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Healthy Living

Health Benefits of Hot Tubs

Enjoying a soak in a hot tub is a pleasurable experience but did you know how many health benefits hot tubs have? Read on to find out more. 1. It potentially improves your cardiovascular health Bruce Becker, M.D. states that submerging your whole body up to the neck presents you with a cardiac workout. With …

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The Best Cat Breeds for People with Allergies

Credit: Casarsa Guru / Getty Images Some are furless but all are full of character. These felines are considered hypoallergenic, including the Balinese, Siberian, Devon and Cornish Rex, and Bengals. Start Slideshow Credit: Casarsa Guru / Getty Images Let’s face it, a cat allergy is not pretty. Sneezing, hives, itchy eyes, and even severe asthma …

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The Seven Best Toothbrushes, All Approved by Dental Experts

For such a utilitarian item, there sure are a lot of toothbrushes on the market. While having options can be nice, it can be hard to know where to start when you're shopping for these essentials. Is one better than the other? And what about electric models? Are they worth the splurge? According to the American …

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Should You Wear Shoes Indoors?

To wear or not to wear, that is the question — at least when it comes to bringing your street shoes into the house. Culturally, the consensus is divided. Keeping on your kicks is common practice in many Western cultures, while it's unheard of in many Eastern cultures, sometimes for religious reasons. Regardless of custom …

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The Truth About Pre-Wedding Stress

You don't have to be told twice that planning a wedding is stressful. There's a ton of pressure involved in making this one day as special as possible, and the fact that are many cooks in the kitchen-from helpful friends and wedding planners to eager in-laws-doesn't usually help. Unless the bride and groom are paying …

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How to Expand Your Palate and Enjoy New Foods

Fruits and vegetables can taste as complex as any fine wine—so maybe we should appreciate them that way. In fact, one revolutionary approach to savoring produce is turning a whole-foods diet into a full sensory experience. As the stepdaughter of a U.K. wine importer, dietitian and food educator Amanda Archibald watched the wine industry open …

Healthy Food

Know the health benefits and culinary uses of Plum (Aloo Bukhara)

01/7Health benefits and Culinary uses of Plum Plum, also known as Aloo Bukhara, is a beautiful colored fruit that belongs to the Rosacea family. Rosacea also includes fruits like peaches and almonds. Usually, plum comes in different colors and sizes but the most common color is red. It tastes great when enjoyed fresh and is …

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The Earliest Signs You're Drinking Too Much Water

Even though we're constantly reminded of the benefits of staying hydrated, drinking enough water can be a tricky business. The same is true even after you've become one with your water bottle-once it feels like an appendage, it can be difficult to put it down. After a while, you may start to wonder if you're …

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Are Back Massagers Safe?

After weeks hunched over your computer screen, a back massage sounds like a welcome reward. Of course, given the current times and the ongoing spread of COVID-19, hitting the spa might not be an option for you. That's why at-home back massagers are such a must—now, in 2020, and beyond. They bring the relaxing kneading …