Just what are probiotics and why are they so good for you? Probiotics are "viable microorganisms" that can confer lots and lots of health benefits if they reach your intestine while they're alive. You may have heard them described as "friendly bacteria."
If you're one of the lucky people who received the gift of terrible eyesight from your parents at a young age, chances are you ate an awful lot of carrots growing up. Though carrots are one of the top vision-boosting foods, they don't offer fast results.
You know you've had a long day when you head home with a headache, back pain, and eyes so sore they feel like they might roll out of your head. Turns out your medicine cabinet isn't the only place you can find help—instead of popping painkillers, just open up your wallet for instant pain relief.
HTC's Sense 6 has been out for over a month now with the One M8, and most of you have probably played around with its better known features, like the new Camera app and Harman Kardon audio.
Fresh salsa is so tasty. Who can resist the robust mix of spices, the mouth-watering heat of jalapeños, and the juiciness of fresh tomatoes? Alas, I don't always make my own and have to get the pre-made stuff.
We Nexus users are fairly spoiled. There's a ton of third-party development for our phones, which translates to a virtually endless stream of custom ROMs being made available to us.
HTC's recent release of a new flagship phone brought tons of fanfare along with it. Dubbed The All New HTC One, the M8 edition of the popular One series phone also marked an update to the HTC Sense UI. Manufacturer skins like Sense can be a bit of a polarizing subject, especially amongst Nexus owners who are used to experiencing Android's interface exactly as Google envisioned it.
Though nobody's going to hide the fact that they're getting sloshed on major holidays, you might want to be more discreet when it comes to your morning pick-me-up or lunchtime tipple during the rest of the year. It used to be that having four martinis at lunch was acceptable and even desirable, but that's really not the case anymore.
When you come home from the grocery store, you probably put away every single fruit and vegetable in the bins and drawers in your refrigerator. Any fifth grader knows that fridges work to preserve food, thus everything should go in there, right? Nope!
The flexibility within Android is pretty amazing. Unlike iOS, you can make a lot of modifications with nothing more than a download from Google Play, but to really step up your softModder game, you'll need to go a little further.
One of the most heated topics in the Android community now (and probably forever) is stock Android, with lots of users requesting the ability to use it rather than the manufacturer's skin.
I know Americans love to hate on the French, but from my standpoint, they've given us a lot of things we should all be thankful for, like French kissing, casual sex, Pepé le Pew, and of course, French fries. Well, maybe not...
The big fireworks day is almost here, but most of you are limited in what you can do when it comes to celebrating the Fourth of July with a bang. Unless you live in a dry area prone to wildfires, one type of fireworks you can probably still legally buy are sparklers.
Many of us experience highly emotional "freakouts", so to speak, more often than we'd like. Weather you experience them personally, or via your loved ones, it can be very difficult to think rationally during an episode, and for some people it can take quite a while to calm down.
The biggest complaint I have with my Nexus 7 is the lack of support for different types of media files. I have a lot of movies and music that I've downloaded off the web, in many different formats, and I want them on my tablet.
Amongst the many rumors emerging about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4, one that seems like a fairly sure bet is the inclusion of Google's Photo Sphere feature.
Many people find Steampunk problematic for a whole host of reasons, not least of which is the glorification of an era of Western history that featured institutionalized slavery, racism, sexism, elitism, and many more -isms.
When the power goes out, having the ability to contact others becomes extremely important, and your cell phone can be one of the most important tools to have. But if the power is out for an extended period of time, battery life becomes a constant problem.
It's already Halloween and the night is fast approaching. You swore to yourself last year that you wouldn't wait until the last minute again for a Halloween costume, yet here you are on Samhain without a costume… again. All of the costume shops are sure to be crammed with last-minute shoppers, and you don't feel like spending a lot of dough anyway, so what are your options?
Apparently submerging a hand in liquid nitrogen isn't as painful as one might suspect (if you trust the Leidenfrost effect as much as Theodore of Gray Matter):
Marinate your pork chops before grilling to really make them tender and flavorful. Your family won’t be disappointed when they sit down to a dinner of hot chops just off the grill, so fire up the grill and get started.
If your going to be on stage or filmed on screen you may want to wear a little makeup. Men can use subtle makeup to look young and refreshed while evening out skin uneven tones. Your eyes will really pop with a little liner smudged into the lash line.
If you’re a dancer, athlete or just breaking in a new pair of shoes you know that blister can add pain and discomfort long after they’re formed. By keeping a blister sterile and away from further friction you can get your blister to heal quickly.
If your in college or just want to be prepared for an unfortunate situation, it is important to know how to tell if someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning. Binge drinking can lead to long term health problems but with vigilance, immediate death can be prevented.
Always wanted to try skinny dipping but not sure quite how to get the ball rolling? There's not much to it but with a little bit of forward thinking you can make sure to get your friends on board while avoiding cops and an unwanted audience.
Ever needed to know the the basics of metal inert gas welding? This beginner's guide displays the necessary safety gear, such as the all-important welding mask and deer skin gloves. You'll also learn of some basic equipment options for gas cylinders, welding wires, feeders, and the essential parts of a welding gun. Follow these safety guidelines before getting started with MIG welding.
In this video series, our expert will teach you how to care for corn snake pets. You will get excellent tips on how to set up a terrarium habitat for corn snakes, how to handle corn snakes, and how to determine the sex of corn snakes. You will also learn about how corn snakes shed their skin, what types of morph varieties are available, and how to breed corn snakes.
Michelle Renee takes you through the basics of makeup for the modern man. She explains cleansing, exfoliating the skin and lips, concealers, eyebrow color, bronzer, foundation, and more.
In this video series, our expert will teach you how to shave with a straight razor. You will learn how to prepare the skin for shaving with hot towels and oil, how to put in a razor blade and techniques for shaving with a straight razor.
If you've ever gotten super glue stuck to your fingers, you know what a pain it can be to get it off again! Don't worry - there's a simple household item you probably already stock that can take care of your super glue super mess!
1) Choose green from the color palette and draw a squiggly line across the bottom of your screen. 2) Select the paint bucket and press below the squiggly line to fill that section in green.
Tracy Richards specializes in the ingenue, and you will see all her tips here. Tracy shows you her pro makeup kit, how to use proper skin care under makeup, how to apply moisturizer, anti-shine, neutral set powder, and foundation. She also shows you her brushes and when to use different styles during the process.
In these videos our expert will teach you how to do at-home waxing as well as what to expect if you go to a spa to get waxing done from a professional. You will learn what types of supplies you need to purchase in order to perform waxing at home. You will also learn about alternative hair-removal products, and the advantages and disadvantages of shaving vs. waxing. In these videos our expert will demonstrate how to do different types of waxing. You will see demonstrations of eyebrow waxing. Y...
In this instructional video, our expert will demonstrate a variety of expert yo-yo tricks for the very advanced yo-yoer. Our expert will show step-by-step instructions for expert Yo-Yo string tricks, like the gyroscopic flop trick, the jade whip, and the skin the gerbil trick. If you've been looking for the ultimate challenge to update your Yo-Yo skills, you'll find it here with tips and techniques from a yo-yo expert.
In this video series, Louis Ortiz shows you how to prepare common seafood items. He shows you how to clean and skin a fish. He also illustrates how to pan fry and sear fish. Learn how to clean and crack crab legs. Louis illustrates an important step in eating fresh shrimp. He teaches you how to peel and devein shrimp. So, with these simple preparation tips, you can learn the beginning steps of preparing a tasty seafood meal.
In this video clip series you will learn the proper way to identify, assemble and transport you drum kit as well as tips and techniques on how to take care of your kit so it will last as long as you do. There are many different pieces to a full drum kit and our expert will walk you through the set up of each one and why it works the way that it does. You will also learn methods of play that will help your drum heads to last longer and your kit to sound better. Take a gander and go hit the skins!
You want to limit anything that gets in the way of drinking your beer, so use these tips to get rid of that extra foam.
Painting the human body can be difficult and takes a lot of practice. Our art expert is here to teach you all about figure painting, including tips on mixing paint colors for skin tone, lighting, depth and even backgrounds, in this free video art lesson.
The enterprise-focused category of augmented reality doesn't often get the headlines due to its relatively sedate profile as a mostly factory floor and training-based tool.
Numerous potential exploits are found for every operating system each month, and Android is no exception. Trouble is, lots of Android devices don't receive timely updates — but many are now getting regular monthly security patches to at least shore up these vulnerabilities.
