June 16, 2020 at 10:08AM Share on: We’ve all heard of “helicopter parents” and “tiger moms”—maybe you even experienced this parenting style firsthand as a teen. In a new longitudinal study by researchers at the University of Virginia, the team wanted to know if there were any long-term effects of having psychologically controlling parents. And based on their findings, there […]

June 16, 2020 at 10:03AM Many of us learned about the Age of Aquarius from the popular hit song written in the late ’60s. The song talks about a time when peace will guide the planet and humans will live in great harmony. Well, the cosmic clock is turning, and the Age of Aquarius is here. There’s nothing like a […]

June 16, 2020 at 01:04AM Share on: To breed or not to breed? It’s a subject so loaded with pain that it feels almost unbearable to think about. The question comes up in environmentalist conversation in two mutually reinforcing parts: There’s the environmental impact of the child on the world and the potentially horrifying impact of climate breakdown on the […]

June 15, 2020 at 11:18PM Share on: Mess with your hair too much while it’s wet, and it has the potential to frizz faster than you can say air-dry. Especially those with curlier, coarser hair textures, as the hair is already prone to frizz as soon as it becomes exposed to air (i.e. as soon as you step foot outside […]

June 15, 2020 at 10:20PM Share on: As all 50 states in the U.S. begin reopening, it can start to feel like COVID-19 has been eradicated. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. So as lockdown restrictions ease, it’s important to make sure safety procedures do not. On Friday, June 12, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidelines to help […]

June 15, 2020 at 08:03PM Share on: The words dessert and diet aren’t often used in the same sentence, but the Mediterranean diet makes space for sweets, favoring ones that are low in refined sugars and grains. The inclusion of both carbs and desserts is perhaps one of the reasons the Mediterranean diet was named the Easiest Diet To Follow in […]

June 15, 2020 at 12:17PM Share on: Ask anyone in the curl community the secret to soft, bouncy curls, and they’ll likely tell you: Moisture, and lots of it. But sometimes your hair is perpetually thirsty no matter how many hydrating hair masks you lather on—leaving it dry, frizzy, and dull. Enter: the LOC method. A popular term in the […]

June 15, 2020 at 10:24AM Share on: At-home sunburn remedies range far and wide: aloe vera plants, oatmeal baths, cool compresses—even shaving cream. But that last one becomes a little dicey; perhaps it’s time to unpack the claim before you start stashing the shaving cream next to the sunblock. Some swear by the foam in order to wake up to […]

June 15, 2020 at 10:10AM Share on: Probiotics are often recommended for people dealing with uncomfortable gas, bloating, and digestion issues. Since the word probiotics actually refers to a healthy bacteria, that recommendation can be a bit confusing. Is it best to consume probiotics through food or through supplements? And is it ever OK to double up? Can you take […]

June 15, 2020 at 10:04AM Share on: Spirituality in recent years has wound up with a reputation of commodification and, well, whiteness. And exclusivity in spirituality is anything but spiritual. Along with other themes in the wellness world, mainstream spirituality needs more diversity. Today, there are tons of Black men and women leading that charge, through everything from thought leadership […]