September 16, 2019 at 07:25PM by CWC Picture the harshest climates in the world, where extreme cold and excess heat defile everything in their paths. Somewhat surprisingly, plants are still able to grow (and even thrive) in these places. Take the resurrection plant, for example, which is a desert species
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Thereās a fine line between giving support and attempting to ārescueā someoneāhave you crossed it?
September 16, 2019 at 07:22PM by CWC An armor-clad rescuer fighting off fire-breathing beasts in an effort to save the princess trapped at the top of tower might be the tropiest of all tropes. Outside the realm of fairy tales, there’s a fine line between being supportive and stepping in
8 foods to avoid that cause constipationābecause the struggle is real
September 16, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC I might regret asking for too much information, but when’s the last time you pooped? If it was earlier todayāor, be honest, right now as you’re reading thisācongratulations. But if it’s been a minute since you’ve had an Instagram scrolling sesh in the
Real talk: Taking a break from working out can do wonders for your body
September 16, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC In my mind, a workout break is essentially a rest day. It’s those 24 hours when I luxuriate on the couch as my muscles recover, and it’s typically never more than three days before I’m HIIT-ing the gym once more. However, recently, a
Being an awesome S.O. to someone with ADHD doesnāt mean ignoring your needs
September 16, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Every relationship comes with a unique set of challenges. (What, you thought romance was easy?)Ā Add a mental health condition into the mix, and things can feel a lot more complicated. If you’re married to or dating someone with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, which can
10 myths about fertility that experts want you to stop believing
September 16, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Fertility is such a complicated topic (and simultaneously so fraught with emotions) that it’s a breeding ground for myths. Some people want to be pregnant so badly that they’ll do anything to achieve it, whether it’s listening to old wives’ tales about what
We tried 21 days of at-home workoutsāhereās how it changed our outlook on fitness
September 16, 2019 at 02:59PM by CWC At-home workouts are pretty ideal for people with busy schedules (so, pretty much every human). You roll out of bed, throw on your activewear, and get straight to sweating. The problem? Finding the motivation to actually power through at your maximum potential. It’s
5 exercises a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
September 16, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC If you’re already feeling a little stiff, just waitāthis is just the beginning. As you age, your joints only become stiffer, and usually that goes hand-in-hand with bodily aches and pains. And there’s typically one thing behind the problem: not being active enough.
If employers can commit to these 10 culture goals, a burnout-free workplace is possible
September 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC “I’m so burned out,” is a phrase many of us have called upon to describe a state of being tired or stressed, but this year especially, the condition of burnout has been percolating in the public conscious as a condition to regard in
The 9-minute, at-home Pilates workout that targets every muscle of your core
September 16, 2019 at 12:01PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaQwt8_c6Sk] Welcome toĀ 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 āsweat drops,ā where youāll get access to the weekās workout that
Want to get into investing? Hereās your beginner-friendly guide to deciding which route is best for you
September 16, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC MeetĀ Wellness Collective, our immersive curriculum withĀ AthletaĀ that hooks you up with actionable advice from the smartest experts and brand founders in wellness right now. Get the goods at ourĀ monthly event series in New York CityĀ plus our onlineĀ one-month wellness plans. Here, Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and
To all those seeking balance (aka everyone): Cosmically, this is your time
September 16, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC With the harvest full moon behind us and the moon now in its waning phase, we approach the denouement of Virgo season. This week, the sun moves from 22 degrees of Virgo to 29 degrees (each sign only contains 30 degrees total). So,
Sorry chamomile, but banana peel tea is the brew you should sip before bed
September 15, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC Teas have long been used to serve as aids for everything from better energy (matcha!) to digestive assistance (hello, ginger). Sleep has certainly been no exception. While you may have heard that a cup of lavender or chamomile tea help promote good sleep,
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
September 15, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKsq7L-cfk] While self care is highly personal in terms of what it means, often it’s built on rituals. Whether that’s a small morning ritual (your 7 a.m. yoga class) or an evening ritual (your five-step, pre-bed skin-care routine), the idea is that
This drugstore moisturizer-cleanser hybrid is the secret to baby-soft skin
September 15, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC I’d bet that if you paused your TV at any scene in which a leading lady in a 1950s-era show is primping herself or doing her skin-care routine, you could zoom in to see a cold cream on her vanity shelf. If you’ve
Ever notice that garlic and onions are in just about everything? Thereās a nutritional reason for that
September 15, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC When it comes to savory dishes, you’ll be hard up to find a recipe that doesn’t call for garlic and onions. Seasonings have salt and pepper; vegetables have garlic and onion. The duo works in virtually any dish to punch up the flavor.
Hereās exactly what to do if your plantās leaves turn yellow, according to professional plant moms
September 15, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Whether youāre a bonafide plant lady or a known succulent killer, you know that caring for your plant babies is not an easy feat. You can do all the right thingsāfeed them water, put them near a window, incorporate them into your self-care
A dermatologist says itās āmandatoryā to do one thing before your brow wax
September 15, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Going to get your eyebrows waxed is a fairly mindless experience. All you’ve gotta do is tell your waxer what you want, then sit back, relax, and muscle through the pain for like, six minutes, before the entire thing is over and you’re
Boost your balance *and* lower body strength with the pendulum lunge
September 15, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC When it comes to building up your lower body, lunges are all-stars. You only have to do a handful of them to start feeling the burn. But amping things up with a variation of the move could help increase your strengthĀ andĀ boost your balancing
Dentists actually *donāt* want you to brush your teeth after eating these foods
September 15, 2019 at 12:02AM by CWC Today in things you didn’t know you were doing wrong but are: brushing your teeth. I didn’t expect to get into a debate about teeth brushing habits well, ever, but here we are don’t @ me. Apparently there are people who brush their
This avocado hummus recipe means never having to make hard choices again
September 14, 2019 at 10:01PM by CWC I’m notoriously bad at making decisions. Like, I will doĀ anythingĀ to avoid it. Even choosing what to eat for a snack can be a challenge: sweet, salty, sour… IDK, help. But I’m happy to say I’ll no longer have to play a solo game
Psst, guess what? You can totally wear concealer without foundationāhereās how
September 14, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Concealer is kind of like your favorite skin-care serum: You can’t really see it, but it does some heavy lifting behind the scenes. Once blendedĀ under your foundation, it chameleons those uninvited pimples, dark spots, or bits of redness away. Oh and wouldn’t you
Your 5-step guide to keeping your meal-prepped salad fresh, according to a dietitian
September 14, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC Even if the rest of your life seems to be in disarray, grabbing a meal-prepped salad out of the fridge for lunch somehow can make you feel like you have it all together. It radiate vibes of, I am someone who meal preps
3 back extension exercises that whisk away the effects of sitting at a desk all day
September 14, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m surprised that my back isn’t permanently in the shape of a C by now. The majority of the time, I’m hunched over my desk as I type away all day, or I’m curled up on the couch as I binge-watch something on
Everything to know about what makes an uber-ambitious Capricorn personality tick
September 14, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you were born between December 22 and January 19 (AKA smack-dab in the midst of the holiday season), youāre a Capricorn. And just like with every other sign in the zodiac, Capricorn personality traits have their own special flavor. Sure, your whole
All of the reasons you should try this legendary lash-lengthening serum, stat
September 14, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC I like my eyelashes to feel like actual butterflies sitting on my eyeballs, protecting them from crap in the air while making my eyes look pretty and feminine. With lots and lots of length. Some people get annoyed by eyelashes that they can
Why experts say emotional eating isnāt always a ābadā thing
September 14, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC There’s a reason why the phrase “eating your feelings” exists. Whether it’s eating chocolate cake like Miranda Hobbes or a tub of ice cream like Rory Gilmore, everyone at some point or another has engaged in some kind of emotional eating. And surpriseāit’s
30 percent of millennials are lonely, but thatās not necessarily a bad thing
September 14, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC When YouGov released its survey of 1,254 adults this summer, the resultsāwhich found that 30 percent of millennials are lonely, making them the loneliest generationāmade headlines all over the internet. Many found the stats to be surprising (for instance, one in five reported
How to strength train your āemotional resilienceā before disaster strikes
September 13, 2019 at 11:23PM by CWC Not to brag, but I think I’m on my way to wining the gold medal in emotional resilience. Emotional resilience, ICYMI, is the ability to adapt to a stressful change or recover from a painful experience efficiently, and my year has had plenty
A breakup makeover is a *real thing*, and I went on a shopping spree to prove it
September 13, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC In the movies, a makeover montage is all it takes to un-eff-up your life. Somehow, stepping into a changing room and awkwardly fumbling into cute little outfits turns you into a Confidence Queen (capital letters). Cue Roy Orbisonās āPretty Woman,ā cue Jill Sobuleās