The 89th edition of the Academy Awards was on Sunday, February 26, 2017 and it was definitely one for the record books. With stars taking the red carpet to show off their glamorous looks, we gathered our picks of the eight winning looks of the night. Continue reading
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At Cinefilles, censorship definitely isn’t a thing—at all; authors write how they feel, fostering a sense of community in which all contributors are given equal opportunity to further develop their writing skills and showcase their personalities. It’s a fun and intelligent stage for women with a passion for film. Having said that, authors can swear like a sailor if the mood permits, so please be aware that some of the following pieces may be a little past PG.
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Why price doesn’t matter when it comes to anti-wrinkle creams
When it comes to anti-wrinkle creams, it’s common sense that not every skin cream is created equally. Regardless of price, brand, or “claims to fame,” not all anti-wrinkle creams are as effective as they say they are. But that’s not to say that all over-the-counter anti-wrinkle creams are ineffective—what it comes down to is the key ingredients. Continue reading
4 reasons you have combination skin
If you have combination skin, you’re no newbie to the battle of oil versus flakes. Combination skin can easily be the trickiest skin type to treat—finding the perfect skin treatment to give you that balance of natural, glowing, youthful skin can be one of the greatest uphill battles when it comes to beauty and skin care. However, understanding the causes of combination skin, and understanding the characteristics of your combination skin, can provide you with a simple solution to your skin treatment dilemma.
The following are the top four causes of combination skin that you should be aware of in order to select a skin treatment routine that’s right for you: Continue reading
How plant stem cells are changing the face of natural anti-aging skin care
With the high ultraviolet (UV) rays, air pollution, and changes in climate that we expose our skin to every day, the environment can be rough on our skin’s vitality and it can even speed up the aging process. Of course, we’ve all heard this before, but new research has found that as harmful as the environment can be, it also plays a role in reversing these negative effects. Continue reading
Mental health care underfinanced and inadequate, WHO report reveals
In its most recent report, the World Health Organization (WHO) is revealing that the state of world health care in the field of mental health is underfinanced and inadequate. The report suggests that while a tenth of the world’s population has mental health disorders, just one percent of the world’s healthcare workforce covers mental health. Continue reading
The easiest way to get fit at forty
While the benefits of exercise are well-known, a recent study has revealed that those who get fit at forty may see the results in the form of a longer lifespan. Continue reading
Fresh strawberry-mint frozen yogurt (no ice cream maker required!)
With the mercury on the rise so far this spring, the hot summer temperatures will soon be here (no complaints on this end!).
What better way to spend a hot summer afternoon than with a bowl of ice-cold fro-yo? Instead of skipping to the grocery store, though, why not try a homemade recipe with fresh in-season mint and strawberries. Continue reading
Basil-mint pesto recipe with lemon
If you’re anything like me, I tend to overbuy fresh herbs and always have leftovers after making the only recipe I intended to make. Then I’m stuck with figuring out what to do with the extras. This time, I was left with some mint from a delicious, fresh strawberry-mint frozen yogurt, so I decided, why not try a pesto? Continue reading
Rosemary-dill hummus recipe
Lately, when I go to the market, I try to find a fresh in-season herb, fruit or vegetable to try and incorporate into my cooking. Browsing the produce section this week, the fragrant, green dill caught my eye. Dill is an herb I wish I could add to everything; its scent and taste really appeal to me—but that’s not the end of why dill is an attractive addition to your meals. Continue reading
Erin Torrance 