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The path to better heart health may start with higher levels of well-being
People with higher levels of well-being are less likely to have cardiovascular issues, and an extensive and detailed look at the connection offers insights as to why.
In a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers used data from more ...Read more
She had a simple idea: sunscreen made with Black users in mind
MIAMI -- For Newburgh, New York, native and St. Thomas University alumna Shontay Lundy, wearing sunscreen is a necessity, not an option. The experience of living in sunny Miami during graduate school showed her just how important sunscreen is for managing skin health.
“If there was one location where people needed sunscreen all of the time, ...Read more
Answer Angel: Precious T-shirts
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I just returned from seeing my all-time favorite band, Jeff Lynne's ELO. Since this is his last tour ever and I am a longtime fan, I had to buy a concert T-shirt. I wish I still had my T-shirt from back in the day, but sadly, the silkscreen printing faded away.
I'd sure like to keep ...Read more
Maria Sharapova serves in delightful coat at Paris fashion show
We don't usually feature an outfit involving jeans and loafers, but as we enter that glorious time of year known as Coat Season, what better way to celebrate than with this delightful piece of outerwear, worn by Maria Sharapova at the Stella McCartney spring/summer fashion show in Paris?
I love everything about this coat: the relaxed fit, the...Read more
Why you might want to turn down those free food samples at the store
From Costco to Sam’s Club, free food samples are sometimes only a bite away when grocery shopping. But even the healthiest of them can lead to unhealthy choices, according to a new study.
Published recently in Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science...Read more
She came to St. Louis with her family as an Afghan refugee. She’s now a clothing entrepreneur
ST. LOUIS — It was around Eid-al-Fitr, one of two main holidays for Muslims, that Freshta Zary saw a business opportunity.
When Zary lived in Kabul, Afghanistan, it was customary for people to buy new clothes for themselves and loved ones for the holidays and other special occasions. But in St. Louis, where Zary came as a refugee from the ...Read more
Answer Angel: Where are the pantyhose?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Why can’t I find sheer or semi-sheer pantyhose in stores any more?
I don’t like going to work in the office or to meetings with bare legs. Am I “old-fashioned”? Maybe, but I’m only in my 30s. I’m having trouble locating a decent selection in stores where I used to find them. (With samples ...Read more
Why the ancient grain quinoa became a modern nutritional powerhouse
It only took about 7,000 years, but quinoa has finally arrived in the American mainstream.
Better late than never for the ancient whole grain first cultivated in the Andes region of South America. The nutritional powerhouse packs protein and carbohydrates – two essential macronutrients the body needs in large amounts.
In the 2010s, quinoa ...Read more
Cargill’s consumer TrendTracker reveals ‘battle between reward and guilt’
MINNEAPOLIS — Keith Albright has a reputation for being a healthy eater. He packs cauliflower for lunch.
“I mean, I do eat healthy, but it’s so I can sin later,” he said. “That’s how I balance the permission to indulge.”
Albright, the marketing insights and analytics manager at Cargill, embodies what he sees many Americans ...Read more
Answer Angel: Solution for car's 'black hole of despair'
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have not seen this topic in your column but I thought of you for this reason: I dropped the eyeliner pencil — one that you suggested -- down the “black hole of despair,” in the crack between the seat of my car and the console. It took me a long time and much contortion and frustration to ...Read more
Two simply perfect gowns at the Emmys — with just the right added touches
A slew of glorious gowns turned up for the Emmy Awards this month, as one might expect; here are my two favorites of the night.
Anna Sawai, winner of outstanding lead actress in a drama series (for “Shogun”), wore a red Vera Wang dress — beautifully simple, except for one perfectly placed flounce.
And Catherine O’Hara, a presenter, ...Read more
The stomach vacuum is a core workout with real results
In the ever-evolving world of social media fitness trends, the “stomach vacuum” exercise has been on the rise — and experts say this one might be worth the hype.
Unlike many viral ...Read more
Trend or treatment? Here’s the science behind pimple patches
In a recent Instagram post, Anne Hathaway reminded us that even Hollywood isn’t immune to the occasional blemish. The actress shared a candid photo of herself sporting pimple patches, ...Read more
Answer Angel: Never complain. Never explain
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: For many reasons, I can no longer wear shoes with heels of any height. I need flat shoes. This is not an age problem—I’m in my late 20s—but a foot problem that I must live with.
But what about formal or even work events where I must dress up? I am self- conscious and wonder if I should be. Am I ...Read more
Weight-loss surgery may help people with obesity better manage high blood pressure
People with obesity who had weight-loss surgery were able to better manage their high blood pressure in the long term than those using medications and lifestyle changes, a new analysis finds.
An unexpected accessory at the Venice Film Festival: Chic berets
Well, it was Italy and not France, but nonetheless the dress code for the jury at the Venice Film Festival, which wrapped last weekend, seemed to involve berets.
Isabelle Huppert, president of the jury, accessorized her sparkling, Champagne-colored gown with a matching chapeau, while jury member Zhang Ziyi topped her sleek black-velvet ...Read more
Jenna Ortega carries bag version of ‘Beetlejuice’ house at premiere
Well, despite all the options this past week at the Venice International Film Festival (red carpets are back!), I’m simply going to have to highlight this knockout ensemble worn at the “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” London premiere on Aug. 29 by the film’s star Jenna Ortega.
I love the unusual shape of the Harris Reed gown — the black ...Read more
Answer Angel: Statement earrings
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I read in a story about Princess Kate that said she was wearing “statement” earrings.
What does that mean. What is statement jewelry — or statement clothing or accessories?
--Kim B.
Dear Kim: In fashion lingo, statement anything is an item that raises your look from ...Read more
Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore are fall personified in movie still
It’s finally September, which means fall clothes and fall movies are upon us.
I quite liked the autumnal tones of this photo, from Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door”; Tilda Swinton in her perfectly tied scarf and Julianne Moore in her buffalo-checked jacket seem like fall personified. (Bina Daigeler, Oscar-nominated a few years ...Read more
Answer Angel: How to revive hats and Velcro
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have a nice collection of straw — or straw-like — hats. But they get squished in the storing process in my closet.
How to revive them?
--Penny K.
Dear Penny: Use a steamer or place them in a closed bathroom while you’re showering, Try a hair dryer to get the fiber more pliable, then shape and/or stuff with ...Read more
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- She had a simple idea: sunscreen made with Black users in mind
- The path to better heart health may start with higher levels of well-being
- Maria Sharapova serves in delightful coat at Paris fashion show
- Answer Angel: Precious T-shirts
- Cargill’s consumer TrendTracker reveals ‘battle between reward and guilt’