Instead of counting your losses (literally), making some lifestyle changes to your bedtime routine can make a huge difference. For starters, it can prevent hair damage to your hair (PSA: A lot of hair damage happens at night). And because your epithelial hair follicle stem cells are set into action while you sleep, the right care will significantly assist the process of your overall hair growth. RELATED: The Benefits of a Hot Oil Treatment for Hair—and How to Do It Yourself And contrary to popular belief, Gillen recommends staying away from sleep caps (unless they’re made of silk)....

It’s a blessing if you need to research a fascinating subject—it’s an overwhelming, head-spinning, and sometimes depressing curse if you’re just trying to keep up with the times. How We Consume News “There’s an even bigger link [between the state of the news and our psychological well-being] than ever before,” says Sanam Hafeez, Ph.D., a neuropsychologist in New York City and the director of Comprehend the Mind. “Pre-internet, smartphones, and social media, we could simply click the TV remote or turn the dial on the radio when we wanted to tune out....

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Actually, a pretty good one. The key is to get creative. Starting with two ways to transform leftover pasta and finishing with two ways that make the most of what you have, here are four ways to elevate leftover pasta. Cook a Pasta Frittata With just a few eggs, you can make a pasta frittata. This isn’t a new creation, but a dish with deep roots in Italy. People have been thinking about creative ways to reuse pasta for a long time, partly to save money, partly to make leftover pasta as good as it can be....

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Finish the dish with a can of small great northern beans, which sop up the delicious sauce without overwhelming the flavors. If you have leftovers, shred and toss the meat with pasta for another tasty dinner.

But do you actually know what International Women’s Day is and the history behind it? Keep reading for everything you need to know about International Women’s Day 2023, including this year’s theme and hashtags. RELATED: Inspirational Quotes for International Women’s Day In 1911, Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland celebrated the first official International Women’s Day on March 19. More than one million people attended rallies focused on suffrage, representation, education, and workers’ rights....

While it doesn’t clean the hair or scalp, it’s pretty helpful in those moments when you don’t or can’t wash your hair. Dry shampoos are also available in many options, including sprays, powders, and foams. As more formulas hit the market, questions about the safety of dry shampoo and its impacts on the hair and scalp have raised. We consulted two certified trichologists to find out whether dry shampoo is bad for you....

To get to the bottom of this particular dental hygiene debate, we asked dentists for their expert opinions and gathered the latest research on mouthwash benefits, downsides, and best practices for keeping your smile healthy, fresh, and clean. The Pros of Using Mouthwash Aside from giving your mouth that sparkling-clean, cool, and tingly feeling, mouthwash serves a number of roles when it comes to supporting oral health and hygiene. “Mouthwash is definitely beneficial for keeping your teeth clean, and it can prevent unnecessary problems with your teeth,” says London-based dentist Parneet Sehmi, BDS, MJDF, RCS....

At Jungalow, Blakeney’s mission is to “bring good vibes home,” and the new line at Target does just that. “To bring good vibes home, we need to have fun, let loose, get creative, and see what we discover! Once we understand what lights us up, we can invite more of it into our lives and our homes,” says Blakeney in the press release. Hello, color, pattern, and a smile-sparking collection of houseplants!...

In 2007, Kim moved to Oklahoma to serve as writer and host for Oklahoma Gardening, a weekly PBS television program produced by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. During her seven-plus years as host, Kim shared her expertise through more than 1,000 video segments covering all aspects of gardening, environmental stewardship, and sustainable living. She is currently a contributor to national gardening media, including Fine Gardening and Southern Living Plant Collection....

The KitchenAid Classic Series stand mixer my mom had in the ’90s is still hanging around today, mixing, beating, and kneading as well as ever. My mom used it when I was in elementary school to make cakes and cookies for birthdays and school events; it survived my daily baking sessions in high school; and now, while I’m back home quarantining with my mom during this crisis, it’s back on the kitchen counter while we stress bake, whipping up my favorite-ever chocolate chip cookie recipe and flourless double-chocolate brownies....

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