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Bonne Maman’s coveted advent calendar just dropped, but it won’t last long
The buildup to Christmas is almost as magical as the day itself. And nothing gets me in the holly, jolly spirit quite like an advent calendar. A what? I get it: We’re still a few months away from Santa’s long-awaited arrival, and you’re scoping out Labor Day sales without thinking about the holidays to come…
This bestselling veggie chopper is 50% off for Labor Day
A vegetable chopper must be doing something right to amass over 81,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. So what sets the No. 1 bestselling Fullstar 4-In-1 Vegetable Chopper apart? Unlike choppers where you have to keep pulling a string to slice your veggies, this gizmo gives you a uniform dice in one fell swoop. Plus, it…
Step on it! Some of Amazon’s comfiest sandals are up to 65% off for Labor Day
A good pair of sandals is worth its weight in gold, but we believe you shouldn’t have to pay precious-metal prices for foot comfort. That’s why we’ve scoured Amazon for the best discounts on sandals, flip-flops and more as Labor Day sales get rolling. Looking for quality slides? These picks from Adidas are classics for…
Should you ‘fix’ your posture? Why experts say always sitting up straight won’t help your back pain.
Did your parent or a grandparent ever poke your back so you would pull your shoulders back? Or perhaps a teacher reminding you to sit up straight and at attention? Or maybe you (like me) have gotten those targeted Instagram ads trying to sell you Taylor Swift’s posture trainer? Good posture has long been touted…
Mosquito-borne illnesses are back in the news. 4 ways to protect yourself.
It’s a bad year for mosquito-borne illnesses: Mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis are prompting people in Massachusetts to stay indoors at night. Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized earlier this month with West Nile virus. And record numbers of dengue fever cases are spreading globally, including in Puerto Rico and other parts of the U.S. Experts…
Floss before brushing, eat prunes and 7 more tips to upgrade your health this week
Hello, Yahoo Life readers! My name is Kaitlin, and I’m delivering the best wellness tips around the internet. August is on its way out, and fall is right around the corner — if the arrival of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is any indication. (Just remember not to go overboard on the caffeine … it is…
Shoppers in their 60s and 70s say their secret to looking younger is this $7 collagen cream
We love anti-aging treatments, but it seems like you have to use multiple products to address different skin issues. Some work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while others help smooth and firm sagging skin or keep it hydrated and glowing. Ready to streamline your beauty routine? While you can continue to…
The best exercise mat for 2024, tested and approved by a personal trainer
Ready to break a sweat? Whether you’re nailing that downward dog or powering through a HIIT session, using an exercise mat can make the difference between a successful workout and one that causes some discomfort. The best exercise mat provides support, stability, slip-resistance and cushioning for your joints while providing a solid foundation for your…
Women’s pain and discomfort has a history of being ignored in health care. Here are two ways that’s starting to change.
Two major developments in women’s health have recently made news: less invasive alternatives to the pap smear — long considered “an uncomfortable but necessary evil” for cervical cancer screenings — and the new pain management guidelines for IUD insertion, the highly effective contraceptive that many women have said hurts when placed in the uterus to…