Health, Wellness: Many Dating Apps Ban Convicted of Felonies. Does That Make Anyone Safer?

"Inside Out" by Keri Blakinger is a partnership between NBC News and The Marshall Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the U.S. criminal justice system. The column draws on Blakinger's unique perspective as an investigative journalist and formerly incarcerated person.

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Beginner’s Guide to Botox: What To Know, Ask

Data from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed in 2015 over 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed. That number continues to increase as young women "Baby Botox'ers," are opting for the minimally invasive procedure as a preventive measure.

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Overly Self Critical? Five Tips to Tame The Critical and Shape it Into Your New Best Friend

Go on your Facebook or Instagram feed and you'll be hard pressed not to find selfies of people flexing at the gym or sunbathing in a bikini. Sprinkled in are ads for skin creams, weight management shakes, hair restoration, cosmetic procedures and butt lifting yoga pants.

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Food on the Brain - Top Brain Boosters to Add and Brain Drainers to Drop From Your Shopping List

The foods in your pantry and fridge are affecting your brain. Dr. Christopher Calapai DO, a NYC Osteopathic Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine, explains the foods we choose have everything to do with how sharp, attentive, alert, focused and happy we feel after consumption.

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HL Health, Wellness: Feeling Less Than Frisky - Ten Foods to Get You In the Mood

Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and instead of making reservations to some over-hyped trendy spot, stay in and prepare a "Lover's Platter" full of indulgent aphrodisiacs guaranteed to heighten our interest in a full dessert menu making it a steamy night to remember.

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HL Wellness: Do You Need A Therapist -These 5 Signs Point to Yes

You lose a loved one, a job, a relationship, a pet or get into an accident, have an injury, gain weight, have a baby, return from war or experience something else that just rattles you to your core. You know something isn’t right, you feel a bit off, but continue living your life thinking you’ll get over it. We all have been there and often with time we do get over it, sort of.

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Health, Wellness: Top 25 Heart-Healthy Foods

As lifespans increase, proactively keeping your heart healthy becomes a bigger priority. According to Medical News Today, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Data from the Health Indicators Warehouse shows a consistent decline in heart disease deaths from 2008 to 2012, but 2013 saw a slight increase.

 

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Frostbite is No Joke: 7 Tips to Stay Warm and Avoid Permanent Damage

When the temperature dips below freezing, it's critical to protect your skin from cold-weather health risks. Frostbite occurs when the skin – and sometimes the tissue beneath the skin – freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Depending on how long and how frozen the tissue, frostbite can result in severe, sometimes permanent, damage.

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Beauty Watch: Seven Skin Care Tips for Any Age

November is National Healthy Skin Month and the perfect time to learn how to maintain healthy skin care habits. Studies have demonstrated that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning damages the DNA in our skin cells. This not only increases a person's risk for skin cancer, it can also lead to premature skin aging in the form of wrinkles and sun spots. 

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DIY Relaxation: 18 Ways to De-Stress

Stress is often seen as a negative effect on the body, but it is very essential to life. It is the "fight or flight" system that is naturally part of our survival system. Stress is bad when it overwhelmingly impacts our health equilibrium. Everyone deals with stress, in one way or another.

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Beauty Trend Alert: Custom Nail Solutions - Perfect, Durable, State of the Art Salon Nails

Good news for glam gals who like to put their best hand forward but are tired of inconvenient trips to the nail salon and the high-maintenance hassle of acrylic or gel nails.  Throw these frustrations aside with Custom Nail Solutions - a custom-made set of natural-looking nails created just for you to assure a perfect, comfortable and long-lasting fit.

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8 Surprising Medical Facts About Healthy Eating On-the-Go

Before you hit the road on that holiday vacation or business trip with a mindset of maintaining a healthy diet regimen, beware! What you "think" you know about healthy food choices can hurt you. Eating healthfully can be extra-challenging when you are out and about, whether traveling remotely, in transit from point A to point B, or dining out locally.

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  • Spring Travel Gift Guide - Enjoy, Relax, Rewind

    Whether travelling by land, air or sea, here are a few spring travel enhancements guaranteed to make the experience of getting from home to the your dream escape easier, more enjoyable and wonderfully carefree.

     
  • 4 Cool Summer Tools That Make Entertaining a Breeze

    With summer just around the corner, temperatures are heating up and it’s time to think about some ways to get the most out of the season, including cool tools that make summer barbecues, soirees, and family time sizzle.

     
  • Auto, Yachts, Jets: Interior Features You Can Expect in a Luxury Car

    With the constant advancements in luxury car features today, one can expect to be surprised and thrilled by the caliber of hi-tech, upscale, features and design elements present in various automobiles on the road.

     
  • La Potiche Européenne

    Le renforcement de l'aide accordée à l'Ukraine par les Etats-Unis condamne l'Union Européenne et les Européens à un rôle de faire-valoir. Ne pouvant rivaliser avec mes moyens nord-américains, ces derniers se bornent à engager contre la Russie des sanctions économiques aux effets pour l'instant incertains.  

  • American Honey Review – Engaging, Raw, A Millennial Road Trip

    American Honey, from A24 and British Film Institute, presents a raw look at midwestern American millennials, wake, booze and baker’s, living life on the edge, without thought hoping for one chance they bond on the road.

     
  • Cottage and Bungalow - Perfect Luxurious Decor for the Summer Home

    Cottage and Bungalow, the luxury home décor company, offers American made handcrafted coastal furniture, beach décor and accessories crafted from driftwood, seashells, and other types of luxury items are the perfect complement for any the summer home.