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Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

New research reveals braiding hair and wigs may carry more risk than beauty Black women's hair extensions and braiding products are once again facing scrutiny, and this time the findings are even more alarming than before. A fresh wave of concern is rippling through the beauty community after a new study confirmed what many have…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Body

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

New research shows women 45 and older who commit to this low-impact workout for 10 weeks may see real, measurable change. The Study Making Waves If you're dreaming of a slimmer waistline before beach season, the answer might not be another round of crunches or planks. A new review published in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ Open…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

News

Wildfire smoke set to blanket the Midwest and Northeast this week

Health officials are urging caution as smoke and heat arrive together this week. Heavy smoke from large wildfires burning in Canada and Minnesota is spreading into the Midwest and Northeast this week, threatening unhealthy air quality for roughly 100 million people through Friday. A heat dome sitting over the middle of the country is helping…

ByGesi LloydJuly 15, 20260Comments

Sex

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

A University of Texas study says the secret to more intimacy might already be sitting in your sink. Turns out those social media couples joking that a partner doing the dishes is the ultimate form of foreplay might be onto something real. New research out of the University of Texas at Austin has found a…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Celebs

Tracee Ellis Ross gets candid about fame, fear and love

From a startling childhood memory to her thoughts on relationships, she shared it all. Tracee Ellis Ross grew up surrounded by some of the biggest names in entertainment, but not every encounter left her starstruck. In a wide ranging appearance on the podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, the actress opened up about a specific…

ByGesi LloydJuly 15, 20260Comments

Wellness

Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

New research is challenging everything we thought we knew about the go-to wellness capsule — and the truth depends entirely on your heart. For years, fish oil has held a permanent spot in medicine cabinets nationwide, championed as an essential daily ritual for brain sharpness, joint comfort and long-term heart protection. Loaded with omega-3 fatty…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Sports

Caitlin Clark’s emotional birthday tribute leaves fans gushing over boyfriend

The WNBA superstar shared a heartfelt Instagram carousel celebrating Connor McCaffery's 28th birthday, and even NBA and WNBA stars couldn't resist chiming in. Caitlin Clark is once again showing that her love life, while rarely on display, means just as much to her as her record-breaking career on the court. The Indiana Fever guard took…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Relationships

In-laws and your marriage: How much say should they have?

Why boundaries with family might be the secret to a stronger marriage Marriage doesn't arrive with a manual for handling in-laws. Some families pop by unannounced; others believe couples should sort things out privately. When those two worlds collide, tension follows fast — and it's more common than most couples admit. For many Black families,…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 14, 20260Comments

Wellness

Grandma hobbies are making a serious comeback right now

The internet's most unexpected trend proves slowing down might be the ultimate self-care move Somewhere between the endless scroll and the pressure to always be "on," a quieter revolution has been brewing. Knitting circles. Homemade bread. Cross-stitch hoops. The kind of hobbies your grandmother swore by are now showing up everywhere from TikTok to wellness…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 14, 20260Comments

Skincare

Skin barrier breaking down? Here’s the real reason

The everyday habits, weather shifts, and skincare trends that could be quietly breaking down your skin barrier If your moisturizer suddenly stings, your face feels tight no matter how much cream you layer on, or products that used to work like magic have stopped delivering, your skin barrier might be sending an SOS. That frustrating…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 14, 20260Comments

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Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

Wildfire smoke set to blanket the Midwest and Northeast this week

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

Tracee Ellis Ross gets candid about fame, fear and love

Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

Caitlin Clark’s emotional birthday tribute leaves fans gushing over boyfriend

In-laws and your marriage: How much say should they have?

Grandma hobbies are making a serious comeback right now

Skin barrier breaking down? Here’s the real reason

Angel Reese avoids suspension after tech gets tossed

Viola Davis: Target’s redemption depends on this

5 things to know before using dry shampoo on curls