March 09, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I’ve been using the same canvas grocery bag for years. And after unloading a recent grocery haul, I peered into the bottom of the bag to find—you guessed it—filth! To make sure that my freshly produce isn’t arriving home grimy, I consulted two
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How to read your astrological chart using just your hand, according to a palm reader
March 09, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC The ethos of palm reading is that the secrets of our personality are right in front of us, at literal arm’s length. A similar ethos governs astrology (but less literally, unless, of course, your hand is on your phone, ready to open your
5 yogurt benefits that will inspire you to make it a regular in your breakfast rotation
March 09, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC While the world of healthy eating can be divisive (and confusing!) at times, there are a few universal true-isms that nearly every expert can agree upon. One, that everyone should be eating more fiber. Two, that food should be joyful, not restrictive. And
You touch your face 23 times an hour—here are 3 ways to curb the habit, according to behavioral psychologist
March 09, 2020 at 01:08PM by CWC I touched my face 12 times before my first morning meeting. Oh wait, that’s a lie—I should say 12 times in the hour between arriving at work and my first meeting of the day. I know health officials are recommending we keep our paws
Can aromatherapy improve memory? I sniffed rosemary for 2 weeks to find out
March 09, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC They say that you’re never too old to learn…and, simultaneously, that it’s pretty tough to become fluent in a language if you start learning after the age of 10. Yet here I am at 28, studying French ahead of a Parisian vacation. I
This 15-minute treadmill workout is so much fun, you won’t even realize you’re running hills
March 09, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vQ_Ad40KU] I’m thinking it’s not a coincidence that there’s only a one-letter difference between the words “hill” and “hell.” Running at an incline is challenging (and, ok, pretty unpleasant), but it’s an important element of any runner’s training because it challenges your body—and
I’m a cardiologist, and this is the ideal workout schedule for a healthy heart
March 08, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC Workouts are typically created to target certain muscle groups. There are butt-sculpting workouts, upper body exercises, chest exercises—you get the gist. But a cardiologist has a friendly reminder for us all: The most important muscle in your body isn’t your biceps or your
Mercury is out of retrograde this week, and the universe is finally cutting us an energetic break
March 08, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC This week begins with compelling prospects afoot. The Virgo full moon directly opposes the sun in Pisces on Monday, March 9, at 1:37 p.m., just less than two hours after Mercury, who’s traveled retrograde since February 16, stations direct. Since Mercury rules Virgo,
These are the 2 ingredients that nutritionists will never, ever eat
March 08, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Despite conventional “wisdom” in the healthy eating community, processed foods aren’t inherently bad for you. Yes, a consumer has to be wary of excessive amounts of sodium or hidden sugars, but generally, a packaged food here or there is not the end of
I can’t stop eating this high-fiber, plant-based Italian meal
March 08, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC When I go to an Italian restaurant, my mind is always on the main course. I mean, it’s nearly impossible not to drool when you’re minutes away from getting a plate of spaghetti or lasagna set in front of you. One thing I
I tried a boob-care routine to show my gals some love
March 08, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC I have breasts that look like Christmas morning, and I intend to keep it that way. I don’t say that exclusively out of vanity, they’re just an objectively good set. Two huge wins for the genetic lottery: A+ (or DD+, whatever). So when
This $6 tool is the only thing you need to clean your AirPods like a pro
March 08, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC Properly cleaning your AirPods is a true struggle. It’s far too easy for dirt, germs, and—let’s be honest—earwax to get caught in all the nooks and crannies. They’re too small to clean with just your finger. Even trying to use Q-tips can make
The ‘side plank march’ is a trainer’s favorite to fire up your lateral chain
March 08, 2020 at 11:00AM by CWC When it comes to core exercises that you can feel working, planks are at the top of the list. The second you start that hold, your whole body is instantly on fire. But trust me—you haven’t felt the burn until you try the side plank
What does it mean to celebrate Women’s History Month in 2020?
March 08, 2020 at 10:00AM by CWC In the photograph below, a woman unfurls a banner with two neat rows of stars down the center from a second-story balcony. On the ground beneath her, a group of women raise their arms and clap their hands in celebration. It’s August 18,
‘Sleep is the new steps,’ according to WHOOP founder Will Ahmed—here’s why
March 08, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC Fitness trackers and activity monitors have come a long way from the basic pedometer era. These days, many of us are collecting data not just on steps, but on sleep, stress, and other biomarkers that offer clues to how well we truly are.
These 4 ingredients are the only ones you need to stop acne in its tracks
March 07, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC When you’re dealing with acne, it can be tempting to pile on as many zit-zapping ingredients as possible in the hopes that they’ll come together to magically banish your breakouts. You need them to work fast, and logically a “more-is-more” approach seems like
This month’s full worm moon is also a supermoon—here’s what that means for your sign
March 07, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC This month’s full moon (appetizingly nicknamed the full worm moon) is one of four supermoons taking the sky this year. It happens on Monday, March 9, which is also the day Mercury finally stations direct. Given all this powerful energy swirling in the
Everything you need to know about straightening natural hair
March 07, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC From ages 6 to 18, I got my hair chemically straightened every six weeks. Then, in college, I started my natural hair journey, finding refuge in big, curly wigs and sleek box braids. I’m loving the journey of embracing my natural texture, but
How I’m preparing my skin-care routine for an extra hour of daytime
March 07, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I dread the changing of the clocks at the end of winter because, let’s be honest, it’s the bad one. As terrible as it is, “spring forward” has to exist in order for us to have “fall back,” wherein you can have an
How I’m preparing my skin-care routine for an extra hour of daytime
March 07, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC I dread the changing of the clocks at the end of winter because, let’s be honest, it’s the bad one. As terrible as it is, “spring forward” has to exist in order for us to have “fall back,” wherein you can have an
8 vegan jerky recipes you can make using your air fryer
March 07, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC In the past few years, traditional beef jerky has gotten a major glow-up, revamped from the ultra processed sticks ubiquitous at gas stations and remade to be sourced from grass-fed meat and lower in sodium. The jerky space has also expanded to include
Slept wrong? Try a professional stretchers 4 best moves for working out the knots
March 07, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Opening your eyes first-thing to realize you have a kink in your neck or back kinda gives a whole new meaning to “waking up on the wrong side of the bed.” You don’t have to go ahead and consider the day a wash,
Is it just me, or can your deodorant completely stop working? A dermatologist explains
March 07, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Raise your hand (or, erm, maybe don’t) if you’ve ever gotten a ripe whiff of your armpits in the middle of the day and wondered, “what the hell is going on under there?” Well, it may be that your deodorant has stopped working.
I’m a professional chef, and this anti-inflammatory salad recipe is good enough to eat every day
March 07, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNBjXk0c65I] If you’re feeling fatigued with the standard cold desk lunch, all you need is a handful of hearty veggies to make a nourishing warm salad recipe. In an episode of Well+Good’s video series Cook With Us, Sam Kass—cookbook author and former White
Will shaving really make your hair grow back thicker? Derms weigh in
March 07, 2020 by CWC There are plenty of old wives’ tales in the beauty world: that your skin needs to feel squeaky-clean (not true), your pores can actually shrink (also false), and—one of the biggest—that your hair grows back thicker after shaving. Well, good news: Dermatologists are busting that
Yoga has literally thousands of poses, but a stretching expert says this one unwinds every muscle
March 06, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC No one has an exact count of the number of asanas out there (it could be thousands or millions), but trainer and massage therapist Joe Yoon, author of the newly-released book Better Stretching, says that one pose outperforms the others when it comes
Why do we keep taking nutrition advice from Silicon Valley?
March 06, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Twitter founder Jack Dorsey drinks salt juice every morning and eats just once a day. Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey loads his coffee with butter, engages in 60-hour intermittent fasts, and continuously monitors his blood glucose levels (despite an absence of diabetes). Silicon Valley
Your secret weapon for back strength is a stability ball—here’s exactly how to wield it
March 06, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC A stability ball is typically used for core exercises at the gym or as a supposedly better-for-your-posture chair at the office. And while it really is helpful to define your abdominal muscles, it’s also a secret weapon for strengthening your back. Take that,
This is the red wine of choice for the longest living people in the world
March 06, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC When it comes to wine, there’s still a lot of confusion about whether it’s actually good for you or not. Longevity expert Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones Kitchen, gives at least one red wine his stamp of approval (in moderation of
5 reiki principles you can use to create more ease and flow in your life
March 06, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC Principles like the 12 laws of the universe, the eight limbs of yoga, and even Marie Kondo’s “does this spark joy?” concept are all examples of fundamental truths that help guide us in our lives. Reiki, the Japanese energy-healing practice, too, offers a set of