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Cholesterol Isn’t All Bad Cholesterol is often described as a “waxy” substance found naturally in our own cells and in animal-based foods. It gets a bad rap when there’s too much of it in your blood (aka the medical condition, hypercholesterolemia). But in reality, having normal levels of cholesterol is important: The body needs cholesterol to carry out various functions, including making hormones, forming cell walls, and producing bile acid to help your body absorb nutrients from food....

“The main goal of an essence is to hydrate the skin and to help the other products in your skincare routine better absorb into your skin,” says board-certified dermatologist and founder of Epione Beverly Hills, Simon Ourian, MD, who boasts celeb clients like Kim Kardashian. “An essence includes a lot of great benefits for your skin and acts as a primer for your skincare routine. It makes the active ingredients in your existing skincare steps that much more effective....

“While they may get a bad rap as a cocktail of a bygone era, I actually have a soft spot in my heart for white wine spritzers,” says Christopher Hoel, the founder of Harper’s Club and wine curator for Wine Insiders and Martha Stewart Wine Co. “They’re fun, light, easy to tailor to your taste, and you can pre-make them in big batches before pre-portioning them out for friends and family....

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Another biggie: Give a heads-up on attire. Shorts? Tank top? Sundress? Give guests a sense of the vibe: “You wear the flip-flops; we’ll flip the burgers” or “Bring your swimsuits!” RELATED: The 15 Best Places to Buy Outdoor Patio Furniture Online Renting can be another surprisingly cheap way to go. Folding chairs start as low as $2 each. (You may also be able to rent coolers, speakers, tableware, and a bigger grill....

The U.S. government has been grappling with proposals aimed at canceling student loan debt, but because it’s a complicated and controversial issue, the process has been moving along in fits and starts. In the meantime, those 43 million people are still looking for solutions to this financial burden. If student debt is weighing heavily on your mind, not to mention your day-to-day lifestyle, it may be time to search for an employer that is willing to help you pay off some of that debt....

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Spice Up Your Style Like seasoning a dish when cooking, there are certain design elements that, when sprinkled in the right proportions, lend depth and interest to a room. Dabito recommends this mix to spice up any room: “My recipe for personalizing your space is adding color, art, vintage pieces, personal objects (souvenirs or heirlooms), and plants.” In the living room, Dabito kept the walls white but introduced color with an unexpected green sofa, his own original artwork, and a mustard yellow ottoman....

Second, “the illusion of volume is your best friend,” says Powell. Techniques such as curling or gently back-combing, along with products, such as a dry shampoo or dry texturizing spray, can make a huge difference when it comes to making it look like you have more hair than you actually do. More specifically, focus on creating that volume at the roots and crown. “This will make the hair appear thicker and fuller at the scalp, where hair loss and thinning tend to be the most noticeable,” says stylist Amy Abramite, creative director at Maxine Salon in Chicago....

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with baking the contents according to the directions on the box and letting the kids go wild with decorating. But if the idea of straight-up sheet cake sounds boring to you or you’re just looking for something new to try out in the kitchen, check out some of these unique, kid-friendly ways to use up that cake mix and bring an element of celebration to even your most basic desserts....

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Beauty companies have long used this practice with body scrubs and lotions. But nowadays, more makeup brands are doing the same, creating products that take on the smell and/or the appearance of food. Companies are creating vegan products that are solely made of organic materials, utilizing those strong scents. Some of their flavored products are even safe enough to eat. Although we don’t advise actually consuming them, here are some of our favorite food-inspired beauty products....

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“You can use ice to reduce puffiness around the eyes, decrease oil production and inflamed spots, constrict pores, soothe sunburn, and give the skin a healthy glow by boosting micro-circulation,” Board-certified dermatologist, Sophie Shotter, MD, previously told Real Simple. “It is also said to increase absorption of active ingredients by causing capillary constriction and creating a ‘pulling’ effect into the skin.” The RoselynBoutique Ice Roller has a detachable head that comes off of the handle so you can store it in the freezer....

Why Good Sleep Is So Important Sleep and mood are intricately linked, where a deficiency in one can cause dysfunction in the other. “Getting poor quality sleep or less sleep than what’s needed can cause severe mood changes ranging from irritability to anxiety, depression, and decreased resilience. And low mood from depression or anxious racing thoughts tend to significantly impair sleep quality and duration,” says Ben Spielberg, MS, neuroscientist and founder of TMS and Brain Health....

The confectioner’s sugar adds a festive dusting of “snow,” making this recipe more festive and winter-appropriate. If you are short on time, consider that the prep takes less than an hour. The total time noted (two hours) includes baking and cooling time. Related Video

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But this need brings a lot of questions. How do you create a space that’s designed with your professional goals in mind? How do you find the right home office organization set-up that works as hard as you do? How is it possible to stay focused when you’re working from a home that’s filled with distractions? And is it even possible to create a home office that doesn’t cramp your whole space’s interior design style?...

But if you’re planning ahead, consider a group costume. Whether you want to pull something together for your family, for a group of friends, or for a couple, choosing a single theme can be divisive and difficult to agree on. But creating your own costumes—particularly group costumes—can help set you and your group apart. So let’s try to make your group costume dreams come to life. With homemade costumes, you won’t run into three others wearing the same exact costume at the Halloween party or neighborhood parade....

Cereal is one of America’s most-loved breakfast foods, and we all know why. It’s easy to grab, tastes like your childhood, and it’s delicious. But thanks to its high sugar content, cereal often gets a bad rap—especially when consumed first thing in the morning. Pick the wrong box at breakfast, and you’ll need a nap before noontime and be well over the recommended daily sugar intake. The good news? Not all cereals are created equal, and there are plenty of healthy and tasty cereal options on supermarket shelves....