Thursday, November 30, 2017
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Prehistoric Women Had Stronger Arms Than Competitive Rowers Today
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This article originally appeared on Time.com.
Today’s athletes may be strong, but they’ve got nothing on prehistoric women who spent their days harvesting crops and grinding grain. According to a new study in the journal Science Advances, the average woman who lived during the first 6,000 years of farming had stronger upper arms than modern-day female rowing champions.
The study “highlights the scale of women’s labor in prehistoric agricultural communities, and the hidden history of women’s work across thousands of years of farming,” says study author Alison Macintosh, a postdoctoral anthropology researcher at the University of Cambridge in the UK.
Previous research has compared women’s bones to men’s of the same era, the authors write in their study. But male bones respond to strain in a more visibly dramatic way than female bones, they explain, which has caused scientists to underestimate the true nature and scale of the physical work done by women in prehistoric societies.
In this study, researchers used a CT scanner to analyze the arm and leg bones of living women, and compared them to those of Central European women who lived between 7,400 and 3,500 years ago—a time period that included early Neolithic agricultural eras into the Middle Ages. The living women were selected to represent a range of physical activity levels and included runners, rowers, soccer players and people with more sedentary lifestyles.
The researchers found that the early Neolithic skeletons (women who lived between 7,400 and 7,000 years ago) had leg bones of similar strength to today’s female athletes. But even when compared with women on Cambridge’s championship rowing team, the prehistoric women’s arms were 11-16% stronger for their size. They were also 30% stronger than the arms of the non-athletes analyzed in the study.
Women from the Bronze Age (4,300 to 3,500 years ago) had 9-13% stronger arm bones than today’s rowers, but they also had 12% weaker leg bones.
The researchers suspect that the early women’s superior arm strength came from the daily work they likely put in tilling soil, harvesting crops by hand and grinding grain to make flour. “For millennia, grain would have been ground by hand between two large stones called a saddle quern,” says Macintosh. “In the few remaining societies that still use saddle querns, women grind grain for up to five hours a day.”
Women were also likely involved in fetching food and water for livestock, processing milk and meat and converting animal hides and wool into textiles—evidenced by the variety of different behavior patterns reflected in their bones. Prior to the invention of the plough, the authors say, they also spent time manually planting, tilling and harvesting crops.
“By interpreting women’s bones in a female-specific context, we can start to see how intensive, variable and laborious their behaviors were,” says Macintosh. Comparing their bone characteristics to living people—whose exercise levels are known—also provides a better understanding of the real amount of physical activity these women got on a regular basis. (The Cambridge rowers, for example, trained twice a day and rowed an average of 75 miles a week.)
“It can be easy to forget that bone is a living tissue, one that responds to the rigors we put our bodies through,” Macintosh adds. Bone reacts and adapts to strain—like physical impact and muscle activity—by changing in shape, curvature, thickness and density.
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Bone strength is affected by factors other than behavior, Macintosh says, including genetics, nutrition and overall health. These differences between prehistoric and modern women could affect some of the results, she says, although behavior “is still likely to be responsible for the bulk of these differences that we’re seeing.”
“Our study suggests that this labor was likely more rigorous and intensive than what is required of most living rowers in their sport,” says Macintosh. “Our work also highlights the huge variability in the daily activities of women, giving us a wider appreciation of the scale and variability of things that women were likely doing in their daily lives.”
In today’s industrialized societies, strenuous physical activity is less common and easier to avoid, Macintosh adds—and for the human species as a whole, bone strength and mobility have suffered because of it. The study serves as an important reminder, she says, about the importance of exercise—recreational or otherwise, and for men and women alike—for building and maintaining healthy bones.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017
10 Protein-Packed Soups and Stews That Will Warm You Right Up
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Pizza Hut Puts Vegan Pies on the Menu
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This article originally appeared on FoodAndWine.com.
Part of the appeal of fast food is that it’s not supposed to be healthy. It’s flavored with grease and salt and fat and butter. Unless you count potatoes and shredded lettuce, vegetables usually don’t appear on the tray. It’s an indulgence, a guilty pleasure, a dirty secret. And it tastes good. Everyone should be able to enjoy that feeling of satisfaction when you bite into a juicy burger, straight off the grill, or a greasy slice of pizza topped with cheese that tastes it through it was squeezed through a tube, even vegans. Pizza Hut seems to agree, because starting tomorrow in the United Kingdom, the chain is adding vegan pies to its menu.
Pizza Hut’s vegan pies will use a type of fake cheese called Violife. The brand includes products like “Just Like Mature Cheddar” and “Just Like Smoked Provolone” in its line of dairy alternatives, according to Grub Street. The chain tested its vegan pizza in England for about two months but warned that it would only become a permanent menu item if there was high customer demand—which apparently there was. Who knew there were so many pizza-hungry vegans in England?
“After an amazing customer response to our vegan cheese trial earlier this year, we’re pleased to announce that the dairy-free alternative will now be served in all of our restaurants nationwide and feature as a permanent fixture on our menus,” Gareth Hopley, Head of Communications at Pizza Hut Restaurants, said in a statement reported by Metro UK.
Violife will cost an extra £1 to add to your Pizza Hut pie and, for now, you can only try it in the United Kingdom, but perhaps if it’s a big enough hit there, the U.S. will adopt the new menu item, too.
Don’t be surprised by the sudden popularity of the snack: Vegans love junk food, too, and they want to be included in the fast food market. So what if they don’t eat animal products? That doesn’t mean they have to be healthy all the time. In Finland, McDonald’s is testing a vegan burger, not to mention the current craze to develop the perfect, bleeding “impossible burger.” And if you’re looking for a healthy pizza alternative here in the U.S., you might try California Pizza Kitchen, which, though not entirely vegan, has introduced cauliflower crust on some of its pies.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The 15-Minute Home Workout to Survive the Holidays
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This article originally appeared on DailyBurn.com.
For most, the holiday season means a whole lot of travel, food and to-dos…and little time, space or energy for exercise. But your fitness doesn’t have to take a backseat to a packed seasonal schedule — and this home workout, made up of just five exercises (all from Daily Burn 365), is proof.
The total-body bodyweight routine is low-impact, so you won’t bother others by jumping around. And you don’t need any equipment, either. Plus, you’ll target multiple muscles in each efficient move, working your body from top to bottom along the way. All you need is 15 minutes and a space the size of an exercise mat. Follow along pre- or post-feasting with the fam — or better yet, both.
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The Home Workout You Need This Holiday Season
Perform each combination exercise below in order for 40 seconds each. Rest for 20 seconds between each exercise — or skip the breather and keep going if you have the stamina. Repeat the circuit at least twice for three total rounds.
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1. Walk Out to Shoulder Tap
How to: Start standing with feet hip-width apart (a). Reach down to touch the ground (try to keep your legs straight) and walk your hands out to a high plank position (b). Tap your left shoulder with your right hand, then your right shoulder with your left hand. Engage your legs, abs and glutes so your hips stay steady (c). Walk your hands back to your feet and stand up (d). Repeat.
RELATED: 5 Planks, 10 Minutes: Your Ultimate Ab Workout
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2. Lunge to Front Pull
How to: Start standing with feet a little wider than hip-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Bring your arms straight up overhead (a). Lower into a sumo squat as your pull your elbows down and back by your sides (b). Stand back up, bringing arms overhead (c). Next, turn to your right as your bring your arms down to shoulder height and lower into a lunge, both knees bent to 90 degrees (d). Stand back up, bringing arms overhead (e). Repeat the turn and lunge, this time turning to your left side (f). Continue alternating sides with a front pull between each lunge.
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3. Shuffle Side Punch
How to: Start standing with feet a little wider than hip-width apart. Hold your fists at your face like a boxer (a). Shuffle your feet, taking two steps to the left (b). Using your hips to help drive the movement, punch your right arm out to the side, palm facing downward. Then quickly bring your fist back to your face (c). Shuffle to the right two steps (d). Then punch your left arm out to the side, palm facing downward and then quickly bring your fist back to your face (e). Repeat.
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4. Plyo Lunge with Bent Over Row
How to: Start standing with feet staggered so your left leg is in front, knee bent. Hinge forward at the hips about 45 degrees and straighten your arms out in front of you (a). Pull your elbows back, keeping them in close to your sides, then straight them back out to perform the row (b). Jump to switch your footing, bringing your right leg forward with knee bent (c). Repeat the row (d). Continue alternating your lunge stance with a row between each.
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5. Boat to Side Plank
How to: Start sitting on a mat. Lean back about 45 degrees and bring your knees up into a tabletop position, arms straight out by your legs. You should be in boat pose with knees bent (a). Roll onto your left side to hit a side plank, legs out straight, elbow under your shoulder and creating a straight line from shoulders to hips to ankles (b). Roll back onto your butt to hit boat pose again (c). Then roll onto your right side to hit a side plank (d). Repeat, performing boat pose between each side plank.
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Mom Who Killed Disabled Daughter with Medication Overdose Commits Suicide
This article originally appeared on People.com.
The terminally ill Illinois mother convicted in 2016 of killing her severely disabled daughter because she feared what would happen to the 28-year-old after her death committed suicide on Saturday, PEOPLE confirms.
Bonnie Liltz, 57, of Schaumberg, was found dead in her home Saturday evening after family members called 911, Sgt. Christy Lindhurst of the Schaumberg Police Department tells PEOPLE. Her death is “believed to be a suicide,” says Lindhurst, adding that there is no evidence of foul play.
Authorities are awaiting an autopsy and toxicology test results, she says.
In 2016, Liltz was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the 2015 death of her daughter, who suffered from cerebral palsy. She was sentenced to four years in prison.
Liltz, who suffered from terminal cancer and other health issues, told authorities that because her health was deteriorating rapidly, she feared she would soon die. In 2015, she gave herself and her daughter Courtney a lethal dose of drugs because she was afraid no one would be able to care for her daughter. Courtney died from the overdose but Liltz survived.
Even though prosecutors had recommended probation, in 2016, Cook County Judge Joel Greenblatt sentenced her to prison, saying, “The choice you made that morning was not an act of love. It was a crime.”
Later in 2016, a judge set her free on bond during her appeal after she had served about three months of the sentence, WGN9 reported.
In October, the Illinois Supreme Court denied her appeal. She was scheduled to return to prison on Monday to complete her four-year sentence.
Liltz took her own life because she believed she would die in prison without the proper medical care she needed, her attorney, Glasgow, tells PEOPLE. “She did leave a note to me and to the other attorneys who had worked with her saying she knew she was going to die if she went back to prison and couldn’t bear to die there,” he says.
Plagued by incontinence issues because of a perforated bladder and bowel from previous radiation treatments for ovarian cancer that destroyed her intestines, Liltz’s health deteriorated rapidly in prison, says Glasgow.
On Saturday, Liltz told her mother she was going to a movie and lunch with a friend. Instead, she wrote out suicide notes to family and friends and swallowed an overdose of pills, WLS-TV reports.
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Cinnamon Has a Surprising Health Benefit
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This article originally appeared on Time.com.
If you love cinnamon, add an extra shake to your next meal: new research shows that the popular spice boosts metabolism in mouse and human fat cells.
In the new study, published in the journal Metabolism, researchers from the University of Michigan tested the effect of cinnamaldehyde—the essential oil that gives cinnamon its flavor—on fat cells taken from mice, as well as fat cells from four humans.
They found that exposure to cinnamon oil triggered both the mouse and the human cells to start burning calories through a process known as thermogenesis. A closer look showed that the oil increased the activity of several genes, enzymes and proteins that are known to enhance fat metabolism.
Fat cells, also called adipocytes, normally store energy in the form of lipids. From an evolutionary standpoint, that stored energy can be used by the body during periods of food shortage, or converted to heat during colder months.
But in a society where food and heat are relatively plentiful, stored energy often has nowhere to go and can contribute to unwanted weight gain. Study author Jun Wu, research assistant professor at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute, says that consuming cinnamon on a regular basis may be one way to make fat cells burn some of that energy, rather than storing all of it.
The study looked at cinnamon’s effects on adipocytes directly—not on an actual human bodies—so much more research is needed to know if cinnamon has the same effect in real people and what the implications of increased thermogenesis really are. And while cinnamon is considered safe in quantities normally used in food, Wu says it’s still too early to determine an effective dose.
MORE: Why Cinnamon Is Insanely Good For You
Wu says that a sprinkle of cinnamon here or there may not be enough to show immediate, measurable effects on metabolism. However, “we speculate that you don’t have to eat a large amount of cinnamon all at once,” she says. “If you eat it every day, we suspect there will be a cumulative effect, and that over time you will achieve these benefits.”
This isn’t the first study to suggest that cinnamon may have beneficial effects on the body’s metabolic processes. Other research has found that the spice appears to protect mice against obesity and hyperglycemia, and that it’s associated with lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Wu says that her team’s research is another piece of evidence in cinnamon’s favor. “After this, I would recommend eating a little more than you do already,” she says. “If you already eat a lot of it, carry on—and if it’s not something you use regularly, it’s a great time to start.”
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Monday, November 27, 2017
The Best Cyber Monday Beauty Deals at Dermstore, Glossier, Birchbox, and More
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Missed out on Black Friday beauty deals? You're in luck: Many of our favorite beauty brands are still offering major discounts through Cyber Monday. Here, the best sales happening today (and a few that last throughout the week). Happy shopping!
Algenist: From 11/27 to 11/28, save up to 50% off on select products.
Birchbox: Until 11/28, receive the following offers on all full-size products, limited-edition boxes and kits, and subscriptions: 10% off orders $30 or more, 15% off orders $50 or more, and 25% off orders $75 or more.
Bobbi Brown: Through 11/28, shoppers will receive 25% off all orders. If you spend more than $50, you can pick five minis at check-out—including cult-favorites like Smokey Eye Mascara, Skin Smoothing Pore Perfector, and more.
Dermstore: If you missed the site's big Black Friday sale, you can still take advantage of 25% off savings on select brands on Cyber Monday.
Dr. Brandt Skincare: On Cyber Monday, buy one get one free of the following: Do Not Age Triple Peptide Eye Cream, Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer, Magnetight Age-Defier, Do Not Age Time Defying Cream, and 2% Retinol Complex Serum.
Elizabeth Arden: On Cyber Monday, receive 20% off and an Ultra Size of PREVAGE Anti-Aging Daily Serum (.5oz) with any $85 purchase using the code CYBERMONDAY. With any purchase over $100, receive SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster (.17oz) with the code SUPER17.
Glossier: Cyber Monday is the final day to get 20% off sitewide with free shipping, no coupon code necessary.
H2O Beauty: From 11//27 through 11/30, receive 40% off site-wide with product bundles up to 60% off.
Jurlique: From 11/27 through 12/4, save $10 off orders of $50 or more and get free shipping. Plus, you'll save $40 off orders of $100 and receive a free gift.
Kat Von D: On Cyber Monday, for every $50 purchase, you’ll get a free mini compact mirror with free three-day shipping on any order using the code CYBERMONDAY at checkout.
Laura Mercier: From 11/27 through 12/1, get 35% off exclusive bundles plus free shipping with any bundle purchase.
L'Oreal Paris: For 24 hours on Cyber Monday, L’Oréal Paris is offering two Voluminous Carbon Black Mascaras for under $10 on Amazon (they're usually $7.99 each).
Murad: From 11/27 through 12/3, get 30% off any purchase and free shipping with the promo code CYBER30.
Tatcha: On Cyber Monday, Tatcha is having a super-secret Cyber Monday special that will be revealed day-of.
Sephora: Get a new trial-size sample every hour on Cyber Monday free with $20 purchase. Use code CYBER.
Hurry and take advantage of these deals before they're gone!
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Friday, November 24, 2017
Nordstrom's Black Friday Sale Has More Than 80 Free Beauty Samples
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Here’s Everything on Sale for Black Friday at Williams-Sonoma
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Black Friday is only a few days away, and we’re already planning our shopping strategy to take advantage of some of the best deals of the year.
Williams-Sonoma is offering can’t-beat deals on Black Friday this year so you can score a discount on everything from a new knife set to a new coffee pot. With prices up to 50% off, it’s the perfect time to get ahead on holiday shopping for the foodie in your life, or a great time to treat yourself to a new appliance to prep your kitchen for all the cooking you’ll be doing during the holiday season.
You can already shop some of the brand’s Black Friday sales on their website, including a Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker for only $74.95 (from $149.95) or a Vitamix TurboBlend Two-Speed Blender for $349.95 ($130 off the usual price of $480.)
Head to Williams-Sonoma.com to start shopping, and don’t forget to check out the full list of Black Friday deals below.
- Take 20% off your entire order.
- 25% off all peppermint bark.
- 20% off holiday tabletop.
- 35% off Nespresso machines.
- Instant Pot Duo $79.95 (originally $114.95).
- All-Clad Gourmet cookware $50 off.
- 20% off Williams-Sonoma brand Professional Stainless Steel Non-Stick Cookware.
- 50% off of All-Clad All-in-One & Essential Pans.
- Zwilling knife deals: Four Star 8pc Block set ($149.95), Pro 7'' Chef ($49.95).
- 30% off of American Girl by Williams-Sonoma kitchen accessories.
This article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.
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Thursday, November 23, 2017
Dermstore's Black Friday Sale Is Here! 12 Things You're Going to Want to Buy
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Black Friday is here, and Dermstore is offering a rare 30% off discount on select skincare, haircare, makeup, and more beauty essentials with the code FRIDAY. The sale starts at 12:01AM EST on November 24 (that's 9:01PM PST on November 23). There are some brand exclusions, and other brands have a lower discount of 15% or 20% off, but we're excited to see that many of our favorite products are included in the sale. Here, 12 must-buy beauty finds we'll be adding to our shopping carts.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel (regularly $148, now $104; dermstore.com)
Our editorial assistant's "favorite product ever," this formula contains powerful alpha beta acids that work to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging. It's not cheap, but each pack contains 60 peels, so it should last you awhile.
Erno Laszlo Peel-Off Masking Set (regularly $80, now $56; dermstore.com)
This five-pack of Erno Laszlo's most popular sheet masks is already a great deal at $80, an $100 value. But take off an additional 30%, and you'll definitely want to stock up.
Peter Thomas Roth Mask-A-Holic Kit (regularly $74, now $53; dermstore.com)
This kit makes a fantastic present, and we love that it's packaged in a ready-to-gift box. But we also wouldn't blame you if you kept these luxurious masks for yourself; the formulas target just about every skincare concern, from dryness to aging to acne.
Dermalogica Precleanse (regularly $42, now $30; dermstore.com)
In the market for a new facial cleaner? You won't regret investing in this plant-based cleansing oil from Dermalogica, which gently removes makeup and debris for instantly smoother skin.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (regularly $33, now $26; dermstore.com)
This brand has the A-list stamp of approval: Celebs like Ashley Graham and Mindy Kaling both swear by it. The formula contains hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and lactic acid to reduce shine.
iS Clinical Active Serum (regularly $135, now $94; dermstore.com)
More than 70 five-star reviews aren't lying: This popular serum helps brighten skin, prevent acne, and fight signs of aging, and it's free of parabens too.
Tarte Cosmetics Tarteist Trove Collector's Set (regularly $48, now $33; dermstore.com)
This set includes Tarte's Amazonian Clay products, including eyeshadow, blush, highlighter, bronzer, mascara, eyeliner, and glossy lip paint. In addition to Amazonian Clay, which helps ensure long-wear coverage, the formulas contain vitamin E to nourish skin. The full value is $386, making this a serious steal.
skyn Iceland Holiday Eye Brightening Duo (regularly $45, now $34; dermstore.com)
A Dermstore exclusive, this two-piece set includes skyn Iceland's Brightening Eye Serum and Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels. Plus, the site is offering a limited-time bonus of the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream, a $16 value, with any skyn Iceland purchase.
RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek (regularly $36, now $26; dermstore.com)
I'm personally obsessed with this creamy blush, which doubles as a lip balm (the Coral Pink shade is my favorite). The hydrating formula contains argan and coconut oils plus cocoa and shea butters to deliver a pop of color without drying out skin.
Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Moisturizer (regularly $48, now $33; dermstore.com)
Packed with antioxidants, this anti-aging moisturizer helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, free radical damage, and deeper wrinkles, all while fighting dry skin. Bonus: It's vegan, organic, and free of parabens.
Murad Environmental Shield Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum (regularly $65, now $46; dermstore.com)
Dark spots have met their match, thanks to this serum. The lightweight gel absorbs quickly while glycolic acid helps exfoliate dead skin cells and reveal a smoother, more even-looking complexion underneath.
Fekkai Blowout Primer (regularly $20, now $14; dermstore.com)
Every day is a good hair day with this primer from Fekkai. Spray on before blow drying hair to protect strands from the heat, as well as prevent frizz and breakage.
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Achieve Your Dream Eyebrows With These 3 Steps
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Plan your shape
Using an ultrafine liner (try Benefit Cosmetics Precisely My Brow Eyebrow Pencil, $24, sephora.com), make three dots: Mark the start, directly above the dimple in your nose; the arch, angled out from the edge of your nostril; and the tail end, 45 degrees from the edge of your nose and a bit past where your natural brow ends. (This is Benefit’s technique of brow mapping.)
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Pencil it in
Using the dots as your guide, draw tiny strokes with the liner. Light pressure is the key to avoiding a stenciled-on appearance; letting a little skin peek through looks more natural. (If you don’t have any major bare patches, you can skip this step and go straight to step 3.)
Bulk it up
For fullness, use a gel with tiny hairlike fibers (we like Maybelline New York Eye Studio Brow Precise Fiber Volumizer, $9, target.com). Brush toward your nose—in the opposite direction of hair growth—and then brush back. This technique (similar to teasing hair) results in thicker and more believable brows.
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What Your Mom’s Body Says About Your Own Health
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Jet's Black Friday Sale Has Some Amazing Deals on Electric Toothbrushes and More Personal Care Items
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Need a new electric toothbrush, shaving kit, or other personal care items? You're in luck: Jet.com is having some incredible Black Friday deals right now, with savings up to 50% off. Here, a few of the best ones we'll be shopping today.
Razors and shaving products
• The Art of Shaving Fusion Classic Razor in Nickel and Black (40% off; was $175, now $105)
• Braun 5030S Electric Shaver (28% off; was $125, now $90)
• Braun 7865 Men's Electric Shaver with Travel Case (25% off; was $200, now $150)
• Braun 790CC Shave System (12% off; was $170, now $150)
• Braun 9293 Men's Electric Shaver with Travel Case (12% off; was $225, now $200)
• Braun BT5050 Beard Trimmer (28% off; was $40, now $29)
• Braun Series 9 9290cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver (21% off; was $279, now $220)
• Braun Silk-Epil 5280 Epilator for Hair Removal (33% off; was $60, now $40)
• Braun Silk-épil 9 9-579 Wet & Dry Cordless Epilator with 7 extras (42% off; was $125, now $73)
• Van Der Hagen Boar Shave Set (23% off; was $26, now $20)
• Wahl 20-Piece Clip N' Trim Electric Razor Haircut Set (12%; was $26, now $23)
Beauty products
• Olay Pro-X Anti-Oxidant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 35, 1.7 Fl Oz (23% off; was $40, now
Toothbrushes
• Oral-B 7000 Black SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush (26% off; was $135, now $100)
• Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries with Bluetooth (20% off; was $100, now $80)
• Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush HX9332 (47% off; was $190, now $100)
• Sonicare Adaptive Clean 2PK Toothbrush Heads (45% off; was $27, now $15)
• Sonicare Healthywhite 5 Series + w/TongueCare + Base Kit (22% off; was $129, now $100)
• Sonicare HealthyWhite+ Iridescent Sonicare Plaque Control (45% off; was $126, now $70)
• Sonicare Plaque Control Electric Toothbrush (50% off; was $70, now $35)
• Sonicare Plaque Control Electric Toothbrush in Guacamole (49% off; was $70, now $35)
• Sonicare Plaque Control in Steel Blue (50% off; was $70, now $35)
• Sonicare Series 2 Plaque Control in Coral (50% off; was $70, now $35)
• Sonicare Premium Brush Heads Variety 3PK (50%; was $39, now $20)
• Sonicare Premium Clean 4PK Replacement Heads (39% off; was $40, now $25)
• Water Pik WP-812 Black (33% off; was $120, now $80)
Hurry, these deals will be gone soon!
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Is Loud Music in Workout Classes Bad for Your Ears?
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That cranked-up stereo definitely isn’t great for your ears. Adults can safely bear a noise dose of less than 85 decibels for eight hours a day, per the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. And the max amount of time shrinks quickly the louder the noise gets. For instance, adults can tolerate 94 decibels for only one hour before it becomes potentially damaging to their hearing. And the music in some workout classes these days is blasted as loud as 99 decibels, a recent study found.
RELATED: Got Ringing in Your Ears? Here's How to Cope With Tinnitus
That probably won’t tear you away from your favorite class, which is likely only an hour or less. But next time, see if you notice any ringing or buzzing in your ears (a.k.a. tinnitus) after class. If you do, I suggest you start wearing earplugs to prevent any long-term or permanent hearing loss. Earplugs will only muffle the noise, so you should still be able to hear the music. Some studios offer earplugs to clients for free (ask at the front desk), or you can pick up a pack at the drugstore and stash them in your gym bag. And don’t forget to watch the volume if you’re working out on your own and listening to music with headphones. As a rule, if someone near you can hear the music through your headphones, it’s too loud.
Health’s medical editor, Roshini Rajapaksa, MD, is assistant professor of medicine at the NYU School of Medicine.
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Janet Jackson Lost 70 Pounds Without Doing Any Cardio
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This article originally appeared on InStyle.com.
Janet Jackson is looking better than ever. Not only did the 51-year-old star recently welcome a baby girl, Eissa, she also is in the best shape of her life.
If you think she's been pounding the treadmill or doing some intense spin classes, think again. The famous singer and her trainer devised an entirely new workout plan, and she's lost 70 lbs. without doing any cardio. While still rigorous—they worked out together four times a week for a minimum of 45 minutes—the intense training skipped exercises that tend to be hard on the body.
"We were doing three or four exercises with weights back to back," Jackson's trainer Paulette Sybliss told E! News. "What that does—you would look at her and think she'd done like an hour of cardio with me—but when you're working with weights and you're working the muscle that way, it elevates the heart rate, but also it's creating that fat burning affect both during the session and also when she left me, and that was key."
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While their initial goal was to lose weight, they're now focusing maintaining her figure and staying healthy. "We're not looking to lose any weight whatsoever," Sybliss continued. "She looks incredible and she's so fit, but she's also healthy."
Despite her focus on staying in incredible shape, Jackson also makes sure to treat herself occasionally. "If Janet feels that she needs to have a chocolate cake, go ahead and have a chocolate cake. You're not eating it every day. You won't get fat overnight."
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Quick 3-Move Cardio Workout from Bob Harper
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This article originally appeared on DailyBurn.com.
You don’t always need tons of equipment to get a heart-pumping, sweat-dripping workout. And you don’t even need many moves. With a little help from celeb trainer Bob Harper (and his Daily Burn workout program, Black Fire), you can get a serious cardio workout in just three exercises — no treadmill, elliptical or bike required. The secret to seeing results while still keeping it simple: working hard and moving fast, without sacrificing form. So step off the machine to step up your stamina with this quick cardio workout you can do anywhere. It’s time to test your limits.
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Bob Harper’s 3-Move Cardio Workout
Each exercise below works your entire body — cardiorespiratory system included. Start with a three- to five-minute warm-up and then get moving. Aim to perform this workout as a ladder, doing one rep of each exercise on the first round, two on the second, three on the third, and so on. See how many reps of each move you can complete in 20 minutes. If you repeat the workout another day, try to beat that number — because a little friendly competition with yourself offers some real motivation. Take a breather when you need it, but keep in mind: The harder you push, the more calories you burn. Ready, set, sweat!
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1. Wide Mountain Climbers
How to: Get in a high plank position, with your hands on the ground or on a box or chair in front of you. You should form a straight line from shoulders to hips to ankles (a). Step or jump your right foot to the outside of your right hand (b). Using your abs, lift your hips and jump to switch your feet so your right leg goes back to plank position and your left foot steps to the outside of your left hand (c). Continue alternating.
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2. Dumbbell Swings
How to: Start with feet just a little wider than hip-width apart. Hold a medium to heavy dumbbell with both hands down in front of you (a). Inhale and hinge at the hips, lean forward with a flat back and bend your knees slightly as you bring the dumbbell between your legs (b). Using the power of your glutes and hamstrings, exhale and thrust your hips forward to bring the dumbbell straight up overhead as you straighten your legs. Make sure you engage your abs to stand upright at the top — don’t lean backward (c). Let the dumbbell naturally come back down and between your legs (d). Repeat.
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3. Hand Release Push-Up
How to: Start in a high plank position, wrists under shoulders and body in a straight line from shoulders to hips to ankles (a). Lower all the way down to the ground. Your elbows should point backward as you go, and your body should remain in a solid plank position (b). At the bottom, pick your hands up off the floor briefly (c). Then place them back down, in line with your shoulders (d). Push yourself back up to the top of a plank, keeping your body in a straight line. Don’t round or arch your back (e). Repeat.
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This Type of Alcohol Makes You Feel Sexy, According to Science
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This article originally appeared on Time.com.
If you’re trying to wind down after a long day, wine may help you relax, a new study suggests. But if you’re more in the mood to feel sexy and confident, order spirits instead.
A group of researchers in the U.K. set out to determine whether different types of alcohol prompt different emotional responses among drinkers. They used data from almost 30,000 people who responded to the Global Drug Survey, a yearly international poll about drug and alcohol habits around the world, and published their results in the British Medical Journal.
Spirits — like vodka, gin, whiskey and other hard alcohols — were linked to a range of strong feelings. They were most likely bring up negative feelings, such as aggression (in 30% of people), restlessness (28%) and tearfulness (22%). But they were also most likely to spur some positive emotions, including feeling energized (58%), confident (59%) and sexy (42%).
People who drank red wine and beer, on the other hand, were more likely to report feeling relaxed. Almost 53% of people said they felt relaxed after drinking wine, and almost 50% did after having beer. Red wine, more than white wine or any other type of alcohol, was most commonly associated with fatigue, making 60% of drinkers feel tired.
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The drinks may be linked to different emotions because of variations in alcohol percentages, ingredients and the amounts typically consumed, the researchers speculate. Advertising and cultural implications related to the beverages may also play a role.
All of the emotions studied were more commonly reported among female drinkers than male drinkers, except for aggression. People ages 18 to 24 and those who drank heavily also reported more emotions, both positive and negative, after consuming alcohol. The responses also varied somewhat by geographic area and socioeconomic status.
The findings also suggest that, whether they realize it or not, people may be choosing their drinks based on their emotional state or how they expect a certain beverage to make them feel.
“These findings suggest that individuals inadvertently select drinks which are known to elicit negative emotions because they crave the positive emotions that go with them and link with existing evidence that those dependent on alcohol drink alcohol as a coping mechanism rather than drinking for pleasure,” the authors write in the paper.
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All the Best Beauty Deals You Don't Want to Miss This Black Friday
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Ready. Set. Get your credit cards out!
Algenist: From 11/23 through 11/26, get 4 products for only $180 ($310 value). Products include: GENIUS Liquid Collagen, GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream, Complete Eye Renewal Balm, and Travel Melting Cleanser.
Birchbox: From 11/22 through 11/28, receive the following offers on all full-size products, limited-edition boxes and kits, and subscriptions (men + women): 10% off for orders over $30, 15% off for orders over $50, 25% off for orders over $75, and Birchbox ACES get 25% off on orders over $30.
Bobbi Brown: From 11/23 through 11/25, BobbiBrownCosmetics.com is offering 25% off all orders.
Charlotte Tilbury: Five days of exclusive, magic offers will include a selection of surprises like new all-in-one kits, limited-edition collections and the return of some of Charlotte’s best-sellers on the website. Furthermore, as part of the brand's Week of Makeup Magic, on Giving Tuesday (November 28), Charlotte will be donating 15% of all online retail sales to support Women for Women.
Dr. Brandt Skincare: On Black Friday, get 45% off Needles No More® No More Baggage.
Elizabeth Arden: From 11/23 through 11/26, receive 20% off plus a one-week deluxe sample of New Advanced Ceramide Capsules Daily Youth Restoring Serum with any $75 purchase using the code BLACKFRIDAY. Plus, with any purchase over $100, receive Flawless Future Moisture Cream SPF .5oz with code LOVEBF.
e.l.f.: Take advantage of 50% off sitewide from 11/24 through 11/28.
Glossier: From 11/24 through 11/27, receive 20% off everything on the site plus free shipping (no code necessary!).
H2O+ Beauty: Get 40% off sitewide 11/23 through 11/26.
Jurlique: From 11/24 - 11/26, get 30% off sitewide purchase with coupon code FRIYAY.
Kat Von D Beauty: From 11/23 through 11/25, for every $75 purchase, you’ll get a free vegan leather makeup bag filled with 4 minis plus free 3-day shipping on any order when you use the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.
Kate Somerville: From 11/23 (12AM PST) through 11/27 (12PM PST), save 20% on all orders and receive a free full-sized DermalQuench Liquid Lift (a $98 value) with any $150+ using promo code 20CYBER17.
Laura Mercier: From 11/23 through 11/26, get the Flawless Contouring Palette for $30 (originally $50) plus Foundation Primer Radiance Deluxe Sample with code CONTOUR.
Molton Brown: Get 25% off all orders (except for gift cards and advent calendars) from 11/23 through 11/27.
Murad: Get $25 off $100 orders plus free shipping with the promo code BLACKFRIDAY from 11/22 through 11/26.
NARS: All online purchases sitewide will be 20% off from 11/23 through 11/28 (this is the only time of the year the brand offers any sitewide discounts!). Exclusions include NARS palettes, books, candles, and the Man Ray for NARS Holiday Collection.
Nordstrom: For 5 days (11/23 through 11/27), they're offering a range of discounts and promotions. A must-have: the tools. Keep an eye out for brands like T3, Foreo, and Beauty Bioscience.
Ole Henriksen: From 11/22 through 11/28, for every $50 purchase, you’ll get a free 9-piece skincare set (valued at $63) loaded with your skincare favorites, plus free shipping. Use the code FRIYAY at checkout to redeem.
Perricone MD: Nab daily deals up to 50% off for the entire week. Each day will represent a different skincare theme that are up to 50% off. The deals will start on 11/22 and go through 11/28.
Scentbird: With four different sales to choose from, you can't go wrong. Buy 3 items and get a free deluxe beauty bag (no code necessary) between 11/13 and 12/31, or get two gift sets for $99 through 12/31. Between 11/23 and 11/26, get a free month when you sign up for a subscription (no code necessary).
Sephora: You can get a sneak peek of some of the deals on their app, which include fan favorite brands like Living Proof, Becca, Ole Henriksen and more. Act fast, because everything is limited edition and we bet will sell out quickly.
Shu Uemura: From 11/22 through 11/25, receive 20% off on any order over $50 and 25% off any order over $100 with code SHUBF.
Space NK: Buy one, get one half off of anything online and in stores (some exclusions apply) between 11/24 and 11/27.
Target: From 11/23 through 11/25, receive 50% off beauty sets from brands like Yes To, Sonia Kashuk, Kristin Ess, and many more.
Tarte: Get 25% off (with some exclusions) from 11/22 through 11/27.
The best part: These deals are so good, you'll even be able to pick up something for yourself without feeling guilty. Happy shopping
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The Best Fitness Gear to Buy in Old Navy’s Black Friday Sale
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You can’t beat the price of Old Navy workout clothes on a regular day, but this Black Friday, your new favorite fitness gear is an even better deal. In addition to their outrageously amazing $1 cozy sock sale, Old Navy is kicking off a three-day sale starting Wednesday, November 22. From Thanksgiving Eve through Black Friday, you’ll get 50% off your entire purchase (no coupon code required), and many other items will be marked down to $10 or less. Here’s the cute, long-lasting workout wear we’ll be adding to our cart at oldnavy.com. An entire head-to-toe look (and more) for a grand total of under $150!
High-Rise Mesh-Panel 7/8-Length Leggings (regularly $33, now $16.50; oldnavy.com)
You can’t go wrong with a flattering high-rise legging and an on-trend cropped ankle, but these bottoms also boast chafe-preventing seams and moisture-wicking technology. Plus, this beautiful berry hue is literally called “Magical Potion," which is what all our workouts should feel like they’ve been blessed with, right?
Go-Warm Quilted Hybrid Jacket (regularly $70, now $35; oldnavy.com)
This half-puffer, half-hoodie gives the illusion of a vest and is perfect for bundling up on your way to and from spin class, thanks to its cozy fleece collar and sleeves.
Slub-Knit Performance Hoodie (regularly $23, now $11.50; oldnavy.com)
Super-soft and lightweight, this long-sleeve option is perfect for winter workout layering. Thanks to the flattering tunic cut, though, we wouldn’t blame you for adding this to your athleisure rotation, either.
High Support Adjustable-Strap Sports Bra (regularly $33, now $16.50; oldnavy.com)
At this price, you should stock up on multiple sports bras to last you throughout the year. Molded cups, two layers of moisture-wicking fabric, and an adjustable hook-and-eye closure (with a cute back too!) won’t disappoint.
Semi-Fitted Run Shorts (regularly $17, now $8.50; oldnavy.com)
In a fun floral print, these lightweight, moisture-wicking shorts will make your winter workouts feel (at least a little?) more like spring. Bonus: They even have a small pocket along the front interior.
Ultra-Light Mesh-Trim Racerback Tank (regularly $17, now $8.50; oldnavy.com)
Can you ever have too many workout tanks? Not when they’re this affordable–and this cute. The mesh trim shows a little peekaboo of skin and will keep you cool through hot yoga.
Graphic Tulip-Hem Performance Tee (regularly $17, now $8.50; oldnavy.com)
You’ll want to save this semi-cotton, super-fun tee for after you hit the showers because it’s just too cute to get sweaty! Only for the most confident of coffee-lovers.
Mid-Rise Slim Heathered-Stripe Track Pants (originally $40, now $20; oldnavy.com)
You'll want to wear these retro-inspired sweats all winter long. A tapered leg and tuxedo stripe give these joggers an effortlessly chic vibe. Also good: Hidden zippers at the ankles make them even comfier.
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Tuesday, November 21, 2017
The Best Beauty Products to Buy at Your Favorite Clothing Stores, from J. Crew to Topshop
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Whether it’s the perfect go-to sweater, your favorite jeans or the best fall coat, you’ve most likely relied on J. Crew for a few trusty staples in your wardrobe. And now, the brand has introduced beauty, launching over 15 new beauty brands on their website. But they’re not alone. Madewell recently also launched a “beauty closet” full of cool-girl brands and their own bath line. And Topshop, which has been gracing our faces with Topshop beauty for years, is now carrying Kylie Cosmetics products in select stores. (You’ve also got to check out the beauty sections at & Other Stories and Lou & Grey for incredibly hip, beautifully-packaged beauty finds.)
So while you’ll always trust your fashion favorites for the items in your closet, you can also score some beauty gems while you’re at it. Here, the products to add to your cart during your next clothing haul.
At J. Crew:
Troi Ollivierre Lipstick: The makeup artist responsible for the J. Crew models’ signature red lips has created his own line of lipsticks, which means achieving the classic look has just become a whole lot easier. Buy It! Troi Olliviere Lipstick, $28; jcrew.com
Make Dew Pot: Even a makeup minimalist will love this cream highlighter. Just a dab on cheekbones is all you need to achieve that inside-out glow. Buy It! Make Dew Pot, $20; jcrew.com
At Madewell:
Madewell x French Girl Body Oil: This lavender-scented, argan and coconut body oil is exactly what your body needs this winter. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s approved by forever chic French girls. Buy It! Madewell x French Girl Body Oil, $36; madewell.com
Herbivore Charcoal Soap: Not only is this facial bar soap perfect for travel, itscharcoal-infused properties are amazing for ridding your skin of impurities. Buy It! Herbivore Botanicals Bamboo Charcoal Soap, $12; madewell.com
At Topshop:
PawPaw Lip Balm: We’re not sure what’s more exciting: the fact that this makeup artist-loved lip balm comes in a tiny travel tube, or its subtle peach tint. Buy It! Dr. PAWPAW Mini Lip Balm Tube, $6; topshop.com
Glitter Eye Shadow Palette: These are the easiest shades to travel with. Buy It! Topshop Limited Edition Glitter Eyeshadow Palette in Virtual Reality, $18; topshop.com
Add these deals to your shopping cart before they're gone!
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These Are the Healthiest Fast Food Salads to Order
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This article originally appeared on HelloGiggles.com.
For the food-obsessed (and particularly those that seek out healthier fare), traveling can leave you feeling “meh” about mealtimes. We’re talking about the actual act of traveling—via trains, planes, and automobiles—where you’re often grabbing something quick at the airport or train station, or pulling over at a highway rest stop.
There are so many choices out there, but finding a fast food meal that’s both delicious and healthy-ish can be a challenge. We were curious and wanted answers—and, of course, we wanted to help you, too. So we honed in on salads, which tend to have a health halo (meaning they seem healthy, but can be stealthily high in calories and sodium).
We rounded up the salad menus from a handful of the top national fast food chains. We compared nutrition numbers, refined our list, and then went through their drive-thrus to sample the salads for ourselves. There were, of course, some losers, but we successfully found some clear winners: as in healthy, delicious, salads that—yes—we, the Cooking Light dietitians, would order while on the road.
Overall Winner: Chick-Fil-A Grilled Market Salad: The fresh apples and blueberries, crunchy Harvest Nut Granola, and grilled chicken helped this salad stand out and clinch the top spot on our list.
Nutrition info: Calories 330; Fat 14g (sat 2.5g); Protein 27g; Carb 26g; Fiber 6g; Sugars 12g; Sodium 670mg; Vitamin A 240% DV
Runner Up #1: Wendy’s Apple Pecan Chicken Salad: Fresh, juicy apples and tasty candied pecans really made this salad. Oftentimes fast food grilled chicken is ho-hum, but the grilled chicken on this one was among the best of the bunch. The sodium is a bit high in this salad (44% of your daily limit), but this salad has the least sodium compared to the others on the Wendy’s menu.
Nutrition info (for the full size): Calories 560; Fat 24g (sat 7g); Protein 38g; Carb 52g; Fiber 7g; Sugars 40g; Sodium 1020mg; Potassium 23% DV; Vitamin A 100% DV
Runner Up #2: McDonald’s Southwest Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Salad: This salad had lots of flavor thanks to the Southwestern vegetable blend (corn, beans, pepper) and chili lime tortilla strips (that were reminiscent of Doritos). And, surprisingly, ordering the crispy chicken instead of grilled saves you sodium and gives you more fiber.
Nutrition info: Calories 520; Fat 25g (sat 6g); Protein 28g; Carb 46g; Fiber 8g; Sugars 9g; Sodium 960mg; Vitamin A 180% DV
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Instant Pot Deals Start at $50 for Black Friday—and Sales Are Live Now
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The wildly popular Instant Pot pressure cooker is going to be a big hit this Black Friday. Shoppers will have their pick of a couple of different models to choose from, and Instant Pot deals are coming from all kinds of retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. So you should be able to snag a great deal on an Instant Pot almost anywhere you’re doing your Black Friday holiday shopping.
Here are all the places you can score the Instant Pot for less on Black Friday 2017. Unless otherwise noted, all deals are available in-store as well as online. Sale prices are available starting Thursday, and this being Black Friday and all, we probably don’t need to remind you these deals are good while supplies last, no rain checks.
Amazon
Right now, Amazon is selling the six-quart Instant Pot DUO60 at a discounted price of $88.94 (list price: $99), and the three-quart DUO Mini for $51.99 (down from the list price of $79.95), but we expect Amazon will offer even cheaper prices in the days ahead. We’ll update the story if and when Amazon’s Instant Pot prices drop on or around Black Friday.
Best Buy
Get the six-quart Instant Pot DUO60 for $79.99.
Kohl’s
The Instant Pot DUO60 is $79.99, in-store and at kohls.com. Kohl’s shoppers also get $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent now through November 25.
Target
Get the Instant PotDUO60 for $79.95. Target says “prices, promotions, styles and availability may vary by store and online.”
Walmart
Walmart has the slightly smaller five-quart LUX50 Instant Pot for just $49 this Black Friday, in-store only.
A version of this article originally appeared on Money.com.
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