9 Life Hacks To Help Avoid (And Get Rid Of) Acne Now And Forever

There’s nothing worse (well, almost nothing) than waking up to a big zit on your face.When you have acne or even when you just have a once-in-a-while breakout, it can make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.

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Ways to help yourself feel less anxious

Did you know anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in America, affecting roughly 18 percent of the U.S. population? In addition, women are 60 percent more likely than men to experience an anxiety disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Alcohol and Drug Problems - Topic Overview

The overuse or abuse of alcohol (alcoholism) or other drugs is called substance abuse. It can cause or worsen many medical problems and can destroy families and lives.

Pregnancy Symptoms

Are you wondering if you might be pregnant? The only way to know for sure is by taking a pregnancy test.

But there are early symptoms of pregnancy that may point to the possibility. Here's what to look for.

Menopause symptoms no one has prepared you for

The commercials for menopause medications and hormone replacement are pretty terrifying. (Ok, so, I'll be experiencing hot flashes and night sweats…maybe some weight gain too, just for fun?) It sounds like our lives as we know them are going to end, and we'll never be the same. "Beyond hot flashes, women may experience night sweats, weight gain, skin and hair changes, mood changes, pain in their joints, decreased vaginal lubrication and elasticity leading to painful intercourse and more vaginal infections, and decreases in sexual desire," Advanced Practice pharmacist Sally Rafie  told me.

Fortunately for all of us, the experts I spoke with shared tips and inspiration for how to navigate the big change, as well as some other symptoms to be aware of. Ladies, let's do this.

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Crazy facts about kissing you never knew

The importance of kissing in relationships is well-documented. In fact, research shows that 59 percent of men and 66 percent of women have found themselves less attracted to a potential partner after a bad first kiss; further, Butler University's John Bohannon surveyed 500 people and found that most people can remember up to 90 percent of the details of a first romantic kiss. That's a lot of pressure during the early days of courtship, no?

Whether you refer to it as smooching, snogging, tonsil hockey, or making out, here are some crazy facts about kissing you likely never knew, from the surprising health benefits of locking lips to details on the first-ever kiss in film history.

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5 Little Ways to Stop Being Stressed and Start Being on Time

I once had a boss—let’s call her Natalie—who was perpetually late. She would race into the office every morning, stressed and disheveled, and she’d always have to reschedule meetings. I almost had a panic attack once when she arrived just 17 seconds before our flight closed for boarding on an important business trip.

This Anti-Aging Serum Is Like Botox in a Bottle

Serums deliver results. And the result I was desperately wishing for was the disappearance of my expression lines.

While I’m thankful that I care strongly enough about things, and life in general, that raising my eyebrows and laughing formed creases in my skin in first place, I don’t love being reminded that my face isn’t as elastic as it once was. And with that, I turned to serums, which are notorious for being heavily concentrated in nutrient-rich ingredients that do work.

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How to Care for Your Sensitive Skin

Breakouts, rashes, itchiness? Learn how to treat your flare-ups and uncover your healthiest complexion ever.

"Three-quarters of my patients call their skin sensitive," says Joshua Zeichner, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, "and treating skin too aggressively is one main reason why." Even if you're not intending to, you could be overwhelming your skin: The average woman uses 12 different products with 168 unique ingredients every day, according to research from the Environmental Working Group in Washington D.C. All that on top of the usual stressors—pollution, hormonal changes, anxiety—and it's no wonder derms are seeing an increase in sensitive skin complaints such as breakouts, redness, rashes, and extreme dryness. Need relief? Check out these strategies for calming your complexion.

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How to Tell If a Skincare Product Is Making You Break Out

Breaking out after trying a new beauty product? Here's how to tell if your acne is the result of temporary "skin purging," or if the product itself is to blame.

Here's a scenario that may sound familiar: You invest in a pricey vitamin C serum, cleanser, or retinol, expecting it to work some life-changing complexion magic on your face—but instead you're greeted by an angry crop of pimples. It's a double disappointment: not only do you have deal with acne, but you've also just dropped your hard-earned cash on another product destined for the skincare graveyard in your bathroom drawer. 

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