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Touted by athletes, supermodels and pop stars as one way to maintan their looks and health, lemon water has become a must-have daily elixir for people.

In 2016, supermodel Gisele Bündchen said she started each day with a ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I don’t go to very many dressy events but this holiday season and, especially New Year’s Eve, I was at several parties where I saw a lot of sparkly, sequin clothing. Dresses, tops, skirts, even sequin pants. Mostly they were “neutrals” in silver, gold, black and ivory. And they were strikingly ...Read more

Yelp’s latest trend report indicates a renewed interest in real-world connections in 2025, highlighting a rise in in-person experiences like adult summer camps and bookstore bars.

The report analyzed search patterns from Sept. 2023 to Aug. 2024, comparing them to ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: The recent holidays brought up an ongoing question that I thought you can help with.

I have a friend who is a generous, enthusiastic gift giver. I’ve suggested many times that we should give to a charity instead of exchanging presents that neither of us need (or, in my case, even want).

I cannot ...Read more

It feels like every month there is a new tip TikTok says will change your life. Whether it’s a travel hack, a meditation technique or a new health trick, TikTok users have something to say.

The newest “hack,” mouth taping, is purported to improve respiratory and oral health, while reducing the risk of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition ...Read more

If you’re a woman and are ever in the company of men, a fun party conversation is to explain to them how women’s pant sizing works. Unlike men, we usually can’t shop at a mass retailer for a pair of pants based on the measurements of our waist and inseam (i.e. 34x32). Our sizes come in 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and so on.

“Oh, so you just have to ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel: I have a nice collection of vintage and thrift store T-shirts. The necklines are my problem. They are kind of stretched out from age and frequent wear.

Is there any way to “shrink” the necks of these shirts? Even a little?

--William R.

Dear William: I haven’t actually had ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS -- Those of us who live in Minnesota have a choice to make about winter: Embrace the cold that takes over our state for much of the year, or shun it, burrowing inside for a long, grim wait for warmth.

It’s been said so often it’s a cliché, but the difference can be just a matter of dressing for the conditions. It’s something ...Read more

Want to improve the Earth’s health while raising your chances of living longer? A new kind of diet might help with that.

A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the Planetary Health Diet, which emphasizes ...Read more

Two respiratory therapists had a problem. Both wearers of the hijab, they struggled to keep their patients safe from outside germs while also covering their heads.

Many nurses would bring multiple coverings to work to change between patients. With no personal protective equipment available for Muslim health care workers, they had little choice....Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: When will the style of women parting their hair down the middle be over? Every time I see women with her hair parted in the middle, it makes me think about the 1920s and 1970s. Having lived through the '70s, it was the hippie gals who wore their hair this way, and it seems as though this style looked ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS -- While many Aldi shoppers hit the discount grocer for cheap chickpeas and chocolate bars, some have been known to scour stores across the metro area in search of decorative metal animals.

“I went to Elk River, Ostego, Monticello, Plymouth, Hopkins — I was going everywhere trying to find those darn little reindeer,” ...Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I just came across a family newspaper clipping of my mom in a high school high-jump competition — in sunglasses and bloomers! I’d never seen the photo, which is priceless.

The newsprint version is already deteriorating. I’d like to frame the shot. How can I preserve it?

--Judith F.

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Disney first brought the fairy-tale character of Snow White to the screen in 1937, wearing a Technicolor-ready dress with a blue bodice, red contrast slashes on the sleeves and a yellow skirt. Now she’s back, played by Rachel Zegler in Disney’s upcoming live-action version of the story — and she’s in a gown with a blue bodice, red ...Read more

Superfoods, or foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients, have become popular for their positive effects on people’s health.

Superfoods can be even better for you when fresh. In fact, fruits and vegetables are at their peak nutritional content when in season, homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3519484">Read more

If you’re craving a festive spread that won’t derail your wellness goals, a few thoughtful swaps can make all the difference.

Here are five tips on building a charcuterie board that’s both nutritious and delicious this holiday season.Plant-based power

Vegetables aren’t just for color — they’re low calorie and are homeandleisure/fashiondaily/fashiondailynews/s-3519483">Read more

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have had a merino wool sweater for about 25 years. From Eddie Bauer (I think). I always machine-washed it, as instructed.

All went well until last week.

I put it through the wash -- and it came out with small holes throughout. Like everywhere. Holes too big to be moths. Looks like ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Erica Kovelman pays about $2,000 a year to maintain her honey blonde locks and keep her naturally brunette roots at bay.

“I definitely am hitting a point where I’m like ‘this is very expensive,’” said the 30-year-old Philadelphia resident. But she keeps paying to maintain professional appearances.

Kovelman has felt ...Read more

In “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” Father Christmas gives gifts to three of the Pevensie children: a sword and shield for Peter; a bow, arrows and an ivory horn for Susan; and a dagger and fire-flower cordial for Lucy. In “A Christmas Carol,” the gift is a prize turkey from a reformed Scrooge. And in “The Nutcracker,” Clara ...Read more

One sign of a trip well spent is a high-step count for the week, reflecting the sights you saw and the activities you accomplished. Some of the most memorable vacation moments happen on all-day walking tours.

Walking long distances like that is uncommon for most of us, and the shoes we wear for walks within our neighborhood might not cut it ...Read more