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This Unhealthy “plant-Based Diet” Study Did Not Actually Compare Plant-Based Diets
If you eat a plant-based diet, you won’t get an automatic card to get rid of heart disease. ( There is definitely such a thing […]
Continue reading »When to Get Out of a Failed Project, Such As a Republican Health Law
You will never get everything you want. It’s a hard truth, but if you don’t, you will be wasting your life on unrealistic, unnecessary projects: […]
Continue reading »Moms Order Starbucks ‘pink Drink’ to Increase Their Breast Milk Supply. Does It Work?
“This is how it happened and it NEVER happens,” wrote Laura Galvin of the breastfeeding support group Milky Mamas on Facebook. A mother of two […]
Continue reading »When to Use Dried or Fresh Pasta
If you are obsessed with pasta (and I am!), Then you know that there is a noticeable difference in texture and taste between fresh and […]
Continue reading »How to Use up Any Leftover Berries by Turning Them Into Salsa
Berry recipes tend to be dessert-like, but their juicy, sweet and sour nature can brighten up a whole world of savory dishes. If you find […]
Continue reading »How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work From Home
Telecommuting is now pretty straightforward. Skype, Slack, and plain old Gchat – sorry, Google Hangouts – make it easy to communicate with colleagues down the […]
Continue reading »How to Peel a Peach
Peaches can be a little intrusive, especially when it comes to extracting them from the pits, but there are a few things you can do […]
Continue reading »Read This If You Are Worried About Your Baby’s Sleep Time
There are many guidelines for how much sleep your children should sleep and when they should go to bed. All of the tips can make […]
Continue reading »Keep Your Aging Mac Mini Alive With a Few Smart Updates
The last Mac mini was released over 1000 days ago. It’s been over two years since the incredibly small and lovable machine has received some […]
Continue reading »What Makes Artificial Intelligence Racist and Sexist
Artificial intelligence is infiltrating our daily lives with apps that process your phone’s photos , manage email, and translate text from one language to another […]
Continue reading »Will It Be Sous Vide ?: Let’s Pick a Different Theme!
Hello friends, and welcome back to yet another lively theme-making session forWill It Sous Vide? , the column where I do whatever you want with […]
Continue reading »This Infographic Explains What to Do If Your Lyft Line Is in an Accident.
Sharing services have made life easier for many of us on a time-bound basis, but with these conveniences many other concerns arise: driver and passenger […]
Continue reading »How to Know If You Are Dating a Psychopath, Jen Waite and Michael Stone
How do you deal with a psychopath? What if you realize that you are married to one? This week at The Upgrade, we are joined […]
Continue reading »Summer Fridays Are Good for Bosses and Employees
Ending a work week on a beautiful summer day can sometimes feel exhausting, and for good reason. The days are hotter, you do little, and […]
Continue reading »Users Agree to Clean Wi-Fi Pots Under Stunt Terms of Service
To prove its point, Wi-Fi hotspot provider Purple put some nasty “public services” clauses in its subscription agreement , and 22,000 users accidentally agreed to […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Freeze Bananas
There is nothing more dreamy than a frozen banana in a smoothie, and for bakers looking to try banana bread or muffins, it can be […]
Continue reading »How to Turn Your Baby’s Sleep Into a “quiet Time”
When you are a parent, sleep is the second most anticipated moment of the day. This is an hour (or two, or three if you’re […]
Continue reading »How to Greet Someone If You Are Not Sure You Know Them
Some of us just don’t remember faces well, which can lead to an awkward moment when we think we’re meeting someone for the first time […]
Continue reading »Knowing Where the Tape Was Made Can Help You Know If You Like It.
For years, I was convinced that I hated Scotch tape. Then one day someone talked me into doing a massive side-by-side tasting of single malt […]
Continue reading »Disassembly of Portable Power Supplies: Rechargeable Batteries Vs Battery Boxes
Regardless of how you slice it, having extra battery power can work wonders in affecting the way you navigate the world. If you want to […]
Continue reading »Earn Miles by Linking Your Lyft and Delta Accounts
Fact: I use a lot more Lyfts than airplanes. However, I now earn miles for both classes. In May, Delta quietly announced a new partnership […]
Continue reading »This Game Tests Your Ability to Detect Fake News
It is more important than ever to be able to recognize when you read #FakeNews. However, determining whether something is fake or real is not […]
Continue reading »Amazon Alexa Works Great in Your Car
Amazon has had its biggest shopping day this week: Dot, a small version of the company’s Echo, has become the bestseller of the day. While […]
Continue reading »Skip the Kennel and Send Your Dog on Vacation Instead
The next time you book a vacation for yourself, you should reserve it for your dog as well. My dog, Tucker, mistakenly thinks he’s human. […]
Continue reading »When a Friend Is Grieving, Offer Special Ways to Help.
Around the same time last year, my mother died. I was in charge of planning her funeral and funeral, sorting out her belongings, and just […]
Continue reading »This DIY Floating Fridge Means You Never Have to Leave the Pool to Grab a Drink
The only thing more divine than swimming in the pool on a hot summer day is swimming in the pool with a refreshing drink, but […]
Continue reading »Seeing a Wrong Google Result? Here’s How to Fix It
Anyone who has ever spent time looking for information about celebrities or themselves can tell you that rabbit hole diving on the internet sometimes leads […]
Continue reading »How to Get Kids to Stay Put so You Can Take Pictures of Them
Photographing children can be tricky – remembering how to take a good photo first and then working with fidgeting subjects. As head of editorial photography, […]
Continue reading »Learn About Game of Thrones Ahead of Season 7 Premiere in About 10 Minutes
Everyone’s nervous about the Game of Thrones season 7 premiere , and you’re completely behind. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to catch up and be […]
Continue reading »Medication Errors on the Rise – Here’s How to Be Safe
Taking the wrong pills, taking too many, mixing up prescriptions – new research shows that people make more mistakes than ever when it comes to […]
Continue reading »Go to Disneyland Wednesday Morning in September.
The happiest place on Earth isn’t so good when you’ve been stuck in line for Space Mountain for the last two and a half hours […]
Continue reading »You Can Now (Finally) Pay for IOS Transactions With Your PayPal Account
Thanks to the partnership between Apple and PayPal, you can finally use all the money in your account effectively. Both companies announced a partnership that […]
Continue reading »3 Ingredient Happy Hour: Cold and Hard Sparrow
Happy weekend and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring very simple yet delicious libations. This week we are […]
Continue reading »Use a Plate of Flavor to Convince Picky Eaters to Try New Food
For picky kids, there is one rule of thumb when it comes to serving meals: keep them separate. The peas should not touch the pasta, […]
Continue reading »Convert Your Bikini Thong Into a Back to Relax Your Neck
If your neck hurts from the top of your bikini, there is a better way to tie it. Allison Kimmy demonstrates in this Instagram video: […]
Continue reading »Sloth’s Travel Hacking Guide
There are entire forums devoted to the fine art of using credit card points to make thousands of dollars in free rides or travel hacks. […]
Continue reading »Will It Be a Sous Video ?: Super Sweet and Creamy Corn
Welcome to this week’sWill It Sous Vide? , the weekly column that I usually do whatever you want with my immersion circulator. Summer is in […]
Continue reading »Where to Watch Game of Thrones If You Don’t Have a Cable
HBO ‘s Game of Thrones Season 7 premieres this Sunday, giving you plenty of time to figure out where to bet on your death pool […]
Continue reading »Cold Beer and Regular Coffee Are High in Caffeine
Is your cold drink stronger than regular coffee? It turns out this is a trick question. A cold beverage may not actually extract as much […]
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