September 20, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I love fall, but there are two things that really grind my gears this time of year: I can’t use the Internet without being bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin spice everything, and my lips are so chapped that they feel like they could
Category: You and your body
The drugstore lip balms that dermatologists donāt go a day without recommending
September 20, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC I love fall, but there are two things that really grind my gears this time of year: I can’t use the Internet without being bombarded with advertisements for pumpkin spice everything, and my lips are so chapped that they feel like they could
Your core is made up of *many* more muscles than just your absāhereās how to work āem all
September 20, 2019 at 02:16PM by CWC Raise your hand if you’ve always been under the impression that your “core” and your “abs” are basically the same thing. After all, you know that a plank works your core, and a plank also works your abs, so if A equals B,
The astrological reason your expectations are out of this world right now
September 20, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Ten years ago, Obama was sworn in as president, Glee was the show to watch, and you couldn’t escape the Black Eyed Peas’ Boom Boom Pow on the radio. It was also the beginning of a Jupiter-Neptune cycle that began in May-December of
Crying at work is only stigmatized because offices cater to the male experience
September 20, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Though it’s not an everyday occurrence, I wont lie to you: I’ve done my fair share of crying at work. Iām human being who sometimes finds work to be emotionally exhausting, and sometimes tears are my reaction to that. That said, I’ve always
These are the 9 healthiest items to order at P.F. Changās, according to a dietitian
September 20, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Whether you live in a big city with literally hundreds of hole-in-the-wall Chinese places or a suburb with just a handful of hidden gems, people still flock to P.F. Chang’s as if it’s the only place in town serving up fried rice and
Donāt have an ingestible beauty routine? Hereās why you might want to start one
September 20, 2019 at 04:30AM by CWC No matter how personally accomplished you feel after completing all the steps of your skin-care routine, you might want to hold on your mental high five until you’ve added one last step. According to John P. Salerno, MD the medical director at Salerno
What being on the perfectionist, indecisive Virgo-Libra cusp means for your personality
September 20, 2019 at 02:00AM 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 signās season, your personality may
Hereās what Simone Biles eats every day to power through Olympic flips and feats
September 20, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC For the average person, hitting their major macronutrient requirements is a daily goal. For Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, it’s a non-negotiable. You certainly don’t land a triple double on the floor or a double-double on the beam without having the energy necessary to
To sip on the safe side of sleeping, hereās the time of day you should stop drinking coffee
September 20, 2019 at 12:01AM by CWC Some people swear they can drink coffee all dayāeven after dinnerāand still drift off to sleep minutes after their head hits the pillow. Others won’t touch caffeine at all after early afternoon, saying if they did, they’d be “up all night.” My colleague’s
The failproof way to ensure your manicure never grows out before youāre ready
September 19, 2019 at 11:14PM by CWC I’m the queen of chipped nails. Between all the cooking, typing, and tending to my urban jungle, it’s not uncommon for me to pay my manicurist a visit between appointments. But that was before I realized I could save time andĀ money by reaching
Make your avo toast do the most by using this inflammation-fighting bread
September 19, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV93_CA35mI] Paleo bread is possible thanks to this delicious recipe.Ā “Help, I’m eating so much avocado toast,” is a real Slack message I sent to one of my coworkers the other day. I had gone to Trader Joe’s while hungry, and bought
Make your avo toast do the most by using this inflammation-fighting bread
September 19, 2019 at 10:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV93_CA35mI] Paleo bread is possible thanks to this delicious recipe.Ā “Help, I’m eating so much avocado toast,” is a real Slack message I sent to one of my coworkers the other day. I had gone to Trader Joe’s while hungry, and bought
There are 7 different types of restāthis quiz reveals which you need right now
September 19, 2019 at 09:22PM by CWC I always smash the “Like” button when a photo of a cushy twinkle-light adorned bedroom ends up in my Instagram feed because like, oh, everyone,Ā I can only dream of getting more rest. Finding an hour to unwind in my (crumb-filled, device-cluttered) bed at
I was never a fragrance person until I smelled this one perfume
September 19, 2019 at 09:05PM by CWC I’m so *extra* with my entire beauty routine (just ask my friends that have seen my beauty cabinet) but the one thing I’ve completely skipped altogether, surprisingly, is fragrance. My first foray into fragrance came by way of Jessica Simpson’s Fancy Eau De
Iām ready for a promotionāhow can I convince my boss?
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 Odellāwhom you may know as the former editor ofĀ Cosmopolitan.com and founding blogger
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
Iām 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 thickerāno mascara required
September 19, 2019 at 06:00PM by CWC There’s aĀ lot most of us are willing to do in pursuit of more luxurious eyelashes. Between lash lifts, lash extensions,Ā 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 worldās 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 FrĆ©dĆ©ric 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
āIām a dancer, and these are the 3 no-no-noās of stretching your hamstringsā
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 getĀ very excited when the temperature drops to “sweaters and jackets” weather.Ā SeriouslyāI’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. Whatās actually behind them, anyway? Do they exist simply to expand
You can thank āsex brainā 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 itās 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 youāre anything like me, you probably spend way too much time at your desk, whether itās 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 awesomeābut 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 upgradeāwhich is a super common cleanliness essential in Europeāis 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 didnāt sign up for
September 19, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC When I arrived in Utila, Hondurasāone of country’s three Bay Islands, which are located in the CaribbeanāI 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.Ā I’m missing out, apparently, because pharmacists are medical professionalsĀ who can play