- The deals on Black Friday can be great, but just because that flat-screen TV is on sale doesn’t mean your wallet is suddenly overflowing with cash. Don’t let the bargain hunting break the bank with these five tips to avoid spending money when you shouldn’t. [Real Simple]
- Don’t let stress ruin the day—follow these suggestions for avoiding a holiday meltdown. But should things get a little out of hand, don’t feel too bad if you have a small breakdown. Crying kills bacteria, removes toxins, and lowers stress. [DivineCaroline]
- Concerned parents worry about poisoning in the form of lead paint and toxic household cleaners. But despite a 2003 ban, children are still exposed to arsenic in 36% of playgrounds, according to a new study. [U.S. News and World Report]
- We know we don’t need to persuade you to eat your veggies, but there’s a new benefit to eating cucumbers. Pressing a slice against the roof of your mouth with your tongue should eliminate bad breath. [Vitamin G]
- The new guidelines for mammograms weren’t the only buzz-worthy opinions asserted by the expert panel last week. The panel also decided that the breast self-exam is no longer a worthwhile breast cancer screening test and recommended that doctors discourage people from performing them. Here, one writer explores why. [Newsweek]
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Cucumber is also useful for cleaning urinal system and the blood! It neutralizes toxins, reduces acne and useful for gastric intestinal inflammation.
To our health!