Plugging your mixer into a power strip It’s tempting to plug all of your kitchen appliances into a power strip or surge protector. But some gadgets, like your KitchenAid, need to be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Because your stand mixer uses a considerable amount of energy, channeling power through a cord can increase […]
Are you doing your best in the gym and with healthy eating, but aren’t seeing any improvements in your physique? Here are 10 common fitness mistakes that could prevent you from reaching your goals. 1. Skipping meals. This will slow your metabolism and result in fat gain. Eat your protein, fat and carb requirement in your diet—don’t try to eat less. It is necessary to […]
You just finished an awesome and sweaty workout – great job! But working out isn’t the only thing that matters; what you do afterward is the key to a good recovery and muscle growth. Avoid these six mistakes after a workout: 1. Forget to hydrate Most people are walking around chronically dehydrated. It’s essential to […]
Mistake #5: Not going “back to basics” every once in a while Once the skin is burnt and out-of-balance, Joy recommends going back to the basics. “Start feeding and building the skin back,” she says, adding that she likes using a gentle non-foaming cleanser, an aloe-healing gel and a hydrating non-active moisturizer. “After that, comes […]
Sunday afternoon, as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Brazil passed 100, President Jair Bolsonaro left the presidential palace in Brasilia to mingle among thousands of pro-government demonstrators outside. It was the latest rash and irresponsible move from the far-right president, who was supposed to be in self-isolation even after saying he tested negative […]
Not checking your meat temperature StrikingPhotography/Getty Images One of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from foodborne illness is to make sure you’re cooking your meat, poultry, fish, and leftovers to the correct temperature. All poultry and leftovers should be cooked to 165ºF and pork, meat and fish to 145ºF. Have […]
A call handler with the NHS non-emergency 111 service has admitted he made mistakes when dealing with a student who was suffering a fatal suspected allergic reaction. Shante Turay-Thomas, 18, died after falling unwell at her family home in Wood Green, north London, last year. Ademola Dada told an inquest he should have asked “more […]
When it comes to using condoms, you probably have questions. Lots of questions, like: Can you get pregnant using a condom even if it doesn’t break? And: Can sperm leak out the base of a condom? Yep, pretty sexy stuff. But it’s OK to have those questions, because the more you know about how to […]
Saving Money Don’t let these common cooking habits drain your savings. Every product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Putting your diet on a budget ub-foto/Shutterstock When you need to cut back on expenses, the usual financial advice focuses on slashing your […]
Cleaning & Organizing These common setups are a recipe for disaster. Cook up a better system for a clean, productive kitchen. You group by item, not by need Kutlayev Dmitry/Shutterstock You might keep your masher and microplane grater by the stove with other long-handled items cooking spatulas, but that’s not the most convenient setup. “There […]
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You may have heard that taking emergency contraception like Plan B during ovulation makes it less effective, and unfortunately, that’s one rumor that’s true (more on that below). But there are a host of other factors that can make emergency contraception fail, from not taking it soon enough to continuing to have unprotected sex after […]
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Fitness The elliptical gets a bad rap for being an ineffective workout tool, but that’s only because most people use it wrong. Tweak these bad habits to get the most out of your workout. You only ever use the elliptical Undrey/Shutterstock Using the same equipment at the gym in the same way every single time […]
Taste of Home My favorite part of Thanksgiving? A plate piled high with fluffy, rich mashed potatoes. (Truth be told, this is my favorite part of any meal, any day, any time of the year!) Unfortunately, we’ve all had that side of mashed potatoes that falls droopy and dull. Even worse? A gooey, gluey mess. […]