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Kate Upton Finally Books A Vogue Cover, But Gets The Adele Treatment

Despite being the victim of a decent amount of fat-shaming, model Kate Upton has remained pretty body-positive and awesome. Which is why it’s exciting to see her finally land a Vogue cover. It’s less exciting, however, to see that the “ambassadors for healthy body image” decided to do what they do to all women who aren’t built like a traditional model: Shoot her from the breasts up, and ensure a giant shadow could whittle away her chin. More »

Meatless Monday: 10 Last-Minute Vegan Halloween Recipes

Between a hurricane, an election, and the fact that this holiday is on possibly the least convenient day of the week, it’s understandable that you may not have had a lot of time for Halloween party-planning. Which is why for this week’s Meatless Monday, we’ve pulled together some vegan Halloween recipes that are fun, creative–and don’t take a ton of time or effort. More »

Citing Safety Concerns, Kroger Wisely Stops Selling Sprouts

Despite being a nutritionally-dense salad favorite, fresh sprouts haven’t had the best luck lately. Deemed unsafe by everyone by prominent food safety experts, the little greens pose a pretty big risk of E. coli. In fact, guaranteeing the safety of sprouts is almost impossible–which is why Kroger grocery stores have stopped carrying them in their stores. More »

Resveratrol Supplements May Be Kind Of Useless, Study Suggests

For years, red wine has been touted as a heart-healthy choice that’s full of good-for-you antioxidants. The secret? Resveratrol, a compound that was often credited for everything from slowing the aging process to curbing heart disease. Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, wine isn’t quite the superfood it was believed to be–and, according to a forthcoming study, neither is resveratrol itself, even in a supplement. More »

Chicken Soup For The Vegetarian Soul: Meat-Free Alternatives That Work

It’s official: Cold and flu season is fully upon us. And while there are a few tried-and-true home remedies for stuffy noses and scratchy throats, few get the coveted Grandma Seal of Approval quite like a hot bowl of chicken soup. But as a vegetarian, I’ve found myself wondering: What’s my Nana-approved cure-all? Is there a vegetarian-friendly alternative that still offers the same miraculous healing powers of chicken soup? More »

Lolo Jones Proves She’s More Than A Pretty Face, Joins The US Bobsled Team

Remember all that hullabaloo about how Olympian Lolo Jones was only getting attention because she was pretty, and not because she was a good athlete? We all knew it was bogus–she came in fourth at the London games, and will definitely compete again in 2016. But now, the hurdler has added another reason to respect her skills: She’s joined the U.S. women’s bobsled team. More »

Hooray! CNN Removes Terrible Piece Linking Ovulation To Voting

Yesterday, I got pretty angry about a piece that CNN wrote, regarding a forthcoming study about how ovulation and hormones impact a woman’s decision to vote. And, apparently, I wasn’t the only one who didn’t like the lack of skepticism … More »

Study, CNN Say Women Vote Based On Ovulation, Not Information

Remember how everything from the way you dress to the foods you eat to the men you date can all be traced back to what’s going on with your ovaries? According to a soon-to-be-published study, ovulation is also one of the driving factors behind how you vote. Because apparently ovulation is better at understanding foreign policy, economic plans, reproductive health issues, and voting record? Yeah, I’m going to go ahead and call BS on this. More »

Report: Your Smartphone Is Gross, Possibly Covered In Poo

Are you reading this article on your mobile at this second? After you’re done, you may want to wash your hands–and give that stanky smartphone a wipe. According to the Wall Street Journal, that thing is coated in potentially-harmful bacteria and germs…including those from human poo. Got that alcohol-based cleansing wipe ready? More »

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You Aren’t Imagining It: Foodborne Illness Up 44% In Just Two Years

If it seems like every week, there’s a new recall or outbreak of foodborne illness, you’re right. Almost every day, the FDA updates their recall homepage with new food that’s being pulled from shelves, either because it’s made someone sick, or because it could. But is food really more unsafe now than it has been in the past? According to a new report by the Public Interest Research Group, incidents of foodborne illness have increased 44%…in the last two years alone. More »

How To Throw a Great Dinner Party (Mistakes, Disasters, and Recipe Fails Included)

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not particularly gifted in the kitchen. But it isn’t because I’m too busy or not interesting in making homemade, healthy food–it’s because I know there are other people who can cook and bake better and with fewer mistakes than I can. I’m intimidated by kitchen failure. So most often, I just don’t try. That’s where former television news anchor and personality Erika Monroe-Williams, who blogs as The Hopeless Housewife, and I differ. I’m afraid of mistakes–she just laughs them off, and encourages others to do the same. More »

The Best Perk About Working From Home: Avoiding Cold And Flu Season

For almost two years, I’ve been working as a freelance writer and editor. Which means, aside from getting to largely be my own boss (and accounting department, and health care provider, and PR team), I also get to work from home, which really is great. But recently, I started actually going into a real business establishment regularly–and I was reminded of the single biggest home office perk: Avoiding cold and flu season almost entirely. More »

Witch Hazel: The Cheap, Eco-Friendly Skincare Solution You Should Be Using

During a recent trip to the East Coast, I had to deal with one of the most inconvenient facets of modern air travel: Liquid restrictions in carry-on bags. As a wearer of contact lenses, I need to have some liquids, no matter what–but I really try to give the TSA minimal reason to tear through my cosmetic bag. Luckily, my skin care regimen, from makeup removal to acne control to toning and basic cleansing–is contained to a single, inexpensive, awesome product. Have you discovered the joy of witch hazel yet? More »

Monster Linked To 5 Deaths; Maybe Now Energy Drinks Will Finally Be Regulated

As Americans begin to turn away from traditional sodas, highly-caffeinated energy drinks like Rockstar and Monster are gaining much of the beverage market share. Unfortunately, aside from being massively caloric and generally nutritionally empty, they’re also pretty dangerous. So dangerous, in fact, that the FDA is currently investigating Monster in the death of five individuals, as well as one non-fatal heart attack in a sixth victim. More »

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