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Health Benefits Also known as yuca, mandioca, or manioc, cassava is a shrub native to South America that is harvested for its starchy roots that are used as a rich source of carbohydrates and nutrients. Today, cassava grows in tropical and subtropical climates, including Brazil, Central America, the Caribbean, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. Cassava looks similar to a sweet potato or yam with thicker skin. Its flavor is light, neutral, and starchy....

What Is Flower Therapy? Flower therapy is a multidimensional approach to healing that includes exposure to botanicals to improve our emotional state. “Flower therapy can be the use of beautifully arranged bouquets of flowers to achieve healing properties and to improve mental health,” says Allison Chawla, a licensed clinical psychotherapist, spiritual counselor, and certified life coach. “This [healing] can take many forms: the effect [flowers] have on our mental state visually, their aromas, oils they provide, or healing fragrant waters or tinctures that can be created from them....

Mirrors Mirrors are perfect decorative pieces to hang on the walls in a dining room. They add sparkle and shine to an already special place. They reflect the faces of the guests at the table, making for a festive atmosphere. And they brighten the room by amplifying the light from the windows, the chandelier, and candles. One large mirror (or a group of smaller ones clustered above the buffet) creates a natural focal point....

That’s the shocking finding from a study in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Researchers analyzed 231 makeup products from around the U.S. and Canada and found PFAS, (a collection of toxic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in 52 percent of the products sampled—including ones that did not even list them on the label. These toxic substances are typically found in Teflon and stain-resistant coatings like Scotchgard....

That said, even well-cared-for kitchen tools won’t last generations and will need to be replaced eventually. But when exactly? That’s where this helpful guide comes in. “For a majority of kitchen tools, it all depends on your usage and upkeep,” says Tracy Wilk, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. And if you simply want a cooler model with more features, that’s fine, too—especially when it comes to electric appliances....

And we’ve even managed to do a few road trips with our EV—though a long one last year was definitely a different experience than our old gas-powered road trips, with a longer wait time to refuel, and a little bit of a detour to find the fastest charger. That’s one of the biggest hurdles people have on their road to buying an electric vehicle. In fact, a recent survey by Consumer Reports found that 61 percent of people said that charging logistics—when and where they’d be able to charge their cars—would likely prevent them from buying an electric car....

If you want to give the gift of an amazing experience, here’s how to do it—no gift wrap required. But sometimes it pays to think a little outside the box, to see if your gift recipient might be interested in trying something new. My parents may not have taken up pottery as a hobby, despite enjoying the pottery class I gifted them a couple years back. But they have returned to the shop several times to buy the owner’s handiwork....

With a week off in between jobs, it was the ideal time to take a cheap, last-minute flight somewhere. Anywhere. Far enough to feel like an adventure, but not so far that I couldn’t get back for work Monday. Newly 30, this would be my first “adult” vacation—a solid week at budget hotels instead of friend’s couches or crushed into a crowded hostel—and my longest time spent alone. There was the pull to go somewhere new, experience a foreign language, cross some threshold of maturity....

But don’t contemplate an entire overhaul just yet. You might just need a few simple swaps and additions, according to Doris Day, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York. “Take a look at how your skin changes, and adjust or switch out the products accordingly,” she advises. “In general, you need to be careful to use more gentle cleansers and richer moisturizers.” To keep skin happy and hydrated—and flaky freakout-free—follow these dermatologist-recommended skincare switcharoos to execute a seamless transition....

Best Magnolia Varieties to Grow in a Pot Keep in mind that the smallest varieties of magnolias grow 8-12 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide at full maturity. The good news is that magnolias don’t grow very fast. It can take 20 years for them to reach 20 feet tall. Plus, keeping them in a planter with limited root space will also limit their top growth, especially with some judicious pruning....

Depending on where and how you camp, you may not need everything on this list. (Especially if you’re glamping—then you probably can leave the toilet paper at home!) And if you’re bound for a national park, don’t forget to check out the “Know Before You Go” section on its website for any additional items you might need, such as bear spray or a bear-proof container for your food. Pick and choose from this list based on when and where you’re going—and have a great time outside....

Happiness memoirs focus on the author, usually on one positive change they made to improve their life and their outlook. Sometimes this change is as simple as a shift in mindset. In other books, the author had to make a 180-degree flip to turn their life around. Other books offer wisdom. Many nonfiction authors have overcome astounding hurdles in their lives to get where they are today. Some of the most empowering books don’t focus on the endpoint of success....

When it comes to design, do you insist on a natural stone or would a manufactured, composite material fit the bill even better? Then consider the overall design of the room, so you can be sure the countertop you love will work seamlessly with the cabinets, flooring, and other design choices. Whether you have a traditional, modern farmhouse, or contemporary kitchen, here are all the different countertops to consider. See our simple guide below and read on for more details about each kind....

Countless food trends have swept the nation since BHG launched in 1922. There are a lot of dishes and ingredients that have stood the test of time and are still popular today. For example, cooking inexpensive meals with readily available or canned foods is as essential to today’s home kitchens as it was 100 years ago. Other trends, such as the aspic days where every course was encased in gelatin, might be better left in the ’50s....

As a Korean-American beauty editor who fell in love with beauty through the lens of Asian culture, the spike in violence toward the AAPI community is deeply disheartening. The beauty industry is also rife with racism—and a general lack of acknowledgment—towards Asian culture (don’t even get me started on fox eyes), despite how much it has contributed to it. I’ve also struggled with feeling overlooked by a Western-dominated industry that capitalizes on our ideas yet doesn’t want to embrace us back....

In my experience, the best way to keep a New Year’s resolution up to speed is to pour a little money into it, more than a casual purchase. A gym membership is easy to cancel. The shame of seeing a stationary bike in the corner that you haven’t touched? Far more motivating. When your workout’s a mere ten steps away, the excuses tend to feel flimsier. You may already be an exercise aficionado, eager for those post-Christmas sales to beef up your home gym—and your muscles....

Stir in fresh herbs One of the easiest ways to upgrade any dish is to add in fresh herbs. Chop up some leafy herbs like parsley, basil, mint, or whatever suits your flavor palette, and stir them in just before serving the rice. You can also use the same herbs as a garnish, or toast them in butter to drizzle over your ready-to-serve bowl of instant rice. Garnish with a crunch Add some texture to your instant rice by garnishing it with a crunchy element....

But brushing your teeth doesn’t just have to be a manual chore—digitizing your products can not only make the mundane process fun, it can also make your teeth cleaning more effective. “It’s not a question of how often you brush your teeth; it’s how well you do it,” agrees Marc Lowenberg, DDS, dentist at Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor in New York City. “If you’re not one who is good with keeping up with it, oral tech can really help....

So pop the popcorn and break out the bubbly while you settle in for a Pride movie night. RELATED: 13 New LGBTQIA+ Books That Are Perfect for Pride Month Reading (and Beyond) 1. Portrait of a Lady on Fire This French historical drama, set in 1770, utilizes the time-tested plot of forbidden romances, following a female painter who is commissioned to paint the wedding portrait of a young woman—and ends up enamored with her....

“Because credit is so complex, building it takes time and patience, especially if you’re trying to rebuild bad credit,” says Colleen McCreary, chief people officer and financial advocate for Credit Karma. “Knowing which levers to pull can help put you on the right path to improving and maintaining your scores.” To help demystify the process, we asked McCreary and other leading credit industry voices to share their top tips for developing and maintaining a stellar credit profile....