July 02, 2020 at 01:42PM Share on: Every summer around the Fourth of July, many start looking for ways to don holiday-specific outfits and makeup. Perhaps the most common is a bold red lip. It used to be the easy answer to level up an outfit, as all it took was a swipe or two of lipstick: It’s a fairly […]

July 02, 2020 at 12:08PM Share on: If you’ve ever watched a romantic comedy or, honestly, dated at all, you’re probably familiar with the concept of “playing hard-to-get,” the idea that by acting uninterested in a partner, you can conversely gain their affection. The counterintuitive nature of the strategy aside, it’s definitely a common tactic—common enough that it was the […]

July 02, 2020 at 11:44AM Share on: Humidity is an important and often overlooked building block of a healthy home. It turns out that proper levels of humidity (not too much, and not too little) can be beneficial for your skin and respiratory health, and they may even help limit the spread of germs in a space. The ideal humidity […]

July 02, 2020 at 11:15AM Share on: While you’ve definitely heard of carrot cake, you may not be as familiar with this squash-y counterpart: the zucchini cake. More like banana bread in texture, this vegan treat is just sweet enough to be a perfect pairing with a cup coffee or tea without sending you into a complete sugar high. Coconut […]

July 02, 2020 at 10:34AM Share on: When you feel a blemish brewing, you might pull out all the stops (Ice! Turmeric! Apple cider vinegar!) to zap the pimple in its tracks. But what about those deep, painful spots that never actually come to a head? Do those cystic pimples respond to DIY? There have been some whispers (and by […]

July 02, 2020 at 10:02AM Share on: Our bodies either need a trace amount of a mineral or a whole lot of it. Magnesium falls into the latter category. This mineral is required for a host of chemical reactions in the body, according to a review in the International Journal of Endocrinology.* Magnesium plays a role in blood sugar and […]

July 02, 2020 at 03:26AM Share on: At a time when many people are opting for more natural sweeteners, it can be hard to tell which are healthy and which are just masquerading as a better-for-you option. This can be especially confusing when it comes to the seemingly similar choices, like agave and honey. Is one healthier than the other, […]

July 02, 2020 at 03:04AM Everyone has their own way of coping with stress and anxiety. But according to new research, there is one tool that the vast majority of people seem to benefit from. In a study by the University of Connecticut and Masaryk University in the Czech Republic, rituals were found to play a key role in calming […]

July 01, 2020 at 01:02PM Share on: Finding comparable ingredient replacements on a plant-based or allergy-friendly diet can be difficult. Some substitutes leave baked goods too dry, dense, or crumbly. Those that work well can be overpriced or hard to find in a traditional grocery store. Thanks to aquafaba, though, a quality egg replacement is as affordable as a can […]

July 02, 2020 at 01:08AM Share on: If you’ve ever seen a shriveled-up fruit that looks a sun-dried tomato and a cranberry had a baby, well, it was most likely a goji berry. These tiny red fruits is popping up all over smoothie shops and health food stores because they are chock-full of nutrients and health benefits. Even though they’re […]