February 25, 2020 at 08:41PM by CWC Acne is one most common skin concerns in the United States, affecting nearly 50 million people each year (so, yeahāyou’re not alone). With that massive number in mind, it’s hardly a surprise that when a legendary breakout-fighting product makes its way over from
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Alt-rice is the new alt-pasta, and itāll be in every healthy eaterās pantry in 2020
February 25, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC It’s 2020, where it seems possible to make a healthy or vegan alternative to just about any kind of food. We’re milking oats and almonds instead of cows, using tech to make “bleeding” plant-based burgers, and using everything from lentils to zucchini to
This better-than-Gatorade drink replenishes your electrolytes post-workout with 2 simple ingredients
February 25, 2020 at 06:29PM by CWC With your electrolytes depleted after an intense workout, you might think to reach for a Gatorade, but it’s not the only option. While sports medicine doctors say it’s a easy way to hydrate after exercising, as “the sugar gives your body quick energy,”
Mercury retrograde doesnāt have to suckāhere are Susan Millerās 4 tips for making the most of it
February 25, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC In its most straightforward translation, Mercury being in retrograde just means it appears to be traveling backward. And that’s fitting because when Mercury is in a retrograde cycle, many of us feel like our entire lives are backwardāwhat with travel, communication, and technology
What to do if you get ghosted at work, because it isnāt just a dating thing anymore
February 25, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Ghosting in the dating scene is all too familiar of a pest with which we have to contend. But a lesser-known reality of the phenomenon is that it’s also very much possible to get ghosted at work. āProfessional ghosting is when a potential
How to choose between light, medium, and full-coverage foundations
February 25, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Decoding the foundation section at your local makeup shop can be quite an undertaking. There are powders, creams, and moussesānot to mention different levels of coverage, as well. But if you’re not sure which of these types of foundation coverage to reach for,
6 tips to become a more conscientious person who does right by everyone
February 25, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC A big reason many struggle with maintaining a sense of conscientiousness boils down to personality. As one of the Big Five personality traits that essentially measures your preferences and style, conscientiousness means having a vested interest in doing the right thing. And, of
Iām an RD, and these are the myths about nightshades I want you to stop believing
February 25, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjpimNuTtJM] PSA: Some of the healthiest foods on the planet happen to be nightshades. Here’s why that’s really NBD. From the one-meal-a-day (OMAD) diet to “dry fasting” there are a lot of questionable food trends that can pop up in the healthy
4 of the best non-clumpy mascaras that are like āboyfriend jeansā for your lashes
February 25, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC When we talk about the finished effect that we all want for our lashes, the reigning philosophy is “more is more.” Just look at the skyscraper-high promises on tubes of mascara and the boom of eyelash extensions as proof. However, if you’re a
The scientific verdict on the healthfulness of eggs
February 25, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC We all know someone who insists on ordering egg whites at brunch. Surely an egg white omelette is healthier than one with yolkāif it’s even healthy at all. Americans have long been confused about eggs, especially when it comes to heart health. Despite
The science of attraction is powerfulābut donāt let it distract you from finding true love
February 25, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Even if you don’t believe in love at first sight, chances are that you’re familiar with lust at first sight. There are some people that, for some unexplainable reason, you’re just magnetically drawn toāregardless of whether or not they look like ZoĆ« Kravitz
Wake up with your best hair day ever thanks to these nighttime routines
February 25, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Prepping your skin at night can help you wake up looking and feeling rejuvenated and hydrated, and the same can be said for your hair. I have super dry, coarse, and kinky hair that I wear straight. At night, I apply a leave-in
The idea that foundation is ābad for skinā is a straight-up lie, according to derms
February 24, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC In its earliest iteration, foundation was known as “grease paint.” It was made from literal grease mixed with mineral pigments, and as you might imagine, it wasnāt exactly what anyone would call “skin friendly.” Thankfully, the cosmetics world has come a long way
āLastics stretchingā teaches you how to get limber like a human rubber band
February 24, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC The recovery revolution is well underway, and there are about a million (and one) ways to stretch. That’s why ballet dancer Donna Flagg, an instructor at New Yorkās Broadway Dance Center, sought to create lastics stretching, a method based on “micro-movements” that takes
This buzzy skin ingredient is like a brightening, discoloration-fighting laser in a bottle
February 24, 2020 at 09:01PM by CWC Vitamin C has long been the brightening king of the beauty aisle. Celebrated for its ability to treat dark spots and discoloration, it has earned itself a rightful place in nearly everyone’s morning skin routine. But when it comes to treating more serious
How does kinesiology tape work? Physical therapists explain why itās an athlete favorite
February 24, 2020 at 08:18PM by CWC While training for the New York City marathon last year, I spent miles and miles silently praying to the recovery gods: Please, oh please, bless me with a Band-Aid capable of patching up the aches and pains in my body! Alas, I now
The soothing yoga pose variations that provide a stretch where you need it most
February 24, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtTbsrp55Ns] Yoga itself is incredibly soothing. A simple flow will have you rolling up your mat feeling more limber and energized than you did before. And the best part about the practice is there are so many yoga pose variations you can
A gastroenterologistās top 5 ways to stop nervous poopsābecause if anythingās going to make you *more* nervous, itās that
February 24, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Nervous poops are a real thing. Sure, it may not part of polite dinner conversation, but your mental health and digestion are more connected than you may thinkāand that can certainly cause some issues in the bathroom. But if anyone knows how to
7 reasons your therapist might break up with youāand what to do next
February 24, 2020 at 06:09PM by CWC In a perfect world, your experience with going to therapy would be 100 percent on your own terms. Youād schedule sessions for times that fit in perfectly with your calendar and lifestyle, and, at some point, perhaps youād move on from therapyābut only
Why some experts think lab-grown, āculturedā meat is the sustainable future of protein
February 24, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Even though vegan meat tastes more like “the real thing” than ever before, there’s still a great divide between meat eaters and non-meat eaters, and if we’re being realistic, there will likely always be one. The truth is, a lot of Americans really
6 relationship traits that show itās possible and even worthwhile to move past infidelity
February 24, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC When you find out your partner cheated on you, it puts a blurring filter over the entire relationship, muddying up a formerly crisp picture and making everything look worse. You might feel blinded by rage, consumed with sorrow, and left questioning the whole
Fatigue your entire upper body in just 6-minutes with this Pilates arm workout
February 24, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReP0UzlrkAo] There are a slew of different ways you can work your arms. You can turn to traditional strength training a la push-ups, hop onto a machine like an elliptical, try a boxing workout… or you can take a shortcut and try
Itās not Halloween, but the new moon in Pisces might make you see ghosts this week
February 23, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC The week begins with a new moon in Pisces on February 23, which happens at 4 degrees in the sign of the fish. The intuitive, trance-like new moon evokes spirituality, creativity, and a sincere capacity to connect to art. Simultaneously, Venus in Aries
4 little-known realities of āresting B faceā that a body-language expert wants you to know
February 23, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC I woke up this morning with two creases between my eyebrows that were so deep, they might as well have been independently memorizing the philosophies of Nietzsche to share at an upcoming dinner party. This state of perma-furrow, thanks to some weird sleeping
Iāve never gotten more compliments on my brows than when I paired these 2 treatments
February 23, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Not gonna lie: My eyebrows have always been my favorite feature. Usually, I just zhuzh them in the mornings with some brow gel, and I’m off. But in the name of really trying out a full-on, full brow (without having to draw it
Boost your immunity for $1 with this super easy 2-ingredient recipe
February 23, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC When you get sick, you’ll do just about anything to feel like yourself again. Even if that means eating a piece of toast topped with raw garlic for breakfast. Now, let’s be realāthat doesn’t sound like the most appetizing way to start the
This is why itās so hard to escape the ādaytime blemish bluesā
February 23, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC This might be your first time hearing about the “daytime blemish blues,” but you probably already know exactly what it is. After waking up in the morning, everything looks top-notch: all that redness is gone, the zit that showed up a couple days
Iām a corrective exercise specialist, and this is how I detect imbalance in the body
February 23, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC New York City-based trainer Tatiana Lampa, NASM, is a different kind of fitness expert. As a certified corrective exercise specialist, she prides herself on helping clients train with injury prevention at front of mind. And, a lot of times, she says that means
The easiest way to give your hummus an upgrade? Bake it
February 23, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Most people can agree that there’s one standard way to eat hummus: straight out of the tub. It’s pretty much always served as a cold dip, so why mess with a good thing? Well, I’m here to tell you something that will probably
With new scientific breakthroughs, predicting menopause could soon be as easy as a blood test
February 22, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC If youāve ever gone to a fertility doc for testing, youāve likely had a blood taken to measure your levels of anti-MĆ¼llerian hormone (AMH) to as a relatively accurate measure of your ovarian reserve (i.e., roughly how many eggs you have left). While