August 24, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC Navigating the world of wellness has always been tricky, but itās especially true in the digital age. With so much information at your fingertipsāfrom Instagram posts to Dr. Googleāitās hard to separate the trustworthy intel from the scams. Ā But there is a
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A facialist, my mom, and I canāt get enough of this hydrating facial spritz
August 24, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC When it comes to crowning my favorite beauty finds, one of the first factors I consider is smell. That’s because before I even apply a product, its scent informs my first impression. Like moth to aromatic flame, I shop to appease my nose,
4 things a sleep expert wants you to know about white noise before you tune in
August 24, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC White noise is essentially the little black dress of sleep. Just when it seems like we’ve tried every quirky hack available to facilitate the sweet salvation of slumber—from the ancient practice of yoga nidra to the thoroughly modern method of jumping into bed
Throw your hands way, way up for an instant cardio boost while youāre strength training
August 23, 2019 at 09:52PM by CWC Cardio and strength training are often placed in two separate boxes. (Even at the gym, the free weights tend to be approximately 1,000 leagues away from the treads, spin bikes, and ellipticals.) However, the two fitness modalities don’t have to be two separate
What the heck is a microcurrent facial? One editor tried the sculpting, smoothing treatment to find out
August 23, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_D8x1H3TTU] The best—and arguably most WTF-worthy—way to lift your face and smooth your skin? With an electrical current-based workout. In the latest episode of What the Wellness, video producer Ella Dove visits SB Skin for a microcurrent facial to see if it will
Whole30 just launched its first restaurant concept to give people a break from meal prep
August 22, 2019 at 09:30PM by CWC If you’ve ever tried the Whole30 diet, you know that unless you meal prep everything yourself, figuring what to eat can be tricky. Obviously most restaurants and takeout joints don’t make their menus with the specific needs of the eating plan in mind,
Found: The trifecta of cooling bed products for the chillest room ever
August 22, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC True life: I don’t have an air conditioner. And it’s not like I don’t have air-conditioning because I live on the north pole and have no practical need for it. Nope. I live in New York City, otherwise known as Swampy Soupville USA
Which style of rest you need, based on your Enneagram typeāno naps included
August 21, 2019 at 06:02PM by CWC If you’re anything like me, you probably have one response when asked if you’ve gotten enough rest: “Rest? Never heard of her.” In the fast-paced modern world filled with FOMO, constant scrolling, and ridiculously busy schedules, it’s rare to get a chance to
Moringa is the latest anti-inflammatory ingredient to cross over to the beauty aisle
August 21, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Moringa is undisputedly the HBIC of superfoods—nicknamed the “miracle tree,” its leaves and seeds boast more protein and iron than spinach or kale, and it’s said to be better at reducing inflammation than turmeric. A few years ago it started infiltrating the grocery
Do you know the difference between āgoodā and ābadā stress? Hereās why itās important
August 21, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC You know what stress feels like: That tight-shouldered, mind-racing sensation that often follows a marathon work session, unexpected argument, or even a too-intense workout. But did you know that there’s such a thing as good stress—and that there’s a breathing exercise to help
This military-style ātactical showerā gets me clean in half the time
August 20, 2019 at 01:39PM by CWC This morning, I went to a military-style workout at New York City’s Performix House. I was put through 30 grueling minutes of sled pushes, wall hangs, and burpees, which was about 29 more minutes than I could handle. After it was over—and I
Iāve gotten premature grays for so long, and this is why I choose to dye them
August 20, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Every five weeks like clockwork, I know that I’ve gotta book an appointment at my hair salon—stat. This is because, also like clockwork, my very dark brown hair starts transforming into a half-brunette, half-gray situation, with white strands trickling out from my roots…
Meet the protein-packed 2-ingredient bagel recipe that makes breakfast dreams come true
August 20, 2019 at 09:24AM by CWC One of the highlights of calling New York City home is that you can’t blink without seeing three bagel shops. Just last weekend, I found myself at a truly revolutionary establishment that served ice cream AND/or cream cheese on your choice of everything,
I married a dermatologistāthese are the most important skin lessons Iāve learned
August 20, 2019 at 07:17AM by CWC Being married to a dermatologist comes with one very obvious perk: free skin-care advice all. of. the. time. Before I met my husband, Joshua Zeichner, MD, who’s a derm in New York City, I didn’t even realize I was treating my skin all
Summertime sadness is a thing, but 3 experts have tips so it doesnāt dampen your transition to fall
August 20, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC August feels to me like the end of an all-night party. More specifically, it feels like that moment when the sun comes up and you’re suddenly overwhelmed with anxiety about how you just squandered the past few hours and confusion about what you’re
Warmth is a core pillar of charismaāif youāre a colder personality, hereās how to turn up the temp
August 19, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Having charisma is the real-world equivalent of being born with Rapunzelās mystical golden mane. Your innate magnetism draws peopleās attention everywhere you go, and (barring the odds of an evil stepmother kidnapping and locking you in tall tower for the majority of your
āSoberā drinking is finally taking off, no thanks to mocktails
August 19, 2019 at 12:02PM by CWC When I was a kid, non-alcoholic drinks usually meant ordering āvirginā pina coladas and blended Oreo cookie drinks poolside on family vacations in Hawaii. Delicious, yes, but not exactly the healthiest choice to be drinking every single day for a week. So imagine
Take your beat-based workout up a level (or five!) with this pro hack
August 19, 2019 at 10:42AM by CWC My high school volleyball team had one music-related rule during every practice. Whenever āWannabeā by the Spice Girls came on our warmup playlist, we had to cease our bumping, spiking, and blocking and run laps. Whenever one of the girls sang āwantā or
Half of our editors wash their faces this cult-fave cleanserābecause itās *that* good
August 19, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC When a game-changing beauty product enters your life, itās only natural to want to shout about it from the rooftops in the hopes that everyone else in your life will try it for themselves and also discover how great it is. This, in
The Virgo vibes are extra-strong this yearāso 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, thereās 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 Racioppiāwho
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 isnāt exactlyĀ the same, but Iāll take what I can get.) Even better is a diffuser that doesnāt need to be refilled, plugged in, or
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 āmyā Hulu account, (itās technically my exās account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to āLee2.ā 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 āmyā Hulu account, (itās technically my exās account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to āLee2.ā My issues with the finding
Wait, should we all be using reef-safe sunscreen?
August 17, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Nearly 10 million people visit HawaiŹ»i each year, and despite the enduring clichĆ© of the sunburned tourist, the majority of travelers wear sunscreen at some point. But as people have been protecting their skin, theyāve inadvertently been damaging one of the islandsā most
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 isāwhether youāre Pilates-forward or prefer to sweat it out in the boxing ringācardio is an important part of every routine. In fact, youād be hard pressed to find any coach or trainer who wouldnāt tell you
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 onlyāto drive on the left-hand side of the road. This roadtrip along Irelandās Wild Atlantic Way seemed like a much better idea several months ago when my
Hereās 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 apartmentāon shelves, in big planters on the floor, on my dresser. Iāve got an urban jungle, and I love it. But even
āHeavy carriesā are the surefire way to get stronger without lifting weights
August 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Youāll be hard-pressed to see me schlepping around with less than two bags at any given time. (Gym bag, purse, laptop bagā¦ the list of bags really goes on and on.) But I tend to view this as an annoyanceāIāve grown to hate
Lip plumpers have come a long way since the ā90s, so you can kiss buzzing buh-bye
August 16, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC A lot of things from the ā90s have come back with a vengeance in 2019, but havenāt necessarily improved in their second iterationāIād like to submit the new version ofĀ Four Weddings and a Funeral and that time NāSYNC performed at Coachella without Justin
Use āthe newspaper testā to judge how much detail about your love life to share with friends
August 16, 2019 at 06:58AM by CWC I have a large group of female friends, and we all know one another quite well, both individually and in the scope of our group dynamic. Perhaps as a result of shows like Sex and the City, The Bold Type, and countless others