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Staring at our phones all night is the biggest obstacle getting in the way of a good nights rest. However, there are many ways to mitigate the negative effects smartphones can have on our sleep schedules. If used correctly, your smartphone can even be a helpful tool thataidsyour sleep. Heres a look at some of the best ways your smartphone can help you enjoy a full nights rest. you’ve got the option to also edit the intensity and color temperature in your devices configs....

These days, there is much more to social gaming than inviting your buddies over to playMario Kart. This guide is going to take a look at streamingandrecording your games across the biggest platforms. Broadcasting games to an audience of strangers might seem a bit… strange. After all, isnt the fun of gamingplayingrather thanwatchingsomeone play? Sometimes you pull off some sweet trick or discover a hidden gem. Sometimes its entertaining to watch someone else screw up....

What do you do? Its just a light, with no information telling you what the problem is. Do this first First of all, is the light blinking or steady? According to Consumer Reports,blinking could indicate an emergency. If the light is blinking, pull over, turn the car off, and call for assistance. A steady light means theres no immediate cause for alarm, but you should still get it checked out....

One minute Ill be typing away feeling neutral, and then the feelings start trickling in. But what about having regular therapy appointments via text or chat? Is that effective, or even a good idea? We spoke with several mental health experts to find out. What is text- and chat-based therapy? First of all, the term therapy can mean many different things for people. What are the potential benefits? Text-based therapy may reach more patients because of reduced constraints on time, money, and location,Dr....

For the past few years, the Instant Pot has been the sweetheart of the one-pot cooking world. But before it was the hot item on everyones registries, there was the humble rice cooker. But dont let the name fool you: rice cookers cook more than just rice. Boiled eggs:There areapproximatelya billiontechniquesformakingthe perfectboiledegg. The rice cooker is another one. Frittatas:Perhaps youprefer a frittatato boiled eggs? Heres a recipe fromJust Bento. Start the rice first and then insert the steaming tray with your vegetables/meats towards the end of the cycle....

1766 was a bad year for farmers. Dozens of food riots broke out across England where goods were seized by force. On of them shouts: How much now you rogue in grain? Also famous were its excellent cheese. The locals became angry at the excessive price because it put the cheese beyond their reach. The lads threatened the traders that they could not take the cheese away until the town was served first....

Remember those anti-piracy PSAs from like a decade ago, with the tagline You wouldnt steal a car? Or maybe they just didnt care. By most accounts, they still dont. And dont forget that even the small percentage of massively successful sex workers are still marginalized bywhorephobia. These days, were relying on escapism more than ever. For a lot of us, that includes jerking off, and thats great! Mazel to your meat-beating....

I am still haunted by the visceral reactions my classmates had to my bold proclamation. Im not surewhypumpkin garners so many hateful reactions, but I think I knowwhois responsible. Relegating pumpkins to flavored lattes and pumpkin carving dishonors the Oaxacans who domesticated pumpkin over 7,500 years ago. Pumpkin is nutrient-dense, and high in fiber, beta carotene, antioxidants, lutein, and potassium. Pumpkin is so much more than a latte, or even a pie....

Just enjoy the food and move on. Its cyclical, so the dieting tends to lead to more bingeing. If you experience this oftenlike weeklyseek professional help. Treatment may include talk therapy, nutritional counseling, and sometimes medication. What about the rest of us? Calorie counts shouldnt rule your life You should eat well because eating well supports your health. You should exercise because exercise supports your health. These two things are not opposed....

Scoring the phone number of someone youre interested in feels like a major victory, and it is. But its also just the beginning. Heres the best way to approach texting someone you want to date, according to the experts. Dont wait X days to reach out The first text is always the hardest. How long do you wait to message that cute guy from the gym? Nerdlovetold us that you should always touch base sooner rather than later....

Joy of Cookingis an instantly recognizable, iconic cookbook. Do you feel like people are still doing that kind of cooking this far into the pandemic? Megan:I think a lot of people have cooking fatigue. John:We just assume that pantry cooking is a default. People are still not going out to restaurants if theyre smart. Not to say that people who are going to places that are being responsible are dumb....

I thought you were anti-homeownership, they said, because I think renting is underrated. Even as a homeowner, Istillthink renting is underrated. But that doesnt mean buying is a bad decision. The housing crisis flipped that idea on its head, though, and people realized buying isnt always smart. To address the question, it helps to seeboth sides of the argument. Strong arguments in favor of buying are usually: When you pay off your home, its yours....

Why not celebrate this excellent news with a really good pot brownie? Id wager a good portion of 14-64 year old humans ask Is there weed in here? whenever they are handed a homemade brownie. So ubiquitous are THC-laded chocolatey treats that this buddy comedy fuel is often peoples first foray into edible cannabis. (Likely attributable to chocolates powers of covering up nearly any unpleasant taste.) Some bakers opt for chocolate ganache while others are in love with the cocoa (powder)....