June 12, 2020 at 10:25AM In the past, exercising daily, practicing breathwork, and limiting my screen time (pro tip: Taking up knitting is a great way to get off your phone at night) have been enough to keep my anxiety levels under control. But when I was first quarantined in my Brooklyn apartment back in March, I was having more […]

June 12, 2020 at 10:02AM Share on: You might be familiar with the unforgiving blood sugar roller coaster: You have your fill of sugary, starchy sweets; you feel happy as can be for about 90 minutes; then you experience the quintessential blood sugar crash, leaving you exhausted, irritable, and hangry—so you reach for another sweet treat, and thus the cycle […]

June 12, 2020 at 03:23AM Share on: When hearing the term shelf life, people commonly think of food items or medication…but what about tampons? As it turns out, the feminine hygiene product does have an expiration date. To better understand what that means, women’s health experts break down everything there is to know about tampon storage and shelf life. In […]

June 12, 2020 at 02:08AM Share on: From the blood and bloating to the cramps and mood swings, menstruation can be a demanding time of the month. Many of us (myself included!) feel out of sorts before and during our period. We wish we could spend the week taking hot baths and binge-watching guilty pleasure TV. Sadly, we don’t have […]

June 11, 2020 at 11:03PM Share on: These last few weeks have shown us how much work white and non-Black POCs have to do to combat racism in our communities and in ourselves. Why not do some of it together? Starting a book club focused on learning anti-racism and building empathy and understanding for Black culture is one way we […]

June 11, 2020 at 05:13PM Share on: Mascaras are a coveted beauty item for many. In one or two swipes, they can define your eyes, make you look more done-up, or simply top off a look. If you are a regular makeup wearer, you likely have one or two favorites that you keep on going back to—and unless you’ve been […]

June 11, 2020 at 08:00AM Whether you’re training for your next ultramarathon or just want to finish a 5K in one piece, there’s one question that many of us have at some point in our wellness journey: Can I have a drink every once in a while without derailing all the progress I’ve been making? As both a craft beer […]

June 11, 2020 at 03:49PM Share on: Intermittent fasting (IF), or time-restricted eating, is more than just a fad. While the diet is not for everyone, many studies have proved that fasting may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as metabolic disorders, like diabetes. A recent study from Johns Hopkins University furthers the evidence that timing of meals […]

June 11, 2020 at 12:24PM Share on: So much time at home has a lot of us ready to pack up and move. That’s the gist of a recent Harris Poll survey, which found that nearly one-third of Americans have recently browsed real estate websites for homes or apartments to rent or buy. Those who live in cities seem to […]

June 11, 2020 at 11:24AM Share on: You’ve likely heard it thousands of times: Practicing safe sun is a nonnegotiable. And while most of the focus zeroes in on preventing sun damage (and rightfully so), sometimes sunburns happen, especially as we enter the throes of a scorching summer. Plus, burns and sun damage come in some obvious and not so […]