Wearing a puffy coat while driving might seem like a good idea when it’s cold, but it can actually be unsafe. The bulky material keeps your seat belt from fitting properly against your body, which can make it less effective in protecting you during an accident. To stay safe and warm, try wearing layers of loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing in the car and add a hat, gloves, and a scarf. It’s also a good idea to keep a stash of cold-weather essentials in your car, like extra food and water, a flashlight, and blankets, to be prepared for emergencies.

The majority of children who started smoking tobacco at age 10 years or in their later teens continued to smoke until their mid-twenties. Continuous smoking from childhood significantly increased the risk of premature heart damage, a new study shows.

TikTok is taking steps to protect users’ mental health by restricting access to certain beauty filters for users under 18. Experts warn that these types of filters can damage self-esteem and lead to body image issues by promoting unrealistic or even impossible beauty standards. Many people think platforms like TikTok and Instagram should prioritize users’ mental health, and hope this move inspires other platforms to make similar changes to create healthier and more positive online spaces.