Signs You Should Get Your Thyroid Checked

That would be the thyroid gland. So if it malfunctions, it’s possible for you to have a variety of health issues. Department of Health and Human Services. Here are the symptoms you should watch out for that can show that the glandis overactiveorunderactive. TheMayo Clinic saysto watch out for an “elevated blood cholesterol level” as a symptom of hypothyroidism. TheAmerican Thyroid Association explainswhy this is. So treatment for the condition may also help to lower cholesterol levels....

April 8, 2017 · 4 min · 661 words · Morgan Nguyen

Tips To Make Your Eyes Look Brighter

“Wow, you look great! Is the baby sleeping through the night?” I smiled at the question. I replied, and held out my new eye brightening stick. It would be hard to think of someone I know who wouldn’t like her eyes to look brighter. Having that healthy glow not only looks great, but it makes me feel great as well. When I’m looking good, I feel like I can conquer the world....

April 8, 2017 · 4 min · 833 words · Melinda Dunn

Behaviors That Turn People Off The Most

We’ve all been there. Just like that, all of the attraction is gone. “You may be one of those people who genuinely forgets to reply to texts or Facebook messages. However, your forgetfulness is no excuse for bad manners,” she said. Even if the message is nothing urgent, your loved one will appreciate the quick response." “Plus, it is important to show thanks to people in all areas of your life....

April 7, 2017 · 2 min · 384 words · Brandon Campbell

Celeb Couples Who Went To Therapy

Couples counseling is integral for alot of couples, but especially for celebrities. “Therapy is not something to be embarrassed about.” So we started [seeing a therapist together] right away." The clear message is, ‘Oh, their marriage is ending.’ There’s such a negative connotation. you could’t go after nine years and start figuring out what patterns you’re in." Kardashian toldOprah’s Next Chapterin 2012, “I’m not saying that we’re perfect. We go to therapy, which helps us a lot....

April 7, 2017 · 3 min · 555 words · Randy Howard

Health Checks Every Woman Needs At 40

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Has this formerly grandmas-only, repeatable refrain recently felt oh-so-relevant to you? When you’re nearing the 40-times-around-the-Earth mark, you’ve learned a few things about life. You’ve learned to store emergency snacks and a portable stain-remover pen in your purse. It pays to be prepared! This kind of smart thinking and planning ahead is part of why you kick-ass at life. Breast cancer screening You’ve heard the phrase, “we caught it early,” right?...

April 7, 2017 · 2 min · 365 words · Donald Griffith

Problems All Couples Face But Don\'t Talk About

Here are some of the most common problems couples face but don’t necessarily talk about. to figure it out for themselves. When they don’t, this of course, makes you even more mad. “Couples are not great at talking about issues that really matter to them,” explained Hope. “People keep storage bins and boxes, and tuck things away hoping they will disappear. “Good old fashioned sitting down and talking eye to eye can heal many problems....

April 7, 2017 · 3 min · 630 words · Julia Reed

Signs You're Not Drinking Enough Water

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We hear it all day, every day: most of us are not drinking enough water. As a result, we may begin to notice changes in our sense of well-being. If that happens, it’s important to do everything to get your hydration level back on track. Here are some of the symptoms associated with not drinking enough water. In winter months, we may find that our skin seems dull and lifeless....

April 7, 2017 · 2 min · 380 words · Michael Trujillo

Chrissy Metz's Weight Loss Journey

2016 was a big year for Chrissy Metz. The NBC show she stars in,This Is Us, premiered and was met withinstant success. I had to be really cognizant of what I ate." Metz has called being on a show with flashbacks to her character’s childhood “heartbreaking.” “I remember going to Weight Watchers when I was like 11. I was the youngest person in the damned room and it was awkward....

April 6, 2017 · 4 min · 824 words · Laura Daugherty

Reasons You Shouldn\'t Share Beauty Products

Whenever you get together with friends to get ready to go somewhere, you know the drill. Another group is clustered in the bathroom or around another mirror, working on makeup. Should we really be sharing beauty products? Beyond the safety of doing so, does it even make sense? Knowing the difference will not only (ideally) keep you healthy, but also looking your best. Brushes can be a concern when it comes to viruses and bacteria....

April 6, 2017 · 2 min · 347 words · Kathleen Zhang

Things I Learned In College That Can't Be Found In A Textbook

Time management will make or break you Lesson number one: managing my time wisely. Time management and averyorganized planner. This means prioritizing, which correlates with time management. In high school, I was emphatic about getting good grades, and they came pretty easily. But I slowly watched that slip away my freshman year in college. I learned that I actually needed to study and put the energy into my grades. It meant being fully awake at my 8 am class was put on the back burner....

April 6, 2017 · 3 min · 590 words · John Dalton

Little Things You're Doing Every Day That Are Stressing You Out

More often than not, we don’t even realize we’re doing these things. So what are these things that are adding to stress bucket? I asked the experts, so let’s dive in and hear what they had to say. But those late nights are eating into our much-needed and truly deserved sleep time. “Sleep deprivation is used as a key in of psychological warfare for a reason,” she said. How do we start prioritizing our sleep?...

April 5, 2017 · 2 min · 313 words · Karen Bautista

Products Your Dermatologist Wishes You Wouldn't Use

No one wants to waste money on products that don’t work. Paying for skincare lines that don’t work is frustrating. Harsh scrubs Just about every physician I spoke with talked about the risks of harsh scrubs. Many of the exfoliating scrubs on the market contain tiny beads meant to slough away dead skin cells. However, these beads can do much more than that. Charcoal masks Charcoal masksdon’t look like a good idea....

April 5, 2017 · 4 min · 695 words · Charles Pratt

The Stunning Transformation Of The Kardashians

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s almost hard to remember a world before the Kardashians were a household name. Thanks to the hit E! Kim’s sister Khloe was also a fan of the designer, wearingthis electric blue numberto the L.A. Direct Magazine Expansion Party in West Hollywood back in 2007. Yes, these girls were just like the rest of us. Well, except for the wholered carpetthing, which they aretotal mastersat working, these days....

April 5, 2017 · 3 min · 525 words · Megan Williams