Flying and Nosebleeds


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Flying and Nosebleeds

After a long day of traveling, mostly by plane, I woke up with a nosebleed. The last time a bloody nose roused me from sleep, I was learning long division. I thought it odd, but the dry air in planes can push an irritated nose over the edge and result in a nosebleed, and the altitude doesn't help the situation either. More of a nuisance than a medical problem, nosebleeds are dramatic but not Read more

David Arquette's Nosebleed


Updated 03/21/08 3:14 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

David and Courteney Arquette at the LA Premiere of Nosebleed

Last night Courteney Cox walked the red carpet in support of her husband David's latest movie, Nosebleed. It's a short film that revolves around his character trying to stop his nosebleed. Doesn't quite sound Oscar worthy but it did pique other celebs' interest as Mena Suvari and Rosario Dawson also got dolled up for the premiere. Mena's hair may still need some getting used to but I'm loving Read more

5 Reasons to Get Yourself a Humidifier — Stat!


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5 Reasons Why It's Important to Own a Humidifier

Spring may be right around the corner, but don't let your guard down just yet — cold season is still in full effect! The combination of dry Winter's air, a turned up thermostat, and closed windows can wreak havoc on your respiratory system. The best way to combat dry air and reduce your susceptibility to infection is to invest in a humidifier. Aside from babies and my parents, I didn't know why Read more

90210 "Benefit of the Doubt": Most Scandalous Moments


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90210 "Benefit of the Doubt" Recap

Life has a funny way of working itself out for the 90210 kids, who seem to fall face first into money and fame. Between Liam landing a modeling gig without so much as trying, and Dixon magically booking a guest spot on Billy Bush's radio shows, it was just another typical week in Beverly Hills. Even the blacklisted Adrianna found herself back in the limelight after a long hiatus from performing. Read more

DrSugar Schools Us on High Blood Pressure


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High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's schooling us on hypertension. A recent study from the University of North Carolina found that about one in five young adults, between the ages 24 and 32, has high blood pressure, referred to as hypertension in medical terminology. The concerning part about this rise is that many of those at risk are unaware of this health issue, making this statistic Read more

The Low Down on Epsom Salts


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The Latest Controversy Surrounding Bath Salts

Epsom salts, my favorite soothing bath crystals, are getting quite the bad rap lately. Are they no longer delivering their promised soothing, sleep inducing, muscle relaxing benefits? Um, not exactly. The "bath salts" that have been tested positive for having a similar molecular makeup as ecstasy and methamphetamine are not actual Epsom salts. What's happening is that these fake bath salts are Read more