Monday 20 August 2018

Easy home decor hacks that will instantly improve your mood

These easy home decor hacks will instantly improve your mood

You'll be seeing green. And red. And violet.

Do you wear contact lenses? You might be polluting the ocean

If you wear contact lenses, you might be adding to the global plastic pollution problem without realizing it. Researchers at Arizona State University found 45 million Americans wear disposable contact lenses, with about one in five flushing used lenses down the toilet or sink, instead of tossing them in the garbage. The plastic adds tons of waste to our water systems and eventually breaks down in small particles that end up in our food supply. TODAY's Craig Melvin reports.

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Feeling down as summer fades? How to cope with the August blues

There can be something unsettling about August. For many people, the month creates "a feeling of funk, a feeling of down, a feeling of sadness."

Would you cut your hair on your wedding day? These brides did!

Could this become the latest wedding trend?

15 makeup removers that beauty editors swear by

Washing your face can be a chore at the end of a long day. But these can help!

Barack Obama reveals his 5 must-read books for summer

Summer isn't over yet! There's still plenty of time to add a little something to your reading list, and the former president has a few suggestions.

Flexible 'workcations' let employees stay connected far away from the office

There is a popular trend largely among millennials where companies are allowing employees to work remotely more often. While some see it as an excuse to stay in bed, others are traveling around the world and getting to spend extra time with friends and family – all while still getting their work done. In this week's Sunday Spotlight, NBC's Jo Ling Kent explores how far people will literally go to get out of the office for "workcations" and how it might impact productivity.

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