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It’s about to get a whole lot harder for catfishers on Tinder. Starting today, new users in California will have to scan their faces while setting up their accounts to ensure that they’re both real and that they match their profile photos. Called Face Check, the new mandatory feature is the first step in a new initiative from Tinder’s parent company Match Group, which says the goal is to help reduce “spam, scam attempts, or [bots] operating automated fake profiles.” When signing up, users will need to complete a “liveness check,” during which they’ll take a video selfie from various…
Growing up in a Polish American household means that beets are a celebrated part of daily life. The root vegetable is healthy, versatile and always adds a bright pop of color to the table. Beets can be prepared sweet or savory, and there are an infinite amount of ways to prepare Polish beet salads and soups. One salad I find myself making most often in the autumn is buraczki. For me, buraczki symbolizes the start of the season. Beets are among the last fresh vegetables pulled from the garden during harvest, and they symbolize preparation for the winter ahead. We…
While the plot does revolve around a romantic relationship, The Break-Up is a much-needed comedic reminder that walking away can sometimes be the healthiest choice. Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn star as a couple slowly realizing they’re just not compatible. “It illustrates that sometimes, being single is better than being in a relationship that doesn’t fit,” Bean says, which can be a grounding takeaway when the FOMO of seeing couples everywhere starts to creep in.Moana (2016)For anyone uninterested in watching anything centered around love, Moana is a great pick, Diane Bagatourian, LMFT, a therapist at Clear Behavioral Health in California,…
It’s the drink of parties and celebrations, of weddings and christenings, the drink that conjures up memories of special occasions and a touch of luxury. Champagne is no everyday drink so, when buying a bottle, it’s worth buying the best – so we’ve rounded up the best champagnes to buy so you can find the ultimate bottles to pop.There’s plenty of choice when it comes to fizz these days: from affordable prosecco and cava to unique English sparkling wines and even non-alcoholic sparkling options, but champagne remains the most decadent option. The strict rules limiting the region of the same…
Key Takeaways Friends can encourage us to be our best and reach our goals. The social support that friendships provide is also vital to mental health and well-being. In an age where many of us feel lonelier and more disconnected than ever—despite being chronically online—it’s never been more important to invest extra energy into our friendships. Platonic relationships are sometimes overlooked in our quest for romantic ones, but friendship is just as important to our psychological well-being. Friendships can enrich your life in countless ways. Good friends teach you about yourself and challenge you to be better. They encourage you to…
Even though water is essential for all functions of the body, slurping the proper amount of fluid ounces per day may feel like a full-time job; but the consequences of under-hydrating are immense. Registered dietitian Callie Exas, MPH, MS, RDN advises that as little as a 2% loss in hydration can negatively impact cognition, memory, mood, and reaction time. And if dehydration persists, it can increase the risk for heat illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. The best water flavorings can make drinking fluids more enjoyable, especially for those who tire of drinking plain water but still…
Key Takeaways Journaling can help you feel better by reducing stress and improving your mood.You can write in different ways—like free writing, gratitude journaling, or making lists—to reduce stress. Journaling generally involves the practice of keeping a diary or journal that explores thoughts and feelings surrounding the events of your life. There are several different ways to do this. Journaling, as a stress management and self-exploration tool, works best when done consistently, but even occasional, sporadic journaling can be stress relieving when the practice is focused on gratitude or emotional processing. Overview One of the most effective ways to reduce…
From soy and dairy to dietary fat and superfoods, nutrition myths about breast cancer abound.Dietitians explain why these myths exist and dispel them by breaking down the science. To help reduce breast cancer risk, limit alcohol and processed meat and eat a fiber-rich diet. From fears about soy to misconceptions about dairy, nutrition myths about breast cancer can lead to restrictive eating patterns that may do more harm than good. “I hear myths about nutrition and breast cancer often. Many patients feel pressure to overhaul their diets completely because they fear ‘feeding cancer,’” says Brannon Blount, M.S., RDN, LDN. “This can…
C4 Energy’s Cereal Killer brings fruity cereal flavor to the performance energy drink category — 200mg caffeine, beta-alanine, zero sugar, and NSF Certified for Sport. Saturday morning nostalgia meets serious training fuel. C4 Performance Energy just dropped what might be its most audacious flavor yet — Cereal Killer, a fruity cereal-flavored energy drink that launches October 22, 2025. With its crime-scene marketing campaign and “WANTED” poster branding, C4’s claiming this flavor is so good it’s “suspected of killing off other flavors”. Bold claim? Sure. But with 200 milligrams of caffeine, CarnoSyn® beta-alanine, zero sugar, and NSF Certified for Sport® credentials,…
Enjoy a comforting and creamy soup for lunch or dinner with one of these healthy recipes. Featuring nutritious ingredients like veggies, lean protein, healthy fats and legumes, these cozy soups can fit seamlessly into one of the healthiest eating patterns around: the Mediterranean diet. Recipes like our 20-Minute Chickpea Soup and Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup are delicious, warming and balanced bowls you’ll want to make again and again. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Marry Me White Bean Soup Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser, Food Stylist: Emily…