February 13, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC While growing up, my mother, like many mothers, gave me quite a bit of unsolicited love advice. That’s how I first learned about astrological polarity, which says we are magnetically drawn to people of polar opposite zodiac signs. This yin-to-yang connection is essentially
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A to-do list app can power up your productivityāhere are 9 worth downloading
February 13, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC When it comes to getting things done, there are many strategies worth trying in order to increase your productivity. But when, say, listening to music, ditching the multitasking, keeping your desk organized, and setting boundaries with your colleagues don’t seem to be cutting
Pros say meridian exercises have the potential to open up your entire body
February 13, 2020 at 02:30AM by CWC If you’ve ever gotten acupuncture or pressed on an acupressure point, you know how much of an overwhelming release you can get throughout your body by targeting certain points.Ā In Traditional Chinese Medicine, your body is made up of 12 main meridians that are
A tube of this $5 drugstore mascara sells every 16 seconds
February 13, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC There are the products you buy exclusively at the drugstore, and then there are those you get from the department store. For example, I’m a huge fan of Pond’s moisturizer, which pairs very well with $200 worth of serums and oils. But you
This high-fiber oatmeal alternative will keep your blood sugar levels stable all morning long
February 13, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OZtgAA4XMY] Chestnuts aren’t just for the holidays. Here’s how to cook them to make a savory, hearty breakfast. Unless they’re getting name-dropped in Christmas songs, chestnuts don’t get much attention. Almonds, peanuts, and cashews are so popular that they’re downright basic, but
Iām a corrective exercise specialist and eccentric exercise is the fastest way to get stronger and more flexible
February 13, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Once upon a time in a gym not-so-far-away, the weight room may have seemed like the fairly straightforward place. You picked up a kettlebell or dumbbell and executed a set of movesāmaybe bicep curls, maybe sumo squatsāfrom start to finish. Then, you moved
7 vegetables to buy canned instead of fresh for easy weeknight cooking
February 12, 2020 at 11:30PM by CWC While a refrigerator stocked with fresh produce from the farmers’ market is always nice, it never hurts to keep some healthy canned vegetables in the pantry. Canned goods are inexpensive, shelf stable, and easy to use in a variety of recipes. Of course
I have dry skin, and this three-in-one body product I use in the shower has *officially* saved it
February 12, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC For years, dermatologists have been telling me that the best thing I can do for the dry skin that plagues my entire body during this time of year is slather it with shower oil. In theory, this is good advice, but there’s one
The surprising health benefit of being in a relationship with an optimist
February 12, 2020 at 08:05PM by CWC In news I hope my boyfriend doesn’t read, it turns out that having an optimistic partner can lead to better health outcomes. New research out of Michigan State University, published in the Journal of Personality, found that being in a relationship with an
Better shoulder mobility isnāt a pipe dreamāhereās why trainers never start a workout without the PVC
February 12, 2020 at 06:25PM by CWC When you’re typing, cooking, or going about your usual business, most of your body’s joints won’t be moving in a full 360-degree range of motion. And that’s okay. Before you start any workout, though, trainers say that warming up your joints using a
99 things to do after a breakup that are actually healthy and healing
February 12, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC The morning after my most recent breakup from a serious relationship, I woke up, wiped off my mascara-stained face and wrote out advice for myself in list form. Item one read: “Breakups are excruciating as a default, you can’t escape that.” While that
Your skin is the driest during *this* time of month. Hereās how to quench it, according to derms
February 12, 2020 at 04:33PM by CWC I’m sorry, but the expression “dry as the desert” needs to be rewritten to “dry as winter 2020.” Because, if the moans and groans of the Well+Good office, all of my friends, and youādear readerāare too be believed, the start of the new
7 on-sale sex toys thatāll make you feel loved on Valentineās Day (and every day)
February 12, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC In Hustlers, Cardi B’s character says she has a boyfriendāher pink vibrator. She then notes that this boyfriend doesn’t nag her, get jealous, and only ever complains when his batteries need changing. And, no matter your own relationship status, this mood is a
Memorize this move to automatically engage your core when you work out
February 12, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC On arms day, your biceps and triceps are top of mind. But in order to get the most out of those curls and dips, there’s actually another muscle that’s critical in every move you make: your core. Whether you’re in a spin class,
The case for *not* cutting your narcissistic best friend out of your life
February 12, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC I understand the reasoning for cutting toxic people out of your life, yet I often worry that ridding my contacts list of those who suffer from nuanced personality disorders like narcissism isn’t morally sound. After all, developing a personality disorder isn’t a choice,
You only need 3 ingredients to make the best, healthiest stir-fry sauce ever
February 12, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfK9aDhqU_8] Want to transform your cauliflower rice from basic to unforgettable? Watch Chef Dale Talde get it done.Ā When the work week draws to a close and the contents of your fridge can best be described as “this and that,” an easy
Thereās a reason people swear by shea butterāthe benefits canāt be beat
February 12, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Shea butter has been a go-to in many beauty regimensāespecially when it comes to pregnancy and mitigating stretch marks. That’s because besides being super moisturizing, while also providing many other noteworthy benefits.Ā “Shea butter comes from the nuts of the shea tree, which
Why itās so much harder to train at higher altitudes if youāre not used to it
February 12, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Altitude training is not for the faint of heart. Perhaps youāve heard of the technique where elite athletes spend weeksāif not monthsātraining at high elevations to strengthen their athletic performance. As a casual runner, who spends most of my time in New York
Why the food labels of the future may include a carbon footprint score
February 12, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Last month, plant-based protein company Quorn became the first major brand to introduce carbon labeling on its products. The brand asked a third-party company to evaluate the emissions impact of 30 of their productsāinformation that it’s publishing on its site and on the
Dermatologists say the ābig fourā are all you need to beat oily skin
February 12, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC If you’ve got oily skin, you likely know all too well that there’s a fine line between when your complexion looks happily dewy and when it’s straight-up greasy. The trick to being on the right side of that line all comes down to
Jennifer Anistonās 5 wellness habits that keep her looking ageless
February 11, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC Fifty-one years ago today, the heavens broke open and down came Jennifer Aniston. Since her big break in Friends nearly 30 years ago, the SAG award-winning actress and producer has blessed us with her talent in countless TV shows and moviesāhardly appearing to
Gabi Butlerās triple flips are hard to copy, but you *can* steal her ab workouts
February 11, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Watch Netflix’s hit docu-series Cheer and you’ll quickly see that the Navarro College cheerleading team practices pretty much all the time. That’s how you win national titles, after all. But what you don’t see on screen is that Navarro star Gabi Butlerāa longtime
5 curling irons that wonāt damage hair, according to stylists who use them all the time
February 11, 2020 at 06:04PM by CWC Nothing quite says “I spent $60 on a professional blowout” (without actually having to spend $60 on a professional blowout) like knowing how to curl your own hair. Once you know how to give yourself effortless bends or bombshell waves, you’ll want to
This woman set a world record with a 4-hour plankāhereās her secret
February 11, 2020 at 05:06PM by CWC Just a one-minute plank makes my whole body shake, so my jaw dropped to the floor when I heard about a new world record of 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 55 seconds. Dana Glowacka, a vegan athlete, and yogi, makes her world-record plank
Itās 2020 and burnout is still ablazeāhereās what we need to do about it:
February 11, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC āItās what could happenāitās completely possible. We donāt know how bad things can get.ā Thatās the message functional medicine practitioner Will Cole, DC, wants to spread about the 2008 Pixar film WALL-E being a prophetic, cautionary vision regarding the future if we donāt
This sex toy looks like an electric toothbrush and will make your head spin with pleasure
February 11, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC When I unwrapped my brand new Zumio sex toy ($140) in plain sight on a couch at work, all I could think of was Beanie Feldstein. Deep purple with a slim, rotating tip, I had never seen a sex toy like this before…one
Why sea moss is the latest hot add-in to healthy smoothies
February 11, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Sometimes it seems like we’ve seen anything that could possibly trend in the wellness world have a moment. Jade eggs? Check. Eating all fat? Check. CBD everything? Check. But just when you thought you’ve seen it all…enter the rise of sea moss. No,
āFriend-mirroringā is the confidence-boosting reason to send selfies to your pals
February 11, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC I’m single and I live in New York City, which is something I admit with the same enthusiasm I’d dedicate to “I have to get a colonoscopy.” What I mean by that is my relationship status isn’t the worst thing in the world,
Iām not a runner, but in the spirit of marathon season I tried CBD-fueled runsāhereās what happened
February 11, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC I won’t lie to you, I’m that person who peeks out from under my blankets to look out the window at passing runners, wondering why on earth theyĀ chose to leave their warm homes to go for a run outside. It’s not that I
Never heard of circadian entrainment? Hereās how the method can boost your wellness routine (plus how to do it)
February 11, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC If you’ve ever struggled to break out of your foggy morning haze or felt ravenous for sugar-filled snacks after a night of just okay sleep, it’s not your lazy-Sunday mentality taking overāit might be that your circadian rhythm (you know, your internal clock