March 06, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC The year is 2020, and we’ve reached the golden age of foundation. A product category that once referred only to thick, cakey face makeup now encompasses an entire range of complexion-perfecting products. And with the mass of options, finding the right one to
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6 myths about COVID-19 doctors want you to stop believing
March 06, 2020 at 04:32PM by CWC In the three months since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Wuhan, China, the headline-grabbing respiratory illness has circulated the globe with alarming speed. At press time, there have been more than 95,000 confirmed cases and nearly 3,400 deaths across 77
Could you make it through the hardest workout in America?
March 06, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC The verdict is in: the hardest workout studio in America is (drumroll, please…) New York City’s Tone House. Earlier this week, Classpass released its list of “Hardest Classes in America,” and Tone House beat out 20,000 other studios across the country for the
Your guide to 7 different types of vibrators, and how to use each best
March 06, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC There many paths we’re able to take in order to reach the destination of pleasure: To name a few, there’s Clitoral Orgasm Avenue, G-Spot Street, Wake-Up Your Neighbors In The Middle of The Night Lane…you get the idea. The world of pleasure is
The meal prep plan you need for easy gluten-free dinners all week
March 06, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC Meal prepping is the not-so-secret hack for making eating healthy during busy weekdays a cinch, but it’s a lot easier said than done—even with the best intentions and a Pinterest board full of ideas. Enter Prep School, Well+Good’s new series that makes meal
Elizabeth Warren won’t be our next president, but we still desperately need a woman in office
March 06, 2020 at 01:10PM by CWC On Wednesday, March 4, a day before Elizabeth Warren announced that she was stepping out of the presidential race and a day after her Super Tuesday performance made it a foregone conclusion that she’d have to, I posted the following meme on my
5 common mistakes that are ruining your treadmill workout, according to a run coach
March 06, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6I24WgiiPw] Running is the most natural form of movement there is. Humans have been doing it since the dawn of time, and our bodies are well trained to perform these movements. Running on the treadmill, though, is a totally different story. Our bodies
3 ways to healthify your favorite game day foods, according to a registered dietitian
March 06, 2020 at 10:30AM by CWC Game day watch parties often consist of very passionate sports fans, a few people who are just there for the snacks (let’s be honest), lots of cheering, and plenty of buffalo chicken dip. One thing not commonly found at the party? Healthy food.
4 freezer staples that make plant-based cooking so much easier
March 06, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC It’s a common misconception that in order to eat a primarily plant-based diet, everything has to be fresh. While a crisper bursting with colorful produce is certainly welcome, it’s not the only way to make plants the primary part of your meals. A
How to triple your push-up count in a single strength-training session
March 06, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC Whether you can do two of them in a row or 200, learning how to do more push-ups seems to be an item on everyone’s fitness to-do lists. Obviously, as you get stronger you’ll be able to up your count over time, but
Your guide to buying and drinking truly sustainable wine
March 06, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Thanks to climate change, people are more willing than ever to go “green” with their eating habits, from going plant-based (at least some of the time) to cutting back on their food waste. So it should be no surprise that many people are
Ableism is the issue in wellness we’re not addressing
March 06, 2020 at 12:00AM by CWC When I was sworn in as an attorney in 2019, the leaders from my local chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers welcomed me to the profession and I enthusiastically signed up to join their organization. I wanted to become more involved
A dermatologist is begging you to stop making these face-washing mistakes
March 05, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwMeaiiyzHo] Dermatologists are well-equipped to answer all of your skin-related brain busters, like, “what products should I be using if my skin is oily and dry?” “What’s the deal with topical collagen?” and “Do hair loss supplements actually work?” But the most
Use the ‘hip to lip’ method to max out your fastest sprint ever
March 05, 2020 at 10:00PM by CWC Running gets written off as a leg-centric sport, and for good reason: pounding the pavement demands a lot of your quads, hamstrings, and hips. What people often forget, though, is that a powerful arm swing can shave seconds (or even minutes!) off your
Have we reached peak hydration?
March 05, 2020 at 09:00PM by CWC Over the past few years, the basic earth element of water somehow snagged itself a cool-factor edge. Google searches for “hydration” have almost doubled since 2015; new apps that remind you to drink water (like, a lot of apps) have burst onto the
Have trouble asking for what you want during sex? This 5-minute exercise will help you communicate orgasmically
March 05, 2020 at 08:00PM by CWC I’m in a room packed with strangers when I learn something new about myself: On a scale of 1 to 10, I prefer to be touched at a pressure that lands somewhere around a four. And I like a little bit of dragging-nail
My grandma says she needs less sleep as she gets older—is she lying?
March 05, 2020 at 07:00PM by CWC You can consider it an old wives tale or something that gray-haired ladies weave while power-knitting: the older you get, the less sleep you need. That sounds like a rare and significant pro of aging, being able to be energized for longer hours.
I’m an Ulta Beauty Pro Artist and these 4 items *never* leave my makeup bag
March 05, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC My high school best friend scored a part-time job selling makeup the summer before our senior year. I watched in awe as her cosmetic bag turned into Wonderland, and she became fearless Alice, braving the before-uncharted lands of cream blushes, whisper-soft makeup brushes,
This new inflammation index shows just how healthy your favorite foods are
March 05, 2020 at 06:00PM by CWC There’s a lot of helpful intel crammed onto the inches that make up a food label’s nutrition panel. The amount of fiber? Check. Sugar, including what’s in there naturally versus what was added in? Check. The vitamins and nutrients, including how close a
This is what it’s like to walk into a real-life wellness wonderland
March 05, 2020 at 05:30PM by CWC Picture this: You step into a room and immediately feel the Zen vibes you’re always chasing during your self-care time. You look around and see tables lined with all the wellness-boosting tech, tinctures, and teas you can imagine, the healthy pantry of your
How to style the OV exercise dress for winter, because we’re team no pants all year round
March 05, 2020 at 05:00PM by CWC Many months ago, I packed away my shorts, skirts, and dresses for winter—already wishing that I could rewind the “lazy-hazy-crazy” days of summer and sport them all once more. There’s was one wardrobe exception, though: the Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) in winter
Just chill, because I’m about to tell you everything you’ve ever wondered about CBD gummies
March 05, 2020 at 04:00PM by CWC CBD or cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive element of the cannabis plant, continues to be the most-talked-about ingredient in wellness right now. From leggings to deodorants to lube, that good (wellness) kush is in almost too many things—including squishy gummy candies. But given that there are
The ‘overhead squat assessment’ tells you everything you need to know about your mobility, stability, and coordination
March 05, 2020 at 03:00PM by CWC Sometimes it really feels like you’re playing whack-a-mole with your fitness routine. You get your strength under control at the price of your mobility. Or you head to yoga to tackle stability and end up losing your strength. It’s hard to find the
This dietitian’s ‘Rule of 5’ makes healthy grocery shopping so much easier
March 05, 2020 at 02:00PM by CWC When you’re trying to find out if a food is healthy, you might start by reading the ingredients lists. Valuable information? Absolutely. Nothing beats knowing exactly what’s in your food. But sometimes there just isn’t time when you shop for groceries—especially when you’re
How to reinvent yourself into anything you want to be, according to a transformation mentor
March 05, 2020 at 01:00PM by CWC The question of how someone defines themselves is a tricky one because the options are so vast. Many, for example, have an identity that’s tied to their profession of choice. It often makes sense why, too, since if you’re lucky, you’ve actively chosen
Your core workouts have never burned as much as this 15-minute Pilates sesh
March 05, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdLPaGdYIZc] If you’re ever looking to burn out your core, one of the best—and lowest impact—ways to do it is with Pilates. The entire fitness modality centers around the core, but it gives you added benefits of things like better posture and
The magnesium-rich snack a health coach swears by for better sleep and digestion
March 05, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Pumpkin gets a lot of hype in the fall, then everyone forgets about those big orange squashes for the rest of the year. Well, everyone except for Brit Trainor, RD, a health coach at Parsley Health, who believes they’re far more than just
6 common things that cause sudden facial breakouts, according to dermatologists
March 05, 2020 at 02:30AM by CWC If you’ve ever looked in the office bathroom mirror after lunch, noticed a brand-spanking-new zit, and wondered “where the hell did that thing come from?” this one’s for you. Some facial breakouts seem to come up out of nowhere and ruin your afternoon,
The ‘3 Keys’ that make every weight-training workout more effective
March 05, 2020 at 02:00AM by CWC We know that using weights in your strength training routine helps to build muscle, boost metabolism, and make it easier to progress in your workouts. While bodyweight training is great, using weights adds extra resistance and is more impactful at making you stronger. “It’s
Do pore strips work? Dermatologists reveal the truth, once and for all
March 05, 2020 at 01:30AM by CWC People love to use skin-care products that work, sure, but they also love to use products that are satisfying. Beauty products like Baby Foot ($25) and peel-off face masks are fun because you get to watch dead skin cells come off centimeter by centimeter. Then