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To be “cool as a cucumber” means you’re chill, undisturbed, and laid-back. This idiom accurately reflects the vibe of this food. Cucumbers’ flavor is cool and mild, and their texture is delightfully crisp. If you’ve ever crunched into a fresh cucumber during the summer harvesting season of May to August, you’ve experienced the pleasure firsthand. Of course, digging into raw crudités isn’t the only way to enjoy cucumbers. These veggies—which are, by botanical definition, technically fruits—have uses for everything from salads and pickles to spa days. Is there any other food that makes a great relish or salsa and soothes…
TikTok True or False is the answer to your burning questions about the health, beauty, and fitness fads taking over your social feeds. Each story breaks down a buzzy wellness trend with the help of experts and scientific research to uncover the truth and safety behind the viral “advice” you see online. You’ll never have to wonder what’s actually legit — or what to skip — again. Scrolling through the TikTok app brings up thousands of beauty videos with the hashtags #beautytok or #skintok, which show users explaining and demonstrating beauty tips, tricks, and discoveries. Lately, users have shared videos…
It’s all too easy to focus on the things we don’t have. As human beings, we’re hardwired always to be striving toward the next goal or milestone, leaving little time to stop and take stock of all that’s already good in our lives. However, there’s science to suggest that taking regular, intentional time to pause and reflect on everything we’re grateful for is incredibly beneficial. “Gratitude is the practice of being thankful or taking time to think about what you are appreciative of in your life,” explains Ernesto Lira de la Rosa, licensed clinical psychologist and media advisor at the…
I have an overwhelming amount of hair growth products. Because let’s be honest — taking care of thinning hair isn’t easy. It’s a constant battle to prevent further hair loss as well as regrow strands, especially because I apply heat to my hair so often. Fortunately, there are a lot of hair growth products out there — though they can be hit or miss. Personally, I’m obsessed with all of the vegan hair growth formulas from Vegamour for my hair, lashes, and even eyebrows. So much so, it’s one of the only treatments that I keep restocking in my collection. …
Fitness trends come and go, but one of the latest workout obsessions on TikTok (and IRL) is an activity that’s been around forever: rucking. What is rucking, exactly? Put simply, it’s a fancy name for walking while carrying some extra weight on your back. As basic as that sounds, rucking is blowing up your feed because of how accessible — and effective — it can be as a form of exercise. “It’s a really low barrier to entry [form of exercise] that reaps a lot of rewards and benefits,” says Tasia Percevez, an ambassador with rucking gear company GORUCK who’s…
Fitness trends come and go, but one of the latest workout obsessions on TikTok (and IRL) is an activity that’s been around forever: rucking. What is rucking, exactly? Put simply, it’s a fancy name for walking while carrying some extra weight on your back. As basic as that sounds, rucking is blowing up your feed because of how accessible — and effective — it can be as a form of exercise. “It’s a really low barrier to entry [form of exercise] that reaps a lot of rewards and benefits,” says Tasia Percevez, an ambassador with rucking gear company GORUCK who’s…
In This Article An estimated 62 percent of Americans drink coffee on a daily basis, according to the National Coffee Association. And it’s easy to see why — coffee is a tasty source of energizing caffeine. It’s also linked to health benefits for your brain, heart and longevity. But brewing up your morning java can be a time-consuming task, and stopping at the coffee shop every day is expensive. Luckily, instant coffee gives you the ability to make your own at home without a whole lot of effort. Instant coffee is often criticized for quality and taste when compared to…
In This Article Even if you know how important skin care is, coming up with the right regimen for your unique needs can be a bit of a puzzle. There’s a lot of buzz on social media about lengthy and sometimes complicated routines, adding even more overwhelm. There’s one question that leaves the internet divided: Do you really need eye cream? After all, eye creams are small, pricey per ounce and have a similar consistency to regular face moisturizers. No one wants to buy products they don’t actually need. To get to the bottom of this debate, we asked several…
It’s easy enough to wring out the fun-sized towel you use to lather up your favorite body wash or face scrub and hang it up in the shower for next time. But while your washcloth waits for another turn, it could be building up bacteria that puts a halt on your hygiene, says Danilo Del Campo, MD, a dermatologist at Chicago Skin Clinic. Just like a regular towel, washcloths are usually made of cotton and have a quick-drying, absorbent effect. That means even though it might be easy to skip a regular wash, it’s important to clean washcloths frequently. Here’s…
What Really Happens to Your Body When examines the head-to-toe effects of common behaviors, actions and habits in your everyday life. In This Article If you’ve ever given birth or know a person who has (that makes all of us), you likely know someone who has had a cesarean section — also called a C-section. C-sections — which involve abdominal surgery to deliver a baby through an incision in your uterus — are very common. In fact, about 30 percent of all births in the U.S. happen via C-section, according to Cleveland Clinic. Though common, C-sections are a major surgery…