With poverty affecting about 40 million Americans, many women struggle to make ends meet. That means a $10 box of pads each month for their periods or a $25 bra that fits properly can become a luxury. But 42-year-old Maryland mom Dana Marlowe is making sure women get what they need for free. “We’re giving women dignity. And that’s it, pure and simple,” said Marlowe. To date, she has distributed more than 3 million bras and menstrual products around the globe.
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Kyler Nipper looks at his collections of shoes — hundreds of sneakers, sandals and slip-ons — with pride. At 14, he never thought he'd have this many kicks. He’s the founder of the nonprofit Kyler's Kicks at home in Las Vegas, where he organizes new and used shoes, scrubs them clean and assures they get to people in need in his community. "It makes me feel better that I give away shoes, because I have been through it," he said. "It made me make sure that what happened to me wasn't happening to anybody else." And what happened to him ... nearly killed him.
Read MoreDo you take a low-dose aspirin (also known as baby aspirin) every day? It's estimated that millions of people do to help prevent heart attack and stroke. But after a panel of health experts said that it's now clear that regimen poses more health risks (such as bleeding) than benefts, a lot of people already taking aspirin are left wondering: What should I do now?
Read MoreWith work-from-home jobs staying put, our living spaces have become more important than ever. Whether you want to minimize clutter in your daily life, brighten up a room that’s become dull, or see the same elegance at home as you do on a night out, we’re all ready to optimize each room and make them comfortable for the long haul. As you start to plan your redecorating projects, get ready for these five big trends that Etsy has predicted will fill everyone’s home this year. You’ll be seeing them when you browse and shop, so go ahead and get inspiration for DIY and new items that can bring purpose and style back to your impromptu multi-use rooms.
Read MoreHave you noticed a friend acting nervous lately? Or maybe they seem a little on edge. You may be seeing signs of anxiety in your friend. General anxiety disorder affects 6.8 million adults in a year, and women are twice as likely to experience it, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. If you suspect your friend or a loved one is experiencing anxiety, know there are ways you can help them.
Read MoreSo many people are guilty of it: binge-watching Netflix’s latest true crime documentary on a day off. Audiences are dying to delve into these mysteries. But despite the violent murders and heinous crimes examined in these true crime series, arm-chair criminologists are consuming them to a point of obsession and lighting up social media with amateur analyses. What exactly is compelling viewers to devour true crime? It seems pretty twisted on the surface: immersing oneself in the sin and death of others without ever leaving the comfort of home. But some experts argue the fascination goes much deeper. Watching these stories triggers a person’s most primal human instincts: We are curious about the bizarre. We fear the monsters under our beds. And we need to know what separates us from the murderer.
Read MoreThe 10-mile drive from Ocean City’s inlet to the top of the town can be a long one, with more than 100 stoplights and seemingly endless vacation crowds. For the GEICO Skytypers, however, the island doesn’t seem so big from the cockpit of their World War II-era planes during the Ocean City Air Show. I didn’t think Ocean City looked so big either after climbing up into one of the only 11 remaining SNJ-2 aircrafts in the world with the Skytypers before their performance Saturday, June 14. The “sick bag” I stuffed in the left leg pocket of my jumpsuit, though? It didn’t seem quite big enough.
Read MoreWalking through the 160-year-old halls of Catonsville’s Mount de Sales Academy, freshman Kayli Burns felt like the new kid. On that cold February day, Kayli met teachers and friends for what seemed like the first time. But it wasn’t. Kayli couldn’t stay home from school forever after her injury. What seemed like a run-of-the-mill knock to the head during a basketball game a month earlier was actually a concussion that would drastically alter her freshman year and cause reverberations even today — years later.
Read MoreAhead of being roasted by friends and family on television next week, Alec Baldwin stopped by the “Tonight Show” to chat with Jimmy Fallon about his now-iconic President Donald Trump impersonation and his no-holds-barred memoir. Baldwin and Fallon wasted no time sliding into pal-like banter, two "Saturday Night Live" alums once again lighting up a stage together. “Your impression… is unbelievable,” Fallon said of Baldwin’s Trump.
Read MoreMarshall Oberlander, 23, rode his Razor scooter through the Dew Tour crowd so he could keep up with his parents, Suzanne and Chris. As he stepped into the sand, he removed his skateboarding shoes, the ones just like the professional athletes wore that day. “I have the shoes they have,” he said. The Special Olympics athlete took pictures of his favorite athletes. But when asked about his favorite skater, Marshall pointed to his picture of someone specific. “Well, yes, he’s your favorite after Sunday,” his father said.
Read MoreThey have pointy fins and lots of pointy teeth. Sharks are the ultimate ocean predators! They may seem scary, but you don’t have to be afraid. Here are some helpful facts to help you understand these sea creatures.
Read MoreWhat do you enjoy hearing? The notes of your favorite song? Or your parents saying, "I love you"? Two-year-old Asher Goldberg couldn't hear either of those sounds. That's because he was born completely deaf. But earlier this year, he received a special tool that helps him to hear! Today, he's learning all the different sounds of the world.
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