How it’s made & how it arrives: This innerspring mattress uses recycled steel coils, a layer of non-toxic memory foam, and a 3-inch plus Euro pillow-top. You can customize your mattress by choosing between an 11.5- and 14.5-inch height, and three different firmness options—Plush, Luxury Firm, and Firm. The Luxury Firm is the brand’s best-seller, …
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Here’s the thing: Eyelash serums are not always formulated to actually make your lashes grow faster but instead nourish the lashes you already have. While some people may experience growth when using nourishing products, there isn’t much clinical evidence to back up those claims. This doesn’t mean OTC eyelash serums are useless, however. “I do …
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When it comes to achieving comfortable, high-quality sleep, many people focus solely on their mattress (which yes, is super important)—but having the most comfortable pillow is just as crucial. The type of pillow you use plays a huge role in whether you wake up feeling groggy or well-rested and refreshed. And if you fall into …
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By the 17th century, Dutch traders had already introduced Brazil nuts to the world market, less than a century after Spanish and Portuguese explorers first came across these bitter-tasting seeds. According to history writer David A. Taylor, officer Juan A. Maldonado and his troops were on a reconnaissance mission close to the Peruvian-Bolivian river Madre …
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From a superficial standpoint, it can seem like the gut is only in charge of eating, digesting and absorbing nutrients—but as any functional medicine expert will tell you, this complex organ plays a much larger role in the body. The microbes that live in the gut have a direct line of communication with the brain …
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Almost exactly four hours after eating leftover sushi one Saturday night, I found myself with an awful case of diarrhea. By Sunday evening, it progressed to be full-on bloody and frequent, with pain throughout my abdomen. Concerned, I went to my local ER. After a CT scan showing that my entire colon was inflamed, and my …
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According to Ramsey, the reason for anchovies’ high (yet underrated!) nutrition value lies in its long-chain omega-3 fatty acids: “One anchovy has 87 milligrams of long-chain omega-3 fats,” says Ramsey. (And 1,150 milligrams in one 2-ounce can!) “Those are the really important omega-3 fats in terms of the data around brain health. They’re very fragile …
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Cajú, alcayoiba, anacardo, cajuil, Indian nut, marañón, pepa, or merey are some of the most common global names associated with cashews. Although technically a seed, cashew nuts are the most popular part of the tree—beloved for their creamy texture, high-fat content, and nutrient-rich profile. Despite the nuts’ dietary praise, their apples (or pseudo fruits) remain …
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A person’s relationship to exercise can fluctuate: Some days mustering up the motivation to get moving can be a challenge, while other times, your stamina is comparable to the Energizer Bunny’s. I fully support working toward new fitness goals, but adopting a frantic must must-work-out-every-day mindset can be dangerous. In fact, giving your mind and …
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While it might not seem significant in the moment, walking speed is important for overall health and physical fitness. “If someone substantially slows down when they are walking with someone else, that could negate some of the health benefits recognized if they walked alone at a faster pace,” Richards said in a news release. Some …
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