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Why sex may ease 5 common menopause symptoms

Menopause often arrives with an unwelcome side effect: a dip in desire at the exact moment doctors say staying sexually active could actually help. New research suggests that regular intimacy, whether with a partner or on one's own, may ease some of the most common symptoms tied to this life stage, including poor sleep and…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 14, 20260Comments

Beauty

Dark circles under eyes: 4 causes and fixes that work

Dark circles can make even a well rested face look exhausted, and doctors say sleep often isn't the only factor at play. Sun exposure, genetics, dehydration and the natural aging process can all contribute to a shadowed under eye area. Several dermatology and skincare experts shared what actually causes dark circles, which treatments work and…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 14, 20260Comments

Skincare

Black kids and sunburn: 5 myths parents get wrong

As a child growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, warm weather was a year round constant, and spending hours outside was simply part of daily life. It wasn't until moving to New York City as an adult that the writer, a 44 year old Black mother, learned how much she didn't know about protecting melanin…

ByDorcas OnasaAugust 14, 20260Comments

Celebs

Donovan Mitchell’s honeymoon yacht workout has fans talking

The Cavaliers star and singer-actress Coco Jones fueled fan chatter with a barefoot fitness session during their honeymoon getaway. Setting Sail Into Newlywed Bliss Donovan Mitchell and his wife, Coco Jones, are proving that honeymoon downtime doesn't mean skipping leg day. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard shared a glimpse of the couple's opulent getaway this week,…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 13, 20260Comments

Style

Taylor Swift debuts stunning hair transformation after secret London night

The pop icon steps out with a bold new look weeks after marrying Travis Kelce Taylor Swift is settling into married life with a fresh new look to match. Th e 36-year-old singer was photographed leaving the private members' club Annabel's in London around midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 12,…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 13, 20260Comments

Advice

The Real Cost of Multitasking, and How to Stop It

Switching between tasks costs the average worker roughly 40% of their productive time, and that single statistic is why monotasking, the practice of focusing on one task at a time, has moved from a wellness buzzword to a documented productivity strategy backed by decades of cognitive research. What does multitasking actually cost you, in concrete…

ByGesi LloydAugust 13, 20260Comments

Celebs

Tiffany Haddish’s Georgia DUI Case Ends in Probation

Tiffany Haddish's Georgia DUI case ended Tuesday with a guilty plea, closing out a legal process that started with a 2022 arrest and stretched more than four years before reaching a resolution that avoided both a trial and any additional jail time. What did Haddish actually plead guilty to? One count of DUI alcohol less…

ByGesi LloydAugust 13, 20260Comments

Nails

Manicure longevity secrets every nail lover needs now

Small prep tweaks and everyday habits can keep your color flawless for days longer. Manicure day can make any outfit feel finished, but chips, peeling edges and cracked tips have a way of showing up right when you need your hands to look their best. Between wiping down countertops, styling your hair and typing…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 13, 20260Comments

Wellness

Can’t sleep past 3 A.M.? Your hormones might know why

Two of sleep science's top experts break down what's really keeping you up at 3 a.m. — and how to finally fix it. If you've ever bolted awake at 3 a.m. with your mind already racing through tomorrow's to-do list, you're not imagining it. That jarring, wide-eyed alertness has a name, and it's not just…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 13, 20260Comments

Health

Female cardiologists reveal the easy heart habits worth stealing

Simple, realistic strategies from women in cardiology show how small daily choices can make heart health feel far less overwhelming. Heart health starts with realistic routines Taking care of your heart sounds simple until real life gets involved. Between demanding careers, family responsibilities, late nights, restaurant meals and workouts that never seem to fit the…

ByDempsey May AyucoAugust 13, 20260Comments

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Why sex may ease 5 common menopause symptoms

Dark circles under eyes: 4 causes and fixes that work

Black kids and sunburn: 5 myths parents get wrong

Donovan Mitchell’s honeymoon yacht workout has fans talking

Taylor Swift debuts stunning hair transformation after secret London night

The Real Cost of Multitasking, and How to Stop It

Tiffany Haddish’s Georgia DUI Case Ends in Probation

Manicure longevity secrets every nail lover needs now

Can’t sleep past 3 A.M.? Your hormones might know why

Female cardiologists reveal the easy heart habits worth stealing

What couples therapy can teach us about love

Can tattoo removal change the look of dark skin?

Jennifer Hudson steps behind the curtain for a full circle moment