10 peptide lip balms that do more than just hydrate
Lip balms and chapsticks have always been skincare staples, but thanks to the rise of peptide lip balms, they’ve gone from basic hydration heroes to beauty must-haves. Hailey Beiber’s launching of the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment in 2022 started a peptide frenzy, sending every beauty brand into their labs to get peptide lip products out into the market. From luxe labels to homegrown favourites, everyone had a peptide-powered lip product promising plumper, smoother lips. But what exactly do peptides do, and are they worth the hype? What are peptides, and how do they help our lips? Peptides are short chains
Read moreShould you start your mornings with apple cider vinegar?
From celebrities swearing by a morning shot of apple cider vinegar (ACV) to wellness influencers hailing it as the ultimate detox elixir, this tangy tonic has secured its place in the ever-expanding world of health trends. Across cultures, ACV has long been revered for its supposed cleansing and healing properties, from aiding digestion to boosting metabolism. But is it truly the all-in-one remedy it’s made out to be, or just another wellness fad that’s been riding the wave of hype for far too long? We turn to experts to separate fact from fiction. “Apple cider vinegar is a mildly acidic
Read more15 calcium-rich foods for stronger bones and health over
You know to eat calcium-rich foods for optimal bone health (whomst among us haven’t drank a glass of milk every night as a child just to grow a few inches taller?), but this vital nutrient does a lot to keep our bodies functioning properly. “Calcium is the most abundant and essential mineral for our bodies,” says Samantha Dieras, RN, DCN, director of Ambulatory Nutrition Services at Mount Sinai Hospital. “It’s most notable for its role in bone and teeth health, but it also supports muscle and nerve function and is involved in blood clotting.” While calcium can be found in
Read moreWordle today: Answer, hints for March 20, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for March 20 Where did Wordle come from? Originally created
Read moreThe Leica Medium Format Camera is Real
leica-medium-format-camera-is-real/”> Spread the love If there is one thing that’s been missing from the world of Leica, it’s the medium format camera entries. When they launched the S2 so many years ago, it featured one of the most magical sensors made. At the heart as a massive Kodak CCD sensor that delivered colors like no other camera around. Coupled with their lenses, the cameras shot many magazine covers throughout the years. Part of what made it so unique is that a medium format camera back wasn’t needed. Instead, it integrated the digital sensor into the camera body. Indeed, this was
Read moreToday's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 20 – CNET
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword isn’t too tough. But I didn’t love 8-Across, because it seems to me that it needs punctuation mid-word, and that threw me off. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips. The Mini Crossword is just one of many games in the Times’ games collection. If
Read moreEverything You Need to Know About the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa – Two Monkeys Travel Group
More people are working remotely, and many countries now offer digital nomad visas so they can live and work in new places. The Philippines Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs stay in the country while working for companies or clients outside the Philippines. Looking for activities while you there? Check out the popular Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in the Philippines and some of the best beaches. Is the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa Available? Yes, the Philippines Digital Nomad Visa is currently available, having been announced in June 2023. This visa allows digital nomads to legally live and
Read moreHow a $6M bet on Wiz turned into a massive 200x return for one early backer | TechCrunch
Wiz’s $32 billion all-cash acquisition by Google parent Alphabet promises a colossal payday for the cybersecurity startup’s early-stage investors. The deal is a big win for Sequoia, one of the best-known VC firms, which stands to make $3 billion, about 25x the money it invested in the company, Bloomberg reported. Despite substantial returns for Sequoia’s limited partners, their percentage gains will be far less than those of another early Wiz backer: Israel-based VC Cyberstarts. Cybersecurity-focused Cyberstarts invested $6.4 million from its first $54 million fund towards Wiz’s seed round in February 2020. Today, that fund owns 4.1% of Wiz, which
Read moreScientists Announce Possible Breakthrough in Delaying Alzheimer’s
We might be on the precipice of a pivotal moment in Alzheimer’s disease research. In clinical trial data released this week, scientists have presented early evidence that it’s possible to delay symptoms in people genetically fated to develop Alzheimer’s at a young age. Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine led the study, which aimed to test whether an experimental anti-amyloid drug called gantenerumab could help people with an inherited form of Alzheimer’s. In a subset of patients treated the longest, the drug appeared to reduce their risk of developing symptoms as expected, by 50%. The findings will require
Read moreMortgage Forecast This Week: Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its monetary policy meeting this week — though sticky inflation, increased unemployment and slowing economic growth could force the central bank to cut rates in late spring or early summer. As recession fears mount and uncertain trade policies pressure financial markets, the key question for investors was how the Trump administration’s economic austerity measures and tariffs would influence the Fed’s interest rate forecast. TAX SOFTWARE DEALS OF THE WEEK Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article. “Policy is not on a preset course,” Fed chair
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