Rebecca Harrington

Mar 19, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Skye Gould |Dave Mosher |Rebecca Harrington |Morgan McFall Johnsen

Scientists are learning what short and long-duration space missions do to human bodies. Some changes are common like a puffier face, bone loss, and less sleep. Here are nine ways the harsh conditions of space can change the human body. Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on Tuesday after spending nine months in space.

Dec 22, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Rebecca Harrington

Health Clean hands could mean a cleaner face. EXTREME-PHOTOGRAPHER/Getty Images Esthetician Elexis Willingham reminded TikTok viewers: Wash your hands before washing your face. It's a simple, but crucial, step in a skincare routine that I wasn't always doing thoroughly. Your hands have tons of dirt and germs that you could transfer to your face if you don't wash them.

Aug 29, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Rebecca Harrington

Hurricane Idalia is seen barreling toward Florida as a Category 1 storm on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. NASA/GOES-East Wind speed determines hurricane categories — not the rain, storm surge, or flooding they can cause. Category 1 storms can still kill people, destroy homes, and leave lasting damage in their wake. These photos show the differences between hurricane categories, using memorable storms as examples.

Aug 27, 2023 | insider.com | Rebecca Harrington

If I'm going to have a salad for lunch, it has to actually taste good or I won't eat it. I've been adding goodies like chips, rice, and cheese to my salads to make them craveable. The trick is in line with nutrition science — as long as the majority of the salad is nutrient-dense. For me to actually enjoy eating a salad, it needs to be crunchy, creamy, and filling. Vegetables, on their own, don't meet those requirements.

Aug 26, 2023 | insider.com | Rebecca Harrington

Traveling can be difficult once you've adopted a dog, like many people did during the pandemic. I tried TrustedHousesitters for the first time and loved the experience. A $199 annual membership gets me unlimited sits with verified people who love pets and traveling. Like millions of other Americans, I got a dog during the pandemic. I'd grown up with dogs and always wanted one, but wasn't at home enough to get a pet.