Bakuchiol is often called plant-based retinol because it is a natural, gentle alternative that mimics the same skin-renewing benefits. Both bakuchiol and retinol are antioxidants that promote cell turnover and collagen production, targeting similar skin concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, sun damage and breakouts. Studies have shown that bakuchiol is gentler and better tolerated than retinol while […]
The health care costs associated with pregnancy and childbirth average almost $19,000, including $2,854 paid out-of-pocket, a new KFF analysis of large employers’ insurance claims finds. Unlike other analyses that examine costs of specific pregnancy-related services, such as a vaginal or cesarean delivery, this new analysis compares three years of health care claims for reproductive-aged women who gave birth to […]
Concerns are rising over a new omicron subvariant that is even more highly transmissible, called BA.5. The new subvariant has risen to be a majority of COVID-19 cases in the United States and is sparking concern about an increase in hospitalizations. The White House held a press briefing with its top health experts on Tuesday to address the rise […]
[unpaid/sample] I’ve had products from this brand sitting on my desk for a long time but somehow it kept being pushed to the back of the queue. However, as is often the case, I’m kicking myself because it’s actually very pleasant. Odile Lecoin Purify & Glow Cleansing Balm Everything is very melty at the moment because it’s so hot I […]
In 2013, Tonya Taylor was suicidal because her epileptic seizures persisted despite taking a long list of medications. Then a fellow patient at a Denver neurologist’s office mentioned something that gave Taylor hope: a CBD oil called Charlotte’s Web. The person told her the oil helped people with uncontrolled epilepsy. However, the doctor would discuss it only “off the record” […]
Pregnancy is one of the most common reasons for a hospitalization among non-elderly people. In addition to the cost of the birth itself, pregnancy care also involves costs associated with prenatal visits and often includes care to treat psychological and medical conditions associated with pregnancy, birth, and the post-partum period. This analysis examines the health costs associated with pregnancy, childbirth, […]
Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong’o serves breath taking looks as she defy gravity at 2022 Dolce & Gabbana Fashion Show in Italy. The actress graced Instagram with snaps and videos of her hair moment, styled by Vernon François. Her latest Afro updo is channelling The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, which she tagged The Leaning Tower of Power in her accompanying […]
Whether for actually working out or weekend errands, leggings have been considered a wardrobe essential for quite some time now. However, lately, for reasons I probably don’t need to get into, I think we can all agree that they’re getting more use than ever. I know I wear leggings more than I’d like to admit these days, whether it’s for my […]
Deep Waters Give Me Glow Deep Waters Foiled Pressed Shadow ($7.00 for 0.105 oz.) is a brighter, medium blue with slightly warmer, green-gold shimmer that gave it a shiny, metallic finish. The eyeshadow was richly pigmented with good adhesion to bare skin while blending out well along the edges. The consistency was smooth, lightly creamy, and moderately dense but picked […]
Today we want to talk about the new socially distanced kind of healthcare. While the boundaries previously enforced have been largely reduced in a variety of ways and a lot of people are living lifestyles quite close to how they were before the pandemic, a lot of us are still being more mindful and want to avoid social contact when […]