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21 ways to sweat-proof your makeup

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By Alison Caporimo

1. Spritz your face with makeup setting spray before and after applying makeup to keep it from melting off.

You can try Urban Decay's De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray ($30), which is used in this video, to help your makeup grab onto your skin.

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You can try Urban Decay’s De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray ($30), which is used in this video, to help your makeup grab onto your skin.

2. Rub face primer onto your forehead and nose to keep it from getting shiny throughout the day.

In a pinch, you can pick up Monistat anti-chafing gel ($6)—beauty bloggers love how it mattifies the skin and helps your makeup last longer.

In a pinch, you can pick up Monistat anti-chafing gel ($6)—beauty bloggers love how it mattifies the skin and helps your makeup last longer.

3. And dab primer on your lids before applying any eyeshadow to keep it from looking creasy.

If you can, opt for powder-based shadows in natural tones instead of cream ones, especially if you have oily lids

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If you can, opt for powder-based shadows in natural tones instead of cream ones, especially if you have oily lids

4. In a pinch, use milk of magnesia as a primer for oil-free, matte skin.

If you suffer from oily skin, milk of magnesia might actually be your new BFF. Put it on after your moisturizer before your daily makeup routine for shine-free skin.

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If you suffer from oily skin, milk of magnesia might actually be your new BFF. Put it on after your moisturizer before your daily makeup routine for shine-free skin.

5. Opt for a brow pencil that contains wax so that it won’t rub off.

Wax-based brow products—like this one from NYX ($9)— stay on through moisture.

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Wax-based brow products—like this one from NYX ($9)— stay on through moisture.

6. To make your eyes look bigger without layering on eyeshadow, apply a nude eye pencil to your bottom waterline.

In case you're all like "WTF is a waterline?", it's the inner rim of your eyelid. To get the look in this video, try Benefit's Eye Bright ($20).

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In case you’re all like “WTF is a waterline?”, it’s the inner rim of your eyelid. To get the look in this video, try Benefit’s Eye Bright ($20).

7. If you use liquid foundation, apply it in criss-cross strokes to keep it from looking streaky when you sweat.

Also, start applying concealer from the center of your face and work your way out.

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Also, start applying concealer from the center of your face and work your way out.

8. And dab (don’t drag) a little powder foundation on top of the liquid foundation to set it.

This will keep it from sweating off.

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This will keep it from sweating off.

9. Blot your face with an oil absorbing sheet after using a BB cream.

BB creams tend to leave the skin looking a little shiny. To get rid of shine without applying powder (in case you're trying to keep your skin super light), gently blot the skin with a sheet. Get them from Amazon for $5.

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BB creams tend to leave the skin looking a little shiny. To get rid of shine without applying powder (in case you’re trying to keep your skin super light), gently blot the skin with a sheet. Get them from Amazon for $5.

10. And you should keep oil blotting sheets on hand to dab away oil throughout the day.

It will keep your face looking fresh. Learn how to DIY them here.

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It will keep your face looking fresh. Learn how to DIY them here.

11. Try a creamy lip stain like Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick ($21).

This product has the shine of a gloss and the lasting power of a stain, which makes it perfect for a hot summer day. You can also try Revlon's super creamy Colorburst Matte Balm ($7) or a tinted lip balm like Smith's Rosebud Salve ($6).

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This product has the shine of a gloss and the lasting power of a stain, which makes it perfect for a hot summer day. You can also try Revlon’s super creamy Colorburst Matte Balm ($7) or a tinted lip balm like Smith’s Rosebud Salve ($6).

12. Or forgo lipstick altogether and enhance your lips by applying a balm and dabbing a little highlighter at the center of your top lip.

It’s also called the “Cupid’s bow,” and you’ll need a pinhead-sized amount of concealer for this part. This will create a goddess-like glow that emanates from the center of your lips.

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It’s also called the “Cupid’s bow,” and you’ll need a pinhead-sized amount of concealer for this part. This will create a goddess-like glow that emanates from the center of your lips.

13. If you want eyeliner that stays put, use a 24-hour waterproof GEL eyeliner.

It won't smudge as easily as a pencil and you don't have to worry about the raccoon eyes you might get with using eyeshadow. Try the 24-hour Sephora brand liner for $5.

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It won’t smudge as easily as a pencil and you don’t have to worry about the raccoon eyes you might get with using eyeshadow. Try the 24-hour Sephora brand liner for $5.

14. Ditch your powder blush for tinted creme blush.

It looks more natural than powder blush and blends easily into sun-kissed skin.

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It looks more natural than powder blush and blends easily into sun-kissed skin.

15. Or use a liquid blush like Rimmel Stay Blushed Liquid Cheek Tint ($3).

Rimmel's liquid blush requires a little more blending than usual, but that's only because the formula is rich and long-lasting. It's also a good drug store alternative for the Holy Grail of check stains, Benefit's Benetint ($30).

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Rimmel’s liquid blush requires a little more blending than usual, but that’s only because the formula is rich and long-lasting. It’s also a good drug store alternative for the Holy Grail of check stains, Benefit’s Benetint ($30).

16. To prevent under-eye concealer from getting creasy when you sweat, set it with Ben Nye Bella Luxury Powder.

This can be a life-saver for oily skin.

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This can be a life-saver for oily skin.

17. Get the dewy look with minimal makeup by just adding a bit of highlighter to your foundation.

Swipe it on your cheeks and collarbones and you're good to go.

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Swipe it on your cheeks and collarbones and you’re good to go.

18. Get a SUPER waterproof mascara like Shiseido’s Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Edge Meister ($17).

Another option: Maybelline Great Lash Waterproof Mascara ($3.99).

19. To make any lipstick look matte and last longer, dab translucent or skin-colored powder on top of the lipstick.

This helps to set the lipstick and prevent it from smudging.

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This helps to set the lipstick and prevent it from smudging.

20. Or just blot powder directly onto your lips with a brush.

This will keep lips from feeling tacky in the summer sun.

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This will keep lips from feeling tacky in the summer sun.

21. And, since less is more when it comes to summer makeup, use the most pigmented stuff you have (like anything from Make Up For Ever).

Even though Make Up For Ever's HD BLUSH Second Skin Cream Blush ($26) doesn't claim to be waterproof, it has been proven to last a very long time.

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Even though Make Up For Ever’s HD BLUSH Second Skin Cream Blush ($26) doesn’t claim to be waterproof, it has been proven to last a very long time.

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Learn CPR as a life-saving skill

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(Family Features) While many Americans agree Conventional CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) significantly improve a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest, less than half are confident they can perform either Conventional CPR or HOCPR in an emergency.

Black or Hispanic adults who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital setting are substantially less likely to receive lifesaving care from a bystander. In spite of these survey results, the American Heart Association is working to change this by empowering members of these communities to learn lifesaving CPR, and a growing segment of respondents are willing to act in an emergency.
The American Heart Association’s 2023 survey also revealed that as a result of the organization’s efforts to change attitudes about performing CPR, which can lead to lifesaving results, more than half of African Americans said they would be willing to perform CPR in an emergency compared to 37% two years ago. Additionally, Hispanic and Latino respondents are more confident in their abilities to perform CPR.

Committed to turning a nation of bystanders into lifesavers, the American Heart Association’s multiyear initiative, Nation of Lifesavers, helps teens and adults learn how to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED); share that knowledge with friends and family; and engage employers, policymakers, philanthropists and others to create support for a nation of lifesavers.

“Each of us has the power in our own hands to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest,” said Anezi Uzendu, M.D., American Heart Association expert volunteer. “We simply need to know what to do and have the confidence to act.”

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The long-term goal: to ensure that in the face of a cardiac emergency, anyone, anywhere is prepared and empowered to perform CPR and become a vital link in the chain of survival, aiming to double the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims by 2030. It takes just 90 seconds to learn how to save a life using HOCPR, which can be equally as effective as traditional CPR in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest.

Nationally supported by the Elevance Health Foundation, the American Heart Association’s HOCPR campaign is focused on chest compression-only CPR. If a teen or adult suddenly collapses due to a cardiac event, you can take two steps to save a life: immediately call emergency services and use these tips to begin performing HOCPR.

  1. Position yourself directly over the victim.
  2. Put the heel of one hand in the center of the chest and put your other hand on top of the first.
  3. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute, which is about the same tempo as the song “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, and at a depth of approximately 2 inches.
  4. Continue compressions and use an AED, if available, until emergency help arrives.

To learn more about how you could be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing a cardiac event, visit Heart.org/nation.

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Combating loneliness in older adults

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(Family Features) The bonds found in friendships and other relationships are an important factor in health and wellness – even science says so.

According to the American Psychological Association, forming and maintaining social connections at any age is one of the most reliable predictors of a healthy, happy and long life. Studies show having strong and supportive friendships can fend off depression and anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rates in stressful situations and change the way people perceive daunting tasks.

However, statistics show approximately half of U.S. adults lack companionship and feel socially disconnected, according to the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. In fact, 12% don’t have anyone they consider a close friend, per the Survey Center on American Life. This “epidemic of loneliness,” as coined by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, can take a severe toll on mental and physical health.

As people age, the risks of isolation increase. With America’s older population growing rapidly – the 65 and older population reached more than 55 million in 2020 – discussing how older adults can combat loneliness is relevant to public health and individual well-being.

Consider volunteering, which is one of the best and most rewarding ways to combat loneliness.

Volunteering Combats Loneliness
People often volunteer to find a sense of purpose, learn new skills, improve their communities or establish new routines after retiring or becoming empty nesters. For many, making friends through volunteer work is a welcome bonus. The act of volunteering provides proven benefits for older adults.

Forming connections can make all the difference in a person’s volunteer experience and sense of well-being. People who meet through volunteer work inherently share a common interest and something to bond over. These friendships can carry over outside of volunteer work and lead to bonding over other hobbies and interests.

Connection-Focused Volunteer Opportunities
In addition to making friends with fellow volunteers, many older adults also form relationships with the people they’re serving, especially if those recipients are their peers.

For example, AmeriCorps Seniors is the national service and volunteerism program in the federal agency of AmeriCorps that connects adults aged 55 and up to local service opportunities that match their interests. Its Senior Companion Program pairs volunteers with other older adults or those with disabilities who need companionship or assistance. Volunteers may help with tasks such as paying bills, shopping or getting companions to appointments. In some cases, volunteers may also provide support and respite for family members caring for loved ones with chronic illnesses.

“We often think of volunteering as ‘giving back,’ but we’ve seen firsthand that it often becomes so much more than that,” said Atalaya Sergi, director of AmeriCorps Seniors. “By spending a few hours each week with another older adult in need of support, our volunteers are not only giving back to others, but they’re adding meaning to their own lives and establishing new connections. They’re helping to fight the loneliness epidemic one visit at a time.”

Growing older can come with challenges, but some of those can be minimized with a positive mindset and commitment to remaining connected and engaged – whether with friends, relatives or fellow community members. Fostering relationships is a key ingredient to a healthier and more fulfilling life.

For more information and to find volunteer opportunities near you, visit AmeriCorps.gov/YourMoment.

Meet Friends Who Connected Through Service

Ray Maestas felt unfulfilled post-retirement and began volunteering with the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program. He was connected with Bob Finnerty, a man with blindness looking for assistance a few days each week. They quickly struck up a routine of errands, reading and conversation that’s since become a friendship they both cherish.

“The Senior Companion Program has provided an avenue to enrich the lives of not only the participants but the people who are volunteering,” Maestas said. “Bob and I have gotten to the point where he’s a very important part of my life.”

Finnerty echoed those sentiments and shared his own appreciation for Maestas’ friendship.

“I’ve always relished my independence and I feel Ray is not just a person who reads for me – he’s a friend,” Finnerty said.

In the last few years, Maestas moved and now serves with a different chapter of the Senior Companion Program. He and Finnerty keep in touch. Maestas said they talk about every third day.


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Treatment options to help overcome knee pain for sports enthusiasts

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(Family Features) Millions of people experience chronic pain, with knee pain among the most common. Athletes and active adults know the impact activities like running and skiing can have on their knees, but when chronic knee pain makes it difficult to do those activities, or even day-to-day tasks like walking up the stairs, people may often face challenges.

According to the journal “Cartilage,” unlike other tissues, cartilage does not repair itself and, without proper treatment, can worsen over time and become more difficult to treat. However, options like FDA-approved knee cartilage repair surgery MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane) uses a patient’s cells to help repair cartilage defects and may help alleviate knee pain.

“Sports-related pain should be evaluated quickly, especially when it’s difficult to put weight on the knee, swelling occurs or there is restricted range of motion,” said Dr. Alexander Meininger, orthopedic surgeon and MACI consultant.

Justin Keys, a former patient of Meininger and avid skier, knows that the long-term outcomes of knee cartilage surgery can be worth the short-term sacrifices. After several injuries, including an ACL injury, Keys struggled with most activities except walking on flat, paved surfaces. After consulting with Meininger, Keys chose knee cartilage repair to help get back to his active lifestyle.

Keys considered whether to manage the injury as-is or choose MACI and undergo rehabilitation to potentially get back to his favorite activities in the future. He knew he could no longer use short-term relief methods and had to address his pain with a treatment to help provide lasting relief.

For athletes like Keys who want to fix knee pain, it’s important to consider these steps:

Discuss Options with Your Doctor
Patients should talk to their doctors and undergo an MRI to help assess the internal structures of the knee.Meininger recommends patients and their doctors discuss options forlong-term knee restoration health, preserving function for future decades and recognizing the short-term sacrifice.

Set Yourself Up for Success
Experts like Meininger suggest patients take steps ahead of surgery to help their recovery.

“The important thing is to be as fit as possible and use the preseason months to undergo surgery and rehab,” Meininger said.

Patients can take steps to prep their home for recovery, which may include:

  • Bringing necessities down from hard-to-reach shelves
  • Moving furniture to ensure clear pathways
  • Installing shower safety handles to minimize potential falls

The Road to Rehab and Recovery
Rehabilitation takes time and everyone’s experience is unique. It can be as much of a mental challenge as it is physical. Committing to a physical therapy regime, staying hydrated and eating well are important aspects to support recovery. Patients should talk to their doctors with questions and before starting any exercises.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use if you are allergic to antibiotics such as gentamicin or materials from cow or pig; have severe osteoarthritis of the knee, other severe inflammatory conditions, infections or inflammation in the bone joint and other surrounding tissue or blood clotting conditions; had knee surgery in the past 6 months, not including surgery for obtaining a cartilage biopsy or a surgical procedure to prepare your knee for a MACI implant; or cannot follow a rehabilitation program post-surgery.

MACI is used for the repair of symptomatic cartilage damage of the adult knee. Conditions that existed before your surgery, including meniscus tears, joint or ligament instability or alignment problems should be evaluated and treated before or at the same time as the MACI implant. MACI is not recommended if you are pregnant. MACI has not been studied in patients younger than 18 or over 55 years of age. Common side effects include joint pain, tendonitis, back pain, joint swelling and joint effusion. More serious side effects include joint pain, cartilage or meniscus injury, treatment failure and osteoarthritis. See Full Prescribing Information for more information.

Find more information by visiting MACI.com.

*Testimonials by MACI patient and paid Vericel consultant

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