August 31, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC If I’m shelling out even a single dollar of my hard earned paycheck on a skin-care product, you better believe I want that puppy to last as long as humanly possible. While I’ve learned a number of ways to make sure that not
Category: You and your body
6 Aries personality traits that sum up what it means to live life horns-first
August 31, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC My most iconic friend is the lead singer of a glam-grunge band, and I contend that she propelled herself to the top by virtue of being an Aries. If you’re also a ram (or simply just familiar with their fiery traits)—born between March
A nostalgia expert explains why reminiscing in groups is such a great unifier—at work and otherwise
August 31, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC Which Baby-Sitters Club member do you think best describes you? Well, I’m blonde, wear all black, and feel a constant need to remind people I’m from New York…I’m, ugh, probably Stacey. The other day at the Well+Good office, staffers were feeling nostalgic about
Dating after divorce can be fun, not intimidating, with these expert-approved tips
August 31, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC When you first start dating—whether it’s in high school, college, or beyond—everything about it is exciting. The feeling of another person’s body heat as you sit next to them at the movies, the anticipation of the first kiss (and all the other firsts
Whether you’re a 32A or 36DD, this $38 “half wire” bralette is the only one you’ll want to wear
August 31, 2019 at 12:00AM by CWC When I was 12, I bought my first bra. Actually, it was a bralette (with black spaghetti straps, ICYWW), and came in a ’90s-style clear plastic tube that I’m sure the company thought would appeal to first time users. It worked: I was
The ‘depression traffic lights’ method can help you spot a friend who’s struggling
August 30, 2019 at 09:49PM by CWC I’ve had, oh, a whole lot of trouble helping certain loved ones understand when I’m feeling depressed, and perhaps my personal experiences with being blue has helped me develop an ability to identify when someone else is struggling. Even so, I know it’s
This post-natal workout is the perfect way for new moms to start working out again
August 30, 2019 at 09:31PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuFBZKpE7P8] When you’re a new mom, it can feel like a Sisyphean challenge to get to the gym between feedings, diaper changing, and bottle cleanings (repeat ad nauseam). But this workout, care of fitness trainer Rahel Ghebremichael, can be done in your
The ‘power couple’ nutrients you should eat together every day
August 30, 2019 at 07:42PM by CWC Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock once sang: “It takes two to make a thing go right”—and the lyric rings true for both relationships and healthy eating. Certain foods work to nutritionally complement one another in the same way mac ‘n’ cheese electrifies
Skin pros explain what causes hypopigmentation and how to deal
August 30, 2019 at 05:28PM by CWC I would like to believe that after years of tending to my skin, I know my complexion practically freckle by freckle. But during a recent facial, esthetician Sarah Akram revealed to me that I have hypopigmentation on my chin. I’m well aware of
Financial experts reveal the 10 items that are truly worth buying in bulk
August 30, 2019 at 05:15PM by CWC I’ve been working my way through the same Costco-sized box of Q-tips since 2010. (True story!) The bulk-buying movement has saved many people a large chunk of their annual salary. But the experts at The Financial Gym—a budget-planning service in New York City—warn
Splash the patriarchy: Why the it-swimsuits of hot girl summer are sleek, sexy, and subversive
August 30, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Think back to the year 2004. Everyone was quoting Napoleon Dynamite, signing up for this new thing called Facebook (with their .edu email addresses), and working out in ratty shorts and t-shirts. Athleisure was, and I cannot emphasize this enough, not a thing.
9 things you never thought to ask a dermatologist about your hair
August 30, 2019 at 04:28PM by CWC Every so often, I’ll notice apocalyptic-level hair loss in the shower—as in, major clumps released in the rinse process. Alarm bells ring, Google searches ensue, and neglected biotin supplement consumption resumes. Instead of freaking out, however, I could just go to my dermatologist
Add some color to your bedtime routine with pink noise for deeper sleep
August 30, 2019 at 04:13PM by CWC In the everlasting quest for a good night’s sleep, listening to white noise remains as one of the classic methods for knocking yourself out. But, “classic” can also mean “tired”—and not in the sought-after way that’ll help you doze. Also, it’s simply not
Add some color to your bedtime routine with pink noise for deeper sleep
August 30, 2019 at 04:13PM by CWC In the everlasting quest for a good night’s sleep, listening to white noise remains as one of the classic methods for knocking yourself out. But, “classic” can also mean “tired”—and not in the sought-after way that’ll help you doze. Also, it’s simply not
How I undressed the remarkable power of burlesque
August 30, 2019 at 03:01PM by CWC An average day for me is not particularly glamorous. My muggle job is at a cupcake bakery in New York City, so basically I’m an indie movie cliché. I was an assistant manager at the bakery for a while, but I moved to
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in
The expert-approved formula for building a perfectly healthy lunch every single time
August 30, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Let’s face it—lunch is pretty important, but often gets forgotten due to work stress and back-to-back appointments. Or it’s grabbed in a rush at the nearest fast-food eatery. Either way, we all could do a better job with our mid-day meal. “Living in
The most common thing people in therapy discuss about their parents, according to therapists
August 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The Netflix film Otherhood follows three empty-nester mothers (played by Felicity Huffman, Angela Bassett, and Patricia Arquette), who decide to invade the lives of their neglectful grown sons under the guise of being helpful. The ill-fated plan of the overbearing parents eventually leads
The most common thing people in therapy discuss about their parents, according to therapists
August 30, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC The Netflix film Otherhood follows three empty-nester mothers (played by Felicity Huffman, Angela Bassett, and Patricia Arquette), who decide to invade the lives of their neglectful grown sons under the guise of being helpful. The ill-fated plan of the overbearing parents eventually leads
An artificial intelligence running coach helped me run farther and faster
August 30, 2019 at 01:44PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RF6_uKiOI0] When I used to envision the future as a young child, I pictured hovering cars, very advanced, Jetsons-style robots, and lots of artificial intelligence action. So when news of an artificial intelligence-based fitness app came across our desks at Well+Good, senior
An artificial intelligence running coach helped me run farther and faster
August 30, 2019 at 01:44PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RF6_uKiOI0] When I used to envision the future as a young child, I pictured hovering cars, very advanced, Jetsons-style robots, and lots of artificial intelligence action. So when news of an artificial intelligence-based fitness app came across our desks at Well+Good, senior
Can’t kip (yet)? Here’s how to get strong enough to touch your toes to the pull-up bar
August 30, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC I sometimes wonder if certain people at my gym are secretly wizards. The physical fortitude required for pull-ups, push-ups, and contortionist abs moves is more impressive than any spells found on the pages of Harry Potter. One such enchanting movement is “kipping”—or, bringing
Can’t kip (yet)? Here’s how to get strong enough to touch your toes to the pull-up bar
August 30, 2019 at 01:01PM by CWC I sometimes wonder if certain people at my gym are secretly wizards. The physical fortitude required for pull-ups, push-ups, and contortionist abs moves is more impressive than any spells found on the pages of Harry Potter. One such enchanting movement is “kipping”—or, bringing
Here’s how to untie every knot in your neck in 3 minutes flat
August 30, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Almost every single night, I wind up with the same exact problem: a super tight, cramped-up neck. Between sitting hunched over my laptop all day and having way too many Netflix binge-watching sessions, it’s really no surprise that it’s a regularly occurrence. While
Here’s how to untie every knot in your neck in 3 minutes flat
August 30, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Almost every single night, I wind up with the same exact problem: a super tight, cramped-up neck. Between sitting hunched over my laptop all day and having way too many Netflix binge-watching sessions, it’s really no surprise that it’s a regularly occurrence. While
The case for treating your relationship as a rental and having check-ins about renewals
August 30, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC No matter how long or short your given relationship is, there are likely certain topics you’d rather not discuss. In the beginning, maybe it’s a DTR-style moment, and later on maybe it’s the implementation of money dates—or maybe it’s something else. Regardless, there’s
The case for treating your relationship as a rental and having check-ins about renewals
August 30, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC No matter how long or short your given relationship is, there are likely certain topics you’d rather not discuss. In the beginning, maybe it’s a DTR-style moment, and later on maybe it’s the implementation of money dates—or maybe it’s something else. Regardless, there’s
There are 2 key differences between intimacy and ‘instamacy’—know them to keep your expectations realistic
August 29, 2019 at 11:24PM by CWC As the poets Nazareth sang in the ’70s, love hurts and love scars (ooh, love hurts, ooh). Yes, getting rejected does not feel good. When you’re dating rejection is, unfortunately, just part of life. You’re not going to have a mutual connection with
There are 2 key differences between intimacy and ‘instamacy’—know them to keep your expectations realistic
August 29, 2019 at 11:24PM by CWC As the poets Nazareth sang in the ’70s, love hurts and love scars (ooh, love hurts, ooh). Yes, getting rejected does not feel good. When you’re dating rejection is, unfortunately, just part of life. You’re not going to have a mutual connection with
Generations have been pitted against one another for all of history, but it’s high time we learn to talk to each other
August 29, 2019 at 11:08PM by CWC Twice a week, I head to class with a cohort of graduate-level fiction students ranging from age 23 (that’s me!) up into the 80s. Most of the time, we talk about each other’s work with thoughtful compassion. Most of the time. Sometimes, powerfully-rendered