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Could your phone diagnose you with COVID-19? Quarter-size sensor attached to your device’s charging port could test spit from your coughs and sneezes Researchers have developed a coronavirus sensor that can plug into the charging port of a smartphone  The sensor contains single-strand piece of DNA that looks for a specific combination of proteins  The

Feng shui is something we all need in our life. As Feng Shui expert and Nectar Life Hacks Host Priya Sher told Good Homes Magazine, “Its principles maintain that we live in harmony with our environment. Its aim is to achieve balance in your living and working space and maximize your potential for success in all

Forever feeling flustered at the prospect of foisting a first name upon your firstborn (or fourth- or fifth-born)? Forget the fuss, folks; flip through our fantastic files of forward-thinking “F” names that will flabbergast friends and foes alike with their fashionable fineness. Our list is flush with first-rate names, from simple options that flow fittingly

There are three celebs we can’t help but follow their every move on social media: Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, and Chrissy Teigen. From immediately trying our hand the recipes they share — like De Laurentiis’ one-pot pork chop recipe, Garten’s quarantine cosmo cocktail, and Teigen’s carrot cake — to watching Teigen’s kids’ Easter egg

Meditation has been around for centuries, but not every practice involves the same technique. According to Healthline, there are six types of meditation that have emerged as the most popular and effective. And, while they vary slightly, they all have one common goal: to bring a sense of calmness through mind training.  With roots in

Many of us are several weeks into stay-at-home directives from our governments and health officials. For many, social distancing means sharing a confined space with romantic partners while navigating new stressful issues including sudden unemployment, working from home, child care and the never ceasing uncertainty. Unsurprisingly, there are reports of divorce rates skyrocketing in China

Oreos are a classic pantry staple — something we’re all stocking up on these days. But they’re not exactly a luxurious dessert. Sure, they’re tasty but they don’t really compare to a warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven, right? Well, if you’re Chrissy Teigen they do. Teigen shared a recipe

Kids may be home from school, but that doesn’t mean after-school snacks are a thing of the past. And one of the best stores to pick up healthy, kid-friendly snacks is Aldi. Aldi has a wide selection of kid snacks, many of which ditch the preservatives and sugar but still taste great. Two brands in

Casseroles — or as some of you may call them, hot dishes — are the heartbeat of the American weeknight meal, the powerhouse of the holiday potluck. If you’re like us, the very word conjures visions of grandma pulling out her red-and-white-checked cookbook and dumping meats, veggies, cheese and the ubiquitous can of soup into

This coronavirus pandemic is going to bring out the best and the worst in us. Let’s start our day by focusing on the former, because we just learned that Kristen Bell’s daughters helped her and Dax Shepard donate $150,007.96 to No Kid Hungry. Without scaring our own kids, we can use this moment as today’s

There’s change afoot in the world of fast food. More consumers now report that when dining out, the quality of the food is more important than convenience, according to a 2019 Consumer Reports poll. And a host of new fast-casual restaurants—from Sweetgreen to Cava to Chop’t—are catering to quality. If there aren’t any in your

We may not have finished our Valentine’s Day shopping yet, but that doesn’t mean McDonald’s isn’t already planning for the next big holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. There are all sorts of yummy foods to look forward to on St. Patrick’s day — corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, paczki, green beer, soda bread and

Remember when Starbucks’ Pink Drink flooded our Instagram feeds a few years ago? Then there were purple drinks and orange drinks and blue drinks and our feeds have been bombarded with a rainbow of Starbucks beverages ever since. Well, if you thought you could escape colorful drinks in 2020, prepare yourself to stand corrected because

Hey, remember veganism? At least that’s what people called not consuming any animal products before the whole plant-based trend rolled around. It seems as tech-based meats grow in popularity and marketers slap the words “plant-based” on just about everything, the word “vegan” appears to be falling out of vogue. This doesn’t mean that veganism isn’t

Digestion is the process of digesting food. Through a series of chemical reactions, the body breaks food down into smaller particles to aid the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. The complete process of digestion takes 24 to 72 hours. The exact time is dependent on several factors, including the presence of digestive issues and

Coffee is a drug, thanks to the caffeine that makes coffee what it is. And while coffee connoisseurs might balk at the idea of having decaf, those of us who want to drink coffee but don’t want the hassle of staying up all night or getting the shakes (from drinking too much coffee) might consider

Unsure what to cook for dinner tonight? Why not look to the stars — and Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten — for answers? With so many incredible Garten dinner recipes from which to choose, we’re helping pare down that list by telling you exactly which Garten dish you should make based on your zodiac sign.

Want to improve your career this 2019 but don’t know where to start? These career mentors share the top New Years Resolutions you can apply to improve your career and professional life. Be Proactive If you’re stuck in a boring or dull job, it’s time to change it for the better this year 2019. The

New research on the health affects of coconut oil adds to concerns about its link to cardiovascular disease. In a new meta-analysis, published in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Circulation, researchers reviewed 16 studies about how bodies react after eating coconut oil. They found that, according to the studies they evaluated, coconut oil significantly

Everybody knows someone who lost a lot of weight when they started running. And plenty of people know runners who went the other way, gaining weight during training. So does running help or hurt your weight loss goals? It depends on how you do it. How running helps you lose weight You can lose weight