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Heavier weights and lower reps increase gains NassornSnitwong/Shutterstock While any kind of strength training is beneficial, there are certain ways to tweak your workouts to support individual goals. VeryWell Fit reports that the American College of Sports Medicine recommends higher reps (10-15) per set with lighter weights to support muscle maintenance and 8-12 reps per set with moderate weights to build strength. To ramp up your muscular gains, VeryWell Fit suggests using heavy weights for three or more sets of 6 to 8 reps to fail, which, according to Self, is when the muscles you are using can no longer perform the exercise to completion....

The Best Semi-Permanent Hair Dyes Shutterstock By Lex Gabrielle/July 28, 2021 10:36 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to changes, many people aren’t so good at making big, drastic changes all at once. While we all love to play around with our look and try out new things, it can cause some anxiety when we’re not totally sure we’ll totally love the “new us....

The Real Reason Brad Paisley And Wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley Got Counseling Before Their Marriage Shutterstock By Ambrosia V. Brody/Aug. 9, 2021 1:35 pm EST When Brad Paisley watched Kimberly Williams-Paisley in “Father of the Bride,” he knew he had to meet the actress off-set, as noted by Taste of Country. The singer-songwriter made good on his promise in 2002 when he cast Williams-Paisley in his music video for “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” according to the outlet....

Renée Zellweger is playing her cards close to her chest Noel Vasquez/Getty Images True HGTV heads know that Ant Anstead is fresh off a divorce from Christina Haack, who hosts her very own HGTV show, “Christina on the Coast” (via USA Today). The pair wed in December 2018 and together share a 1-year-old son, Hudson. Their divorce was finalized after they announced their separation nine months earlier. When going public with the news, the two emphasized that their focus going forward will be on co-parenting their child....

This Is Why You Should Always Have Duct Tape In Your Home Shutterstock By Elizabeth S. Mitchell/July 23, 2021 9:11 am EST Jokes about the versatility of duct tape abound: car broken down? Duct tape! Broken heart? Duct tape! But as it turns out, there’s a good reason for these jokes. Duct tape really is an incredibly versatile solution for more household issues and emergency situations than you might ever have realized, so keeping a role or two in your house (and maybe in your car and your camping kit) is a genuinely good idea....

What It Really Means When You Dream About Aliens Marko Aliaksandr/Shutterstock By Camila Barbeito/Aug. 25, 2021 5:07 pm EST Whether or not you keep a dream notebook, living out storylines while you sleep means something about your brain and day-to-day life. Not just reserved for astrologists and the tarot-card-obsessed, dream analysis is backed by science, at least as a “data dump” or to make sense of experiences. People have been thinking about dreams since the ancient world: as per Time, ancient Egyptians “thought of dreams as simply a different form of seeing,” with intuitive seers planning wars around dream analysis....

What Kelly Osbourne Really Looks Like Underneath All That Makeup Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Haley Van Horn/Aug. 24, 2021 8:22 pm EST Kelly Osbourne, the glamorous daughter of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne is known for her alternative look. Whether her purple locks are cut into a stylish mohawk or she’s rocking bright red lipstick, Osbourne has a signature look that is uniquely hers (per Daily Mail). Recently, the English singer, actor, model, and fashion designer lost 85 pounds and has been posting full-glam photos in celebration (via Page Six)....

What Was Mike Richards’ Relationship Like With Alex Trebek? Greg Doherty/Getty Images By Cassidy Anthony/Aug. 6, 2021 9:37 am EST It’s been a long road of trying out various potential “Jeopardy!” hosts and speculating who will be Alex Trebek’s permanent replacement. Many have made attempts at filling Trebek’s shoes — who hosted the game show for over 30 years — from the likes of Green Bay Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, “Big Bang Theory” actor Mayim Bialik, “Good Morning America” host Robin Roberts, and CNN host Anderson Cooper, to name a few....

Ray Romano took on more dramatic roles Amy Sussman/Getty Images Ray Romano played the title role of Ray Barone in the hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond.” As the main character, most of the show’s plots revolved around Barone and his everyday, comical life. According to NPR, “Everybody Loves Raymond” was created after Romano performed stand-up on “The Late Show.” Following the show, host David Letterman’s production company contacted him about making a sitcom around him....

Why A Colonoscopy Isn’t As Bad As You Think Maridav/Shutterstock By Melanie Curry/Sept. 14, 2021 10:58 am EST Any surgery is really scary, but one of the scariest of all is a colonoscopy. But, honestly, it’s not all that bad. In case you’re unfamiliar with the procedure, a colonoscopy is where a tube is inserted in your anus, so the physician can view any abnormal tissue growth or abnormalities in your large intestine and rectum, per Mayo Clinic....

50 Shades of Gray Alim Yakubov/Shutterstock Looking for a quick and dirty pun? The “Fifty Shades of Grey” Halloween costume from Good Housekeeping will make things simple. The base of your costume can be anything grey, like a grey t-shirt and jeans. Then, pick up a bunch of grey paint sample cards at your local home improvement store. These should be free! All you have to do after that is attach the paint sample cards to your t-shirt....

Did Jared And Ivanka Really Try To Force Their Way Into A Meeting With Queen Elizabeth? lev radin/Shutterstock By Sam Ramsden/Sept. 29, 2021 10:43 am EST A new book from a former member of the Trump administration claims that Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump once tried to insert themselves into a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II. As The Independent reported, the forthcoming book, titled “I’ll Take Your Questions Now,” arrives from former press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who claims that Kushner and Ivanka had delusions of grandeur throughout the one-term presidency of Donald Trump and even likened themselves to royalty....

Here’s How Many Grandchildren Van Morrison Has Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Adam England/Aug. 23, 2021 11:24 am EST Legendary Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison might, like Eric Clapton, have made headlines for some controversial stances, such as his views on the pandemic (via The Guardian), but there’s no denying that he’s one of the greatest musical artists of the 20th century. The Belfast-born man rose to popularity in the 1960s with his band, Them, before embarking on a solo career that’s lasted over 50 years and spawned classic hits like “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Domino,” and “Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)” (via Billboard), influencing generations of musicians and earning himself a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — and a knighthood (via Irish Times)....

Here’s What Billie Eilish’s Oxytocin Really Means Michael Kovac/Getty Images By Preston Smith/July 30, 2021 2:33 pm EST If you’re not listening to Billie Eilish, you’re missing out on one of today’s best young artists. Eilish makes music that mesmerizes and pushes boundaries with her messages, lyrics, and beats. And of course, she continues this in her sophomore album, “Happier Than Ever,” which was released on Friday, July 30, 2021, per Pitchfork....

Here’s What Using Moroccan Oil Can And Can’t Do For You vovidzha/Shutterstock By Jackie Manno/Sept. 9, 2021 4:12 pm EST Moroccan oil, often referred to as argan oil, is an oil extracted from an argan nut, which can only be found in southern Morocco, hence its name. It is packed with vitamin E and omega fatty acids, and has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory qualities, as noted by Byrdie. Due to the high demand, argan oil has been incorporated in a plethora of hair and skin products on the market nowadays, such as face masks, moisturizers, eye creams, and haircare....

Here’s Why You Should Think Twice Before Taking A Collagen Powder Supplement Sokor Space/Shutterstock By Paige McBride/Sept. 28, 2021 2:09 pm EST Collagen powder has recently become one of the latest health trends with companies selling it left and right, offering it in smoothies and even in water. Touting benefits like improved skin elasticity, strong bones, enhanced gut health, and brain support, collagen supplements have quickly made their way into pantries across the country, Healthline reports....

Hillary And Bill Clinton’s Relationship Timeline David Becker/Getty Images By Hope Campbell/July 29, 2021 4:56 pm EST Bill and Hillary Clinton’s marriage has been the subject of public attention since he first announced a run for the presidency in 1991. That kind of scrutiny — and the revelations that came from the scrutiny — could end even the strongest marriages. But the Clintons have remained married to this day, defying the odds, while still fascinating the media....

Joy Behar Reveals The Only Time She’s Cried On The View stocklight/Shutterstock By Samantha Coulter/Aug. 24, 2021 5:15 pm EST Though the popular daytime talk series “The View” has had several memorable co-hosts throughout the years, one woman remains a constant on the series. Joy Behar became one of the original moderators of the ABC series when it was created in 1997 and is the only remaining founder (via USA Today)....

Melanie C Opens Up On The Evolution Of Her Writing Process Tim Roney/Getty Images By Sophie McEvoy/Sept. 20, 2021 2:29 pm EST When the Spice Girls parted ways in 2000 for an indefinite hiatus, each member tried their hands at a solo career. Out of the five girls, Melanie C, found the most success with her solo career. Her first solo venture was while the group was still together when she and Bryan Adams released “When You’re Gone” in 1998....

The $21 Beauty Tool Jackie Kennedy Used To Extend Her Blowouts David Cairns/Getty Images By Adam England/Aug. 23, 2021 1:20 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let’s get one thing straight: Jackie Kennedy had seriously iconic hair. No matter when she was pictured, or what she was doing, her hair always looked perfect. Whether it was covered by a headscarf or hat, or standing proud on its own, it was faultless — and always looked great alongside her other fashion choices....