Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published June 20, 2018. A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of your tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue located on each side of the back of your throat.1 Although the number of tonsillectomies has declined drastically in the last 30 years, the surgery continues to…
Jennifer Aniston Spills on the One Beauty Product Her Friends Are Begging Her To Create
When Jennifer Aniston launched LolaVie, in 2021, the brand had been nearly five years in the making. From the outset, the actor-turned-beauty-founder was adamant about creating hair-care products that didn’t require people to choose between naturally derived formulas and ones that actually worked. What started with a single Glossing Detangler has expanded into a full…
Autoimmune Healing: 5 Ways to Repair Your Mind-Body Relationship and Why You Should Try It
Just before I was diagnosed with the first of many autoimmune diseases, I was the most unhappy I had ever been in my entire life (read more about my story here). On the outside, I had everything I always wanted: a top job in one of the most exciting metropoles in Europe, a good income,…
Misinformation Assholes of the World
Labeling the truth as misinformation is the last straw in a world gone mad. Pure evil is afoot, and there seems there is little we can do about it except cling to our internal guidance systems. Excuse my English in the title. But it really is a rather nice way to describe filthy minds who……
This ‘No Botox’ Anti-Aging Serum Seemed Too Good To Be True—Until I Tried It for Myself
As a beauty journalist in my mid-30s, I’ve tried my share of skin-care products all promising to reduce wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and pretty much any other sign of natural aging. It’s tempting to splurge on a serum, lotion or night cream no matter the price tag with such boastful benefits and gullible guarantees. I’ve also dabbled…
Empowering Disabled Individuals to Shine in Media and Journalism: Ability Today’s Trailblazing Opportunity
Are you a person with a disability, or know someone driven by a passion for journalism? Ability Today, the ground-breaking social enterprise dedicated to empowering disabled individuals, is thrilled to unveil a golden opportunity for disabled people of all ages from across the UK to embark on a journey into the world of media and…
Caught Red-Handed, Stop Trusting These Science ‘Experts’
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 3, 2018. I’ve written many articles highlighting the bias created by funding and the dangers of basing health decisions on industry-funded science. Independent, unbiased research is absolutely crucial for getting to the truth; without it science becomes little more than an extension of…
Why Therapists Say That ‘Being Alone Together’ (AKA Parallel Play) Can Majorly Strengthen Your Relationship
When I think about my best friend, I’m taken back to afternoons in high school spent studying on her floor while she watched episodes of Gilmore Girls in bed. These days, when she visits me in Los Angeles, we’ll sit side-by-side on my couch doing nothing that pertains to each other while simultaneously basking in…
Don’t miss out on Simba’s HUGE Bank Holiday Sale
Save up to 55% off Simba’s expertly engineered, sustainable sleep collection Upgrade your sleep game this August Bank Holiday, with Simba. On a mission to bring better sleep to all, the award-winning sleep-tech firm has announced a huge sale to see out the summer. From today, shoppers can enjoy huge discounts of up to 55% off across Simba’s…
Can Snoring Be Dangerous?
Snoring isn’t always just a nuisance that can keep you and your partner up at night. It’s a common sign of sleep apnea, which can have serious — even life-threatening — complications. In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common form,1 the airway becomes blocked during sleep, leading to reduced or blocked airflow. Left untreated,…