You may remember the leg lifts your mother used to do in the '80s and '90s, thinking that's what pilates is all about. And, while leg lifts can certainly come as part of the flow, pilates actually includes functional movements that feel good and refrain from taxing your system too heavily.
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We've all been there: scrubbing everything in sight, only to find a spot that you missed. Fortunately, there's a way to have even the overlooked spots in your kitchen looking sparkling-clean, which is good, since there are some kitchen areas you're probably forgetting to clean.
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From heating up some leftovers to preparing one of your favorite frozen meals after a long day at work, the microwave is a handy tool that's sufficiently served as an ideal on-the-go contraption. Many of us use our microwaves for many occasions, but how often do we clean it? Here are some tips.
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Rover.com keeps careful track of pet names, and they just released this year's list of top 100 dog and cat names. Much like human names, the most popular picks haven't changed much in the last few years. But it's the "trendy" category that will be raising some eyebrows.
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A good deal of knee injuries are caused by strains experienced while exercising, due to overuse or improper training. But if you think of knee injuries as something mainly runners endure, you'd be wrong. These are the exercises that could be secretly harming your knees.
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If you're shopping for noise-canceling headphones, you should know that they come with a few drawbacks. Here's a look into some of the downsides of this technology.
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Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of Get Organized with The Home Edit have seen it all, and they recently shared what they believe is the biggest mistake we can make while organizing. Here's the biggest mistake the Home Edit ladies see while organizing.
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Working from home has its perks, like getting to wear your pajama pants all day, and snuggling with your dog while you're pecking away at that spreadsheet. Do you also consider it a perk that with this remote set-up, your boss will have no idea if you're actually napping during meetings.
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It's a pretty well-known fact that one of the best things to do to either pull yourself out of a funk or to prevent depression and anxiety from taking hold in the first place, is to get involved in a hobby. In recent times, people have turned to baking, gardening, and even stamp collecting.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in more ways than one. From social distancing to washing our hands more than ever — not to mention the face masks that have become a wardrobe staple — life is not the same as it was a year ago. Another thing that has changed is our approach to food.
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The COVID-19 pandemic, unbelievable though it may seem, has been part of our lives for the past 9 months. We're about to have our first Very Corona Christmas (doesn't that sound like a Hallmark Channel movie you'd never want to watch?), and soon, we'll be celebrating our first coronaversary.
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After spending most of the year in a state of uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, Americans are eagerly looking forward to a vaccine. Dr. Anthony Fauci has promised that things will improve soon. "There really is light at the end of the tunnel," he recently told NBC's Meet the Press.
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We've all felt the constant presence of the COVID-19 virus these past months, whether through the loss of loved ones, the loss of employment, or even just the falling through of plans due to lockdown and government restrictions intended to slow the spread.
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TikTok trends get people to do the craziest things, from dancing in grocery store aisles to triggering their pets into hilarious reactions to certain sounds. Now, the latest trend has to do with a strange beauty ritual: putting toothpaste on your hails to help them grow faster and stronger.
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We've all had the unfortunate experience of opening the refrigerator only to be slapped by a putrid stench emanating from within its depths. It can be hard enough trying to determine what the source of the smell is — did something spill and cause a mess? Is the lettuce in the produce drawer rotting?
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The operative word in the term "high-intensity interval training," or HIIT, is intense. Whether you're doing your HIIT workout as part of a group fitness class, virtually through a program like Peloton digital, or are following a routine alone, you know that sweat is what you've signed up for.
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Creating a plan to save money and actually committing to said plan is sometimes an uphill battle. The bills are piling up, weekly grocery shopping grows more expensive by the minute, and that's all without factoring in expenses you didn't plan for like your car breaking down.
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Now that winter is upon us, it's time for a new pair of luxurious leather boots. However, it can be disappointing to discover that your new boots are uncomfortably stiff upon first wear. Here's how to stretch out those tight boots the right way.
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President-elect Joe Biden has named Jennifer Psaki as his White House press secretary. Psaki is no stranger to the White House, having previously served as Barack Obama's White House communications director. Psaki is currently in charge of the confirmations team during the Biden-Harris transition.
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Your dishwasher may not come to mind as an important place to clean, but, it holds germs just like any other area of your kitchen. The good news is that cleaning this spot doesn't have to be a pain. Just grab your white vinegar and get to work.
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Reports that Donald Trump is planning a 2024 presidential run may have some people concerned, but Vice President-elect Kamala Harris isn't one of them. When asked by reporters what she thought of Biden running against him again in four years, she just said "Please" and laughed (via Bloomberg).
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Getting yourself a weighted blanket is the ultimate act of self-care. These magical blankets have helped insomniacs get more ZZZs. And with the help of a 30-pound blanket tucking them in at night, people have reported feeling less anxiety and more calmness, according to a 2015 Swedish study.
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If you've made the difficult decision that it's time to seek some professional help with any mental health issues you may be experiencing, then you are to be not only congratulated but admired for taking this brave step forward. It's often hard to recognize or admit that we're struggling.
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Cleaning the shower is a chore, but as it turns out, you've been cleaning your shower head wrong this whole time. Instead of scrubbing your shower head with chemical-laden cleaning spray, another ingredient may do the trick, without the elbow grease.
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An itchy left hand could mean that money is on its way to you, at least according to superstition, which can vary as far as which hand and which gender.
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While we're well on our way to a vaccine, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House coronavirus task force and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases warned that a surge of cases is coming this holiday season.
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While the world has been living under the grip of the novel coronavirus for close to a full year now, there are still many things we don't know about it. However, we may be a bit closer to understanding how the virus behind COVID-19 interacts with our bodies.
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