August 19, 2019 at 09:03AM by CWC As the saying goes, “There are plenty of fish in the sea, but only some of them contain low levels of mercury.” Okay, okay, so I embellished this particular cliché just a little bit, but you get the picture: Of the 20,000 known
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If youâre going to get one spa treatment in Hawaii, make it this one
August 19, 2019 at 09:02AM by CWC Rainstorms aside, there arenât many convincing reasons to stay indoors during a Hawaiian vacation. I mean, why would you when there are so many epic waterfall hikes, black-sand beaches, and shaved-ice flavors to partake in and enjoy? All of that being true, on
This 7-minute heart-opening yoga flow will relieve tension from hunching over a computer all day
August 19, 2019 at 05:28AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4YQeowk9JE] Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest, most in-the-know fitness leaders to create a month-long fitness challenge. On Mondays, we have our âsweat dropsâ where youâll get access to the weekâs workout
What to know about the latest advancements in treating womenâs hair loss
August 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Back in the day, I used to chalk up hair loss to being a natural symptom of aging, just like acquiring fine lines and gray hair. Lately, however, Iâve heard murmurs from plenty of friends and browsed through recent research, to find that
Checks+Balanced: How going back to school for a career shift affects a 29-year-oldâs wellness budget
August 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and blessedly) normal, somehow the ever-ubiquitous use of money remains a touchy subject for many. People want to live their healthiest life ever, butâ#realtalkâit can add up. Have you
7 anti-chafing shorts that make me feel like Iâm running, lifting, and HIITing in pajamas
August 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC I snagged my first-ever pair of running shorts off the clearance rack at Marshallâs. They were splattered in highlighter-colored cheetah spots (so. cute.), and after a three mile road test, they dyed the tops of my thighs so pink that the lower half
Have you been overlooking *the* superfruit of 2019? Hereâs what you need to know
August 18, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC First there was acai. Then pomegranate. And remember camu camu? This time, however, the nutrition buzz is coming for a superfruit a lot closer to home: the cranberry (literally: itâs one of only three fruits native to North America). But unlike some of
Have you been overlooking *the* superfruit of 2019? Hereâs what you need to know
August 18, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC First there was acai. Then pomegranate. And remember camu camu? This time, however, the nutrition buzz is coming for a superfruit a lot closer to home: the cranberry (literally: itâs one of only three fruits native to North America). But unlike some of
What is healthy eating, exactly? 9 food pros weigh in
August 18, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Youâd think a quest as straightforward as nourishing your body would be simple, but the deeper you go into the healthy food space, the more confusing it can be. Between a whole slew of different eating plans, alternative meats created in labs, natural
The Virgo vibes are extra-strong this yearâso get ready for that back-to-school feeling
August 18, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC As we transition from good-time Leo season into the uber-practical (and productive!) season of Virgo, thereâs always a distinct back-to-school feeling. With Mars and Venus also moving into the sign of the virgin, expect that feeling to be amplified, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppiâwho
A DIY reed diffuser makes your home smell like a spa for under $15
August 18, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Nothing transforms a stuffy apartment into a breezy Balinese bungalow like an essential oil diffuser. (Okay, so the effect isnât exactly the same, but Iâll take what I can get.) Even better is a diffuser that doesnât need to be refilled, plugged in, or
Proof that youâre never too old for the best part of back-to-school season
August 18, 2019 at 10:02AM by CWC Whenever I walk into a store and spot the back-to-school section, I canât help but do a quick walk-through. All those notebooks, backpacks, and pencil cases instantly give me a flashbacks to carefree days of being a kid. But why canât working adults
Finally getting off shared streaming accounts post-breakup is the ultimate form of modern closure
August 18, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC It finally happened. I logged into âmyâ Hulu account, (itâs technically my exâs account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to âLee2.â My issues with the finding
Finally getting off shared streaming accounts post-breakup is the ultimate form of modern closure
August 18, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC It finally happened. I logged into âmyâ Hulu account, (itâs technically my exâs account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to âLee2.â My issues with the finding
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Hereâs what an expert saysâand exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC Whenâs the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only happens when I notice a disturbingly large clump of hair clinging on for dear life when I take it out of my drawer. And even when thatâs the
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Hereâs what an expert saysâand exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC Whenâs the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only happens when I notice a disturbingly large clump of hair clinging on for dear life when I take it out of my drawer. And even when thatâs the
Can non-toxic detergent really handle my stinkiest workout clothes? I had to find out
August 18, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC On laundry day, I usually rely on my trusty big brand detergent to get the job done. Sure, I know thereâs absolutely nothing natural looking about the powder blue liquid and I canât pronounce virtually any of the ingredients (ethanaminium? I donât know
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the âpromotion of poopageâ
August 18, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC When youâre bloated, crampy, and backed up, shimmying into a Spandex set sounds about as appealing as diving into an aquarium tank during shark feeding time. But, counterintuitively, one of the best ways to get things moving is to, well, get up and
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely to say that your throat chakra is a bit out of whack. And luckily, they might add, thereâs a crystal that could help with that. Actually, there are
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely to say that your throat chakra is a bit out of whack. And luckily, they might add, thereâs a crystal that could help with that. Actually, there are
7 healthy vegetarian air fryer recipes that are ready in 20 minutes or less
August 17, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC As a vegetarian, there are some staples you know youâre going to have on hand: tofu, grab-and-go snacks full of protein for your gym bag, and a good bacon substitute. If you havenât been using the air fryer to make all of the
Wait, should we all be using reef-safe sunscreen?
August 17, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Nearly 10 million people visit HawaiĘťi each year, and despite the enduring clichĂŠ of the sunburned tourist, the majority of travelers wear sunscreen at some point. But as people have been protecting their skin, theyâve inadvertently been damaging one of the islandsâ most
The real reason mood lighting works like a romantic magic trick
August 17, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC My very favorite cocktail bar is nearly a dead ringer for for Miss Havishamâs dilapidated mansion in the 1998 remake of Great Expectations. The main difference between the two venues? Candlelight. Thatâs presumably because when it comes to setting the mood, candlelight is
15 at-home cardio exercises that will make you want to cancel your gym membership
August 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC No matter what your exercise of choice isâwhether youâre Pilates-forward or prefer to sweat it out in the boxing ringâcardio is an important part of every routine. In fact, youâd be hard pressed to find any coach or trainer who wouldnât tell you
Asking for a âfriendâ: Whatâs the best way to get rid of cleavage hair?
August 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Whenever my âfriendâ is wearing anything that isnât a crew-neck T-shirtâlike a summer dress, or a deep Vâshe complains that all she sees when she looks down is her cleavage hair. Iâm not talking about nipple hair, which is its own whole thing,
Driving along the rocky cliffs of Ireland helped me navigate my feelings post-divorce
August 17, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC A friendly sign inside the rental car reminds me that I have one responsibility and one onlyâto drive on the left-hand side of the road. This roadtrip along Irelandâs Wild Atlantic Way seemed like a much better idea several months ago when my
Hereâs exactly how to care for your new snake plant, according to someone with a green thumb
August 17, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC My plant obsession has gotten a little out of control over the past couple years. Greenery graces every corner of my apartmentâon shelves, in big planters on the floor, on my dresser. Iâve got an urban jungle, and I love it. But even
6 types of insomnia exist, and each responds to a different kind of treatment
August 16, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC âInsomniaâ is one of those buzzwords with which most of us wish we were way less acquainted. But alas, the persistent problem with sleeping that keeps us from falling and staying amid our dreams affects an estimated 50 percent of us. A lesser-known
âHeavy carriesâ are the surefire way to get stronger without lifting weights
August 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Youâll be hard-pressed to see me schlepping around with less than two bags at any given time. (Gym bag, purse, laptop bag⌠the list of bags really goes on and on.) But I tend to view this as an annoyanceâIâve grown to hate
Steal this psychologistâs script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
August 16, 2019 at 12:31PM by CWC One of my pet peeves (and, oh, I have many, but this is at the top) is when someone asks me a question, I answer, and then they proceed to twist what I said to mean something else entirely. I tell them, for