The untold truth of America's first ladies

Landing the title of America's First Lady sounds like a glamorous gig, but not every woman in the role has loved being First Lady. Louisa Adams once said that "there is something in this great unsocial house which depresses my spirits beyond expression and makes it impossible for me to feel at home, or to fancy that I have a home anywhere."

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Tips to make your eyes look brighter

"Wow, you look great! Is the baby sleeping through the night?" I smiled at the question. "Nope!" I replied, and held out my new eye brightening stick. I had been tired of looking so tired, so when the Bare Minerals eye brightener caught my eye at the mall, I had to go for it.

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How to tell the difference between a headache and a migraine

There are really, really bad headaches and then there are migraines. As a lifelong migraine sufferer, I know a migraine is in my future because my body gives me advance warning in the form of a dull headache the day before and bouts of blurred vision, which are known as "aura."

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False facts you believe about pregnancy

Pregnancy is a magical time of slowing down, growing a new life, and being subjected to unsolicited advice. Practically everyone you know will be banging down your door to tell you their secrets of predicting your baby's sex, or perpetuating yet another old wive's tale.

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Ways beauty companies are secretly scamming you

Oh, the beauty industry. That eager friend who's always there, waiting for a chance to give us advice — in the cosmetics aisle at Target, in between the pages of the latest Cosmo, and pretty much everywhere else. And as much as the beauty industry has so many wonderful things to offer — I'm looking at you, Urban Decay Naked Eye Pallete — we can't blindly trust it.

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5 Looks All Girls With Medium Length Hair Should Try

You finally decide to go with the trendy long bob like all of your favorite celebrities, but now, you’re absolutely clueless about how to style it. Unfortunately we can’t all be Nina Dobrev or Emma Stone and have a stylist on command, so you’re going to have to figure out how to style your hair by yourself. Since you’re busy, here’s a serving of easy, yet awesome hairstyles you can totally do for your 8 a.m.

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Things you need to stop doing to your skin right now

Like it or not, you'll be showing more skin in the summer. While many companies and products out there claim to be the best at rejuvenating your skin, there are small changes you could make right now that would have a huge impact on your skin's health. Most of us spend each day damaging our skin without even realizing it. Here are just a few offenders to watch out for.

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False facts you believe about sunscreen

It's getting to that time of year — jackets are shedding, pant lengths are shortening, and beauty writers hammer you with sunscreen articles. You probably feel like you've seen them all and know everything you need to know.

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Foods that will give you bad skin

When it comes to acne, we know it's caused by things we face in our everyday lives. Sweat, dirty pillowcases, and rogue hair product are just a few of the culprits of random breakouts. And wrinkles, of course, are an inevitable side effect of aging.

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The stunning transformation of Pamela Anderson

There are very few out there who won't recognize the name Pamela Anderson. A model and actress, Anderson has been making big waves since her career began in 1989. Never afraid to create a bit of controversy, the starlet became known for her personal life just as much as her career.

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How to Remove Fake Nails Without Ruining Your Real Ones

Before you scoff at the idea of acrylics, just think: Wouldn’t it be nice to go two weeks without a manicure and still have long shiny nails? We think so. While there are quite a few perks to fake nails, there are some downsides as well, namely damage to your real nails.

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Eyeliner mistakes you're probably making

Eyeliner is basically the Holy Grail of beauty products. You don't have to be a master of makeup to use it, and all it takes is a little dab on each eye to feel put-together and ready to conquer the day. While eyeliner seems self-explanatory, there's actually a science to its application. Whether you're a liquid liner aficionado or prefer the tried-and-true pencil, here are 10 of the most common eyeliner mistakes (and how to avoid them).

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10 signs your stress levels are out of control

Stress is an unavoidable part of all our lives, and chances are, you know when you're feeling the pressure. You know the signs, the ones that start right before a big presentation at work or in the moments before you're going to be getting news that's either incredibly good or incredibly bad. But what happens when that stress builds and builds, until we don't get to step away? What happens when we find ourselves caught in a vicious cycle, with stress becoming such a part of everyday life that it starts to get almost unbearable?
There are a number of signs that your stress levels are just going out of control, and some of them are things that you might not even connect to stress.

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8 Things You Should and Shouldn't Do for Healthier Hair

Some of us make dealing with hair so much harder than it has to be. In an effort to have gorgeous, silky hair we do some pretty ugly things to our manes. There are so many no-nos to avoid, and some methods that can help you reverse the damage. Follow these tips to get the hair of your dreams.

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Kim Kardashian Under Fire For Diet Comment

Looking on the bright side? Kim Kardashian took to Twitter Tuesday night to let fans know that she has dropped 6 pounds thanks to the flu, which she joked is an incredible way to lose weight.

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