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More Kids Are Getting Serious Injuries on E-Bikes & Scooters. Here’s What Parents Can Do
It’s no secret why e-scooters and e-bikes are so popular, especially with kids and teens. Easy-to-ride, convenient, quick — you won’t get bogged down in traffic jams or lose your breath pedaling up a hill, and there’s no driver’s license required. And now that they’re rentable through companies like Citi Bike and Lime, hitching a ride is as easy as picking a bike or scooter off the street. But as e-bikes and e-scooters get more popular, more kids and teens are getting hurt on them.
Jones Road’s New Concealer Is THE Makeup Product Bobbi Brown Swears By
The iconic makeup artist Bobbi Brown applies just one product before she heads out the door. She washes her face, brushes her teeth, then applies a dab of under-eye concealer. In less than 10 minutes, she’s out the door and on her way to work. “It just makes me instantly look wide awake,” Brown tells Flow Space. That’s the idea behind the Brightening Concealer, which Jones Road launched in September: it’s the makeup equivalent of a big cup of coffee or a full night’s sleep.
U.S. Rep. French Hill faces challenge from Democrat Chris Jones
CHRISTIAN LEUS, HOST: This is Little Rock Public Radio, I’m Christian Leus. Democratic candidate Chris Jones is mounting a bid to unseat Republican U-S Congressman French Hill. Hill represents Arkansas’ 2nd congressional district, which includes much of Central Arkansas. Joining me to talk about the race is LRPR’s Contributing Editor Maggie Ryan. Hey Maggie. MAGGIE RYAN: Hey, Christian. LEUS: Let’s start off with some background about the race. Who are these candidates?
Can Creatine Make You Stronger Without Exercise? A New Study Says Yes Original
Remember the old Popeye and spinach routine, where the squinty-eyed sailor scarfs down a can of leafy greens and his muscles practically burst out of his shirt? Minus the split-second results, that’s essentially what creatine does to your muscles — and, turns out, you don’t have to hit the gym to reap some of the benefits. For years, we’ve known that creatine along with resistance workouts can boost strength, power and recovery.
12 Ways to Prevent, Slow Down & Even Reverse Brain Aging Original
Alzheimers is most often diagnosed in the mid-60s or later. For general dementia, it’s around age 83. And the average age of a first stroke is about 77 years old, for women. So it’s understandable if you reach your 40s, 50s or even early 60s without feeling majorly concerned about your brain health. Here’s the thing, though: “dementias begin decades before symptoms,” says neurologist and neurointensivist Dr. Tarvez Tucker, author of the forthcoming book The Brain at Twilight.
Viola Davis Got Shingles — Twice. Here’s What She Wishes She’d Done Differently Original
Viola Davis had no time to deal with shingles — or even to figure out what it was. “I had a lot going on,” Davis recalls. It was 2011, and the Oscar-winning actress had just been nominated for an Oscar for her work on The Help. At the same time, she was weathering the challenges of new motherhood after adopting her daughter, Genesis, in 2010. “I had a young daughter, I had a bustling career.
Pharmacist, social worker compete for Arkansas Senate District 13 seat
Republican State Representative Brandon Achor says he chose not to seek a third term representing Arkansas House District 71 because he wanted to spend more time legislating, and less time campaigning. “The Senate provides me [...] an opportunity to be more effective at a faster pace than the current House position.” Achor hopes to replace term-limited state Senator Jane English in District 13.
So You Got Through Chemo. Now What About Your Hair? Original
(Left to right) Breast cancer survivors Mary Sutcliffe, Ann Williams and Halley Knigge during and after chemotherapy. It was a question — a compliment, really — that Halley Knigge hadn’t heard for a while: “Where did you get your hair cut?” “This is awkward,” Knigge remembered thinking.
SoulCycle Legend Stacey Griffith Faced Stage 3 Breast Cancer. Now She’s Back in the Saddle Original
Stacey Griffith isn’t used to needing help. If anything, the SoulCycle Founding Senior Master Instructor is the one leading others through the toughest times of their lives. In her ultra-popular cycling classes, Griffith offers an hour of relief and release, motivation and inspiration. So when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2023, she faced a difficult choice: Would she keep teaching, as some of her fellow instructors had done?
Losing Your Hair? These 6 Blood Tests Can Help Find the Cause Original
Hair loss is big business these days. You can hardly scroll through Instagram without a deluge of supplement ads promising thick, luscious locks with just a few pills a day. Serums showing “real” results in less time than it takes your roots to grow out. Hair loss experts hawking lifestyle handbooks for getting your strands back. The fix is rarely that easy. And it’s always nuanced — especially if you are in midlife. A GLP-1 might help you shed pounds — and strands along with them.
Turns Out, Your Brain Is Actually 2 Different Organs Original
There’s big news in the health world this month, and it’s all in your head. Specifically, your brain — which, as researchers just found out, isn’t the one singular organ we all thought it was. It’s two. Yes, your brain is actually two distinct organs that develop independently from each other.
Jack Martin: The Celebrity Colorist Who Made Gray Hair Glamorous
Jack Martin's silver transformations are stunning, with clients often reacting with tears of joy. When Jane Fonda hit the Oscars stage with a silver pixie cut in 2020, jaws dropped, heads turned and every woman painfully growing out their grays had instant hair envy. That cultural moment, immortalized on screens and magazine pages across the world, took on greater significance just weeks later, when COVID-19 prevented women everywhere from getting their roots touched up.
Martha Stewart Just Launched a ‘Longevity’ Lip Serum
Martha Stewart is making 85 look very, very good. Her famously ageless looks have fueled our fascination with her skincare secrets. Her latest launch, Elemental Lip Serum from her skincare brand Elm Biosciences, takes aim at one of the biggest giveaways of age: your lips. As we get older, lips naturally lose volume and definition, becoming drier, paler and more lined. And it’s not just about your smile — changes to the lips affect the entire look of your face. Stewart was having none of that.
Your Coffee Habit Could Actually Help Slow Aging Original
Your morning coffee is supposed to speed things up: wake you up, sharpen your focus and put a little pep in your step. But new research suggests that it could also do the opposite to your biological clock — potentially slowing the pace of aging. Caffeine appears to trigger an ancient cellular energy system involved in growth, stress and DNA repair, new research says — processes very closely tied to aging.
The 7 Biggest Fall Nail Trends for 2026 Original
This year, the fall nail trends to know include chocolate brown, milky nude, and small pops of nail art, says celebrity nail stylist Elle Robin. This fall, style is all about taking things to the max. Literally: maximalism is officially back, and we’re seeing bold leopard prints, structured funnel neck coats and silk scarves in elegant patterns everywhere this season. But the devil is in the details.
The Viral Japanese Walking Method is Perfect for Midlife Women Original
We all know exercising consistently is crucial once you hit 40. It keeps your bones strong, your heart healthy and your mind clear. Problem is, it also gets way harder to exercise after 40. Your muscles start shrinking, your joints get achier and you’re more prone to just about every kind of injury. Not to mention there’s work, family and a whole social life standing between you and your daily visits to the gym. That’s why interval walking is about to become your new favorite workout.
Jaclyn Smith of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Shares Her ‘Unusual’ First Signs of OCD in Childhood Original
Jaclyn Smith didn’t show the typical signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) when she was growing up. Instead of checking locks or repeating physical tasks, the Charlie’s Angels star developed an internal coping mechanism to handle sudden grief. When Smith was 12 years old, her uncle died from the effects of alcohol addiction. Terrified of losing anyone else, she started obsessively praying for her family members to keep them safe.
The Refreshing Green Juice Recipe Martha Stewart Makes Every Morning
Martha Stewart is a known disciplinarian, especially with herself. She clocks in at weight lifting or Pilates class every morning by 6:30, completing her rigorous skincare routine right after, and before she gets down to business — running her vast lifestyle and media empire — there is one thing she doesn’t skip: her homemade green juice. Stewart is 85 and thriving, and we think this ultra-healthy breakfast staple is one reason why.
6 Fashion Trends Defining This Fall 2026
Let’s be honest: most fashion fads are not made with the midlife body in mind. We want to stay in step with current trends but often what’s paraded down the runway or featured on the pages of Vogue are not designed for our changing silhouettes, hot flashes or salt and pepper hair. And while it’s exciting to see the new trends launching each season, it’s also equally frustrating trying to find how to pull them off.
Daily Newscast for Friday, September 11, 2026
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, September 11, 2026. - Health experts discuss Cyclospora risks in Arkansas - Former ASU football player sentenced for killing girlfriend, unborn child. - UCA reaches agreement after U.S. investigation into scholarship practices. - City of Sherwood to form new school district, pending state approval.
Democrats eye Arkansas' U.S. House, Senate seats ahead of midterms
A sign outside a Little Rock polling location on Aug. 9, 2022. Democrats are seeing some rare signs of hope in Arkansas’ midterm elections. Listen to Little Rock Public Radio's conversation with Tess Vrbin from the Arkansas Advocate. Local & Regional News Arkansas ElectionsArkansas Politics
Why you should eat before & after a workout in midlife
Pre-workout drinks, post-workout shakes, anabolic windows, fasted exercise - when did the type and timing of workout snacks get so complicated? For midlife women, the question of what and when to eat around your workouts has now been shown to be critical. As we age, exercise is our ticket to functional health, strong bones and a thriving metabolism, but your workout routine is only one part of it.
Whoop’s New Meridian Band Looks Like Jewelry, Not a Fitness Tracker
Fitness trackers are great for giving you health data, but wouldn’t it be nice if they looked better doing it? Whoop’s Meridian certainly does. The new luxe band is designed to look like an upscale piece of jewelry, not a device. Launched this week, the band is made of durable titanium Milanese mesh, a type of woven metal long used in jewelry and watches — so you immediately get that bracelet-like look when you slip it on.
Is Trader Joe’s $10 Vitamin C Serum Too Good to Be True?
I’m a skincare minimalist. My typical morning routine is a cleanser, a drugstore moisturizer, and my favorite tinted sunscreen. As I progress into my 30s, though, one thing I’ve learned from midlife women is to invest in preventative skincare. A vitamin C serum is an especially effective product for skin of all ages, designed to keep your complexion brighter and healthier for longer while protecting it from environmental stressors like pollution and UV.
Meet Luffu Link, the Wellness Wearable for Caregivers Original
As a caregiver in the sandwich generation, how connected can you — or should — you really be? You want to know where your kids are without tracking their every move. You want to stay on top of your parents’ health without becoming their full-time care coordinator. You need enough information to step in when it matters, but not so much that you’re carrying everyone’s needs, schedules and symptoms in your head all day.
Perimenopause Is Coming for Your Skin. Here’s Your New Game Plan
“One day, my skin just fell apart.” That’s the line board-certified dermatologist Dr. Doris Day hears most often from the perimenopausal women coming into her dermatology practice. Often, they don’t realize they entered perimenopause. Instead, it’s Day connecting the dots with their irregular periods, poor sleep, mood changes, and much more. But it’s the way perimenopause affects your skin — and hair, nails and scalp — that really leaves us stunned and dismayed.
Teen Screen Time Spikes in Summer. Here’s How to Bring It Down in Time for School Original
Skip to main content Skip to header navigation If your teen spent their summer on a screen, they’re not alone. According to the National Health Interview Survey, half of teens spend four hours a day or more on their phones. In the summer, all that glorious, unstructured free time means it’s likely even longer. When it comes to sleep, those hours of blue light can take a toll.
Phantom Smells in Perimenopause: Why You Keep Smelling Things That Aren’t There
For Tamsen Fadal, the egg odor started five years ago. "If I picked up a glass, I smelled it," she remembers. "If I was at a restaurant, I smelled it… if I had a fork, if I had a napkin. All the time, this gagging smell." It wasn't until Fadal started writing her book, How to Menopause, that she realized this nonstop odor might actually be a symptom of perimenopause — the years before menopause officially hits, when estrogen levels plummet triggering widespread metabolic and physical changes.
Why Are So Many Women Losing Their Hair? Original
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, but if you’re experiencing hair loss, awareness probably doesn’t feel like the problem. Once you realize you’re losing hair, observation can turn into obsession, a fixation with tracking your hair line and density. Anabel Kingsley, consultant trichologist and brand president of the Philip Kingsley Clinics and product ranges, has clients who stay awake long into the night, comparing photos before and after shedding events.
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Severe Dehydration Sidelined Dolly & Shania. Is It Happening to You? Original
Menopause can make you feel dry in places you never thought about before. Your skin is dry, your hair is brittle, your nails are peeling, and let’s not forget about the dreaded vaginal dryness. Basically, your body is like, Moisture? Never heard of her. Turns out, feeling dried up isn’t just a skin-only issue. Just ask Dolly Parton and Shania Twain. Last week, Parton was forced to call off a planned appearance at Dollywood, the amusement park she owns in Tennessee.
A Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be on the Way. Moderna and Merck Tease Promising Results
Follow A Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be on the Way. Moderna and Merck Tease Promising Results Wed, August 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM EDT A Skin Cancer Vaccine May Be on the Way. Moderna and Merck Tease Promising Results If the phrase "cancer vaccine" sounds like something out of a dream, it's time to pinch yourself. Today, Moderna and Merck announced promising results for a "personalized" mRNA vaccine that reduced the risk of cancer recurrence in high-risk melanoma patients.
Whitney Port Tearfully Opens Up About the Emotional Reality of Caregiving for Her Mother Original
It’s difficult to watch a parent’s health decline, and Whitney Port is speaking out about the heavy weight caregiving places on a family. On a recent episode of her podcast, With Whit, the 41-year-old former reality star cried as she shared an update on her mom, Vicki. Over the last few years, Vicki has faced cognitive decline and required daily support. “We’re having a hard time right now,” Port said.
The Iconic SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Just Reformulated
Breaking beauty news! For the first time in 20 years, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, the original — iconic — vitamin C serum has been reformulated. And this new tincture promises a little extra juice for your midlife skincare woes. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic formula was so effective, it essentially created its own skincare category. To date, it is still a top-recommended product by many dermatologists.
New York Declares a State of Emergency Over Measles As Nationwide Outbreak Spreads Original
Measles cases have hit a 30+ year high in the US in 2026 (surpassing the record set last year), and the outbreaks are continuing to spread. New York is the latest state to hit a new high. As of Oct. 3, the state was reporting 108 measles, the highest case count since 2019 and enough to prompt Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare a statewide health emergency. The cases are primarily concentrated in rural areas with lower vaccination rates, per the New York Times.
Shania Twain, Salma Hayek and More Celebs Reveal Their Most Surprising Menopause Symptoms
More than 35% percent of women don’t know they are in perimenopause — largely because they don’t know the extent of symptoms — and just how weird, unusual, even bizarre they can be. Rapid heart palpitations? Frozen shoulder? Changes in breast size? And of course, complete and total brain fog. Wait, what was I talking about again? As menopause breaks into the mainstream, even celebrities are coming out with hormonal horror stories, including laundry lists of strange symptoms.
Afternoon Newscast for Friday, July 31, 2026
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, July 31, 2026. - Arkansas Department of health reports 123 Cyclosporiasis cases. -North Little Rock woman arrested for billing Medicaid for services she never provided. - Arkansas' Sales Tax Holiday runs this weekend. - Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts launches "AMFA Classroom" partnership with local schools. - Small Works on Paper 2027 exhibition now accepting applications.
Shania Twain Says These 2 Surprising Symptoms Were Early Signs of Menopause Original
When menopause comes knocking, it brings a metabolic nosedive and weakened muscles along with it. Those two go hand in hand (we’ll explain in a minute) but the upshot is a host of joint and muscle injuries you might not realize are hormonal. Back in 2019, Shania Twain was in the same boat. At the time, Twain was doing a residency in Las Vegas and experiencing what she now realizes was a “raging period of menopause,” the singer revealed to People.
Lipstick After 40: How to Fix Feathering, Fine Lines, and Thinning Lips, According to a Pro MUA
For many women in midlife, lipstick quietly disappears from the daily beauty routine. The shade you once swiped on without a second thought suddenly settles into fine lines, makes lips look thinner, or seems to highlight every change that comes with age. What was once an instant confidence boost can start to feel depressing — and a lot of women decide it’s just not worth it. Here’s the good news: lipstick isn’t the problem. Your technique — and sometimes your formula — just needs to evolve.
Carly Simon Says This Early Parkinson’s Symptom Told Her ‘Something More Was Going On’ Original
Carly Simon has Parkinson’s disease — and her first symptoms were masked by another common condition. The iconic singer revealed her diagnosis in a lengthy statement yesterday, published on People and other outlets. In it, Simon shares that “the problems began” with arthritis in both knees and one hip. She got all three joints replaced, but still had trouble getting around.
Teen Cannabis Use Might Double the Risk of Severe Mental Health Disorders Original
If you’re raising a teenager right now, you’re probably worried about their grades, their friends, their screen time, and, naturally, whether they’re experimenting with drugs. Weed has always been on that list, but a new study published in JAMA Health Forum shows it may be much more dangerous for a growing brain than experts realized. Researchers tracked more than 463,000 adolescents (ages 13 to 17) through their mid-twenties.
I first tried intermittent fasting back in 2018. I stopped about a year later (I just get too hungry) but the fasting trend has surged on without me. If anything, intermittent fasting is as popular as ever, with Dr. Mary Claire Haver even building it into her viral, menopause-friendly Galveston Diet. And while intermittent fasting is known for boosting weight loss, a new study suggests that it could have benefits for your brain too.
Mom to Mom: How We’re Parenting Through Breast Cancer
Jess Fioretti and Deltra James have a few things in common. Both are moms — and both are living with stage four metastatic breast cancer (mBC). They know all too well the ups and downs that come with hair loss, surgery, and advocacy, but also the challenges of parenting tweens and teens. “In the past seven years, I’ve lived so much life,” James tells SheKnows, in a sitdown conversation with Fioretti. “I’ve moved. I’ve gotten my own place. I’ve fell in love again. I’ve put my girls in school.
Your Peptide Starter Pack Original
Is everybody using peptides? The answer is closer to yes than you think — and even they might not know it. GLP-1’s are peptides, and so is insulin — to name just two of the many that are FDA-approved. Now, a handful of others are up for debate in Washington, DC.. The topic? Whether the FDA should reinstate seven peptides to the 503A Bulk Drug Substances list, which would allow compounding pharmacies to start producing them again (after they were removed three years ago).
Afternoon Newscast for Friday, July 24, 2026
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, July 24, 2026. - Arkansas Attorney General joins conservative advocacy group First Liberty to appeal federal ruling against monument of Ten Commandments on State Capitol grounds. - State Department of Human Services to switch to new EBT service provider this weekend. - Arkansas' unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in June, mirroring national declines.
This Common Mouthwash Mistake Could Be Canceling Out Your Toothbrushing Routine Original
I’ve always been a rinse-after-teeth-brushing kind of girl. Swishing that water around just enhances that fresh, clean feeling I crave first thing in the morning or right before bed. And yes, I’ve been known to throw in some mouthwash if I’m feeling really fun. Then, a dentist dropped some bad news on me a few years ago: the post-brush rinsing is an absolute no-no in your oral hygiene routine. In fact, it’s one of the biggest mistakes Dr. Michael J.
Melinda French Gates Needed 3 Doctors for a Perimenopause Diagnosis. Sound Familiar?
Melinda French Gates is taking on menopause. Last month, her company Pivotal announced a $215 million investment in women’s reproductive and midlife health, including a $10 million grant to The Menopause Society. But when it came to French Gates’ own menopause experience, even her net worth of over $19 billion wasn’t enough to guarantee speedy and effective healthcare.
‘Law & Order’ Star Odelya Halevi Says ‘Intense’ Pregnancy Mood Swings Are ‘Like Having a Split Personality’ Original
When it comes to celebrity pregnancy announcements, we usually just get the glossy highlight reel. But Law & Order star Odelya Halevi is keeping it honest about how overwhelming pregnancy hormones feel. The 37-year-old actress, who plays Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun on the hit series, just revealed that she is expecting her first child (a baby girl due in December) with her husband, Aaron Mazor.
More women than ever are having children in their 40s. For many, waiting means greater financial stability and feeling more ready for parenthood. Advances in fertility treatments have also expanded the options for starting a family later in life. But giving birth in your 40s still comes with some risks. Moms 40 and up are more likely than any other age group to give birth preterm, according to March of Dimes, which is associated with both short- and long-term health problems for babies.
As number of Arkansas private and microschools rise, state regulatory powers remain limited
A new story co-published by The Arkansas Times and ProPublica looks into a small private school in Jonesboro that was barred from receiving state funds after the former owner was convicted of 11 counts of child abuse for incidents that occurred at the school. Two days later, state officials allowed the school to receive Education Freedom Account funding yet again. Little Rock Public Radio spoke with the Arkansas Times’ Milo Strain, who partnered with ProPublica reporters on the story.
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