February 15, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Each month with On the Cusp, we point our astrological magnifying glass on all the people born between two zodiac signs. Because when your birthday falls at either the tail end or the very beginning of your sun sign’s season, your personality may be influenced
Year: 2020
10 delicious, plant-based Mexican recipes that go way beyond rice and beans
February 15, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC Here in the States, beef, chicken, pork, and cheese are often staples of Mexican foods eaten at home and at restaurants. Think: tacos al pastor, chicken tinga, carnitas…yum. However, none of those foods really work anymore for people trying to shift to a
Flip your crunches upside down to work your core in an entirely new way
February 15, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC If you’ve spent most of your adult life lamenting that high school math would never have any real life applications (see you literally never, calculus), we’ve finally found a place to put all that info you learned about angles in geometry to good use: Your
This is exactly happens when you wash your hair too often
February 15, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC There are those who can’t let a day go by without washing their hair, and those who get by with only washing once a week… or longer. If you’re one of those daily washers, you probably already know it’s not the best move
I took a stretching class from a former professional gymnast—this is what I learned
February 15, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC In the fitness recovery world, there are plenty of studios you can hit up to have someone professionally stretch your muscles out (think Stretch*d in New York City or StretchLab in Los Angeles). Also on the rise? Stretching classes that give you group
How natural caffeine compares to synthetic caffeine, according to health experts
February 15, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Almost everyone is familiar with the effects of caffeine from coffee, tea, and chocolate. While these natural caffeine sources are super well-known, synthetic caffeine, made from chemicals and added to some “energy-boosting” drinks, isn’t talked about as much. Curious about the difference? “Synthetic
Amazon reviewers and Redditors love this $9 face mask, but derms have another opinion
February 15, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC The Internet loves a good masking moment, and no mask has achieved cult-fave status quite like Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay ($9). The mix-it-yourself solution is lauded for its ability to unclog pores, and the before-and-after photos Redditors have shared of it clearing
Holy basil can low-key help your body handle stress better—here’s how
February 15, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC If you like to geek out on herbs—which at Well+Good HQ, is definitely considered an acceptable pastime—you might already be familiar with adaptogens. Adaptogens are herbs that, when taken regularly, can help bring balance to the body and help it better handle stress.
The best acne treatments at Ulta all cost less than $30
February 15, 2020 at 12:30AM by CWC Every dermatologist will tell you shouldn’t pop your pimples. But sometimes the angry ones refuse to be ignored. Some bleed. Some even grow hair. But no matter what, they all need to GTFO. From salicylic acid to benzoyl peroxide and niacinamide, there are
How to be *fully satisfied* tonight—and every night
February 14, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC Alisa Vitti—pioneer of female biohacking, Johns Hopkins alum, women’s hormone health expert, and founder of the period-positive platform FLO Living—is sharing more from her latest book, In the FLO. It’s full of radical, groundbreaking information meant to help women understand and reconnect with
658 women died from pregnancy-related causes in 2018. Most of them were Black
February 14, 2020 at 09:30PM by CWC Every year in the United States, nearly 700 women die of pregnancy-related complications. For every one of those deaths, approximately 100 more almost die. Maternal mortality—death during pregnancy or within 42 days after delivery—is the sixth most common cause of death among American women
It takes nearly 14 minutes to reach orgasm—but you’re busy, so here’s how to speed things up
February 14, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC I’m not super into rushing during sex. It’s an experience, it should be playful and savored. And yet, learning how to orgasm faster feels like a good life skill; even if it’s a long sex session, you’d like to get yours upfront, you
The world’s oldest man is 112—and his secret has nothing to do with diet or exercise
February 14, 2020 at 07:30PM by CWC Sometimes the quest for living a healthy life can distract from what’s most important: enjoying it. It’s a reminder that comes straight from the world’s oldest man, a spritely 112-year-old living in Niigata, Japan, named Chitetsu Watanabe. When asked about the secret to
‘Situational cleansing’ is the best thing to happen to skin since soap itself
February 14, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Adapting your beauty routine to your skin’s mood is nothing new. After all, you wouldn’t use a clay mask on a dry complexion, or—the horror!—squalane on an oily forehead. Now, would you? The need to switch up your skin care the way you’d
The most romantic day of the year is *not* February 14—here’s when to mark your calendar
February 14, 2020 at 06:30PM by CWC If your Valentine’s Day is likely to end like mine—on the couch in stretchy pants, watching Netflix while eating Thai takeout—you may be relieved to know that, astrologically speaking, February 14 is not the most romantic day of the year. Indeed intuitive astrologer
The 7 golden rules of long-term relationship success, from couples of nearly 4 decades
February 14, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC It’s inevitable that as our lives evolve and change over time, the relationships that remain constant fixtures within them will as well. If you’re fortunate enough to find a life partner with whom you grow and learn, you’re bound to encounter speed bumps,
I’m a sex writer, and this intimacy app answered sex questions I never knew to ask
February 14, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Eventually there comes a time when nobody wants to hear about your sex life anymore. I mean, I’m sure that’s not true for everybody (my experience in that realm is probably different than, say, J. Lo’s). But for many of us—especially those of
Thousands of Americans are stuck in toxic jobs and marriages just to keep their health insurance
February 14, 2020 at 02:30PM by CWC Of all the factors to consider before making a life-altering decision—like starting a business or ending a marriage—your future ability to get affordable medical care shouldn’t be one of them. But that’s exactly the case for many Americans today. As Medicare for All
This high-protein, dietitian-approved dinner is full of gut-healthy benefits
February 14, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC After-dinner hunger may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s definitely a Thing. Sometimes, no matter how delicious a meal tastes, it just isn’t all that filling. The major reason it happens: not enough protein. Healthy eating experts preach about the importance of a
A nutritionist explains why diets don’t really work
February 14, 2020 at 01:30PM by CWC The word “diet” feels like a relic of the past, but some modern eating plans can be just as restrictive as the cabbage soup diets of yesteryear. As McKel Kooienga points out, these trendy, quick-fix plans don’t help people develop healthy habits with
3 dating tips that’ll turn your anxious attachment style into a romantic superpower
February 14, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC The day after I started reading Attached—a deep-dive analysis into how people with different attachment styles approach relationships—my Co-Star app served me an on-the-nose horoscope that I’d start reading a book that would ultimately change my life. And while Co-Star’s predictions for me
5 of the most common mistakes people make when doing a tricep push-up
February 14, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZi0j-7rDe8] No move is more OG or has more cred than the push-up. It’s the punishment of choice for boot camps, Pilates classes, yoga flows, HIIT classes, and the list goes on forever. That’s probably because there are endless variations—from the dive
This Well+Good designer turned her living room into a personal Zen den—here’s how you can do it, too
February 14, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC The living room is the space in your home literally designed for kicking back. But since it’s also the room where the majority of your at-home life happens (hence the name), it can be tough to strike a balance between can-easily-entertain and this-is-my-wind-down-zone—especially
Transform your favorite powder foundation into a tint with this 1-step hack
February 14, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC My skin is as sad and dry as unbuttered toast, and achieving a luminous glow that doesn’t disappear the second I step away from my vanity is no easy feat. There is nothing—and I mean nothing—that I like more than having dewy skin. The
5 easy ways couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings
February 14, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Weddings are all about love—the love between you and your partner, and the love of two families coming together. Now, more and more couples are incorporating their love of the planet into their nuptials. The Knot just released findings from their 2019 Real
The surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
February 14, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC When it comes to dealing with gut health issues, it can feel like a really confusing puzzle that comes with a million pieces (like examining your diet, stress levels, and exercise habits). One factor impacting the gut that may not have crossed your
I found the best thing to happen to deodorant since aluminum
February 14, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC When it comes to my armpits, I’ll try anything to make sure they stay fresh—even in the midst of the sweatiest boot camp workout. And boy, do I mean anything: deodorant wipes, sage-spiked stuff, natural sticks galore, and even antiperspirant cycling. But in
The 3 most common mistakes you make when you’re stressed—and what to do instead
February 13, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion states “what goes up must come down.” But stress is not bound by the constraints of physics—it just goes up and up and up. Psychotherapist Jennifer Silvershein, LCSW, of Manhattan Wellness says that many of us wind up
Jennifer Lopez’s trainer demonstrates the hardest push-up variation you’ve ever seen
February 13, 2020 at 10:30PM by CWC Leave it to Jennifer Lopez‘s trainer David Kirsch to come up with a hardest push-up variation I’ve ever seen—and then make it look super easy. Kirsch, who has worked with J.Lo for years, demonstrates how to take the exercise from level 6 to,
Your 3-step plan for treating a bleeding pimple, according to derms
February 13, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Pimples can be frustrating to treat and cover up, but when they start to ooze or bleed, it takes the frustration to a whole new level. Bleeding zits happen for a number of reasons, but the most common is from picking it (which