Cathy Nelson

Health

Menopause Before Age 40 May Raise Your Lifetime Risk of Heart Disease

New research links premature menopause with a higher likelihood of heart health problems over the long-term.

Health

Should You Stop Using Benadryl? Some Doctors Think So

A new paper argues that the popular allergy medication is a worse choice than newer drugs, like Claritin and Allegra. Experts explain why, and reveal whether you should switch your meds.

Well+Good

04/14/2024

Could Hormone Replacement Therapy Help Protect Your Heart as You Age?

Hormone replacement therapy (or HRT) can help reduce menopause symptoms, but some studies suggest it may protect your heart as you age, too. Learn more about the HRT and heart disease connection here.

Health

Study Ties 8+ Weekly Alcoholic Drinks to Greater Risk of Brain Damage-Even After You Stop

A new study found that heavy drinkers had a higher risk of brain lesions and proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. Here's what you can do to protect your brain health.

Verywell Health

Common Causes of New Daily Headaches and What to Do

When headaches strike every day, stress, poor sleep, and headache conditions are often to blame. Learn when you should seek help.

Detroit Free Press/Michigan.com

02/13/2021

Racial Disparities in Cardiac Care

Black Americans are more likely to die from heart disease, but why?

Well+Good

10/22/2023

I Have Dry Eye Disease and if I'd Known Its Causes, I Might Have Been Able To Prevent It

Understanding the causes of dry eyes can help prevent you from contracting the conditions. Here, an optometrist explains.

Detroit Free Press/Michigan.com

10/11/2020

Taking the Fear Out of Mammograms/What You Need to Know About Thyroid Cancer

Two clips: The first on reducing anxiety surrounding mammograms, the second on thyroid cancer and its growing rates

Verywell Health

Birth Control, Eczema, and Skin Care: Knowns and Unknowns

More than 31 million Americans have eczema. Although hormonal birth control is known to trigger skin rashes, there is little research on how it affects eczema.

Beauty/Commerce

InStyle

This Growth Treatment Thickened My Hair So Much, Even My Stylist Noticed

Moroccanoil Revitalizing Scalp Tonic was like a hair growth treatment for this beauty writer, making it noticeably thicker and healthier looking in a month of daily use. The leave-in spray contains nourishing argan oil and botanical extracts to reduce fallout and shedding.

Well+Good

05/02/2024

Charlotte Tilbury's New Perfumes Promise to Enhance Your Every Mood

Can you put feelings in a bottle? Charlotte Tilbury, the UK makeup artist known for bringing a mix of science-backed innovation and signature glam to her eponymous beauty brand, believes so.From B

Well+Good

11/07/2023

This Puffiness-and-Wrinkle-Reducing Eye Cream Helped Me Skip Concealer on My Mature Skin

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Advanced Eye Cream fights visible signs of skin aging by fending off a process called glycation-and I love it for my mature skin.

Well+Good

11/30/2022

This Needle-Free 'Instant Filler' Made My 40+ Skin Look Visibly Firmer Within 2 Minutes

I'm fine with admitting that my 40+ skin could possibly benefit from injectable filler, but I'm also fine with admitting that the thought of a needle going into my face or how I might look if the filler doesn't "settle" properly scares the heck out of me.

Us Weekly

11/30/2025

Reese Witherspoon Uses the $9 Caffeine Eye Cream Shoppers Call a 'Life-Changer' for Dark Circles

Reese Witherspoon's makeup artist turned to The Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream to prep the star's undereye area before the Emmy Awards.

Us Weekly

12/08/2025

Taylor Swift Wore the Oddly Flattering Jeans Style That Looks Good on Everyone - The $25 Look

Taylor Swift wore the flattering, wide-leg denim style that looks good on every body type, and we found the style for just $25 at Walmart.

Well+Good

12/12/2022

The Firming Hand Cream That Took 2 Years To Develop Saved My Dry, Crepey Hands in Just 2 Days

Any time you get a cut or a scrape, your body's natural wound-healing process kicks into high gear. It stimulates cellular regeneration to create fresh, healthy cells, which explains why the "new" skin that appears looks firmer and smoother (read: younger) compared to everything else around it.

Well+Good

12/09/2022

Finally: A Drugstore Skin-Care Line Made Specifically for Menopausal Skin

Menopause and perimenopause can bring about all kinds of unwelcome symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings, and brain fog. As if all that wasn't enough, the downswing in estrogen that plays a role in all of the above symptoms also wreaks havoc on our skin.

BlissMark

05/20/2021

Is your beauty routine as green as it could be? | BlissMark

The beauty industry is big, raking in $380.2 billion in revenue globally in 2019 and an estimated $49.2 billion in revenue in the U.S. in 2020. The beauty industry is powerful, with social media and "influencers" giving brands and products the kind of exposure that would have been hard to imagine back when buzz was limited to your friends and the lady at the drugstore counter.

BlissMark

05/13/2021

Why You Need To Add Scalp Care To Your Beauty Routine | BlissMark

From shampooing and conditioning to at-home and salon treatments and styling, most of us spend a lot of time and money caring for our hair. But, even with all the conditioning, coloring, brushing, and blowouts, it turns out there's one thing we often overlook in our quest for gorgeous tresses: maintaining a healthy scalp.

BlissMark

10/18/2021

Y2K beauty trends you should try right now | BlissMark

From high-waisted trousers, butterfly clips and baby braids to the September issue of Vanity Fair celebrating P. Diddy (or was it Puff Daddy?), Legally Blonde and other turn-of-the-century pop culture icons, it seems we are collectively feeling the love for all things Y2K. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the current ubiquitous Y2K-inspired makeup trends.

Wellness

Well+Good

12/14/2023

Menopause Gaslighting Is a Real Problem That Greatly Impacts Women's Care-Here's What To Do if It...

Two million U.S. women enter menopause every year, yet gaslighting and poor medical training keeps women from getting the treatment they need.

Verywell Health

Are Cold Showers Good for You?

Cold showers can help improve circulation, mood, and more. Learn about the potential health benefits and why cold showers may not be safe for everyone.

Verywell Health

How to Fall Asleep Fast: 6 Proven Tips Backed by Science

Sleep is a crucial part of health, but many people struggle to fall asleep. Here's how to fall asleep fast and tips to get better sleep at night.

Well+Good

03/01/2024

How To Best Support Your Partner Who's Going Through Perimenopause-And Save Your Relationship in...

Both the physical and emotional symptoms of the menopause transition can strain a relationship, but less so if both people are committed to managing it all together.

BlissMark

08/05/2021

Why taking care of your mind matters for your wellness | BlissMark

Between work, family responsibilities, financial concerns and even everyday activities (getting groceries, taking the kids to soccer practice, cooking dinner, etc.) life can get overwhelming. Throw in a pandemic that turned the world as we knew it upside down, and sometimes it can feel like it's hard to breathe.

BlissMark

06/03/2021

What The Pandemic Has Done To Our Periods | BlissMark

If you've been noticing worsening PMS, irregular or heavy periods, or new or increasing mood changes since the start of the pandemic, rest assured that not only are you far from alone, but there's also a very real biological reason for how you're feeling.

BlissMark

10/21/2021

We questioned if nonstick cookware is safe. This is what we found out. | BlissMark

Eggs that flip effortlessly, meat that slides off the pan, spaghetti sauce that doesn't stick, and easy, breezy cleanup with minimal scrubbing. When Teflon-coated nonstick cookware was introduced to kitchens in the 1940s, it seemed like every cook's dream. But when it came to the health effects, it turned out to be more like a nightmare.

BlissMark

08/26/2021

WFH? You might have pandemic posture, and you need to fix it | BlissMark

For many of us working from home became the norm during the pandemic, opening up a whole new world of flexibility - yes, you can walk the dog and throw your laundry in during the workday - and freedom from commutes.

Well+Good

09/19/2023

Here's How an Allergist Says You Should Prep Your Home for Fall Allergy Season

"Indoor air quality has a significant impact on allergy symptoms, especially since we spend 90 percent of our time indoors."

Fitness/Commerce

Health

This Simple Workout Switch Could Maximize Fat Loss and Strength Gains

Should you do cardio or weights first? A new study suggests that starting with strength training could help you burn more fat and build more muscle. Experts explain why it matters.

Well+Good

09/08/2023

What Counts as a 'Brisk Walk'? It Depends on Your Age

"'Brisk walking' would fit in the category of 'moderate activity'-breathing heavily, able to hold brief conversations, still somewhat comfortable, but becoming more challenging."

Health

This Fitness Test Takes Seconds to Complete-and May Reveal How Long You'll Live

In a new study, participants who needed more assistance to perform a simple fitness test had a higher risk of death. Here's how you can do the test yourself.

Well+Good

09/17/2023

Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It's Linked to Skin Rejuvenation

Hear all about the skin benefits of exercising from two doctors who unpack the latest research on the connection between the two.

Well+Good

The Only Foam Roller I Trust to Relieve Tension in My Always-Tight Upper Back and Shoulders

This foam roller is great for reaching hard-to-get muscles. Read one writer's full GoFit Revolve Foam Roller review here.

Well+Good

07/20/2023

Meet the Podiatrist-Approved 'Pain-Relieving' Shoes That Noticeably Improved My Lower Back and...

I can honestly say these shoes were among the most comfortable I've ever worn. I'll continue to wear them for exercise and walking, and if my job required being on my feet all day, I'd definitely try them for work.

mindbodygreen

10/17/2022

Stiff Back? This Could Be Just What Your Aching Back Is Craving

While inversion tables may be new on your radar, getting upside down to take pressure off the spine is actually no new practice. Hippocrates is documented to have used inversion therapy with patients he treated way back in 400 B.C., and granted, his inversion methods were just a bit different than the best inversion tables on the market today-but the advantages are the same.

US News & World Report

Best Pull-up Bars of 2024

The best pull-up bars are sturdy and versatile. We did the research and spoke to fitness experts to help you find the right one for your needs.

Well+Good

04/19/2023

What To Do if You're Pushing Hard During a Workout and Still Not Hitting Your Max Heart Rate

If you're going all out and not hitting your target maximum heart rate, you either have the wrong target or are doing the wrong type of training to hit that target.

Well+Good

05/28/2023

Experts Say These Are the Best Ways To Keep From Straining Your Neck During Exercise

Neck strain after a workout is fairly common, and though bad form plays a role, it's not as much what you're doing at the gym, as what you're doing in your day-to-day life that's at the root of your pain.

Well+Good

10/31/2023

This Is What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if Abs Exercises Never Seem To Get Any Easier

No, this doesn't mean your abs are inherently weak. But it might be a sign that your workout needs some fine-tuning.

BlissMark

07/08/2021

Everything you need to know about walking for exercise | BlissMark

Because you've been walking for most of your life, it probably isn't something you give a lot of thought to. Walking is just second nature; a way to get where you need to go, be it across the room or across the street. Yet, walking works your body in some unique and efficient ways.

StyleLine

Testing the Newest Sports Bras

We tested the newest sports bras to see how they'll work for your workout.

StyleLine

Get Fit Gift Guide

Workouts aren't one size fits all, gifts shouldn't be either

Travel

The Manual

04/30/2023

Elevate your vacation plans: These are the 5 best credit cards for travel rewards

What are the best credit cards for travel rewards? We weighed the pros and cons of four popular options, including from Chase, AMEX, and Bank of America.

The Manual

05/28/2023

These are the best credit cards with airport lounge access you can get

These are the best credit cards that let you gain access to airport lounges and all their amenities.

Prime/Gannett/Michigan.com

Not Your Typical Cruise Itinerary

Extraordinary, yet out-of-the-ordinary cruise destinations

BlissMark

07/26/2021

What you need to know about COVID before you travel. | BlissMark

After well over a year of travel restrictions, Americans are hitting the roads and taking to the skies again in the highest numbers since before the start of the pandemic. However, COVID-19 has changed the face of travel, and likely will for a long time to come.

BlissMark

10/22/2021

Disney World is 50. What you need to know before you go | BlissMark

Nobody throws a party quite like Walt Disney World, so you can bet as the happiest place on earth marks its 50th anniversary, it will be pulling out all the stops for a celebration that won't stop for 18 months.

StyleLine

03/12/16