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The right amount of coffee can be good for you, but timing it too close to bedtime could have unwanted effects on your sleep.
No matter how you take it or when, coffee is a ritual. The smell of a freshly brewed pot of coffee is what jolts some people out of bed in the morning, while an after-lunch shot of espresso is the highlight of others’ afternoons.
But what about those who prefer the bitter beverage as an after-dinner delight? Evening coffee drinkers say the post-meal cup of joe helps wi...

Dry skin and sensitive skin aren't the same thing, but they often occur together.
"Dry, sensitive skin is a skin type that lacks moisture and is easily irritated by external factors such as environmental irritants, harsh skin-care products and changes in temperature," Anthony Nikko, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Houston, Texas, tells LIVESTRONG.com. "This type of skin can feel tight and rough and may show signs of flakiness, redness and itching."
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Ozempic is a prescription drug that's been all over the news in the past year. Although it's a type 2 diabetes drug, Ozempic has been widely touted as a weight-loss cure. It's been rumored to be used by big-name celebs off label as a weight-loss drug and gained so much cultural capital that it earned a name-drop at the Oscars.
You may be less familiar with the name Wegovy, but it's actually the same medication as Ozempic — semaglutide — and unlike Ozempic, Wegovy is FDA-approved as a treatmen...

To many of us, sunscreen is that bright yellow tube reserved for summer vacations and beach days. Though most people understand its importance, many American adults don’t use sunscreen on a regular basis.1 We get it: applying sunscreen can feel like a chore. Nevertheless, dermatologists agree sunscreen is something everyone should be using—and every day, at that.
Sunscreen shields your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, says Anthony Nikko, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in H...

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Sun protection is important from your head to your feet and everything in-between. But there are a few places that are commonly forgotten, and the lips are one of them. Though you may be in the habit of wearing lip balm daily to prevent chapped lips, using a lip balm with SPF when you spend time outdoors is a simple but effective way to boost your sunscre...

While preference plays a part when choosing a sunscreen, there are a few musts. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), sunscreen should be water-resistant, broad-spectrum, and SPF 30 or greater. Outside of these criteria, you can decide what works best for you.
You might find that the right sunscreen depends on the moment. For example, spray sunscreens can come in handy for covering your kiddos or getting hard-to-reach places like your back. But it's important to know how to ...

It’s no secret that inflation is hitting Americans hard. The cost of rent, gas, and utilities have all gone up, and climbing grocery bills certainly don’t make it any easier. The increased cost of goods, and shortages along food supply chains, have resulted in an uptick in prices, and those costs get passed along to shoppers. Food prices have gone up an estimated 11 percent in recent years, though some shoppers have noticed even steeper hikes. Now, it can feel as though it’s impossible to sti...

From sides to main dishes—these recipes will get dinner on the table pronto.
If you live for the weekends, it might be time to reshape how you think about weeknights. One way to make weeknights feel more special is by adding a little excitement around mealtime. Picture this—your friends and family are gathered around the table on a warm summer night, passing plates and sharing stories about one another’s day. The only thing that could make that better? A spread of steaming hot food fresh off ...

No one wants soggy broccoli.
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Broccoli is one of the most popular cruciferous vegetables. Full of fiber and vitamins, broccoli is seriously good for you. It’s also a great example of healthy foods that taste great. You can roast, bake, boil, steam, blanch, and even air fry broccoli, making it a super versatile ingredient to keep on hand.
The only problem? Broccoli’s days are numbered. When the bright green hue has faded to yellow or brown, you know your broccoli has spoiled. To...

Time to fire up the grill! You’ll be needing it all summer long.
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to dust off the old grill and gather around for a backyard barbecue. Every grill master knows the trifecta of a delicious American cookout—hot dogs, hamburgers, and steaks. But grilled chicken is the versatile main course you may be overlooking when building your BBQ menu. It’s popular for its protein content, but chicken is also a good source of nutrients like B vitamins, ...

Everything is not always as it seems, and such is the case with chaga mushrooms. This type of functional mushroom—which also goes by the names “the Cinder Conk” and, more formally, Inonotus obliquus—hardly looks like a conventional mushroom at all.
While they’re full of potential medicinal properties, on which the research continues to grow, chaga isn’t your typical produce-section mushroom (which boast healthy, nutritional benefits of their own, of course). While you won’t likely find them i...

Because no one wants to stand over a hot grill when it’s sizzling out.
When the weather is nice, it’s practically an invitation to take your meals outside. And that usually involves a hot grill. Hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, and various cuts of glazed and grilled meats are all evocative of backyard barbecues, but we all know that large bowls of various salads are the true unsung heroes of the season. They’re easy to make, packed with in-season fruits and vegetables, and just as delicious (and...

There’s always room for the last course.
On America’s birthday, we celebrate by spending time with friends and family, watching a firework spectacular, and chowing down on some good food, of course. You can expect the spread to be filled with chips, dips, hot dogs, some burgers, and a few salads to boot. But the best is saved for last, and that’s dessert. Pies, cakes, and tarts—oh my!
Any dessert is a Fourth of July dessert if it’s eaten on Independence Day, but we all know this holiday calls...

Everything you need to complement your Independence Day menu.
There are three things that make 4th of July extra special—fireworks, food, and spending time with friends and family. A good meal, show, and company are all you need to have a memorable holiday.
While the grill master gets all the credit for the burgers and dogs, let’s not forget that it’s the 4th of July side dishes that fill everyone’s plates (and stomachs). So, here’s all the inspo you need for a spread complete with pasta sala...

Bite into a kiwi too soon and you’re in for a tart surprise. Here are the signs it’s go time.
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Kiwis, also known as kiwifruits, are a mysterious fruit. Why do they have brown furry skin? What part of the kiwi is edible? How do you know when they’re ripe? Plus, many people wonder whether kiwis are sweet or sour. With so much mystery surrounding these balls of nutrients and flavor, it’s time to set the record straight.
First of all, kiwis aren’t tropical fruits. They’re native to...