August 29, 2019 at 10:18PM by CWC In sixth grade, I begged my mom to buy me a laser pointer at Staples. Overnight, I become the best presenter among my peers. Not because the super-cool tool elevated my social status (it didn’t), but because the pointer made me want to rehearse
Category: You and your body
How to conduct a New Moon ritual even your skeptical friends will be into
August 29, 2019 at 10:09PM by CWC Vegetarian tacos, rosé, and your most eccentric friend’s cauldron. The New Moon in Virgo got us talking, and I raised quite a few eyebrows when I revealed my go-to list for one… okay, five New Moon rituals. You know, as if I came
If you’ve ever dealt with armpit discoloration, we’ve got you—here’s how to deal
August 29, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC I’ve heard a lot of complaints about deodorant over the past few years. “It doesn’t work,” “it’s sticky and gross,” and “it gets all over my clothes” are among the most common. But recently, two separate people brought an entirely new D.O. issue
The surprising ways sugar could mess with your gut
August 29, 2019 at 09:23PM by CWC When it comes to maintaining overall health and wellness, nothing’s hotter right now than the gut. The idea that if we regulate our microbiome—the ecosystem of good and bad bacteria in our gastrointestinal system—we can fully optimize our body’s health is nearly gospel
If you sit all day long, leg flossing will help take the edge off of tight desk hips
August 29, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC My legs are always sore and tight, thanks to all the boot camps, running, and dog walking I task them with. I try everything I can to loosen them up, from taking a Theragun to my quads to stretching in every single position—but I’ve
If you sit all day long, leg flossing will help take the edge off of tight desk hips
August 29, 2019 at 08:00PM by CWC My legs are always sore and tight, thanks to all the boot camps, running, and dog walking I task them with. I try everything I can to loosen them up, from taking a Theragun to my quads to stretching in every single position—but I’ve
A top psychiatrist reveals the brain-boosting nutrient that’s majorly overlooked in our diets
August 29, 2019 at 07:23PM by CWC When it comes to eating for brain health, the focus lands on omega-3s. While it’s true that the fatty acids are 100 percent linked to boosting cognitive health, Well+Good Wellness Council member and Columbia University psychiatrist Drew Ramsey, MD, says a lot of
One of the best things anyone can do for their body? Push a sled.
August 29, 2019 at 06:32PM by CWC I has always thought that sled workouts were reserved for professional football players and fitness-dedicated celebrities (like Lucy Hale) until fitness trainer Chase Weber had me try it when I visited his gym in Los Angeles. He took me out to the garage
The cult-fave RMS concealer just dropped as a foundation, and OMG it’s good
August 29, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC I remember when I fell in love with the first skin-care-makeup hybrid that I ever came across. It was RMS Beauty’s “Un” Cover Up ($36), which is a coconut oil-based concealer, that’s renowned for its ability to at once erase under-eye dark circles and
The secret to developing passions (rather than searching for them, like needles in a haystack)
August 29, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Even if you have the coolest job in the world, when someone asks what you like to do for fun, it can come across as a bit deflating if all you’re able to answer with is in-depth details about your nine-to-five. That said,
The secret to developing passions (rather than searching for them, like needles in a haystack)
August 29, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Even if you have the coolest job in the world, when someone asks what you like to do for fun, it can come across as a bit deflating if all you’re able to answer with is in-depth details about your nine-to-five. That said,
75% of people skip this skin-care step and derms say it’s the most important one
August 29, 2019 at 12:02PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLlrv7VBPPU] Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, she’ll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to
75% of people skip this skin-care step and derms say it’s the most important one
August 29, 2019 at 12:02PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLlrv7VBPPU] Welcome to ‘Dear Derm,’ our brand-new series in which dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD shares serious skin-care realness. In each episode, she’ll answer your most burning beauty questions and give you all the tools you need to take your glow game to
Who said seaweed was just for sushi? Here’s why the ingredient is about to blow up
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
Who said seaweed was just for sushi? Here’s why the ingredient is about to blow up
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
Move over quinoa—Buckwheat is the new it-grain taking over menus everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy foods here, and keep reading
Move over quinoa—Buckwheat is the new it-grain taking over menus everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy foods here, and keep reading
Wait, you’re not putting cranberries on everything? Here’s why you’re about to see this super fruit everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
Wait, you’re not putting cranberries on everything? Here’s why you’re about to see this super fruit everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
Here’s why endive is the paleo hero ingredient you’re about to see everywhere
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy foods here, and keep reading
Get ready for it—Butternut squash’s moment has officially arrived
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy foods here, and read on
You’re not imagining it—broccoli is giving cauliflower a run for its money
August 29, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC Ever have a flashback to when kale wasn’t cool (#tbt)? Well, there’s a new crew of superfoods about to hit your plates and IG feeds. We teamed up with Ocean Spray to clue you in on the trends. Learn about all six craze-worthy
10 genius storage ideas for small spaces to maximize your ‘cozy’ home
August 29, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC When you call New York City home, personal space is a very (and, I mean, very) limited resource. Even if you pay big money for extra square footage, you’ll more than likely still find yourself flipping a coin to decide whether you should keep
Ask yourself these 4 questions to stop your perfectionist ways from sucking up all the fun
August 29, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC I now steer clear of Black Swan because I enjoy sleeping at night, but I do feel for Nina Sayers (played by Natalie Portman) as she whispers lines about how she just “wants to be perfect.” That’s quite the tall order, though—especially when
This bubble-gum textured mask is the most fun (and effective) way ever to exfoliate
August 28, 2019 at 11:11PM by CWC These days, there are roughly as many ways to exfoliate your skin as there are grains of sand on every beach in the world, or stars in the sky. Read: zillions. Seriously, there are so many of them—from chemical exfoliants to physical exfoliants, each of
Exactly what the U.S. Army’s nutritionist looks for in an energy bar
August 28, 2019 at 11:02PM by CWC The process of selecting a nutritious energy bar can be a dizzying task. New brands pop up on the market each day with more flavors than you can find at Baskin-Robbins. But when it comes to finding the most wholesome option to throw
My boyfriend and I tried J. Lo and A. Rod’s workout routine—here’s what happened
August 28, 2019 at 10:25PM by CWC “David…will you do J. Lo and A. Rod’s workout with me?” I put out feelers to my boyfriend via text message because my editorial team was looking for a couple to try the gritty, weight-heavy sweat sesh that the #fitspo couple shared on
4 herbs that will help your body become a collagen-making machine
August 28, 2019 at 10:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5Ra00ulf8c] A cool drink that boosts collagen production? Get the recipe. In the span of a few years, collagen has gone from whispered-about beauty booster to mainstream healthy all-star. The nutrient—which contains 18 amino acids, including eight essential amino acids—does everything from
3 beauty editors share the TSA-approved products they never fly without
August 28, 2019 at 07:21PM by CWC I think about the time that TSA confiscated my full-sized, $179 bottle of SK-II Essence. I had forgotten it was in my bag and shed an actual tear as I watched the frosted glass go straight into the trash at security. Ever since then,
Instant ramen is getting a major makeover—but can it ever be a truly healthy food?
August 28, 2019 at 06:27PM by CWC As far as packaged food goes, instant ramen—the beige block of dried noodles with its silver foil packet companion—is arguably the most iconic example that comes to mind. It’s many things—affordable, convenient, tasty—but has never been associated with health. One package of the