September 19, 2019 at 07:00PM by CWC One of the grave injustices of the working world is that raises and promotions aren’t automatically awarded to smart, hardworking employees who are good at their jobs. As career expert Amy Odellâwhom you may know as the former editor of Cosmopolitan.com and founding blogger
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5 foods that rev up your metabolism, according to a dietitian
September 19, 2019 at 06:17PM by CWC Having a speedy metabolism is most commonly talked about in terms of weight loss, but the truth is, it’s linked to all sorts of benefits, like having a lower risk for diabetes and chronic inflammation. There’s a whole heck of a lot that
Iâm a relationship therapist, and I follow 4 rules to keep my marriage healthy
September 19, 2019 at 06:04PM by CWC If you want to know how to have a healthy relationship, makes sense to ask people who seem to have them, right? Sure, but practicing what you preach is no small feat: We tell our friends to communicate openly with their partner but
This makeup artist trick will make your lashes look five times thickerâno mascara required
September 19, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC There’s a lot most of us are willing to do in pursuit of more luxurious eyelashes. Between lash lifts, lash extensions, lash serums, false lashes, and good old-fashioned mascara, there’s clearly no shortage of options out there to help women get the longer, fuller and
The worldâs most famous hairstylist taught me how to wash my hair the right way
September 19, 2019 at 05:56PM by CWC In the hair industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a name more recognizable than FrĂŠdĂŠric Fekkai’s. He’s the godfather of the modern hair salon, he managed to bring luxury haircare to the masses via his namesake line (which you’ve likely on the shelves
âIâm a dancer, and these are the 3 no-no-noâs of stretching your hamstringsâ
September 19, 2019 at 04:55PM by CWC I have a rocky relationship with hamstring stretching (see: the yoga butt incident of 2018). Unwinding the tight group of muscles running up the backs of your legs can make all of your everyday movements feel more effortless, but getting the hang of
A derm finally reveals why cold weather makes your skin break out
September 19, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I may be in the minority on this, but I happen to get very excited when the temperature drops to “sweaters and jackets” weather. SeriouslyâI’ll take 55 degrees over 80 any day. But the only downside to colder weather (in my opinion, at least) is
Nobel Prize-winning technology is coming for your skin care
September 19, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC At a certain point when every influencer, heiress, and celebrity has decided to join the beauty bubble and launch a skin-care brand, one starts to wonder if products are worth the hype. Whatâs actually behind them, anyway? Do they exist simply to expand
You can thank âsex brainâ for those out-of-character decisions you make when turned on
September 19, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Are you able to speak properly and make rational decisions when you’re super turned on? Because I can’t. I call this having “sex brain,” and itâs way more serious than an intense craving to pounce on your crush as soon as they walk
The Class by Taryn Toomey is coming to a city near you (you heard me!)
September 19, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Every Sunday, no matter how non-virtuous my behavior the night before, I scrape myself out of bed at 8 a.m. to make it to a 9 a.m. exercise class. I do this not because I love to work out (I do not), but
Feng Shui your office for more wealth and success in just 5 steps
September 19, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC If youâre anything like me, you probably spend way too much time at your desk, whether itâs in your home office or a cubicle at work. Luckily, there are many ways you can improve the vibe of your work space. Plants, for example,
Find your superfood soulmate based on your wellness goals
September 19, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Integrating superfoods into your everyday diet is awesomeâbut understanding which superfoods address specific areas of your health before adding them to your grocery cart? Even better. For a refresher, here’s what a superfood actually is: “A superfood is a naturally occurring ingredient that
The case for using a bidet seat (and why you actually need one)
September 19, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about bidets (what, like you haven’t?) and if this luxe bathroom upgradeâwhich is a super common cleanliness essential in Europeâis something I should try. You see, I’m a prime candidate for upping my level of well-being in
Scuba diving in the Caribbean gave me the meditative experience I didnât sign up for
September 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC When I arrived in Utila, Hondurasâone of country’s three Bay Islands, which are located in the CaribbeanâI had no intention of scuba diving period, let alone taking a certification course and then scuba diving in Costa Rica soon thereafter. But once I arrived
Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero
September 19, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC If you’re anything like me, you use your pharmacy mainly for filling prescriptions, buying supplements, and impulse purchasing drugstore beauty products. But I’ve never considered talking to the actual pharmacist for…anything, really. I’m missing out, apparently, because pharmacists are medical professionals who can play
Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero
September 19, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC If you’re anything like me, you use your pharmacy mainly for filling prescriptions, buying supplements, and impulse purchasing drugstore beauty products. But I’ve never considered talking to the actual pharmacist for…anything, really. I’m missing out, apparently, because pharmacists are medical professionals who can play
Try this two-minute trick for turning insecurities into confidence
September 18, 2019 at 11:55PM by CWC It can be easy to let seemingly harmless thoughts (like wondering why your skin won’t cooperate with your own agenda, or skipping that workout class due to the anxiety of sweating it out with a group of strangers) the same way you mentally
A dermatologist says *this* is the number one culprit behind bikini-line bumps after you shave
September 18, 2019 at 11:22PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8oUKNCZHbo] I don’t remember how old I was the first time I decided to shave my bikini line, but I do remember how excited I was to finally be able to wear my favorite bathing suit without having to worry about flashing any
Half of our editors use these peel pads, which make the rest of your skin care work better
September 18, 2019 at 11:00PM by CWC There are very, very few beauty products that I would sell my soul to get a lifetime supply of. Someone recently asked me what my number one, can’t-and-refuse-to-live-without skin-care product is, though, and after some reflection and time gazing into my (very packed) beauty
Go ahead, blame your zodiac sign for your love of gossip
September 18, 2019 at 09:48PM by CWC Arguably, we live in the age of legitimized gossip. Just last week, a personal essay airing influencer Caroline Calloway’s dirty laundry secured word count on New York Magazine‘s website and proceeded to spread like wildfire across the internet before landing in, of all places,
Hereâs what happens when you simplify your skin-care routine for 28 days
September 18, 2019 at 09:42PM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/IfOtmYKC-AjgxWzQ7.js Few things in life are guaranteed, but hitting that stage when you feel like you should start paying closer attention to your skin’s needs in the name of #adultingâbut having no clue where to beginâis one of them. If you’re in that
Meet the probiotic thatâs designed to tackle multiple aspects of your healthânot just your gut
September 18, 2019 at 09:10PM by CWC With the sheer amount of probiotics on the shelves, it feels impossible to differentiate between the ones that hold up versus the ones you should probably scoot on by. And if you thought you were the only one confused about how to navigate
6 foods for strong bones a rheumatologist wants you to eat every dayâand 1 to avoid
September 18, 2019 at 06:35PM by CWC When it comes to wellness, the roughly 206 bones in our body tend to get short shriftâat least in terms of air time. We talk endlessly about our skin, microbiome, muscles, vaginas, etc., but the foundation of it all (i.e., your skeleton) gets
Your guide to reduced-stress restaurant dining with a food allergy or sensitivity
September 18, 2019 at 06:33PM by CWC Kelsey Quinn sits down to dinner with her friends and gently opens the menu the waiter hands her, though she already knows what’s on itâand what she thinks she’s going to get. Quinn, who lives in Portland, Oregon, is highly sensitive to gluten,
The grown-up version of âHead, Shoulders, Knees and Toesâ stretches the tightest muscles in your body
September 18, 2019 at 05:41PM by CWC When I picture my own personal hell-scape, the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” loops endlessly while scary cartoon characters dance around me with ritualistic fervor. But I really shouldn’t be so fast to dismiss the lesson at the heart this nursery rhyme.
Rest easy thanks to 3 chiropractor-approved rules for selecting the perfect pillow
September 18, 2019 at 05:23PM by CWC My boyfriend and I have our our sleep setup worked out perfectly, except we disagree on the answer to a key question: How many pillows should you sleep with? I have one pillow, and he has five. On face value, this perhaps seems
How long after waking up should you wait to work out?
September 18, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I may not be a morning person, but IÂ do manage to sporadically conquer before-work workouts (which is saying something). However, sometimes the only way I manage is by rolling out of bed, sprinting to the studio, and going from zero to 100 (“real
Hereâs what a healthy plate really looks like when youâre doing Whole30
September 18, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Take out dairy, grains, added sugar, legumes, and alcohol, and what’s left to eat? That’s a central question for people trying the Whole30 diet, a month-long elimination style diet designed to help people better understand their food sensitivities and unhealthy food habits. Whole30
Memorize this one phrase to stop boundary-crossers in their tracks
September 18, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC When someone treads all over my clearly-drawn boundaries, I’m usually too shocked to speak for a moment. (Like, I’m sorryâdid you really just ask my salary on a first date?) The truth is, these kind of over-the-line conversations are inherently awkward. Try as
I struggle with a mental health issueâdoes my boss need to know?
September 18, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Mental health doesnât take a day off, and no one knows that better than the approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States who struggle with mental illness in a given year. While you may feel completely comfortable calling out with the