April 01, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Things we know are good for heart health: regular exercise, eating heart-friendly foods like salmon and avocado, and yeah, even having sex. (Score!) However, there’s one OG remedy that most herbalists would probably add to that list: hawthorn. Looking at hawthorn’s roots takes us back as far as… Continue Reading →

March 05, 2019 at 08:33AM by CWC From low-carb burritos to Indian-inspired stews served over rice, beans are a key ingredient in many warm, flavorful dishes. Especially in the winter, it feels natural to drift toward these soul-feeding staples. But let’s be real here: A healthy serving of beans is often accompanied by room-clearing farts. Fortunately, the ancient… Continue Reading →

February 28, 2019 at 05:23AM by CWC I have a confession: I was one of the kids who had a rolling backpack in middle school. I know. But at the time, I liked it because it was practical. Why haul all my books and notepads around—oh yeah, I was also the kid who took all… Continue Reading →

February 08, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC For many heart-eyed romantics (and enthusiasts of confections), this Valentine’s Day is going to look, taste, and read totally different than those past. That’s because there will be no chalky, dry, and quite-nearly tasteless Sweethearts to consume this year. But before you totally short-circuit at the notion of… Continue Reading →

February 04, 2019 at 09:26AM by CWC There are few things more universally beloved (besides perhaps Girl Scout cookies) than the sandwich. It’s the easiest lunch option on the planet: take two slices of sprouted bread, throw in some nut butter and fruit or some veggies and pre-sliced turkey, and you’re good to go. It’s… Continue Reading →

February 02, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC A staggering 48 percent of American adults suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, finds a new report published in the journal Circulation. Heart disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 American women, and as the leading cause of death in the country, heart disease prevention should be… Continue Reading →

December 21, 2018 at 11:48AM We’d heard that a low resting heart rate is one of the health markers shared by many of the world’s most elite athletes; but, when FitBit released data earlier this week suggesting that the folks of Bend, Oregon, have the lowest BPMs in the United States, our office started to wonder:… Continue Reading →

December 10, 2018 at 12:41PM At this very moment, I smell like the inside of a gingerbread house. I’m no mind-reader, but I’m fairly certain that the person sitting next to me on my morning subway commute’s thoughts went something like: This chick smells like someone dipped her in cinnamon sugar. Like she just came… Continue Reading →

December 09, 2018 at 09:40AM While glasses were once thought to be a nerdy necessity, these days a chic pair of spectacles is as much an in-demand accessory as a pair of statement earrings, patterned tights, or an ethi-cool handbag. So while you no longer need to hide your less-than-20/20-vision behind contact lenses, one problem that… Continue Reading →

November 29, 2018 at 10:38AM Aside from being a little annoying, snoring doesn’t seem like it would cause any major problems. Heck—sometimes it’s even a little cute. Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games: According to new research, it could seriously affect your health, putting you at an increased risk of heart problems down the line—much… Continue Reading →

November 28, 2018 at 09:27AM Here’s a shocker: According to new research published in the journal Circulation, 31 percent of people hospitalized for heart attacks in 2010-2014 were young women. Add to that the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, and it should be pretty clear to… Continue Reading →