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,” […]

June 17, 2020 at 10:02AM For years, activist and entrepreneur LaRayia Gaston has been inspiring us to implement actionable change. Gaston has brought healthy food, yoga, and self-care to L.A.’s homeless community through her nonprofit organization Lunch On Me. While breaking the cycle of homelessness is a giant undertaking, she approaches the issue one step at a time: “I don’t […]

June 17, 2020 at 03:14AM Share on: Houseplants add a beautiful touch to any room—and according to feng shui design philosophy, their benefits are more than just aesthetic. If you want to add more greenery to your home, here’s everything you need to know about how to do it the feng shui way. How plants can affect energy. Feng shui, […]

June 17, 2020 at 01:39AM Share on: This year will be the first time in decades that tens of thousands of people don’t gather at Stonehenge in late June to ring in the summer solstice, due to travel restrictions for the coronavirus. On the bright side, it’s also the first year this spectacle will be livestreamed for the rest of […]

June 17, 2020 at 12:11AM Share on: Ah, onions. You either love them (raw, cooked, even pickled) or despise the sight of them on your plate. Well, according to board-certified family physician Cate Shanahan, M.D., there are a host of reasons this underrated vegetable should make its way into every meal. In fact, when we asked Shanahan her favorite vegetable on […]