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FITNESS: Workouts

5 things you should do if you're new to working out

Now that summer is over and you're back in a regular routine, you've decided you want to start working on your fitness, too. But, uh, how exactly do you start? We've got all of the top tips to take you...
FITNESS: Your Bod

Fact or fiction: Cold water closes pores

Is it true that running your face under freezing cold water after washing helps close your pores? Yes! When you wash your face, start with a warm temperature, so that the water is almost steaming. Let the steam sink into your...

FITNESS: Wellness

Confused, sad, mad? Here's why you've been feeling so emotional lately...

Have you been feeling super emotional lately? Maybe you're totally happy one minute and then crying hysterically the next, or you go from cool and collected to freaking out in a matter of minutes. Good news—you're not going crazy. Check...
FITNESS: Your Bod

Fact or fiction: Is mascara bad for your lashes?

My mom told me that mascara has harmful effects on eyelashes. She said that a study was done showing that mascara thins lashes and eventually makes them fall out. Is this true? There’s no reason you can’t wear mascara and...

FITNESS: Eat Right

3 recipes to make your own protein bars at home

The key to a long-lasting, satisfying snack: protein. But the store-bought protein bars tend to hide loads of chemicals and sugar, so why not make your own? Here are some easy recipes (no protein powder or oven necessary!) for some...
FITNESS: Workouts

Turn the stairs into your personal gym

No gym? No problem! Gym memberships can be expensive and gymtimidation can be real. The answer to your exercise issue is super simple: stairs! They're free and easily accessible—if you don't have a staircase in your house you can use...

FITNESS: Your Bod

"I shave everyday, but I can never get my thighs hair-free"

Q: I shave everyday. But I can never get my thighs hair-free. Is this normal that the hair is hard-to-get? A: Shaving the thigh area and the back of your legs is definitely tricky because these spots are sooo hard to...
FITNESS: Wellness

Why you should stop weighing yourself

When it comes to dieting, exercise, and health, our main motivator usually comes down to one thing: the scale. Weighing yourself, especially more than once a week, is actually not as healthy or as good of an indicator of health...

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