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You Can Get A Good Ab Workout In Without Even Leaving Your Desk Cookie Studio/Shutterstock By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Dec. 3, 2022 10:30 am EST Unless you’re a surgeon, construction worker, or personal trainer, chances are you spend a lot of your time during the day sitting down. You sit down to have your coffee in the morning, you stay perched for breakfast, you take a seat on the commute to work, and then you do some more sitting at work....

Penn Badgley doesn’t get Joe’s appeal Getty Images As problematic as Joe Goldberg — the seemingly charming and charismatic bookstore clerk — is, the creepy character gained a surprising amount of fans once “You” premiered on Netflix in December 2018. The sheer amount of Joe fans is surprising because, simply put, Joe is an obsessive and controlling stalker-turned-cold-blooded-murderer. Those traits are certainly nothing to romanticize, but that hasn’t stopped certain fans of the show from siding with Joe, while also criticizing the object of his attention, Beck, for failing to realize how great he is....

How To Recreate Lady Gaga’s Rain On Me Makeup Lady Gaga/YouTube By Lora Michelle/Oct. 30, 2022 1:02 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From a dress made entirely of meat to a male alter-ego named Jo Calderone, Lady Gaga has had some outrageous outfits over the years. She’s also had five number-one hits to date, along with 17 top-ten hits, and 35 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart....

How To Set A Clothes Shopping Budget That Works For You Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock By Makenna Bishop/Nov. 5, 2022 5:10 am EST While the word “budget” might automatically make you groan, budgets can be extremely beneficial. Investopedia credits budgets to helping you gain financial stability, which eventually leads to financial freedom. Sticking to a budget can help you have an emergency cushion. It also means you can set money aside for fun, including vacations, salon visits, and clothes....

How Your Venus Sign Plays A Part In You And Your Partners Compatibility Miha Creative/Shutterstock By Hannah Darling Fenn/Dec. 11, 2022 1:27 pm EST Most people know their astrological sun sign and may even know their “big three” — sun, moon, and rising placements. While these three signs can reveal a lot about you, anyone who has taken a bit of a deeper dive into the zodiac will be familiar with the importance of the “big six,” which also includes where Mars, Mercury, and Venus were in the sky at the time of your birth....

Harry and Meghan may be shut out of this historic event Wpa Pool/Getty Images Buckingham Palace is preparing for King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023 (one just doesn’t leave these things to the last minute, you know). It’s thought that viewership of the televised ceremony might be far greater than the 27 million who watched Queen Elizabeth take the crown, via Vogue. The estimated 2,000 guests will include dignitaries from both the British Commonwealth and other allied countries, plus prominent members of the royal family — most of them, at least....

The Best Water Temperature For Your Hair Goals Ground Picture/Shutterstock By Lindsay Ray/Dec. 8, 2022 7:47 am EST The never-ending list of hair care rules is long enough to make our heads spin. Lather, rinse, repeat. Don’t apply conditioner to the scalp. Use a microfiber cloth to dry. Don’t apply shampoo to the ends. Phew! We could go on. And those rules only apply to hair washing day! Throw in the golden set of rules for what you should (and shouldn’t do) after your shower, and it’s no wonder many choose to neglect their crown entirely....

Dressing ‘young’ can actually make you look older Edward Berthelot/Getty Images While the same outfit you were wearing while getting down on the dance floor at 21 probably isn’t your go-to anymore, that doesn’t mean you have to change your entire vibe just because you’re in your 30s. But, have you ever seen someone try to “fit in” with the younger crowd by dressing like them? It gives the opposite effect....

Where To Find A Dupe Of Katherine Heigl’s Wedding Dress From 27 Dresses Everett Collection/Shutterstock By Lauren Waters/Oct. 21, 2022 4:00 pm EST We all remember “27 Dresses.” It was the quintessential early aughts rom-com that fully encompassed the notion of “always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” It also left us with the age-old quote, “Love is patient, love is kind, love means slowly losing your mind.” There’s something utterly romantic, nostalgic, and hopeful about this movie, and the wedding dress at the center of it all fits that description perfectly....

A Look Back At Kirstie Alley’s Stunning Life Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Stephanie Kaloi/Dec. 7, 2022 4:26 pm EST On December 5, 2022, fans of Kirstie Alley were stunned when news of the veteran actor’s death surfaced. Alley was beloved for her roles on “Cheers,” “Look Who’s Talking,” and “Veronica’s Closet” – and it seemed impossible for many to believe that she had died. Nevertheless, Alley’s death was confirmed by her two children, William True and Lillian, on Twitter....

Dr. Dennis Gross Tells Us The Skincare Ingredients That Are Beneficial For All Genders wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock By Anjana Rajbhandary/Nov. 10, 2022 4:58 am EST When it comes to overall wellness, you have to take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. In recent years, more and more people have finally begun prioritizing their mental health because, before, there were huge misconceptions associated with it and, of course, a major stigma attached to it too....

The former staffer wants Buckingham Palace to take a stand publicly Chris Jackson/Getty Images Former royal staffers have had enough of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. One in particular, who also claimed to have previously been bullied by the Duchess of Sussex, told The Times that they believe it’s time for Buckingham Palace to step in, railing, “The only way to end it once for good is for us to be allowed to speak, and for the palace to firmly reject their lies....

Study Finds Even More Reasons For People To Abstain From Alcohol While Pregnant Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock By Jessica Tzikas/Nov. 22, 2022 8:21 pm EST The majority of people have an understanding that once you become pregnant, you can no longer drink. But as different studies and a variety of doctors began testing this limit, many women were told that they could dabble in the occasional drink while pregnant without much to worry about....

Study Finds Whether Intermittent Fasting Can Affect A Woman’s Fertility Rido/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Okosun/Nov. 3, 2022 7:15 am EST Too many people of a reproductive age understand the struggle of trying to get pregnant. According to the CDC, about one out of five women suffer from infertility, meaning that they cannot conceive after one year of trying. There are a multitude of things that can cause infertility in a woman or person with a female reproductive system....

This calendar is a good option if you want to try out some best sellers Benefit Cosmetics Affordable, cute, and full of best-selling products, the Sincerely Yours, Beauty Advent Calendar from Benefit Cosmetics is a great pick if you don’t want to break the bank this festive season. Priced at $65, it contains 12 well-known products (per ELLE). You can expect to see classics like The Porefessional Primer and Hoola Bronzer, among others....

The Reason You Should Avoid Shopping At Mango On the road again/Shutterstock By Lindsay Ray/Oct. 18, 2022 8:41 pm EST Shopping is easier than ever. With the click of a button, you could purchase a whole new wardrobe faster than it takes to drive to the mall. Another fast-paced fashion situation that isn’t as useful (in fact, it’s the opposite) is the concept of “fast fashion,” where brands are quickly producing cheap clothing to cater to celebrity influence and current fashion trends, per Good On You....

Lip biting and anxiety Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock It’s possible not even to be aware that you’re biting your lips simply because it doesn’t hurt. This often comes into play when lip biting takes place not when eating but when nervous. Chronic lip-biting is a symptom of anxiety and can be a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). This is a self-grooming habit that is repetitive and compulsive (The TLC Foundation). Other examples of BFRBs include nail biting, skin picking, and hair pulling....

Why You Should Add Mushroom To Your Winter Skincare Routine Krasula/Shutterstock By Row Light/Dec. 7, 2022 10:10 pm EST Fungi are having their moment in the sun, and specifically, mushrooms are finally getting the recognition they deserve. You may have heard of Chaga mushrooms being used as an all-natural medicine, per Healthline, or added to coffees in fun “chagaccinos,” endorsed by Kourtney Kardashian. In Netflix’s documentary “Fantastic Fungi,” nature writer and mycologist Eugenia Bone clarified, “mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi....

Why You Shouldn’t Try To Pop Milia vchal/Shutterstock By Sara Caskey/Dec. 12, 2022 8:55 am EST Pimple-popping videos might be satisfying, but scrolling through a YouTube playlist isn’t quite the same as earning a doctoral degree in dermatology. When it comes to extracting your own blemishes, it’s probably best to leave it to Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) and other certified experts. From cystic to mild, acne affects approximately 85% of 12 to 24-year-olds, per Yale Medicine....

17 Best Brown Eyeliners You Need To Try In 2022 Peopleimages/Getty Images By Lauren Waters/Nov. 10, 2022 5:05 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you tried brown eyeliner? If not, now might be time. While most people consider black eyeliner to be a makeup routine staple, switching out your go-to black liner for brown can actually give you much more freedom with your look....