January 15, 2020 at 05:59PM by CWC When I’m feeling angry and need something to match my energy, I turn to Rico Nasty’s special brand of punk rap. When I’m ready to calm down, I’ll switch to a more soothing artist, like Nao or Alina Baraz. I know I’m not
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How I navigate New Year’s resolution season as an eating disorder survivor
January 15, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece might be triggering for people with a history of disordered eating. I was 10 years old when I made myself throw up for the first time. I have grappled with disordered eating for as long as I can remember.
I’m a dermatologist, and these are the mistakes I see people make when treating eczema
January 15, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Having dehydrated skin is one thing, but dealing with eczema takes dry skin woes to another level. Since we’re smack in the middle of winter, a lot of people are experiencing eczema flareups, and there are a few key things to keep in
How to use your foam roller for lymphatic drainage (because it works for that too)
January 15, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Foam rolling is one of the most dependable ways to relieve muscle soreness, get myofascial release, and help with flexibility. Another benefit for your body? Foam rolling helps with lymphatic drainage, too, which means that fluid buildup around your fascia gets broken up,
When you buy a super-expensive beauty product, this is what you’re paying for
January 15, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Call me a beauty snob (or just very gullible), but I’ve always assumed that luxury skin-care products are superior to their budget friendly counterparts—the higher price point must mean they’re more effective and less likely to trigger my highly sensitive skin, right? But
‘Melting’ cleansers completely erase makeup so you can kiss the double cleanse buh-bye
January 15, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC When it comes to the first (and most basic) step in your skin-care routine—cleansing—there are somehow a lot of things to think about. Dermatologists and facialists suggest optimizing your cleanse by using warm (but not too hot) water, choosing a face wash that rids
5 ways to participate in effective activism, according to two experts
January 15, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC As we begin living in 2020, it’s hard not to feel frustrated, confused, and concerned about the state of the world. Less than 48 hours into the new year, the Department of Defense issued a statement announcing a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad killed
6 luxe African safaris that are making wellness a serious focus
January 15, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC The idea of luxury African safaris most commonly conjures dreams of peeping majestic animals in their natural environment. And, sure, that’s a fair primary focus of such a travel experience, but the trip can be so much more. While offering health-boosting benefits that
5 insider tips for aging like a French woman
January 15, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC Aging, no matter which number you’re edging toward, is uncharted territory with new milestones, new hair colors, and new skin-care needs to consider—but why does all the change have to be something to fear? “Because we are living in a time and society
Hate to say it, but complaining only gets you what you want when it’s ‘problem-solving’
January 15, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC I am very infamous for my champagne complaints, my prosecco problems, if you will. This makes me a very hilarious companion during Happy Hour, and then, one unhappy hour later, very annoying to everyone including myself. That’s because complaining has hard limits when
2020 numerology promises we’ll (finally) work things out as people this year—here’s why
January 15, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Given it’s an election year, and one in which the country is divided to an unprecedented degree, I highly doubt anyone went into 2020 thinking, “Finally, the chaos will stop and we can all relax.” No, 2020 does not seem to be shaping
Turn up the heat on your self care with a hot stone massage
January 15, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC The wise philosopher Nelly once said, “It’s getting hot in herre, so take off all your clothes.” He certainly wasn’t talking about getting a hot stone massage, but like, he might as well have. After all, both situations involve high temperatures and a
Your complete guide to hitting the right boutique fitness class for you
January 15, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Boutique fitness studios are like universes unto themselves. Each has its own distinct brand, from the look of the sweat box to the vibe of its classes to what the workouts are actually like once you’re in them. Because of this, boutique fitness
A new study describes 4 ‘ageotypes’ that determine how you age—here’s what that means
January 14, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC We all became infatuated by personality tests in 2019, but they’re about to expand beyond the realm of Myers-Briggs and Enneagram. New research indicates you have an aging personality, or “ageotype,” that determines how your body changes over the course of time. The
A nutritionist’s top 5 all-natural foods for better sleep—and why they work
January 14, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC When it comes to pre-bedtime snacks (and late-night dinners), some foods are known to be sleep disruptors while others are linked to drifting off more soundly. Our culture has long turned to wine or over-the-counter meds as sleep aids, but the truth is,
How to stop a bad horoscope from derailing your day, according to a psychological astrologer
January 14, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC I recently realized that whenever Co-Star gives me an ominous reading for the day, tipping me off to the likelihood that I could expect “Trouble in Sex and Love,” I grow super anxious about the hours ahead, anticipating what kind of awful trouble
Real talk: Do any of these new hair loss supplements actually work?
January 14, 2020 at 06:06PM by CWC On average you might lose 100 strands of hair per day. But what do you do when you’re losing more than usual? Research shows that up to 45 percent of women experience hair loss in their lifetime, and many before the age of
Sage is the deodorant ingredient that doesn’t just cover sweat, it squelches it altogether
January 14, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC When you want rid your life of something negative, reaching for sage is practically wellness 101 (just ask my roommate how many crappy ex-boyfriends I’ve smudged away in the last year). But while we know the herb is great for zapping bad energy,
75% of vulva-owners will have painful sex in their life—here’s what to do if that includes you
January 14, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Moan-making. Spine-chilling. Sheet-twisting. Mind-blowing. Sounds like the stuff of an especially exciting sexual experience, right? For a number of reasons, though, those adjectives aren’t always an orgasmic given. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) reports that 75 percent of
Harness your body’s energy-giving ki passages to help fight stress
January 14, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC People may throw around the word “burnout” like it’s a fleeting feeling, but the truth is, it’s a legitimate medical condition that affects up to 44 percent of full-time workers in the U.S. Some signs you may be suffering from burnout: inability to
Ready to stop caring what people people think? Here’s how to do it in 5 steps
January 14, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Right up there with the likes of public speaking, mortality, and rejection is another common anxiety-fueler: the fear of what others think. While it can show up in many forms—like, curbing us from speaking our truth, deciding what we do (and don’t) post
I’m a pro stretcher, and this is the best way to decompress always-tight hips
January 14, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC When it comes to making sure your body is loose and limber, you can rely on all sorts of recovery methods to do the job, and one of the easiest, quite simply, involves hanging out. Because we sit all day, every day, our
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? An RD sets the record straight
January 14, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tF5DUo1GRc] Do you remember those PSA-like conversations your parents and teachers would have with you as a kid, repeating the importance of eating a well-rounded breakfast in order to have the best day possible? Now that you’re the one in charge of
Science says working out with a friend is *actually* better for you—here’s why
January 14, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC In the age of “if you didn’t Instagram your workout, did it really count?” fitness can feel like an all-or-nothing proposition—but it shouldn’t. Together with Michelob ULTRA—the next-level light beer that wants to take the stress out of staying fit—we’re exploring ways to
How an AMRAP CrossFit mentality has benefitted my life outside the gym
January 14, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC I’m a better person because I do CrossFit. It’s sounds like a sales pitch, and considering that I work at a CrossFit box a few times a week, sometimes it is. But it’s also the capital-T truth (and not just because of the
This vegan green soup is loaded with fiber and fragrant herbs
January 14, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC A green smoothie is maybe my favorite way to “veg” out. But sometimes I switch it up with Elisa Marshall’s nourishing green herb velouté. “It’s like comfort in a bowl,” says Marshall, founder and designer of Maman, a french bakery, café, and restaurant
A top Tough Mudder athlete shares her decades-long journey recovering from anorexia
January 14, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Editor’s note: This piece might be triggering for eating disorder survivors. Amelia Boone, 36, is an ambitious achiever used to coming out on top. In addition to being an accomplished corporate attorney, Boone is a competitive athlete who has won the World’s Toughest
5 healthy packaged breakfast foods to upgrade your grab-and-go routine
January 13, 2020 at 10:07PM by CWC You know breakfast is an important meal. But it’s so easy to skip it when you need an extra 10 minutes of sleep. Only when your stomach starts rumbling during your first meeting of the day do you wish you’d taken a healthy
A self-help book from 1936 is New York Public Library’s most-borrowed non-fiction title ever—here’s why it’s still relevant today
January 13, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC While most advice gets lost as the years go by, certain wisdom proves timeless. First published in 1936, Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends & Influence People is widely considered one of, if not the best self-help books to date. According to the
Cult-fave brand Skinceuticals is opening its first IRL shops—and facials are involved
January 13, 2020 at 07:44PM by CWC Derms and beauty lovers, rejoice! SkinCeuticals is launching SkinCeuticals SkinLab, the first brick-and-mortar shops since its founding in 1997, where customers can get a specialized treatment and shop the brand’s best products. “With SkinCeuticals SkinLab’s approachable aesthetics, we are bringing in the next