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The joy of bringing a new life into the world cannot be overstated, and we are sure you only want the best for your baby. Fortunately, medical science has come a long way, and there is more information than ever about what steps expecting mothers can take to ensure a happy and healthy child. Of course, one big component is committing to a diet conducive to a healthy pregnancy. And seeing as breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it stands to reason that starting with a healthy one will only help. Given that you are eating for...

One of the most difficult parts of losing weight is cutting out all of those little, incidental sources of calories that add up no matter how you slice it. One of the biggest offenders is just plain old soda. A can of soda is around 100-200 calories, which is mostly due to all the sugar in the drink. A mocha frappe seasonal special is just as bad. Even the low-sugar options are often still high in calories for other reasons, or they just plain don't taste good. What can you drink to satisfy your thirst without loading up on a...

In the world of weight loss, one of the most common methods people choose to pursue is the shake. Weight loss shakes and slim shakes have been popular for decades, from brands like SlimFast (which is 45 years old! It was founded in 1977, fun fact.) to modern new-wave meal replacements like Soylent or Huel. A question you probably have, though, is whether or not they need to be refrigerated. So, do they? And if you don't keep them chilled, what happens? Do Shake Mixes Need to be Refrigerated? First of all, it's important to recognize that slim shakes typically...

If you're not sure what's going on with cosmetics naming and chemistry, you might see "acid" and wonder why you'd even try to use it on your skin. Or, maybe you've heard of salicylic acid and its use in cleansing acne, and you wonder if this other acid is also an acne treatment. Well, we're here to enlighten you. What is Hyaluronic Acid? If you head over to that bastion of fact, Wikipedia, you'll learn this: "Hyaluronic acid, also called hyaluronan, is an anionic, nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan distributed widely throughout connective, epithelial, and neural tissues. It is unique among glycosaminoglycans as it...