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Head and shoulders shot of a woman with breakouts of dry skin on her forehead, cheek and chin. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Skin Repair

5 Ways to Get Rid of Dry, Itchy Skin Even if you have found a harmonious skincare regimen — and even if that regimen is minimalist and easy to maintain — you will periodically find yourself with patches of dry, itchy skin. The cold, dry air in winter is almost certainly to blame.
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Black woman with flu and cold in bed holding an ice bag to her head. (Photo: Deposit Photos)

Flu Season

10 Simple Ways to Avoid the Flu Bug The holidays have come and gone and, as many of us go back to work and are again surrounded by sniffling and coughing people, giving and receiving the “gift” that keeps on giving: The Flu. While it is important to remember that ‘tis
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Christmas tree with gifts underneath beside an outlet with 2 things plugged in that are sparking. (Photo: iStock)

Up in Smoke

7 Tips to Prevent Home Fires This Holiday According to the United States Fire Administration, two of five home-decoration fires are caused by unattended candles, and one in four Christmas tree fires is caused by home electrical problems. “Practicing winter holiday safety is
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