Thanks to the wonders — and pitfalls — of modern technology, most of us spend the majority of our lives indoors with easy access to air-conditioning, big screen TVs and microwavable popcorn. What you may not know is that some of those very luxuries are exposing us to gases, chemicals and other pollutants that can cause headaches, eye irritation, allergies, fatigue or worse. Did you ever live in an apartment building where the superintendent cleaned the hallways and the smell was so strong, it started to irritate your lungs? Or the time the lotion you used gave your kid a rash? Since we spend roughly 90 percent of our lifetimes indoors, it's no wonder our indoor environments have a huge impact on our overall health. The good news is, while we may not have control over much in this world, we can control — and research and choose consciously — what products we bring into our homes.

Have you ever thought about how you can make your indoor environment a safer and healthier space for your entire family? Here are some of our favorite tips, many of which you may not have thought of before. Most of these indoor lifestyle changes are ridiculously easy — and you may be surprised by the difference they make.

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Use a doormat & go shoeless

Yes, you can control what you bring into your home — unless you're tracking pollutants and nasty substances into it from outside, that is. So use a doormat, and once you're at home, remove your shoes and put on a pair of slippers or socks or go barefoot.

Avoid (some) bottled water

Some water sold in plastic containers may contain bisphenol A, a known carcinogen, or other chemicals called phthalates. Either of these can migrate to your — and your kids' — food through its packaging. The latter group of chemicals has been linked to genital defects in male children and learning and behavior problems in older kids of any sex.

Additionally, according to Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, an organization that aims to prevent breast cancer by limiting exposure to chemicals and radiation, more than 300 studies on animals and humans have linked BPA to breast and prostate cancer, asthma, obesity and reduced sperm counts. When buying food that's packaged in plastic, select containers that are labeled free of BPA and phthalates. And rather than storing food in plastic, use glass, ceramic, stainless steel or wooden containers.

Understand your food production

Phthalates are also in pesticides and herbicides. To avoid these troublesome chemicals, try eating meat and dairy that's organic. For a product to be labeled "organic," the USDA doesn't allow it to use most synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. If eating organic isn't possible (or financially feasible) for your family, you can also aim for low-fat products since these harmful substances are present in greater concentrations in high-fat foods. (Note that while grass-fed products may be free of phthalates, they are not always considered organic since the grass or hay the animals consumed may have been treated with pesticides, antibiotics or hormones.)

Know your canned goods

Many cans are lined with BPA because it keeps them from corroding. According to a 2017 study of canned goods at four large food retailers, the Center for Environmental Health found BPA in 38 percent of the cans it studied.

In a 2016 study of 7,669 people in the U.S., cream of mushroom soup and pasta were found to have higher concentrations of the chemical than canned fruit and vegetables did (this research was published in the journal Environmental Research). The study also found that people who had eaten food from a can within the past day had a 24 percent higher concentration of BPA in their bodies than those who had not; people who had eaten cream of mushroom soup had a 229 percent higher level of BPA than those who had not consumed canned food at all. The Environmental Protection Agency reported that these elevated levels were still safe, but it's important to be aware and stay on the safe side — especially where your kids' health is concerned.

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Keep your home smoke-free

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, secondhand smoke is a factor in the deaths of about 41,000 adults who do not smoke — and 400 infants — annually. The health problems it may cause include lung cancer, stroke and coronary artery disease. Children who are around smokers are at increased risk of respiratory ailments, sudden infant death syndrome, severe asthma, middle-ear problems and more. So if you or a guest must smoke, go outside. Or how about quitting? It's New Year's resolution season, after all.

Install a carbon monoxide detector

Every home that has a gas-powered appliance such as a heater or stove, an attached garage where people park their cars or a fireplace should have one of these. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can kill, and detectors are easy to install and affordable. Some CO detectors simply plug into your electrical outlet. Others are battery-powered and can last up to 10 years.

Live with less carpeting

Does this one surprise you? The truth is, the air inside your home is usually more polluted than the air outside. Wall-to-wall carpeting is an ideal place for dust mites, fleas and more pests to thrive. So for your next home-remodel project, consider ripping up that wall-to-wall and replacing it with area rugs made from wool, cotton or other natural fibers.

Get an air purifier

A portable air purifier with a filter is a simple fix to help to remove pollutants, and they're especially useful in kids' bedrooms. Pro tip: A HEPA filter captures more pollutants than a standard one. Want more tips for cutting down on pollutants? Mop your tile and linoleum floors once a week, and vacuum carpets weekly.

Clean your environment with plants

This tip works in a literal sense. Houseplants are known to remove harmful chemicals — including benzene, xylene, ammonia and formaldehyde — from your home's air. Some recommended plants for doing this are the spider plant, dwarf date palm, bamboo palm, Boston fern and snake plant. And on a less-literal level, plant-based cleaning products are a great idea too. Ode to Clean even uses plants to make biodegradable cleaning wipes.

Use wet instead of dry cleaning

Dry cleaning is chemical cleaning, and even after your clothes are dry cleaned, they still emit those chemicals. If you must dry-clean, here's your best bet: After getting your garments back, remove the plastic wrap, which traps in chemicals. Then hang your clothes outside if possible until the fumes are gone. Another idea is to switch to "wet cleaning," a dry-cleaning alternative that uses water, special equipment and detergents instead of chemical solvents.

Select cookware carefully

Some studies report that pots and pans containing polychlorofluorocarbons may let the chemicals seep into food. The EWG says that at 700 degrees F or after three to five minutes on the stove, nonstick cookware can emit 15 toxins, two of which can cause cancer.

Replace nonstick cookware with cast-iron skillets or pots, which are safer (and also wonderful for cooking). Use stoneware and aluminum pans to replace nonstick baking sheets. Aluminum also works well for roasting. Glass products don't leach toxic elements into food, and Pyrex dishes are safe for use in your oven.

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And remember: All technological advances that make your life more convenient are not necessarily in the interest of your health or your kids' health (as much as we might wish they were). So, especially with kids in the house, it's important to carefully weigh your options and do your research when deciding what products to integrate into your daily life. Informed families are happy families!

So, you’re throwing a New Year’s party but your bank account is still roughed up from all the holiday gifts you bought. Sure, you want to de-stress and let loose around your friends after the holidays, but it's hard to feel generous with a dwindling bank account. We feel you. We decided to try to put together a party for six to eight people that comes in under $100. The best place to do it? Trader Joe’s. Here’s how we broke it down.

Alcohol

Let’s start with the real MVP of a New Year’s Eve party: booze. It’s what most of your guests will be looking forward to and also the most expensive. We’ve budgeted enough for everyone to have a few drinks as the night goes on, but if your guests want to get crazy, we suggest you tell them to BYOB.

You’ll need enough bubbly to make sure everyone can have a glass or two, a beer option and a red wine option. Here were our favorite finds at TJ’s.

• Four bottles R.S.V.P. Sparkling Brut, $7 each ($28 total)
• One bottle Moon X dark-red blend, $7
• Two packs Simpler Times Pilsner (six-pack), $3.50 each ($7 total)

Total cost for alcohol: $42

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Nonalcoholic beverages

It’s also a good plan to have something festive for the designated drivers, pregnant women or people who just prefer to stay totally sober. Trader Joe's had lots of affordable options here, but to keep it simple, we recommend these two:

• Two bottles Trader Joe's Raspberry Cranberry Spritzer, $2 each ($4 total)
• Two bottles Trader Joe's Sparkling Apple Cider, $3 each ($6 total)

Total cost for nonalcoholic beverages: $10

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Snacks

It’s a good idea to have a nice variety of snacks people can nosh on all night. The best options here are the classic cheese and guac with some fancy crackers. Here’s what we recommend.

• Trader Joe's Wild Blueberry Vanilla Chevre, $4.50
• Trader Joe's A Real Crowd Cheeser cracker-cut cheese, $4.50
• Trader Joe's Chunky Spicy Guacamole, $3
• Trader Joe's Scalloped Cracker Trio, $4.50

Total cost of snacks: $16.50

Mini meals

It’s also a good idea to have a few heartier snacks that serve as a kind of mini-meal, particularly when people are drinking. If you’ve got access to an oven, Trader Joes has some really excellent semi-fancy treats that require zero prep work from you.

• Two Pizza Parlanno, $5 each ($10 total)
• Two Trader Joe's Pastry Bites with Feta Cheese & Caramelized Onion, $5 each ($10 total)
• Trader Joe's Parmesan Pastry Pups with beef franks, $4.50

Total cost of mini meals: $24.50

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Sweet treats

Last but not least is a little sugary somethin’.

• Trader Joe's Sugar Glazed Mixed Nuts, $4
• Trader Joe's Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (makes 16 cookies), $3.50

The glazed nuts can hang out on the table with the small snacks all night, but we recommend either popping the cookies in before your guests arrive or after the mini-meal treats. There’s nothing quite like the whole house smelling like cookies.

Total cost of sweet treats: $7.50

Grand total: $100.50

There's a chance Scarlett Johansson could have the best 2018, and I know what will clinch it. I know it's a little bit too early to predict this kind of thing, but when you have one of the most hotly anticipated movies dropping in 2018, it's hard to imagine what could make it better — until you consider the rumor she might be getting engaged. Now that's the kind of scuttlebutt that could convince any doubting Thomases Johansson's 2018 is looking bright, right?

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According to one of Us Weekly's intrepid sources, Johansson's beau, Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update anchor extraordinaire Colin Jost is "telling friends he wants to marry her." Additionally, the source reveals that for now, while he is still dating Johansson, he's happily doing it. "He loves to take her out and show her off," the source said. "He’s head over heels."

So, are wedding bells really in Johansson's future?

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Well, it's an option that's still on the table. While rumors swirled for a little while over the summer, Jost and Johansson made their official debut as a couple in November at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City. There, they were the picture of a happy couple, with Jost keeping Johansson close as they posed for pictures.

Johansson, who was previously married to Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011 and Romain Dauriac from 2014 to 2017, hasn't recently or publicly expressed her feelings about getting married a third time. But let's not be cynical about love; she doesn't seem to be! It's still early days for the celeb couple, and for now, it would appear Jost is happy just to be with Johansson and to be able to have the time to get to know her and her daughter (with Dauriac), 3-year-old Rose.

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So, I wouldn't advise holding your breath on a proposal from Jost, but don't discount the possibility.

Yet another Grey's Anatomy star has finalized his divorce, and unless you've been following the drama closely, you may be surprised to learn who it is. Scottish actor Kevin McKidd (better known as Dr. Owen Hunt on Grey's Anatomy) is officially back on the market after some seemingly short and amicable divorce proceedings, which were officially announced just one year ago.

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Back in July 2016, McKidd and his former wife of 17 years, Jane Parker, announced they were splitting up after a previous year of separation. At the time, a rep for McKidd gave the following statement to E! News: "Kevin and Jane have jointly decided to end their marriage. They look forward to continuing to co-parent their children, who have been their top priority, and will to continue to enjoy a close and caring relationship."

The former couple, who has two children together (Joseph, 17, and Iona, 15), appear to have stuck to McKidd's 2016 statement insofar as they have split up their assets and created an agreement that prioritizes the comfort and happiness of their children. According to E! News, McKidd and Parker have drawn up a "nesting arrangement," which will allow the children to stay in their family home in Los Angeles while the parents take turns living with them in the house. As of now, there's no word on where or if McKidd has already found a second place to live but they will share ownership of a home in Malibu, so there's a potential option to live there as well.

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Additionally, the pair will share joint custody of the children — another move that puts their progeny first and admirably so. McKidd will reportedly pay Parker $22,440 a month in child support and he will cover the costs of the private schools his children attend. In addition, McKidd will pay Parker $65,096 a month in spousal support and Parker will receive 20 percent of the earnings McKidd garners if its in excess of $3 million.

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At the time of reporting, neither McKidd nor Parker had released a statement in regard to their finalized divorce.

Everyone has at least one relationship that ended under unsatisfying circumstances. It doesn't necessarily have to be romantic, either — this could happen with a friend, colleague or family member too. And if it was romantic, this is more than mere "ghosting" after a few dates. After situations like this, you may be seeking closure.

But what is closure? It's a term thrown around a lot, sometimes to legitimize why it takes us so long to get over someone — some sort of magical moment or connection or revelation from the person who hurt you that will make you feel better about the way things ended.

A few months ago, I met someone I hadn't seen in almost seven years in the name of "closure." It was someone I never really got over, someone who hurt me in a way that has stuck with me all this time. Years of hatred toward him mellowed into intense dislike and relegating him to the back of my mind.

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Of course, that's when he got in touch out of nowhere, saying he was going to be in New York and asking if I wanted to meet up. At first, I ignored his message, adamant about not opening that can of worms again. But as I thought more about it (and discussed it in therapy), I realized I might have the opportunity for something few people get: the ever-elusive closure. After all, he was the one who wanted to see me; I was in control of the situation. I could let him know how I felt, see if I got an explanation and at any point, if I wasn't satisfied with the interaction, I could leave — ideally, no worse off than before we met.

Aside from my therapist, anyone else I mentioned this plan to was less than enthusiastic. They asked me serious questions about what I was hoping to get out of meeting him and how I'd handle it if things didn't go the way I wanted them to. I know they were concerned about my well-being, and I absolutely saw their point, but I also knew I probably wouldn't have this opportunity again.

Seriously, what is closure?

To get a better grasp on the whole concept of closure, I spoke with Dr. Adam Fried, a clinical psychologist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. He does think closure exists, but depends on how you define it and how you think it can be achieved.

"To me, it's not an all-or-nothing concept," Fried says. "I think of closure as achieving a psychological acceptance or sense of resolution of a situation or experience. In relationships, many believe achieving such a resolution requires a 'final' conversation (or confrontation) with a former romantic partner, but in my experience, this requires careful consideration of whether the person is psychologically ready, their expectations for the conversation and weighing of possible risks and benefits."

For example, I could meet this person, and rather than being able to make up for not having a satisfying conclusion, something could happen that makes me feel even worse than I did before. Clearly, I did not want this outcome.

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Closure for many means understanding the reasons why a relationship ended and resolving the feelings associated with this termination, Fried explains.

"In my work, I emphasize that closure often starts with examining your own feelings about the situation and evaluating the emotional impact of a relationship ending," he says.

Feelings about a breakup can be affected by a host of factors, Fried explains. Some of these may be personal, like how you respond to change, why this relationship was particularly meaningful, what it means to you to be in a relationship (and alone) and your expectations and hopes for the future. Other important components have to do with the actual relationship, including the duration and intensity of the relationship, whether there were children or there was a formal commitment (like marriage or living together) and negotiating intertwined lives (such as shared friends, activities or even workplaces).

What's also interesting is that the extent to which you feel you must have closure can also have to do with your personality. According to Fried, researchers have been studying a concept called “need for closure," and while this isn’t exclusive to romantic relationships, it has to do with the person’s tolerance for ambiguity and the extent to which they tend to try to reduce uncertainty through quick and definite judgments.

"Many who express a strong need for closure in a relationship may feel a need to resolve any confusion about why a relationship ended and seek to understand the reasons for the breakup, especially if they suspect it was precipitated by something they did," Fried adds. "Others may seek closure because they feel it’s extremely important for the other person to understand why their actions were hurtful."

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Tips for getting closure

When people want to seek closure through a conversation with a former partner, Fried encourages them to consider the following:

• Think about the reasons you want to have a closure conversation and your goals. Do you want to make sure the person understands your position, or are you hoping to gain clarity about the reasons for the breakup? It’s also important to consider whether you’re hoping (consciously or not) a subsequent meeting will result in reconciliation. This requires an honest conversation with yourself about your feelings and goals.
• What do you expect to happen after this conversation and are these expectations reasonable? Do you believe this conversation will result in the other person being convinced by your arguments and expressing regret for past actions? "I encourage clients to consider what it would mean to them if the former partner agreed with them or expressed regret or, conversely, if they disagreed and maintained their position." says Fried.
• If the risks outweigh the possible benefits, can your goals for closure be met without actually having a conversation? For example, goals of psychological acceptance and resolution can be achieved through other methods, such as writing open letters (letters that are not necessarily sent), role-plays or processing emotions related to the relationship loss by reexamining thoughts, feelings, expectations and beliefs about relationships and the romantic partner with a therapist.

If you're curious, I did meet with the person described above, and do feel like I got closure. I didn't hold back talking about why I was disappointed with how things ended before (a few cocktails helped with this), and got answers and an apology — essentially, it was the best case scenario. I'm also aware it could have gone horribly wrong and am thankful it didn't. But overall, the experience helped me move on.

I’ve always had a relatively low-lift beauty routine that basically consists of cleansing, moisturizing, applying makeup then repeating. A combination of laziness and genetic luck has generally allowed me to spend minimal time and money on things like facials, prescription acne treatments or high-end age-fighting products. But after turning 30 last summer, I realized it’s about time I started experimenting with and investing in the latter. Enter the ultimate age-defying treatment: the Botox facial.

This procedure was pitched to me as an exclusive in-office treatment first invented in early 2017 by New York City-based plastic surgeon Dr. Norman Rowe. I was told it would “painlessly and effectively deliver bioactive compounds into the skin, including Botox, dermal fillers, Vitamins A and C, as well as a complex of anti-aging nutrients.” The liquid solution promised to be less invasive than traditional Botox or dermal filler treatments.

This sounded great, but admittedly, I was a little freaked out by the word Botox simply because I was a newbie. Although I’ve interviewed women about their own plastic surgeries, I didn’t have much experience with anything like this myself (and yes, I know injectables aren’t the same as going under a knife). Still, I wondered: Would needles be involved? How would my face feel (and look) afterward? But I described the process to our beauty editor, who looked at me like I was bananas, and said, “Um, that sounds amazing—you should go for it!” So I decided to take the plunge.

Would needles be involved? How would my face feel (and look) afterward?

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When I arrived at Rowe’s office, nurse practitioner Candice Mortimer gave me a full rundown of what I was about to experience as she prepped the concoction that would be injected into my skin. She explained that while there would be needles, they wouldn’t be the kind I was thinking of, but rather a much-scaled-down version. “The Botox facial involves cannulated microneedles, which puncture your skin to trigger a healing response and inject the ingredients in the canister.” After numbing my skin with a topical agent, they would manually “stamp” my entire face twice to make sure they got every little bit of skin.

Mortimer said that because the “cocktail” is mixed specifically for each procedure, it can and should be customized for every patient receiving the facial. The basic ingredients are hyaluronic acid (an intense hydrator that plumps skin) and Botox (which shrinks pores and gives skin a smooth, even sheen), but if, for instance, your concern is acne, they can add in breakout-busting compounds like exfoliating green tea extract or antibacterial enzymes.

I asked her if I would see an immediate difference. “You’ll see the results after about 24 hours, and I’d say it lasts about a month. Your skin will brighten up and your makeup and products will go on a lot smoother. It’s an overall rejuvenation.”

"It was fast, easy and — as promised — painless."

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When Rowe arrived, my face was numb from the topical agent, and he took over for Mortimer and began to stamp my face with the cannulated microneedles attached to the canister, starting with my forehead and migrating to my cheeks, nose, upper lip, chin, jaws and all along my hairline, under-eye area and brow bones. It was fast, easy and — as promised — painless. I went home with a slightly red face (which Rowe accurately compared to the look of a wind burn) that faded after about a day.

When I saw my coworkers a few days later, I asked them if my skin looked any different. “Actually… you do look really well-rested!” said our ever-optimistic entertainment editor. I had to agree even though I hadn’t gotten any extra beauty sleep that weekend. My overall complexion looked healthy, kind of like I imagine it would after getting 10 hours of sleep and then doing a 90-minute workout (ha!). It’s not necessarily the kind of major transformation that would be evident in before and after photos, but I did notice a subtle rosy glow and less evidence of my typical dark circles.

And though it’s a little hard to evaluate the changes in your own skin that you see in the mirror several times a day, considering this is the time of year I tend to be washed-out, dry and generally lackluster, I definitely feel the Botox facial made a difference. In fact, I also noticed I didn’t feel the need to wear quite as much makeup as I usually do since my skin already looked smooth, bright and even.

It’s been about a month since I went to Rowe’s office, and I can certainly see how treatments like this become addictive. While I don’t have the means to get these kinds of facials regularly, I’m getting married next September, and I think getting a facial like this before a big event like that could do wonders, ensuring your skin looks its very best and most photogenic. Conclusion: My fears about the Botox facial were entirely unjustified, and I’d gladly go under the (cannulated) needle again anytime to get that rosy, refreshed glow.

Originally posted on StyleCaster.

I started wearing Lip Smacker lip balm when I was in the second grade. It was the only makeup I was allowed to wear, and I always had a stash in my nightstand drawer and carried one around with me in the back pocket of my Jordache jeans.

Now, as a 42-year-old woman, I still need to apply lip balm on the regular. And while my brand of choice has changed, I have to admit, I can’t go anywhere without it.

I don't just apply a few times a day, either. I panic if I don’t have one within reach at all times. I keep one in my car, four in my purse, one in the bathroom and one by my bed. A friend once told me I apply it a few times an hour. It was then I realized I clearly had an addiction to making my lips shine.

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Without it, my lips feel tight and dry. I love the way it looks, yes, but more than that, I love the way it feels when I can glide my lips over each other.

I'm not alone in my addiction either. My friends and I have discussed how without it, we feel lost. We need to apply after we eat or drink anything. After a long conversation is a must, and it's one of the first things we do in the morning.

But do I really have an addiction? Is it just in my head? According to RealSelf contributor Dr. Michele Green, there are ingredients in many lip balms or glosses that cause our lips to have a reaction. So really, you don't need more of the product, you actually need less since "the irritating ingredient causes inflammation and you need more hydration," says Green.

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So naturally, we think we just need more lip balm to soothe our lips — sometimes mine almost burn — so we keep applying to get some relief. But what's really happening is our lips aren't making their own lubrication anymore. They've stopped because we keep applying harsh, irritating ingredients instead of letting them lubricate naturally. We've used so much lip balm we are dependent on the feeling of moisture we get from that. But in reality, it's most balms and glosses don't give us any real moisture at all.

To avoid this, Green says to be on the lookout for ingredients including "fragrance, or menthol, or salicylic acid."

After checking the ingredients in my favorite brand, I saw it has two out of the three.

Like many other women, I don't want to give up my glossy lips. I love the way it feels and looks, and Green says you don't have to. There are brands out there that work well with our lips' natural lubrication, such as Aquaphor, Burt’s Bees, Nivea and some of the EOS line. She highly recommends Apa Lush Lip Balm ($35 at Apa) and says, "It's is a bit more pricey but fabulous!"

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Along with changing brands, Green says you have to stop using lip balm for a while to give your lips a chance to heal. This will also help you determine which ingredients are irritating your lips so you can avoid them.

The next step is to slowly introduce your lips to a more mild lip balm and use it in moderation, she says. It’s reassuring to know with a few tweaks, you can still enjoy your glossy lips, and they will be healthier too.

We've all been there: You think you've done your best to drink water and pace your drinks, but the night gets away from you and the morning feels like hell. We've got you. Here are 10 foods and drinks to get in your body ASAP when you're hungover.

What causes a hangover?

A hangover is a notorious condition caused by drinking to excess. Hangover symptoms can range from a splitting headache and a queasy stomach to dry mouth, dizziness, lethargy, dry heaving and even depression. You feel super-sick, drained of energy and foggy-headed.

Any food or drink (we don't recommend more alcohol, though some swear by a hair of the dog!) will replenish nutrients and rehydrate you, especially if you happened to throw up. Here are some things that help cure a hangover in a hurry.

1. Water first

That foggy-headed feeling can be relieved by staying well hydrated; excessive drinking causes dehyration. In addition to drinking water along with your alcoholic beverages, be sure to drink a glass of water as soon as you wake up.

2. Sports drinks

If you feel like your stomach can't handle any food or mass amounts of water right away, then try sipping a sports drink. Not only will it rehydrate you, but it will also replenish your electrolytes, which can be depleted thanks to alcohol's diuretic properties. Just try to choose a low-sugar option.

3. Fizzy drinks

Is nausea your big hangover problem? If so, cracking open a can of seltzer or soda could do the trick. A caffeine-free option like ginger ale works especially well — without caffeine (a diuretic), you'll rehydrate faster, and ginger has been used for centuries to settle upset stomachs.

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4. Bananas

Due to alcohol's diuretic effect, noshing on bananas the morning after can replace potassium and other lost electrolytes. Blend a banana into a fruit smoothie if your stomach is feeling rebellious against solid foods.

5. An egg and whole-wheat toast

You can combat the hangover fatigue by eating a light breakfast. The combination of protein and carbohydrates in an egg with toast is a good source of recovery nutrients as well as easy on the stomach. In addition, eggs contain the amino acid cysteine, which can break down the toxins that cause hangover symptoms, and whole grains contain magnesium, which alcohol can deplete.

6. Herbs

An herbal approach can also offer relief. Willow bark is nature's answer to aspirin, while evening primrose oil can help nurse your alcohol-riddled liver back to health. Dosing with milk thistle oil or chewing fennel seeds is another aid in liver function. Herbal teas can help with rehydration, particularly peppermint tea, which will soothe your tummy. Talk to an herbalist or naturopath for the best herbal hangover prescription.

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7. Greasy foods

Though a plate piled high with greasy pizza or a burger and fries might give you the dry heaves the morning after too much alcohol, eating high-fat foods before imbibing can reduce your risk of a hangover, because the fats line your stomach and intestines. A healthier approach is to eat foods high in healthy fats, such as olive oil, salmon or avocados, and keeping your alcoholic drinks to a minimum.

8. Spicy foods

A lot of people swear by spicy foods as a hangover cure. They jump-start your metabolism, and believe it or not, the spiciness itself gives you something to focus on other than how hungover you feel. But be careful: If you have trouble with spicy foods in general, then during a bad hangover is not the time to try them.

9. Soup

If the thought of chewing is a little too much for you in your weary state, then a warm bowl of soup could be the perfect hangover cure. You can try a low-sodium option from a can or box, but it's also simple to make your own. Heat up some low-sodium broth, add whatever veggies you have on hand (and some noodles if you're feeling adventurous), and cook until they're soft. The broth will rehydrate you, while the veggies will replenish the nutrients you lost the night before.

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10. Plain crackers

Low-salt, low-fat crackers can be a godsend if your stomach is too queasy to keep down a big breakfast. Nibble on a few plain crackers to help soak up whatever nastiness is left in your stomach from last night, and after eating a few, you should start to feel better.

A version of this article was originally published in October 2012.

Know any little Kaspyans? Are there several Gatlins in your child’s preschool class? Get any party invites from boys named Montague? Probably not... yet. But those are only a few examples of the most unusual names celebrity parents gave their babies this year, which means they're bound to start showing up on top 100 charts by 2018.

With baby names, as with most things, the stars have always enjoyed doing things their own way. After all, Frank Zappa named his daughter Moon Unit way back in 1967 — and Mia Farrow chose the name Lark Song for her adopted daughter in 1973. But over the past 15 years, the bizarre baby name trend in Celebland has really picked up steam. From Jason Lee naming his son Pilot Inspektor and Shannyn Sossamon choosing Audio Science for her boy in 2003 to Gwyneth Paltrow notoriously calling her girl Apple in 2004, it's getting tough to find stars who don't give their kids offbeat monikers.

Even in the wide weird world of unexpected celeb baby names, this year had a few standouts. Check out the most unusual names the stars picked for their kids in 2017. But fair warning: These names may not be rare for long. Celebs are trendsetters after all.

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Lenon

Jaime Pressly gave birth to twins on Oct. 16, naming one Leo and one Lenon. Leo was the 74th-most popular baby name last year, so there’s nothing that unusual about it, but Lenon does make us wonder. Is he named for John Lennon minus one N? After notorious Russian leader Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, aka Lenin? The couple has yet to reveal their reasoning.

Kaspyan

When Dancing with the Stars pros Anna Trebunskaya and Nevin Millan welcomed a baby boy on Sept. 2, they named him Kaspyan. It may seem like an odd name until you start to unravel the meaning; the baby boy is named for the Caspian Sea. Pretty cool, actually. Trebunskaya explained that the name is based on her and her husband’s heritage (their families are from Russia, Croatia and Northern India).

Trebunskaya told Us magazine, “If you make a circle or a triangle between those three spots and you look right in the middle, there is the Caspian Sea. We wanted the name to be something significant to his heritage.”

Ember

Little People, Big World stars Audrey and Jeremy Roloff welcomed a baby girl named Ember on Sept. 10. The name Ember translates literally to “hot ashes,” which is apparently the significance the couple was going for. They told Us, “Campfires have been such a big part of our love story.” Well, OK then.

Sonny

The Hills star Whitney Port named her baby boy Sonny when he was born on July 27. (And no, if you were wondering, he’s not named after Sonny Bono.) Port explained to People he’s named after a boy in a Paul Simon song: “He heard it in a Paul Simon song called ‘Obvious Child.’ There’s a lyric in it about a little boy named Sonny," Port said of husband Tim Rosenman, who chose the name.

Gatlin

Former Bachelorette star Emily Maynard gave birth to her fourth child on Nov. 12 and named the baby boy Gatlin. It’s unclear exactly why she chose the name, but there is quite a festive city in east Tennessee (near Dollywood, BTW) called Gatlinburg? Dolly Parton would probably approve.

Revel

Life might indeed be one giant party for little reveler Revel, who was born in October. Glee star Matthew Morrison and wife Renee Puente chose the name because as Morrison told E! News, “We wanted to revel in our child and we were like, Revel, that is just so cool and we will call him Rev for short.”

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Albee

Scandal star Katie Lowes and her husband, actor Adam Shapiro, told Jimmy Kimmel when she announced her pregnancy they had no names in mind. But by October, when the little one arrived, they had chosen one: Albee. Both Lowes and Shapiro are actors, so one might guess their babe is named for Edward Albee, the Tony-winning playwright who died in 2016. Potential namesakes aside, Lowes and Shapiro aren't forcing any specific gender identity on their kid, so it's clear this baby is set up for a life of independence and creativity — much like the OG Albee.

Bodhi

The name Bodhi isn’t that unusual; it’s an Indian name that means “awakens." It is, however, usually given to boys. But like Lowes and Shapiro, actors Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder broke with gender norms when it comes to their kiddo; they named their daughter Bodhi when she was born July 25.

Bear

One Direction singer Liam Payne and his musician girlfriend Cheryl Ann Tweedy chose the name Bear for their son, who arrived March 22. Payne revealed he wanted to name his son Arthur, but Tweedy pressed for Bear. According to The Belfast Telegraph, Payne explained, “[Cheryl] wanted a very interesting name, when he leaves a room people wouldn’t forget it. Which I think it definitely does.” Grammar aside, he's right!

Rumi & Sir

Many have hailed Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s names for their twin babies, who arrived June 13, but they are certainly not names you hear every day. Daughter Rumi was named for the 13th-century romantic poet, while son Sir was named for... his swagger. Jay-Z told the Rap Radar podcast, “Sir was like, man, come out the gate. He carries himself like that. He just came out, like, Sir.”

Montague

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell gave birth to son Montague on Jan. 21. She and husband Christian Horner haven’t indicated why they chose the name, which has French roots meaning “pointed hill" or "steep mountain.” Can we assume Ginger Spice is trying to ward off a potential feud with some Capulets? Either way, Halliwell and Horner intend to call their baby boy “Monty” for short.

Hal Auden

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch knows what it’s like to have an unusual, super-complicated name. Maybe that's why he gave his son a first name that's quirky but uncomplicated? Baby Hal Auden was born to Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter on March 3, and he's reportedly named for Shakespeare's Prince Hal from Henry V — as well as the poet W.H. Auden, we presume?

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One thing's clear: 2017 wasn’t the beginning of celebs picking wacky names for their kids, and it certainly won’t be the end. We can’t wait to see what fun names stars will choose in 2018. We're looking at you, Kardashians.

Prince Harry has a new gig lately, and we cannot get enough of it. Several times this week, he's been a guest editor for BBC Radio 4’s Today program. You may have heard earlier this week about when he casually interviewed his old pal Barack Obama.

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On Thursday, he had another high-profile guest: his dad, Prince Charles. The interview was pretty serious in regard to the topics that were covered, but dang, did they look very cute doing it. Way to lighten the mood, you two.

After revealing that Harry refers to his dad as "Pa," they pretty much stuck to one serious topic: climate change. Charles has been an advocate for protecting the environment for a long time, and in the interview, he sweetly revealed that it's been because he wanted to make sure there was a healthy planet left behind for his kids — Harry and William — and his grandkids.

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"What I’ve tried to do all these years is to make sure, if I can possibly, is that ensure that you and your children, my grandchildren, also everybody else’s grandchildren, have a world fit to live in, that provides them with opportunity," he said.

Charles also addressed those who have been skeptical of his push for climate change legislation since the beginning, when it wasn't universally accepted by the scientific community like it is now.

"Maybe now, some years later, they’re beginning to realize that what I was trying to say may not have been as dotty as they thought," he joked.

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Prince Charles' and Obama's interviews were great — there's no doubt about that. But they also definitely confirm one thing: We want Harry guest editing radio shows more often. Like, now.

As the holidays wind down, you may get that creeping feeling that all the overindulging has left you a little plumper than you were a month ago. But it's not just in your head. A new study found that our bodies have built-in bathroom scales that can sense when we gain weight.

Researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden who recently published their study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States of America hope their findings could lead to a better understanding of obesity and potentially drugs that could help prevent and treat it.

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According to Dr. John-Olov Jansson, a professor at Sahlgrenska Academy who participated in the research, said his team discovered a completely new system that regulates fat mass.

"Quite simply, we have found support for the existence of internal bathroom scales," Jansson said in a statement. "The weight of the body is registered in the lower extremities. If the body weight tends to increase, a signal is sent to the brain to decrease food intake and keep the body weight constant."

The research was conducted on already-obese rodents that were then loaded with extra weights, which caused their body fat to decrease and improved their blood glucose levels, resulting in them losing almost as much weight as the artificial load.

This is the first major discovery related to the body fat regulatory system in 23 years, since American scientists discovered leptin — the hormone that helps to regulate energy balance by telling your brain you're satiated and can stop eating. Though hopes were high for leptin when it was initially researched, we now know it is unlikely to be a "cure" for obesity itself, but it does play a role in understanding how and why we eat.

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"The mechanism that we have now identified regulates body fat mass independently of leptin, and it's possible that leptin combined with activation of the internal body scales can become an effective treatment for obesity," Dr. Claes Ohlsson, a professor at Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, explained in a statement.

The new findings are also bad news for people who spend a lot of time sitting. It turns out that when we're seated, our internal body scales give us an inaccurately low measure, Ohlsson said. Even worse, because of that, we eat more and gain weight — as if you needed another reason to get up and walk around to break up your workday.

New Year's resolutions usually don't stick because we set unattainable goals. And when we can't achieve those goals, people will tend to feel like they've failed and fall right back into their usual routines. Sometimes, people even make resolutions that are harmful to their mental and physical health.

Because I know the disappointment of not maintaining a New Year's resolution, I decided to put together this list of unconventional but healthy and doable goals for 2018.

1. Stop chasing your dream

Sounds weird, right? I'm going to let you in on a little secret. You don't have to have a dream! Dreams and goals are great, but if you focus on one thing that may be 10, 20 or 30 years away, you may just be missing all the amazing opportunities that appear in your periphery. A grand new adventure may present itself to you, but you'll miss it because you've got your sights set on something that may or may not happen in the distant future. Instead, work hard and diligently on whatever is right in front of you.

2. Masturbate more

Whether you're single or have been married for years, the benefits of masturbation are endless. Buy a new toy, try something new, and learn new ways to make yourself feel good. Make space in your busy routine for a little me time. Try starting your day with masturbation. Studies even show that masturbating in the morning can make you more productive for the rest of the day, so get busy, ladies.

3. Throw your diet plans out the window

Unless you are being medically advised to follow a specific diet, don't follow a diet. I'm not even going to write some spiel about making a lifestyle change instead of a diet change. If mac and cheese brings you happiness, eat the damn mac and cheese. Have fun with food. Enjoy food. Celebrate food. Try new foods! Never had broccoli rabe? Never cooked with turmeric? Try some new recipes that look good to you and commit to testing new recipes throughout the whole year.

4. Travel to one new country

There's an episode of Girls in Season 2 when Hannah is interviewing for a new freelance gig. During the interview, the woman conducting the interview points to a sign on the wall. It's two shapes — a square that is labeled "This Is Your Comfort Zone" and off to the side, a circle labeled "Where the Magic Happens."

This is how I view travel. It can be intimidating and scary to throw yourself into something and someplace completely foreign, but that's when you really grow. That's when the magic happens. Save up, sacrifice your mani-pedis for a few months and make it happen. Eat the local food, learn at least a little bit of the native language, and fully immerse yourself in the culture. You will never regret it.

5. Stop using your car

And no, taking an Uber does not count. Try to add one car-free day to your schedule each week. Or if you can't do it every week, at least once a month. Ride your bike to work, take public transportation or walk to go pick up some groceries. Climate change is real and happening at an alarmingly fast rate. We all need to take action to reduce our carbon footprint.

6. Give away your money

We can all agree that 2017 was a complete dumpster fire, right? Between government funding debates and the slew of natural disasters and other issues this year, the organizations that are being hit the hardest need our help. Every month, I send $25 to Planned Parenthood, but there are so many organizations that are losing or running out of funding and are in dire need of assistance. Choose one that speaks to you and donate what you can when you can.

7. Stop checking emails after 6 p.m.

This is a tough one, I know. But it's something I am really going to work hard toward in 2018. Take your work email off your phone completely if you have to, but do not read or send any work-related emails after 6 p.m. or before 7 a.m. Dedicate this time to yourself. Your career will not suffer, you will not get fired, and the world will not end.

8. Exercise

Do not exercise to lose weight. Exercise so you can climb the mountain you've always wanted to summit. Exercise so you can play with your kids. Exercise because it will help you sleep. Exercise because it will lessen your stress and anxiety. Take care of your body because you are going to need it.

9. Be more critical

Not of others, but of yourself. Examine your opinions, criticize them and then examine them again. Identify your biases and your privileges. There are billions of opinions in this world, and there is a 0 percent chance yours is the only one that matters. Be more empathetic and open to others and others' opinions.

January is the month when film lovers catch up on Oscar-worthy films before the big award shows, but we can also see some new movies ahead of the studios' summer rosters. To help guide you, we've curated a list of can't-miss movies for the beginning of 2018.

So after you've finished bingeing every great show on Netflix, head to the movie theater for hot popcorn and the start of a year of great movies.

Jan. 5

Molly's Game

Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain), a woman in her 20s, runs a high-stakes underground poker empire for Hollywood celebrities, athletes, business tycoons and the Russian mob. Molly soon becomes the target of an FBI investigation that brings her world crashing down. It's based on a true story.

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Insidious: The Last Key

What happens when a parapsychologist discovers a ghost is haunting her own home? Dr. Elise Rainier finds out when she has to face the demonic head on.

The Strange Ones

Alex Pettyfer stars as a backpacker who's trekking across a remote landscape with his best friend. At first, everything seems normal, but what appears to be a simple vacation soon gives way to a dark and complex web of secrets.

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Blame

When a drama teacher begins an affair with one of his high school students, an angry classmate takes revenge in a scenario story that parallels the play The Crucible.

Devil's Gate

Set in the small town of Devil's Gate, North Dakota, the film examines the disappearance of a local woman and her young son. But when an FBI agent begins to investigate, she finds that nothing is as it seems.

Jan. 12

The Post

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie tells the story of how two journalists (Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks) uncovered the government's dirty secrets regarding the Vietnam War by publishing the Pentagon Papers.

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Paddington 2

Paddington Bear, now happily living with the Brown family, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday. When the gift gets stolen, Paddington must go on a journey to recover it.

The Commuter

Liam Neeson stars as a businessperson who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.

Proud Mary

Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a professional assassin working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary's life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry.

Jan. 19

The Leisure Seeker

Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren star as an elderly couple who go on a surprising journey in the faithful old RV they call the Leisure Seeker.

Jan. 26

The Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as the Flare.

Please Stand By

Dakota Fanning plays a young autistic woman who runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her manuscript to a Star Trek writing competition.

Arctic Justice Thunder Squad

Swifty the Arctic fox (Jeremy Renner) goes on a journey on which he discovers Doc Walrus' (John Cleese) plan to melt the polar ice caps and flood the world in order to reign as supreme leader.

Which movies are on your January list? Let us know in the comments below.

The presenters for this year's Golden Globes have just been announced, and while we're maybe a little disappointed the show isn't going to feature only female presenters like the SAG Awards, there is a whole lot of talent on that one list.

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Most of the presenters are Golden Globes winners or nominees themselves, which means they have some serious combined star power. We've been champing at the bit to know who exactly will be presenting. And now, courtesy of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, we finally have the official presenters list. Buckle up. This presenters list is next-level exciting.

Here's who you can expect to see onstage handing out the awards.

Halle Berry

Berry is a Golden Globe winner and a four-time nominee. Her last nomination was in 2011 for her role in Frankie & Alice.

Carol Burnett

Burnett has won five Golden Globes out of 21 total nominations, many of them for her variety show The Carol Burnett Show. Her last win was in 1978, and she was last nominated for her 1991 show Carol & Company.

Shirley MacLain

MacLain is a five-time Golden Globe Award winner, as well as the recipient of a Special Achievement Award and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

Kelly Clarkson

Clarkson isn't a Golden Globe winner or nominee. She's best known for being the winner of the first season of American Idol. She's gone on to have a successful music career, winning three Grammys.

Darren Criss

Criss is also not a Golden Globe winner or nominee. But he's well-known for his long-standing role on Glee, and he's already generating buzz for an upcoming part in the next season of American Crime Story.

Penelope Cruz

Cruz has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards, most recently for Best Supporting Actress in Nine.

Gal Gadot

Gadot has not won or been nominated for any Golden Globes. In fact, many think her acclaimed and record-breaking film Wonder Woman was snubbed at this year's awards. At least we'll see her onstage in some capacity.

Greta Gerwig

Gerwig has been nominated twice, including this year for Best Screenplay for her film Lady Bird.

Hugh Grant

Grant has been nominated four times and has one win under his belt for his 1995 role in Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Neil Patrick Harris

The hilarious Harris has been nominated for four Golden Globes, three of which were for some of his iconic roles in Doogie Howser, M.D. and How I Met Your Mother.

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Chris Hemsworth

Hemsworth isn't a Golden Globe winner or nominee, but he's made plenty of headlines this year for his role in the blockbuster Thor: Ragnarok.

Christina Hendricks

Well-known for her role in Mad Men, Hendricks has netted six Primetime Emmy nominations, but never a Golden Globe win or nod.

Isabelle Huppert

Huppert is last year's Best Actress in a Drama winner for her role in Elle.

Ricky Martin

Martin has been "Livin' la Vida Loca" with seven Grammy nominations and two wins throughout his career.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Parker has been nominated for nine total Golden Globe awards, including one this year for her role in HBO's Divorce.

Amy Poehler

Poehler netted three Golden Globe nominations and one win for her role as Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation.

Édgar Ramírez

Ramírez was nominated for a Golden Globe for his 2011 role in Carlos.

Seth Rogen

Rogen isn't a Golden Globe winner or nominee, but he's the leading man in just about all your favorite bro comedies, including Neighbors and Knocked Up.

J.K. Simmons

Simmons has one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood — he's one of those actors who seems like he's been in everything. He won a Golden Globe in 2015 for his supporting role in Whiplash.

Sharon Stone

Stone has been nominated four times and nabbed a Golden Globes win in 1996 for her leading role in Casino.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Taylor-Johnson got his first Golden Globe nomination and win in 2017 for Nocturnal Animals.

Alicia Vikander

Vikander has been nominated twice for Golden Globes for Ex Machina and The Danish Girl.

Kerry Washington

Washington has been nominated twice for Golden Globes for her TV roles.

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Emma Watson

Watson shot to stardom when she landed a role in Harry Potter as a young girl. She's never been nominated for or won a Golden Globe, but she's an accomplished actor and may be just as well-known for her humanitarian work.

And there you have it: the official presenters list for the 2018 Golden Globes. Who are you most looking forward to seeing present?

Khloé Kardashian might have felt a weight lift off her shoulders when she confirmed her pregnancy last week, but that doesn’t mean the Twitter chatter and speculation has stopped. The latest theory? That her baby bump is “too small” because of how often she works out. (Cue the eye rolls.)

On Christmas Day, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star — who is expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson — was shamed for the size of her baby bump after she revealed she is six months along.

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Though Kardashian received a lot of positive comments, she also saw several haters who criticized the size of her belly and theorized her bump was irregularly small because of how intensely she exercises. The shamers also took aim at Kardashian for just plain working out while pregnant, something they believe could endanger her baby.

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Like the no-nonsense chick she is, Kardashian responded to the chatter by explaining that her bump appears smaller in the morning and larger as the day goes on. (You know, similar to regular stomachs.) She also retweeted a fan who defended her and pointed out that every pregnancy is different.

But the clapbacks didn’t end there. Kardashian also schooled haters who criticized her for working out while pregnant. She explained that her doctor not only cleared her workouts, but recommended them for a healthy child. And like the petty celebrity we love, Kardashian also attached an article on why it’s best to work out while pregnant — and questioned where her haters got their medical degrees.

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Motherhood isn’t stopping Khloé Kardashian from sassing back trolls, and we hope she passes on that characteristic to her kid.

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If you needed more proof Pink is the coolest mom around, the singer just offered up this week's evidence on Twitter. Pink explained that on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 28, she shared a mom moment in the grocery store.

Apparently, Pink's fellow shopper was a mom who admires her — and not just for all those Grammys and Billboard Awards. Nope, this mom was most impressed by Pink's willingness to share her parenting mistakes.

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"A really sweet Mama came up 2me tonight at the grocery store and told me some nice words about how she gets strength from my parenting cause I’m not afraid to fuck up in public," she wrote. "We cried together. It’s so hard. Y’all. I wish us mamas could give ourselves and each other a break."

Ever the relatable mom (save for all those awards and accolades), Pink is sure to earn a legion of new fans with that supportive message — and give her die-hard followers something to cling to as they struggle with the demands of everyday life and raising kids.

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As for Pink's parenting "fuck-ups"? Well, they seem pretty mild. Like when she didn't perfectly position her daughter's car seat straps or when she forgot her son's age (it happens!). And Pink shared her Elf on a Shelf fail when her daughter, Willow, wrote a letter to Santa asking why Elfie hadn't moved in days. Whoops. "Translation: MOM FAIL," Pink captioned the snapshot.

Bottom line: Pink is showing her fans it's OK to be imperfect and honest, fails and all. That advice may be the most powerful of all — and the grocery store tears prove it.

The royals are prepping for a new arrival, but England's most famous family is doing more than just baby-proofing a palace and getting royal onesies in order. PopSugar reports that when the new baby arrives, Princess Charlotte won't have to worry about her place in line for the throne. Thanks to some revisions made to the Act of Settlement of 1701, the princess's place as fourth heir to the throne won't change, even if Duchess Catherine, commonly known as Kate Middleton, delivers a little boy.

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When the Act of Settlement of 1701 was passed, it allowed boys to jump ahead of girls in royal succession (ugh). It's called male primogeniture, and fans of The Crown can expect to see it play out like this: Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth II's only daughter (and second born), was fifth in line. After Princes Andrew and Edward were born, however, Anne slipped down to fifth in line.

Perhaps seeing just how old-fashioned that all was, the Succession to the Crown Act assented in 2013, and the act was officially put into place in 2015. PopSugar notes that this was just two months before Charlotte's birth.

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The new act ensures Charlotte will maintain her position in line. Applying to all royals born after Oct. 28, 2011, the Succession to the Crown Act officially does away with male primogeniture. Hooray! So, when the new baby does arrive, he or she will be fifth in line, right ahead of Prince Harry. Charlotte's not completely in the clear, however: All of her big brother's kiddos will get to jump her spot, though it'll be a while (or maybe never) before anyone has to deal with those intricacies.

The Succession to the Crown Act didn't just update the royal succession rules. It also made it possible for any royals to marry a Catholic without giving up their royal aspirations. If that sounds confusing, just know that this rule was put into place because the person on the throne is also the head of the Protestant Anglican Church of England (as fans of Henry VIII and The Tudors will remember). The act also did away with an antiquated rule that stated any royals other than the first six in line had to ask the sitting monarch for permission to marry the person of their choice.

Well, it sounds like these were some much-needed royal rule edits; and it looks like Meghan Markle isn't the only hot new thing shaking up the royal MO. With these new rules, Buckingham Palace is taking baby steps toward bringing the monarchy into the modern day. As for that priest praying for Prince George to be gay, well — only time will tell on that one.

I feel like Valentine's Day is one of those holidays people either love or hate. It can be fun, but it can also be stressful planning the ultimate date for you and your significant other. I mean, dinner is nice, but it gets kind of boring year after year. Well, this year, there's a Valentine's Day dinner option even the most coldhearted Slytherin will get excited about.

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According to Elite Daily, London's Warner Bros. Studios Tour is hosting a Valentine's Day dinner that is truly magical. The dinner will take place on the Great Hall set on Feb. 9 and 10. Fans will have a chance to tour the set (including sets from the Forbidden Forest and Gryffindor common room), check out some of the costumes used in the films and of course, dine on some seriously delicious food.

According to Cosmopolitan,  the menu for the event includes a Love Potion cocktail and dishes like chicken terrine, rack of lamb and ricotta gnocchi. Not bad, huh?

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Now, all of this magic does come with a hefty price tag. The event will set you and your sweetie back a whopping $660. Factor in airfare to London and hotel accommodations and your magical Valentine dinner soiree is costing you a pretty penny, so this is probably best for die-hard Potterheads. But hey, if you've got the extra cash lying around, this is a pretty epic way to spend it.

We've all messed something up on the internet. It's 2017, and we pretty much live our entire lives online, and people make mistakes. No one is perfect.

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But even though we all make mistakes, we definitely don't all apologize like Jenna Fischer. The former star of The Office messed up on Twitter, and her apology for it is huge and sincere and so good.

It all started last weekend, when Fischer decided to share some thoughts on the new tax bill just passed by Congress.

"I can’t stop thinking about how school teachers can no longer deduct the cost of their classroom supplies on their taxes … something they shouldn’t have to pay for with their own money in the first place. I mean, imagine if nurses had to go buy their own syringes," she wrote on Twitter.

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Fischer was wrong. The deduction for teachers wasn't in the original plan, but in the final bill that was passed, it had been added back in. Twitter made sure she knew about her mistake — even Republican Senator Orrin Hatch replied to let her know she was in the wrong.

And so Fischer owned her mistake.

"I made a mistake and I want to correct it. After reading your feedback and doing additional research, I discovered that I tweeted something that was not accurate," she wrote in a statement tweeted Wednesday. "I feel genuinely bad for getting my facts wrong and I’m sorry. I did not mean to spread misinformation. I was well-intentioned, but I was behind on my research. So, I've deleted the tweet. Because, I believe accuracy is important."

Fischer's apology was everything an apology should be. She admitted her own fault. She sincerely apologized for her mistake without making excuses. It's so refreshing.

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Now we just need all the men out there who have been accused of sexual assault and harassment to take notes.

You might’ve heard the term “midwife” already. But what exactly is their role in childbirth, and how does it differ from a traditional OB-GYN?

“Midwives have a more holistic view of pregnancy, labor and childbirth compared to the traditional obstetrical medical model,” explained Risa Klein, a certified nurse midwife based in New York City. “Midwives see birth as a natural, normal process, not a disease or an illness. Midwives believe that a [person’s] body is designed to give birth barring a true medical problem for Mother or Baby.”

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Because the work of midwives is heavily feminized, similar to other positions within the medical industry, unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about the crucial job midwives do. One misconception is that midwives aren’t medical professionals, when in reality, they require specific certifications. (Both midwives interviewed for this story, for instance, are certified.)

Klein also stressed that midwives provide emotional support to their patients, such as understanding warning signs of medical pregnancy challenges and knowing when it's best to call an additional specialist (like an obstetrician, perinatologist or other health provider) if the warning sign is severe enough. It’s not because other types of reproductive health professionals don’t, but it’s because midwifery encapsulates a more natural, conscious, maternal-focused practice.

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However, don’t confuse midwifes with doulas. According to Healthline, while the two require certifications, doulas stay by the pregnant person’s side, offering nonjudgmental bedside advice and coaching, while midwives perform more standard procedures. Midwives may perform “gynecological exams, provide prenatal care, administer pain medications, give labor-inducing drugs, monitor the fetus using electronic equipment, give an epidural, and perform an episiotomy and stitch tears.”

Certified nurse midwife at Atlanta Birth Care Kay Johnson told HelloFlo midwives work in different types of settings, while traditional OB-GYNs typically stick to the hospital environment. At the same time, you don’t need to choose between either provider; a midwife can easily work beside an OB-GYN.

“Some have small private practices within a[n] OBs office, some practice in a call group with doctors, taking shifts with the OBs, some do only well women care,” Johnson explained. “Midwives deliver in large and small hospital[s], birth centers and home births.”

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Additionally, Klein stressed midwives have the potential to better serve rural and poor populations because they do not work in traditional hospitals and their services can still be reimbursed by most major health insurance companies. Their services minimize the need to travel to and stay for long or overnight visits in a medical facility.

By Danielle Corcione