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Dr. Sheekha Sethi of Cohen Eye Associates sees firsthand how makeup can affect eye health. Reactions to cosmetics can develop gradually over time, causing contact dermatitis, a specific reaction that happens when skin or the immune system comes into contact with something that aggravates it.

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

Experience a rejuvenation and transformation in health and beauty this year, with Share Wellness & MediSpa body sculpting treatments. Share Wellness offers two options, UltraShape Power and VelaShape III. UltraShape Power is a state-of-the-art treatment for fat reduction in stubborn areas.

Whether you’re a traditionalist and like the feel of pages in your hand, or you prefer to download your books, indulge this January in honor of National Book Month.

From sifting through hundreds of titles to finding age-appropriate stories, encouraging your child to read can be tough. To help, Amazon has launched Prime Book Box, a subscription book program to encourage the love of reading with books delivered every one, two or three months.

Another year comes to a close in Houston, and there is a lot to reflect on as well as to look forward to:

The Vintage Contessa is partnering with Styling Social Justice, a podcast she co-hosts for a festive giving challenge: “Health and Safety Giving for the Holidays.”

I was a few steps ahead of my son Thomas and his daughter Annie, nearly 20 months old, when we visited the mall weeks ago. I instinctively snapped a quick photo and posted it on Facebook.

The Crescent City and pecans have long been linked. The sweet, creamy, French confection known as a praline first gained American fame in New Orleans, when almonds were substituted for native Louisiana pecans.

One Word 365 says by choosing your word, it becomes the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

On Tuesday, Air Force One or “Special Air Mission 41,” as it was named for this mission, landed in Houston to transport Houston’s most honorable resident to lie in state at our nation’s capitol.

Houston interior designer Ginger Barber was one of 15 designers in the country chosen to participate in Vaughan Designs’ first-ever “Made in the Shade” campaign.

Don’t wait for the office party to get in the holiday spirit. Volunteering with your coworkers is a great way to bring in holiday cheer. Below are a few ways your office can give back this season:

Pop by Shops at Arrive (formerly West Ave) for the interactive, balloon-filled #JingleBellPop, designed by Festivities TX. On the first level, the studio has been transformed into a magical display with holiday-themed installations and also serves as a Toys for Tots donation center.

While you’re busy decorating, cooking and entertaining, Meadowlake Pet Resort & Training Center has all the tips to keep your pets safe during the holidays.

The holiday season’s here, and there are tons of apps for your smartphone to get you in the holiday spirit. From shopping to travel to fun, here are some of my favorite apps this season: 

‘Tis the season for discount shopping. This year, Black Friday is on Nov. 23 and Cyber Monday is on Nov. 26, and the deals are endless.

Plan on giving back this holiday season? There’s an app for that:

The holiday season is just around the corner, and before you know it 2019 will be here. November is notoriously the time of year when the holiday stress starts to hit, both at home and at work. Here are some tips to conquer that pile of responsibilities during the busiest time of year:

As the temperatures drop, the best place to spend your evenings is cozied up by the fireplace. While the fire adds natural warmth, there are ways to transition your home from season to season without requiring much change in your décor.

Since surviving the Rwandan genocide and becoming an orphan after witnessing the murder of her parents as a young girl, Jeanne Celestine Lakin has addressed her dark past and enlightened audiences with her memoir, “A Voice in the Darkness.” Furthering her mission to help others, she is proud to announce the creation of her nonprofit, One Million Orphans.

Get ready to glow from the inside out. Switch2Pure has announced its pop-up in River Oaks District. The stylish storefront will be open Nov. 1–Jan. 31 and will feature the best in nontoxic and natural skin care, makeup and wellness products.

If you drive to work in Houston, traffic is one thing you can’t avoid. While your brain may be in knots sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, your vehicle is taking a bigger beating. High-volume periods of traffic tend to be accompanied by a pattern of rapid accelerations and sudden stops, which deplete the life span of your engine. Below are three ways traffic impacts your vehicle.

Galveston Bay Foundation and HARC recently announced the overall health of the Galveston Bay received a “C” grade on the 2018 Galveston Bay Report Card. Want to know some easy conservation actions you can take to protect the bay?

Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.

After long taking a back seat to glamorous Dallas, hip Austin and cultural San Antonio, Houston is FINALLY getting its just reward. In a recent online post, GQ journalist Brett Martin extols the city’s culinary virtues as well as its diversity and grit.

Summer weather means kids riding their bikes, families taking end-of-summer road trips, seniors enjoying walks outside and allergies bringing on coughs and sneezes. Warm weather injuries and illnesses typically result in a trip to a crowded emergency room. Now there’s a way to get care right in your home, without leaving your couch.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

Where Downtown Houston was once a 9AM-5PM destination, it’s now not only an entertainment and dining mecca but a home to young professionals and empty nesters alike.

An impressive 6m tall living green wall has been erected by Dubai Properties in the heart of Culture Village. A testament to the developer’s commitment to sustainable living, the impressive 1,260-square-meter structure features over 80,000 plants.