August 19, 2019 at 05:00PM by CWC Having charisma is the real-world equivalent of being born with Rapunzel’s mystical golden mane. Your innate magnetism draws people’s attention everywhere you go, and (barring the odds of an evil stepmother kidnapping and locking you in tall tower for the majority of your
Category: You and your body
How to truly love living alone without feeling lonely
August 19, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Eating almond butter right out of the jar without fearing judgement, never having to compromise on what to watch on Hulu, sleeping diagonally taking up the entire bed…there’s a lot to love about living alone. But it’s not uncommon to feel lonely from
On the Cusp: What being a mix of Big Leo Energy and Virgo perfectionism means for your personality
August 19, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC Each month with On the Cusp, we point our astrological magnifying glass on all the people born between two zodiac signs. Because when your birthday falls at either the tail end or the very beginning of your sun sign’s season, your personality may
‘Sober’ 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 “virgin” 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
This new supplement is specifically made with vegans (and the vegan-ish) in mind
August 19, 2019 at 11:56AM by CWC When you can order a meatless Whopper or a Dunkin’ Donuts “sausage” breakfast sandwich from the drive-thru, you know that plant-based eating has officially gone the mainest of mainstream. But while the vegan-friendly-food industry is booming, the supplement sector is lagging behind on
Unclear when to do which step in your beauty routine? This skin-care pyramid will clear that right up
August 19, 2019 at 11:37AM by CWC Collecting skin-care products can quickly make you feel like the little old lady who lives in her serums. Case in point: My vanity looks a whole lot more like a Y2K bunker than I would ever admit to someone on a first date.
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 “Wannabe” 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 “want” or
Half of our editors wash their faces this cult-fave cleanser—because it’s *that* good
August 19, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC When a game-changing beauty product enters your life, it’s 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
Eating seafood is a ‘SMASH’ with these 5 healthy, low-mercury options
August 19, 2019 at 09:03AM by CWC As the saying goes, “There are plenty of fish in the sea, but only some of them contain low levels of mercury.” Okay, okay, so I embellished this particular cliché just a little bit, but you get the picture: Of the 20,000 known
If you’re going to get one spa treatment in Hawaii, make it this one
August 19, 2019 at 09:02AM by CWC Rainstorms aside, there aren’t many convincing reasons to stay indoors during a Hawaiian vacation. I mean, why would you when there are so many epic waterfall hikes, black-sand beaches, and shaved-ice flavors to partake in and enjoy? All of that being true, on
This 7-minute heart-opening yoga flow will relieve tension from hunching over a computer all day
August 19, 2019 at 05:28AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4YQeowk9JE] Welcome to 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 “sweat drops” where you’ll get access to the week’s workout
What to know about the latest advancements in treating women’s hair loss
August 19, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Back in the day, I used to chalk up hair loss to being a natural symptom of aging, just like acquiring fine lines and gray hair. Lately, however, I’ve heard murmurs from plenty of friends and browsed through recent research, to find that
Checks+Balanced: How going back to school for a career shift affects a 29-year-old’s wellness budget
August 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Even in a world where questions about menstrual cups and the ins and outs of sex are completely (and blessedly) normal, somehow the ever-ubiquitous use of money remains a touchy subject for many. People want to live their healthiest life ever, but—#realtalk—it can add up. Have you
7 anti-chafing shorts that make me feel like I’m running, lifting, and HIITing in pajamas
August 19, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC I snagged my first-ever pair of running shorts off the clearance rack at Marshall’s. They were splattered in highlighter-colored cheetah spots (so. cute.), and after a three mile road test, they dyed the tops of my thighs so pink that the lower half
Have you been overlooking *the* superfruit of 2019? Here’s what you need to know
August 18, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC First there was acai. Then pomegranate. And remember camu camu? This time, however, the nutrition buzz is coming for a superfruit a lot closer to home: the cranberry (literally: it’s one of only three fruits native to North America). But unlike some of
Have you been overlooking *the* superfruit of 2019? Here’s what you need to know
August 18, 2019 at 06:30PM by CWC First there was acai. Then pomegranate. And remember camu camu? This time, however, the nutrition buzz is coming for a superfruit a lot closer to home: the cranberry (literally: it’s one of only three fruits native to North America). But unlike some of
What is healthy eating, exactly? 9 food pros weigh in
August 18, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC You’d think a quest as straightforward as nourishing your body would be simple, but the deeper you go into the healthy food space, the more confusing it can be. Between a whole slew of different eating plans, alternative meats created in labs, natural
The Virgo vibes are extra-strong this year—so 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, there’s 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 Racioppi—who
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 isn’t exactly the same, but I’ll take what I can get.) Even better is a diffuser that doesn’t need to be refilled, plugged in, or
Proof that you’re never too old for the best part of back-to-school season
August 18, 2019 at 10:02AM by CWC Whenever I walk into a store and spot the back-to-school section, I can’t help but do a quick walk-through. All those notebooks, backpacks, and pencil cases instantly give me a flashbacks to carefree days of being a kid. But why can’t working adults
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 “my” Hulu account, (it’s technically my ex’s account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to “Lee2.” 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 “my” Hulu account, (it’s technically my ex’s account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to “Lee2.” My issues with the finding
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Here’s what an expert says—and exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC When’s the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only happens when I notice a disturbingly large clump of hair clinging on for dear life when I take it out of my drawer. And even when that’s the
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Here’s what an expert says—and exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC When’s the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only happens when I notice a disturbingly large clump of hair clinging on for dear life when I take it out of my drawer. And even when that’s the
Can non-toxic detergent really handle my stinkiest workout clothes? I had to find out
August 18, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC On laundry day, I usually rely on my trusty big brand detergent to get the job done. Sure, I know there’s absolutely nothing natural looking about the powder blue liquid and I can’t pronounce virtually any of the ingredients (ethanaminium? I don’t know
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the ‘promotion of poopage’
August 18, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC When you’re bloated, crampy, and backed up, shimmying into a Spandex set sounds about as appealing as diving into an aquarium tank during shark feeding time. But, counterintuitively, one of the best ways to get things moving is to, well, get up and
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely to say that your throat chakra is a bit out of whack. And luckily, they might add, there’s a crystal that could help with that. Actually, there are
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely to say that your throat chakra is a bit out of whack. And luckily, they might add, there’s a crystal that could help with that. Actually, there are
7 healthy vegetarian air fryer recipes that are ready in 20 minutes or less
August 17, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC As a vegetarian, there are some staples you know you’re going to have on hand: tofu, grab-and-go snacks full of protein for your gym bag, and a good bacon substitute. If you haven’t been using the air fryer to make all of the
Wait, should we all be using reef-safe sunscreen?
August 17, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Nearly 10 million people visit Hawaiʻi each year, and despite the enduring cliché of the sunburned tourist, the majority of travelers wear sunscreen at some point. But as people have been protecting their skin, they’ve inadvertently been damaging one of the islands’ most