Louboutin Diversifies Shades of “Nude”

“Nude” clothing often comes in only one color—usually a light beige or peach—and has long mis- and under-represented the many different shades of skin in the world. Luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin is expanding its Nude Collection of women’s shoes to include a wider range of tones. The French brand has introduced two new styles and seven new shades, allowing women to more accurately choose …

Pollution May Be Giving You Dementia

While the quality of American air is the cleanest it’s been in 40 years, it’s no reason to breathe easy. Many scientists now believe that the millions of fine particles floating around—mainly from the increasing number idling car engines sitting in traffic—may be leading to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In fact, we could save nearly two million deaths globally just by …

Listening to Music Eases Physical Pain

Start building up your “Pain” playlist; a recent study suggests that listening to your favorite songs can actually reduce physical discomfort—even after major surgery. Northwestern University’s Sunitha Suresh and her father Santhanam Suresh discovered the benefits of audio therapy after examining 60 young patients at a local hospital. Those who listened to their favorite music soon after surgery reported a one-point decrease (on a 10-point …