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August 1, 2020
Why communities along the L.A. River, considered ‘the original source of life,’ are threatened amid the coronavirus pandemic
By: Rocco

The Los Angeles River is heaven to locals who kayak, bicycle and horseback ride along its 51-mile stretch. According to the city of Los Angeles, the famously comma-shaped body of water is “the original source of life,” once occupied by Tongva and Spanish settlers and now diverse communities. The river has even stood as background scenery in […]
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August 1, 2020
I Got Fired For Being A Mom––Adjusting To My ‘New Normal’ Has Been Rough
By: Rocco

The last couple months have been one of the most emotional rollercoasters of my life. I went from having a promising career and working harder than I ever have, to maneuvering through the new normal of working from home with two toddlers during a global pandemic, to getting fired because my kids were “too loud” during work calls — leaving me […]
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July 18, 2020
USDA Releases New Dietary Guidelines for the Next Five Years
By: Rocco

From our workout routines to our diets, being quarantined at home during the coronavirus pandemic has certainly impacted our overall mental and physical health. If you’re hoping to get your health back on track, consider the new dietary guidelines released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA). A committee made up of dozens of leading national nutritionists and scientists studied Americans’ […]
Beauty

July 16, 2020
How to Grow Out, Trim Up, and Shape Your Brows
By: Rocco

Restoring botched brows can be a major pain in the arch. (Hyuck, hyuck.) So we asked top groomers how to reshape eyebrows and get the fullest, shapeliest, best results — minus all the growing pains. Said “best results” means different things to different people. Some of us love the bushiest brows possible, while others want a lean, super-clean shape […]
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July 16, 2020
Proof That Braids Are the Ultimate Summer Hairstyle
By: Rocco

Are you fed up with heat-styling your hair all the time? Tired of hair looks that don’t last the whole day?! Do I have the solution for you, my friends. Braided hairstyles are practical, long-lasting, perfect for summer (or any time of the year, really), heat-free, and they look incredible, which understandably, makes them a classic go-to […]
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July 16, 2020
Can shopping malls survive the coronavirus pandemic and a new slate of permanent store closings?
By: Rocco

Just when many shopping malls had finally figured out how to adapt to the era of digital retail, the coronavirus pandemic upended everything. Having seen their recent move toward dining, entertainment, fitness and personal services come to a screeching halt – a pivot that was supposed to help them survive the Amazon age – malls throughout America […]
Fashion

June 26, 2020
5 Types of Hair Damage and What to Do About Each
By: Rocco

Even if you take lots of precautions — like breaks from heat-styling, using hair masksregularly, and extending time between color appointments — at a certain point, your hair may still show signs of damage from daily wear and tear. Some of the most unlikely hair damage culprits (think: ponytails and stressful life events) can take a serious toll. […]
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June 26, 2020
Does Sunscreen Expire? How to Tell If Your SPF Has Gone Bad, According to the Experts
By: Rocco

As the first warm weather weekends slowly trickle in, you dig in your cabinet for last summer’s bottle of sunscreen to slather on any newly exposed skin. But wait. Does sunscreen expire? You bet it does. Here’s how to tell if your SPF is off. First, let’s go over some basics of a solid sunscreen routine. Number one: You’re […]
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June 26, 2020
Finding a Good Therapist Can Be Hard Which Is Why This Woman Created Therapy For Latinx
By: Rocco

Once you’ve decided to begin therapy, the next step is to find a therapist. This seems like a supereasy task, but it often ends up being more difficult than we imagined. Finding the right therapist is important because you want to work with someone you feel comfortable talking to, who understands your background and values, and […]
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June 13, 2020
How to visit a reopened hair salon: 6 mistakes to avoid
By: Rocco

After months of making do with quarantine haircuts, many of us are looking forward to a refreshing trim or root touch-up. Salons across the country are finally reopening, but returning to indoor venues can feel a bit nerve wracking if you’re not sure what to expect. TODAY Style consulted several hair experts to find out everything you need to […]