Adrienne Santos Longhurst

Treating osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee may require medication and rehabilitation, but the right choice of shoe can also go a long way.

Adult coloring, touted as an approach to self-care and potential relaxation technique, has become something of a trend in recent years. Perhaps you’ve even come across adult coloring books featuring everything from mandalas and detailed scenery to tapestries of obscenities.

If you find the act of coloring soothing, it may not surprise you much to learn that coloring could be more than just a fun way to pass some time.

Read on for an in-depth exploration of the potential benefits of adult coloring.

Lip fillers are injections that add volume to your lips, making them fuller.
Injectable fillers aren’t permanent, but they can last anywhere from 3 to 18 months, depending on the type you choose. In short, they can still be a pretty big commitment.
That said, if you’re not completely happy with your results, you don’t necessarily have to wait it out. You might have the option of dissolving your lip fillers early, depending on the type of filler used.

cosmetic procedures, fillers, beauty, skin care, dermatology, injectables, lip augmentation,

Allergic contact dermatitis is a common reaction to certain cosmetics, and some ingredients are more likely to cause a reaction than others.

Read on to learn the signs and symptoms of an allergy to mascara ingredients, the ingredients most likely to trigger this reaction, and what to do next.

Article on slugging skin, including an expert interview.

Written for Healthline.

skin care, skincare, beauty, cosmetics, wellness, health, lifestyle

The idea of talking about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with a partner can be more than enough to get your undies in a bunch.
Like a knotted twisty bunch that thrusts its way up your backside and into the pit of your butterfly-filled belly.
Breathe and repeat after me: It doesn’t have to be a big deal.
Here’s how to talk about your result...

An in-depth exploration of mental set, including expert interviews.

mental health, health

Tattoo removal can cause blisters and this Healthline article by Adrienne Santos-Longhurst explains why and what to do about it.

skincare skin care, tattoos, tattoo removal, dermatology, skin health, lifestyle

A detailed look into what vitamin A can and can't do for your skin.

skincare, skin care, skin health, vitamins, beauty, anti-aging

Diving into the difference between body oil and body lotion for Healthline.

tags: beauty, skincare, skin health, dermatology, lifestyle

Sleep terrors, also called night terrors, are a type of parasomnia. These sleep disorders cause irregular behavior during sleep.

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Adrienne Santos-Longhurst is a freelance health and lifestyle writer for Insider, Healthline, and Medical News Today, to name a few.
When she's not busy poring over research studies or interviewing medical experts, you can find her belting out cringe-worthy renditions of classic love songs to her pack of geriatric dogs, or trying her hand at DIY — which she's gotten pretty good at, thankyouverymuch! Follow her on Instagram.

Do you have a friend who says they’d take a clean kitchen over flowers any day when you’d prefer a little romance? That right there is a basic example of different love languages.

We all express and receive love differently and those differences could be the reason why feelings and good intentions sometimes get lost in translation.

Some people swear that tampons make their cramps worse. Cramps are a pain — literally — but tampons don’t have anything to do with it.
That said, tampons can sometimes cause pain that resembles cramps. Here’s a closer look at what really causes cramps, why tampons might cause other kinds of pain, and how to manage cramps — regardless of what’s causing them.