January 10, 2020 at 07:45PM by CWC As humans strive to live longer and healthier lives, longevity experts are on a mission to prolong not only your lifespan, but to increase the number of years you’ll live free of debilitating disease. Scientists at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public
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Yale’s ultra-popular ‘Science of Well-Being’ course opens enrollment today—and it’s 100% free
January 10, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC With all it has to offer, it might come as a surprise to you that one of the most popular courses at Yale University focuses on teaching students to be happier. If you’re not enrolled at the Ivy League institution, you can still
Exercise and Mental Health
Exercise and Mental Health: What you Need to Know We hear it everywhere; regular exercise is good for the body and the mind. There are the obvious physical benefits of exercise like gaining muscle mass, weight loss and increased stamina which are all valuable in improving the quality of life.
Menstrual Cycling: What you Need to Know
Let’s face it, periods can be seriously crappy and there shouldn’t be any taboo or any embarrassment talking about it either. It’s a natural process for some people, just like poop, farts and wee! We have a monthly cycle, throughout which our hormones break out in a civil war, and
Your Vulva and Cycling: What you need to know
Fanny. Foof. Vaj. Blossom, whatever you want to call it, this sensitive area of your body takes a darn good battering from the trials and tribulations of cycling. This relatively small and intimate region is responsible for so many important functions; expelling bodily waste, facilitating intercourse, having orgasms and, in
UTI and Cycling
Urinary Tract Infections and Cycling: What you Need to Know Unfortunately for female cyclists, we are more prone to urinary tract infections than the average woman. From: https://www.velome.co.uk/lifestyle/urinary-tract-infections-and-cycling/ Urinary Tract Infections and Cycling: What you Need to Know Unfortunately for female cyclists, we are more prone to urinary tract infections
Running the NYC marathon was the strongest I felt in 2019—but it wasn’t easy
January 02, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC On November 2, I woke up at 4 a.m., laced my sneakers, and prepared to run the TCS New York City Marathon. If you’ve never been in NYC on marathon day, I have to take a moment to explain how special it is.
Upgrade your afternoon snack routine with this delicious, stress-fighting veggie dip
January 02, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A38hYM-5K0A] Looking for a delicious snack that fights stress while you eat? Watch the video for the recipe. Given the consequences of chronic stress on overall health, it might be wise to add “chill the f**k out” to your new year’s resolutions
Call on this swagger-y spirit animal for courage and confidence in 2020
January 01, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC We’re in for a huge dose of clarity in the new year, according to “Rock-Star Shaman” Alyson Charles. Yes, 2020 is all about clear inner vision, and Charles senses a masterful guide coming through right now to help make that vision a reality:
5 easy ways to fix a broken nail at home, according to manicurists
January 01, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC You know the feeling: You’re growing out your nails, and they get to an almost perfect length, right before one splits. The horror! The drama! The tragedy! On the scale of world problems, breaking a nail isn’t exactly a 10, but it can
The 6 healthiest canned soups to always keep in your pantry, according to a dietitian
January 01, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC On weeks when I really don’t feel like meal-prepping, I have an easy solution. I buy five canned soups to stash at my desk for speedy lunches. I have my own favorite (Amy’s French Country Vegetable), but just to make sure I’m on
7 ways to heal your sacral chakra and get your creative juices flowing again
January 01, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC If you feel like you’ve lost your creative mojo, or perhaps have trouble expressing yourself, your sacral chakra might need some healing. But first, in case you need a little chakra refresher: “There are seven different major energy centers throughout the body, from
This pressed serum is pricey but absolutely worth the money
January 01, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Discovering Maya Chia’s “The Super Blend” ($105) was a happy accident. After forgetting my usual moisturizer on a trip home to see my family, my mother handed me the pressed serum with a ceremonious flourish and said: “Here, try this.” Since then, the
The 2 most underrated gym machines for burning out your thighs and glutes
January 01, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There are two pieces of equipment that I absolutely love—the abductor and adductor machines. When I ask Maillard Howell, owner of CrossFit Prospect Heights and founder of the The Beta Way, whether they’re worth a share of the small amount of time most of us have
How to receive signs from the universe in 5 simple steps
January 01, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC If you fancy yourself a spiritual person who regularly turns to tarot cards for intel, carries around crystals to balance blocked chakras, and doesn’t book important meetings before first consulting with an astrologer (no big decisions should be made while Mercury is in
A ballet dancer’s secret for ironing out the kinks in you neck
January 01, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC You can crush your workout, fill your body with nutritious food, and sleep to your heart’s content. But if your desk job or a shoulder bag is making your neck hurt, you still won’t feel 100 percent. Donna Flagg, a dancer, ballerina, and
Make mental wellness a priority this month with our 28-day feelings challenge
January 01, 2020 at 11:30AM by CWC Have some empathy for the “She Doesn’t Even Go Here” chick from Mean Girls; it can be hard to have a lot of feelings—and to know how to productively channel them. That’s why, for the next four weeks, we want to encourage you
Make healthy eating a reality with this delicious 28-day plan
January 01, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC Year after year, “dieting and eating healthier” tops the list of most common New Year’s resolutions for Americans. But this is a different kind of healthy eating challenge from others you might see in January. We’re not here to tell you to follow
Get your finances on track with our 28-day financial wellness challenge
January 01, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC The end of the year is rough on the money front. Budgets are blown traveling to see loved ones for the holidays, buying gifts, and indulging in holiday sales shopping. All worth it? Sure. But now that it’s January, you’re paying for it
Get stronger in 28 days with our trainer-approved fitness challenge
January 01, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC The new year—and in this case, the new decade—is the perfect time to start fresh in your fitness routine. But according to research from the running and cycling app Strava, January 19th has been dubbed “quitter’s day,” because that’s the day people are
If you’re looking for a less-is-more $4 solution to skin care, it’s time to get ‘slugging’
January 01, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC I only buy Vaseline when my skin looks like it’s been through the shredder, and that’s how I started slugging. After a no good, very bad cold, my nose and mouth were dry and chapped to tatters, but my go-to lip balm had been
The flexitarian diet lets you go mostly plant-based without *totally* ditching burgers
January 01, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC If there’s one food lesson we learned this year, it’s the importance of plant-based eating for health and the environment. But it’s one thing to know that eating fewer animal products and more plants is associated lots of benefits—from reduced risk of heart disease
The mental health benefits of exercise are worth their weight in sweat
January 01, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC That exercise is good for you is not exactly a revelation; however, according to research, the more you know about those benefits, the more likely you’ll be to engage in physical activity. And you might be surprised to read how the mental benefits
This paleo eggs Benedict will make you want to stay in for brunch every weekend
October 01, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC If brunch is the highlight of Sundays, the lowlight is the lethargic feeling you get after scarfing down a plate of heavy food. And while we’re all for afternoon naps, sometimes sluggishness just doesn’t jive with your productivity goals for the day. The
This 4-ingredient homemade makeup remover can actually take care of business
October 01, 2019 at 02:30AM by CWC A beauty commandment we can all agree on: Take your makeup off before bed. If not for the sake of your nightly skin-care ritual, for the sake of your very delicate face: Because skin absorbs leftover product, sleeping in the stuff (for shame!)
It’s time we all learned the 5 rules for apologizing like an adult
October 01, 2019 at 02:19AM by CWC “There’s no ‘but’ after ‘I’m sorry” was my mom’s favorite axiom throughout my childhood. She meant, of course, that atonement should never come with an excuse tacked on the end. My sister and I rolled our eyes each time she recited her mantra,
7 farm-to-table restaurants in NYC that make sustainable eating easy—and delicious
October 01, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC It’s no secret that the food industry has a big sustainability problem. According to the World Wildlife Foundation, around 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide come from the food system (and farm animals in particular create 40 percent of methane gas emissions
7 signs your can-do attitude is actually ‘toxic positivity’ in disguise
October 01, 2019 at 01:30AM by CWC I once had a glowingly perma-happy friend that pushed away conflict and negativity like Play Doh; to this day, I remember my friend’s smile, and her ulcers. Newsflash for the uninformed: toxic positivity can be mega harmful to your body and your mind!
What to know about skin hyperpigmentation and how to get rid of it in no-time flat
October 01, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Much like fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern that most folks associate with the face—not the body. Believe it or not, though, hyperpigmentation (spots or specks that appear darker than the rest of the skin), doesn’t discriminate and can
Are you a narcissist or just self-involved? A narcissism expert explains the difference
October 01, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC I used to laugh off my constant self-doubting and self-obsessing with, “Well, you know me, I’m a narcissist.” I said it lightheartedly yet matter-of-factly, as if to communicate something factual and completely devoid of controversy, like “I’m a journalist,” or “I’m a Taurus,”