March 17, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC When sweating through glute-focused exercises, it’s easy to think that you’re activating your butt muscles, especially if you’re feeling the burn in that general vicinity. The bad news is that… it’s very common to not properly activate the backside of your body (ahem:
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Yes, eggs are healthyāhere are 7 delicious, creative ways to eat them that donāt involve scrambles
March 17, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m going to go ahead and give my unsolicited opinion on a debate that’s been raging for centuries: The egg cameĀ beforeĀ the chicken. My reasoning isn’t scientific; it comes down to the fact that the yummy yolks and whites that compose “nature’s multivitamin” will
I tried a couples therapy app to ātrainā my relationshipāhereās what I learned
March 17, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC For me, the idea of going to couples therapy conjures an image similar to that of the opening scene of the 2019 film Marriage Storyāthat is, two people either crying or yelling at one another in the presence of a professional who’s trying
Is seltzer just as hydrating as plain H20?
March 17, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC There’s a legit reason why many people prefer seltzer. The happy fizz of carbonation makes drinking water a heck of a lot more exciting. Sure, there are times when all you want is a big glass of still water to chug, like after
FYI: Your orgasm is the best, easiest, and quickest sleep hack there is
March 17, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Considering that the sleep-tech industry is slated to be worth $27 billion by 2025, up from from $9 billion in 2018, it’s clear that many people are looking for new and innovative ways to optimize their REM routines. Think:Ā smart mattresses,Ā thoughtful pillows,Ā snooze-tracking wearables,Ā breathing robots,
3 ways body language can help you fake it till you make it on days when you feel blah
March 17, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC I type this with fingers that have half-polished, half-unpolished nails, extending from hands that are covered in ink smears. So no, I, for one, am not feeling gorgeous today. We all have days like that, and sometimes our energy is affected as a
The cheap, shelf-stable food that will help keep constipation at bay, according to an RD
March 17, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBDrCgS7E2k] Facing some constipation? Here’s why an RD swears behind the same remedy that your grandma does. Anyone who has ever been constipated can attest that it is incredibly not fun. There are really no upsides to constipation, except that, well, you’ll
An RD and a natural makeup artist got real about supplementsāhereās what happened
March 17, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/koK9rn7d-AjgxWzQ7.js It’s easy to believe that your Instagram role model for learning about all things wellness (we all have one) must have every aspect of their own health nailed down, right? But, even natural makeup artist Alexandria GillĆ©oāwhose inside-out wellness motto inspires her
These 8 activewear pieces prove sustainable fashion can be functional *and* stylish
March 17, 2020 at 09:30AM by CWC When it comes to living more sustainably, you know the drill: bring your reusable water bottle everywhere, recycle plastics when you can’t avoid them, and say no to straws. But dressing sustainably? That’s a little tougher to tackle, especially when it comes to
I ate pancakes every day for a week and didnāt fall into a carb comaāhereās how
March 17, 2020 at 09:00AM by CWC Growing up, Saturdays meant one thing: pancakes. The smell percolating throughout the house as soon as I emerged from my dream state was the only wake-up call I’ve ever actually looked forward to. But, following the inevitable devouring of pancakes, I would be
The best self-soothing technique for each zodiac sign, according to a psychological astrologer
March 17, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC The world is experiencing a pandemic, local establishments are closing left and right, nobody can find hand sanitizer or milk, and you are constantly dehydrated. The last one actually just might be me, but you get it: Real Life is cancelled for the
COVID-19: You should be washing your hands more, but does that go for showering too?
March 17, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC “Wash your hands for 20 seconds” has been one of the most valuableāand pressingāpieces of advice as COVID-19 makes its way globally, and has made its way into our daily life. (Other great advice? “Isolate yourself” and “for the love of all things
These are the studios taking their workouts online to ease social distancing
March 17, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC While we all practice social distancing, it’s important to stay away from crowded spaces like gyms. But it’s also important to keep taking care of yourself by staying active. We love group fitness classes not just for the workout, but because of the
The 10-minute wellness habit that fights inflammation
March 17, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Spend even a few minutes dabbling in the world of wellness and you’ll walk away with this one major takeaway: chronic inflammation is capital-B Bad. This isn’t just talk: science backs it up. Whether you’re dealing with something annoying like acne or an
Hereās what you should be doing if you absolutely have to travel right now
March 16, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC With travel restrictions being introduced worldwide in attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, the message has never been clearer: now is the time to stay put, stay healthy, and practice social distancing. Remaining at home isn’t an option for everyone, though. For
The case for limiting your exposure to the news, according to a psychologist
March 16, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC I’m absolutely fixated on the daily news right now, so much so that I’m waking up several times in the night to refresh my feed, checking Instagram more often than ever to discover news I might have missed, and playing pretty much an
7 overnight hair masks that will revive dry, dull strands
March 16, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC The world can be divided into two camps: People who could spend hours in the shower, and people who get in and out as quickly as possible. I fall into the latter (correct) camp; however, my laziness in regards to getting regular hair
Probiotics are cool and all, but have you heard about postbiotics?
March 16, 2020 at 08:36PM by CWC At this point, gut health has been *the* topic of conversation in the wellness world for a while. We all know about drinking kombucha and eating foods high in probiotics for optimal gut health, and if you’re really deep in the scene, you
The strength-boosting sequence thatāll help you master the yoga headstand
March 16, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC You may be able to twist your way into a bird of paradise with the best of them, but mastering the yoga headstand is a whole different ballgame. Unlike many moves in the practice, which solely rely on flexibility, balancing on your head
The 11 sex personality types are like love languages for intimacyāhereās how to learn yours
March 16, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC People are interested in having sex for many different reasons and the definition of “great sex” varies from person to person (and changes over time). And when two people in a relationship want different things out of sex, open communication is the key
A runner and registered dietitian shares what an average day of eating looks like for herāpeanut butter cups included
March 16, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC There’s a lot of confusion around food for runners and what the heck to eat when your workout of choice involves lengthy long runs. Does being a runner mean having spaghetti every night? (Gotta carb-load, right?) Is coffee before a run a good
How to maintain human connection (and fight loneliness) when working from home for the foreseeable future
March 16, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, one common response to a national directive to practice social distancing has put many workers on an āindefiniteā WFH-status. As a new, albeit temporary, reality is setting in, a common objective is emerging: We all need
Meet the toy my partner and I use when weāre too lazy to have sex
March 16, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Gone are the days when every vibrator looked like either like a purple penis or an oversize microphone. Now, not only can you find vibrators in amorphous and varying geometric shapes, but you can also find vibrators that resemble rings, giant eggplant emojis,
A neurology expert shares the 5 ways she avoids brain fog
March 16, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Brain fogāthat feeling of not being able to concentrate, or blanking out on random little things, like what you had for dinner the night beforeā is annoying at best and alarming at worst, especially if you experience it on a regular basis. Lisa
The real reason many find themselves stuck in the friend zoneāand how to GTFO
March 16, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC The great wide world of internet memes suggests two mutually exclusive truths: First, there’s a cat pic to mirror every mood. And second, there’s no deflating feeling quite like getting friend-zoned by someone on whom you have a massive crush. As proof, I
Get faster in 15-minutes flat with this speed-based treadmill workout
March 16, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNnV1YfXhTw] Whether you’re running 12-minute miles (#itme) or edging in on a record-breaking two-hour marathon, getting faster is something every runner can improve on. But shaving minutes off of your miles requires a different type of work than just hitting the ground
The astrology of March 2020 has always looked intense to astrologersāhereās why
March 15, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Astrologers have been discussing March 2020 astrology for a very, very, long time. You see, Saturn, also known as the Lord of Karma, meeting with Pluto, who represents death and rebirth, in Capricorn, the sign of government and business, creates a heavy-hitting combination
Iām a chef, and this is the easy, āclean out the fridgeā healthy salad I eat every week
March 15, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXvGEkr2XEs] Looking for the easiest, healthiest possible dinner to make in 20 minutes? Try this recipe developerās go-to salad. Raise your hand if this sounds familiar: Itās the end of the week, you havenāt been to the grocery store in days, and
This derm-approved overnight treatment will prep your hands for a full dayās worth of 20-second washes
March 15, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC Washing your hands for 20 seconds, multiple times a day, is great for protecting yourself from getting sick. What it’sĀ not good for, though, is keeping your skin hydrated. If you’ve been diligently scrubbing yourself per the CDC’s recommended guidelines, you may have already
Professional stylists and dermatologists explain *exactly* how long it takes to grow out your hair
March 15, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Last week, I went to get a haircut in the middle of stressful situation, and I left the salon with a bob. It’s not a big deal, except that I hate it and so, too, does everyone I know. Most at least feign