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Key Takeaways Laughing at yourself helps reduce embarrassment.Remember that everyone does embarrassing things, so it’s not just you.Focusing on the bigger picture makes embarrassing moments seem less important. Tripped over our own feet? Yep. Waved at someone who was waving at someone else? Check. Dropped food all over ourselves at a party? Been there, done that. Had a giant piece of food stuck in our teeth all day? So. Many. Times. Sent an inappropriate text to the wrong person? Of course. We’ve all done super embarrassing things that have made us wish the ground would open up just and swallow…
The user-generated video industry is worth over $4 billion, reflecting how tastes have evolved away from reading articles and watching television punditry and toward scrolling vertical video feeds and watching live streams. As a reader, a writer, and the editor of an article-driven tech site, the rise of user-generated video and streaming can be a tough reality to accept. But as a longtime fan of live streaming, a part of me is thrilled to see the media landscape begin to take it more seriously. For example: On Jan. 16, Bluesky announced the rollout of a feature that more seamlessly connects…
As much as my stomach hates it, garlic is an ingredient I have a hard time cooking without. After all, I’m an Italian-American born and raised in New Jersey, so it’s seemingly part of my DNA. Like many alliums, garlic is a foundational ingredient of many cultures, but one thing that sets it apart is how healthy it is. Eating these cloves regularly could help boost your immune system, lower cholesterol, improve gut health, aid in blood pressure and improve blood sugar. It also contains a fair amount of antioxidants, making it an inflammation-friendly food. To reap the benefits of…
For people living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) , immunoglobulin replacement therapy (Ig) is a cornerstone of treatment. It helps prevent serious infections, reduces hospitalizations, and supports long-term health. The immunoglobulin used in treatment comes from donated human plasma, and it can be administered in two different ways: through an intravenous infusion (IVIg), typically at a hospital or infusion center, although some people get IVIg at home, or through subcutaneous infusions (SCIg) that are usually done at home. Research consistently shows that both IVIg and SCIg are effective at reducing infections and improving quality of life when used as prescribed.e60dc2a1-f33c-4a05-9b50-8e3e8e5976299a215b6c-b522-4a2e-803f-4fb6d44cea4e Once…
My partner Matt and I love to go on long, intentional walks together. For almost as long as I’ve known him, he’s been wearing the same pair of raggedy sneakers for everything. It used to be a running joke because when he’d put these on, I’d see so clearly how his feet overpronate. He was always complaining about body pain, especially as a former college basketball player with lingering back problems. Because of that, I decided to do what I do best and buy him a pair of Hoka shoes. For our anniversary this past October, I gifted him the…
Key Takeaways Stress can increase cholesterol levels by triggering the release of cortisol and elevating heart rate.Exercise and healthy eating can help lower cholesterol levels.Relaxation techniques like deep breathing can help manage stress. Yes, stress can absolutely raise cholesterol (the fatty substance found in your cells)! So, read on to learn more about the relationship between stress and cholesterol levels and how to manage your stress and cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a wax-like, fatty substance located in your body’s cells. Your body uses cholesterol to perform necessary bodily functions, including making vitamin D and hormones. Too much cholesterol (particularly ‘bad’…
Ask anyone in my life, and they’ll tell you that I am not a morning person. At all. I will wait until the last possible second to start my day, meaning breakfast sometimes gets put on the back burner. As a result, I’ve leaned on breakfast bars to make sure I’m getting fuel in the morning, It’s no surprise that the soft-baked bars from Nutri-Grain (owned by breakfast giant Kellogg’s) have been one of my favorites, ever since my parents used to pack them in my bag as I headed off to school. It was a convenient fruit-filled snack that…
Key Takeaways Becoming an expert requires dedicated and specific practice.The 10,000-hour rule suggests putting in lots of practice, but real mastery may take even more time.Expertise involves having special skills and using them to achieve success. Expertise is what separates the amateur from the true master in almost any field, from medicine to science to sports to artistic performance. The question of whether experts are born or made is related to the age-old nature versus nurture debate in psychology: Do genetics or experience play more of a role in shaping who we are? There has been a considerable amount of…
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Jade rollers have been a self-care staple for years, and now beauty influencers and Chinese medicine fans are bringing the stone to the scalp. That’s the proposed basis of jade combing, which is used with the intention to potentially enhance circulation, hair growth, and relaxation, although these are not supported by quality scientific evidence. RELATED: What Are Jade Rollers and Should You Add One to Your Skin-Care Routine? Here’s what a few in-the-know experts say about whether jade combing delivers what it’s said to, and if it’s a good idea for you to give it a try. What Are Jade…