Tag: Lifestyle

Vaping Can Be More Damaging Than Smoking Cigarettes, Study Finds

Vaping can cause more damage to DNA compared to smoking regular cigarettes, according to a new study which also found that both vapers and smokers had more than twice the DNA damage of nonusers. The study, published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research on Feb. 14, collected samples of epithelial cells from test participants’…


These Extra-Crispy Carrot Fries Are an Easy Way to Eat More Vegetables

Never had a carrot fry before? I hadn’t either, until a recent trip to my in-laws’ for the holidays. At a family dinner out with my three little nephews and niece, the kids were given carrots fries with their chicken tenders and were none the wiser—they loved the sweetness and crunch! These baked carrots fries…


Creating When You Feel Resistance

I’ve noticed that most of us let ourselves be driven by our resistance to something difficult, frightening, or uncertain. We take on a hard task—creating something, for example—and then we feel some kind of resistance or we feel overwhelmed. It’s often simply fear of the unknown. It’s quite normal and understandable to let this fear…


Pregnancy Problems, Maternal Mortality at All-Time High

On Oct. 29, 2022, Whitney Reising Oliver died. She was 22 weeks pregnant with her first child, a little boy she and her husband had named Felix. Their unborn son also died. “Whit was so excited to be a mother and raise baby Felix in Chicago, IL—the city she loved, alive with her favorite art,…


Candida: A Fungus We All Carry That Can Lead to Most Common Fungal Infections, Tips to Fight It

Candida albicans is a type of fungus that causes some of the most common fungal diseases. The drug-resistant strain has received a lot of attention, but the majority of cases are caused by the yeast’s more easily treated forms. Let’s look at what’s known about this disease, what it can do to us, and what can…


Aesthetician Shares Top 7 Tips on Managing Your Skin, Skincare, and Routine! ft. Alicia Yoon

Do you know if your skincare works for you? How do you monitor your skin? And for the love of all that’s skincare, how on earth do you test out new products without erupting in inflamed rashes? Alicia from Peach & Lily gives us a peek into her decades’ worth of skincare knowledge and shares…


Don’t Toss Your Old Bread

Spring cleaning is a refreshing and cathartic ritual, and the kitchen is a great place to begin. Clean out the refrigerator, toss any items with long-past use-by dates, and refresh those old spices parked in a drawer. As you fill your trash and recycling bins, keep one exception in mind: Under no circumstances should you…


What’s the Best Way to Mow My Lawn?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Lawn mowing is one of those tasks you probably do on autopilot. Get out the mower, make the circuit of the yard, maybe trim the edges, and call it a day, right? But a few basic techniques can make lawn mowing a vital part of maintenance that…


How You Can Go Shark Cage Diving Off Oahu’s North Shore

By Laylan Connelly From The Orange County Register The realization that I was entering a reverse fish tank became as clear as the Hawaiian water I was about to dip into off the North Shore of Oahu. I nervously made my way down the ladder into the small cage floating in 600-foot-deep water and peered…


Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan

View the print-ready version of this recipe. One of my favorite soup recipes, this creamy asparagus soup is made without heavy cream – just vegetables, broth, and a bit of Parmesan cheese puréed to silky perfection. It’s perfect for early spring when asparagus is in peak season and there’s still a chill in the air. Serve…