuce lasted longer — and the contest was on for who would be the next prime minister....

Everything You Need For A Ted Lasso For Halloween Costume This Fall Apple TV+/IMDb By Madison Emily Whisenand/Oct. 15, 2022 1:59 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “Ted Lasso” is an award-winning comedy show on Apple TV+ that stars the well-known comedian Jason Sudeikis. First premiering in 2020, the series follows an American football coach as he relocates to London for a job leading a British soccer team (per IMDb)....

The new collab is sure to bring all the winter vibes Glossier The beauty giant recently unveiled its latest product, and, in good news for many fans, it’s a new Balm Dotcom. The exclusive flavor, named Swiss Miss, is inspired by none other than the instant hot cocoa company. We can smell the chocolate already just thinking about it, and it seems that Glossier can, too. The brand described the new flavor of Balm Dotcom as “rich and warm, with delicate roasted nuances of Tonka and a creamy finish reminiscent of slowly melting marshmallows,” via Byrdie....

Ina Garten: The Complete Evolution Of The Barefoot Contessa Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Naomi Kazzi/Dec. 6, 2022 10:29 am EST Could someone without formal food training or restaurant industry experience build a culinary empire and become a household name? Yes! And Ina Garten did just that. Garten’s unique ability to connect with audiences by sharing accessible recipes and personal anecdotes has made her a global success. Known by her fans as the “Barefoot Contessa,” Garten’s cookbooks have sold more than 7 million copies, and her television show has been a massive hit for the Food Network, according to CBS News....

The Number Of Preemies Being Born In The US Continues To Rise Iryna Inshyna/Shutterstock By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/Nov. 17, 2022 10:13 am EST Premature birth occurs when babies are born before 37 weeks of gestation. According to the Mayo Clinic, risk factors for premature birth include multiple pregnancies, IVF, having a previous premature birth, severe stress, medical problems with the uterus, cervix, or placenta, smoking cigarettes, substance use, and infections or health risks like high blood pressure or diabetes, and injury....

A Surprising Sign Your Period Might Be Around The Corner NFstock/Shutterstock By Andra Picincu/Dec. 27, 2022 10:07 am EST Are you tired of feeling uncomfortable or downright miserable before your period arrives each month? You’re not alone! Many women experience physical and emotional symptoms as their menstrual cycle approaches, including pelvic pain, bloating, mood swings, and sugar cravings. Some also get headaches and pimples, feel hungry around the clock, or have difficulty sleeping....

Days Of Our Lives Fantastic Friendships: Marcus Hunter And Steve Johnson Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Amanda Lynne/Nov. 3, 2022 5:24 am EST “Days of Our Lives” may be known for creating some of the most iconic super couples in soap opera history. However, the show is also responsible for giving fans some epic and long-lasting friendships as well. There have been so many pairs of best friends for viewers to enjoy throughout the decades, and some of them have left some major marks on the sudser, per Soap Hub....

Simihaze Beauty Is Going Mainstream With A New Sephora Partnership Presley Ann/Getty Images By Elizabeth Okosun/Oct. 31, 2022 3:45 pm EST Sephora has released a new celebrity beauty line on its website. According to InStyle, makeup brand Simihaze Beauty is now available at the beauty retailer. The line is exclusive to Sephora and features seven of the brand’s products. Simihaze Beauty was released in 2021 by Simi and Haze Khadra, two Palestinian sisters that also double as a DJ duo (via Grazia Magazine....

The Benefits Of An Adjustable Kettlebell Yakimova Elena/Shutterstock By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Nov. 14, 2022 7:41 am EST Contrary to what people may believe, kettlebells have been around since the 1700s, even though the peak in their popularity didn’t come until the late 1990s (via Redefining Strength). Each type of strength training comes with its own benefits, but training with kettlebells offers something unique: It will push you to work out both sides of your body equally, especially when compared to exercising with a barbell, per Bar Bend....

The Biggest Drawbacks Of Giving Birth At Home fizkes/Shutterstock By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/Nov. 29, 2022 2:27 pm EST Most people don’t think twice about where they will deliver their baby. They naturally assume they will go to the hospital and have all of their needs and their baby’s needs attended to in a safe and healthy environment. However, for many, the COVID-19 pandemic changed all of that and caused many people to consider having home births....

The Bold And The Beautiful Kiss That Rocked The Soap World Leaves Fans Stunned Rachel Luna/Getty Images By Bryce Cameron/Oct. 18, 2022 4:51 pm EST The ongoing saga of Douglas Forrester’s custody has reached new heights on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” First, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) ended his marriage after hearing a recording of his wife, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), seemingly calling child protective services on his son Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson)....

The Makeup Hack That Will Make It So You Don’t Need To Use Concealer On Your T-Zone Tiwiplusk/Shutterstock By Lindsay Ray/Oct. 22, 2022 10:40 am EST When highlighting and brightening the face, you know the drill: Apply concealer on the T-zone under the eyes, on the chin, and center of the forehead. This technique adds dimension by bringing those parts of the face to the forefront (via City Beauty). A specific approach to this highlighting routine that many makeup wearers follow is applying the concealer in an upside-down triangle under the eye....

Sagittarians are huge fans of Days of Our Lives Michael Tullberg/Getty Images It’s a good thing that Sagittarians don’t take themselves too seriously, which is why so many of them love watching “Days of Our Lives.” It’s the one daytime series that keeps things lighthearted and fun in a way that you don’t see in most other soaps. That’s thanks to all the bizarre plot lines that “Days of Our Lives” has given us over the years, which include characters disguising themselves as other Salemites, dead people returning from the grave, and Marlena Evans’ wild exorcism that people are still talking about to this very day....

Why Some Democrats Are Openly Supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 Presidential Run Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Shana Aborn/Nov. 16, 2022 12:49 am EST As the familiar refrain of the Sam & Dave song “Hold On, I’m Comin’” played on the sound system, Donald J. Trump triumphantly walked off the stage at Mar-a-Lago on the night of November 15, 2022. It was the night America had been anticipating for months: Trump announced that he will be seeking the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election....

Why The Color Purple Became A Banned Book Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images By Amanda Chatel/Oct. 15, 2022 5:59 am EST Alice Walker first published “The Color Purple” in 1982. Set during the Jim Crow era of rural Georgia, the novel is a series of letters written to God by a woman named Celie over the course of her life. She writes these letters as a way to deal with sexual and physical abuse by her father, then by her husband, whom she’s forced to marry....

Cottonland Castle was the Gaines’ most satisfying renovation Chip and Joanna Gaines talked to House Beautiful about “Fixer Upper: The Castle,” their biggest renovation to date. The power couple took on a larger-than-life revamp of Waco’s Cottonland Castle. As Joanna told House Beautiful, “This was a good challenge for me and an opportunity to stretch myself in ways I hadn’t before.” The Magnolia Network series follows Chip and Joanna’s transformation of the famous Waco castle....

If You’ve Never Watched A Veronica Lake Movie, Here’s The One You Should Start With Keystone Features/Getty Images By Haley Van Horn/Dec. 22, 2022 7:25 am EST Veronica Lake may not be a household name anymore, but she was one of the most influential actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age. She is best remembered now for her iconic hairstyle. Her long, wavy ‘do broke style barriers. Her peek-a-boo bangs were not common for the era, as tight bobs were still popular hairstyles in the 1920s and 30s....