June 18, 2020 at 10:03AM Home is where the heart is…or so the story goes. But in 2020, home has become the hotbed for so much more. The summer 2020 Mercury retrograde retreats in cancer, the zodiac sign that governs our domestic lives and our childhood patterns. Cancer energy, at its best, reveals what we need to feel nurtured, safe, and […]

June 18, 2020 at 09:37AM Gut health research is in a weird place: Experts know more than ever before, but there’s still so much to learn—in terms of what a healthy gut even looks like, how to test it, and the best type of probiotic to take. “We don’t have yet a complete understanding of what a true healthy gut […]

June 18, 2020 at 01:04AM Share on: It’s a big weekend in the cosmos: Summer officially kicks off in the northern hemisphere on Saturday with the summer solstice, and a “ring of fire” new moon and solar eclipse will follow shortly behind on Sunday morning. Despite its slightly sinister name, the lunation is something to celebrate—especially if you’re lucky enough […]

June 17, 2020 at 11:08PM Along with social distancing, wearing face masks is thought to help slow or prevent the spread of COVID-19. The reason being, when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or spits while talking, the mask may block the respiratory droplets from traveling onto someone else. However, a recent study, published in an issue of Physics of Fluids, […]

June 17, 2020 at 08:32PM Share on: Around the country and the world, COVID-19 restrictions are slowly beginning to lift. Stores and restaurants are opening, people are out and about, and for some, post-lockdown anxiety may be creeping in. That is totally OK: After all, we are still in a pandemic that’s nowhere near being over. As the world reopens, […]

June 17, 2020 at 06:34PM Share on: When it comes to nighttime skin care routines, using heavier, more potent formulas can help you make the most out of your beauty sleep. Allow us to remind you: The skin is more permeable at night, so it’s best to seal in tons of moisture before you snooze. But one area we may […]

June 17, 2020 at 05:28PM Anyone who has taken a Pilates, yoga, or barre class has most likely heard the phrase “engage your core.” The action has a variety of supportive and physical benefits, but what exactly does it mean, and how do you know if you’re doing it properly? We consulted personal trainers and fitness experts to help answer […]

June 17, 2020 at 02:33PM Share on: The bad news is that there is no magic solution to the problem of sleep deprivation. The good news is there are quite a few tips and tricks to help get you through this really intense period. For some, this period lasts “only” a month or so. For other parents, it takes up […]

June 17, 2020 at 12:04PM Share on: Empaths are hyperperceptive and naturally wired to feel the energies and emotions of others. Yet with practice and intention, empaths can choose to be observers as well. This witnessing is less draining, yet at times empaths will want to feel both joyful and painful emotions and energies in the world. Some examples of […]

June 17, 2020 at 11:22AM Share on: Skin aging is a complex process that involves many factors—genetics, diet, environment, stress levels, hormone changes, and topical care among them. When it comes to skin’s structural health, however, one thing that is certain is the undeniable importance of collagen. Simply speaking, “collagen is a protein that is naturally found in the skin,” […]