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8 Things I Always Buy at Thrift Stores

ESB Professional / Shutterstock.com You know those bumper stickers that read, “I brake for yard sales”? Well, mine says, “I brake for thrift stores.” And I do. Over the past three decades, I’ve thrift-shopped my way across the Midwest, Northeast and from L.A. to Seattle. Thankfully, I’m too picky to …

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What Might Fasting Insulin Predict About Health?

In the comment section of my recent Definitive Guide to Blood Sugar, someone asked about fasting insulin. What does it predict? Is it the preeminent health marker? Does it actually cause harm, or is it just an indicator? Great questions and a great idea, I thought. Let’s do it. Let’s …

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Appeal Cosmetics New Products!

Press Sample Appeal Cosmetics started out with fine mink false eyelashes and has recently launched new products for 2020 that include liquid eyeshadows, lipsticks, gel liners and liquid glosses. Let’s start with the lips. Appeal Ultra Creme Lipsticks $ 29 have a creamy texture, are color-rich and long lasting. There …

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