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The Quick-and-Dirty Resistance Band Workout
Second only to free weights, resistance bands are sitting pretty atop the totem pole of best portable workout equipment. Besides the travel-friendly shape and size, they’re suitable for pretty much...
View Article15 Healthy Smoothies Made with Fall’s Most Popular Fruits and Veggies
We’re all aware of the daily challenges that come with maintaining a healthy diet in the midst of a busy schedule. And while being choosy in the cafeteria, asking for substitutions at your favorite...
View ArticleWhat Is Keto Cycling, and Is It Effective?
Chances are at least a few of your friends and family members are on the keto diet or have tried it. If you’re anything like me, the mere thought of bidding adieu to pasta and bread probably sends...
View ArticleSo You Probably Shouldn’t Take Health Advice from an Astrologer
I read my horoscope pretty much every day and identify so strongly with my zodiac sign (Gemini, in case you were wondering) that I include it in pretty much every author bio I’ve ever written. So,...
View ArticleYup, Botox Can Be Used Therapeutically
When many of us hear the word “Botox,” we call to mind images of well-off, mature, white ladies who may or may not have lost the ability to express emotions using their faces. But the truth is, Botox...
View Article7 Things Your Gynecologist Should Know About Your Sex Life
A gynecologist’s office doesn’t exactly feel like the ideal place for a chat about your sex life. Even for the most sex-positive among us, it feels way easier to open up about our histories and desires...
View ArticleCan You Really Increase Your Metabolism?
“I have a fast metabolism; I can eat anything I want and stay skinny. I don’t know why!” How many times have you heard this humblebrag and rolled your eyes? Besides feeling annoyed and maybe a little...
View Article15 Beauty Brands From Around the World You Should Know About
Statesiders are lucky enough to have beauty brands from all over the world at our fingertips. And though the more popular ones are sold at retailers such as Sephora and Ulta, there’s still a host of...
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How to Turn Your Health & Fitness Obsession into an Actual Career
If you have a passion for all things health and fitness, then you’ve likely fantasized at least once about ditching your corporate gig for a career in the booming wellness industry. Whether you’ve...
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Miranda Kerr Uses a $6 Biodegradable Toothbrush with Charcoal-Infused Bristles
Miranda Kerr gave a look into her luxurious Malibu bathroom for Allure, and let us in on the eco-friendly and sustainable products she recommends. The former Victoria’s Secret Angel is well-versed in...
View ArticleWhy Eating Disorders Disproportionately Affect the LGBTQ Community
As a cisgender, Caucasian female in recovery from an eating disorder, I’m all too aware that I fit the bill for what we presume is the stereotypical eating disorder patient. So often in movies and TV...
View Article18 Must-Know Beauty Wellness Brands Women Should Know About
Ask a group of women what self-care means to them, and you’re bound to get a handful of diverse definitions. What makes us feel happy and healthy isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. And generally...
View Article7 Foods That Can Aid in Healing Skin Inflammation
Undisputed facts: Breakouts suck, and finding a cure can take a really, really long time, regardless of your budget and specific needs. Thankfully, there is one remedy that can work for any and...
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Expert Advice for How to Relieve Discomfort When You Have Flat Feet
Since my early teens, I’ve had the unfortunate challenge of navigating the world with flat feet. Legend has it that my arches disappeared around the same time I started taking tap and ballet lessons,...
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How Self-Care Guru Nitika Chopra Fuels Her Mission for Inspiring Radical...
Most of us wouldn’t think of “inspiring radical self-love” as a popular résumé item. Yet that’s exactly what has catapulted Nitika Chopra to the upper echelon of influencers whose platform is all about...
View ArticleWhat to Do if You or Someone You Know Has Been Sexually Assaulted
For such a long time, if a person experienced a sexual assault that didn’t involve penetrative rape, it went largely ignored. As a society, we had been conditioned to accept things like nonconsensual...
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A Quick-and-Dirty Workout From One of Rihanna’s Go-To Trainers
In less than a couple of years, Rihanna has gifted her fiercely loyal “Navy” with Fenty Beauty, Savage x Fenty and Fenty Puma. At this rate, we’re expecting global domination that—fingers...
View ArticleWe Need to Talk About Thin Privilege and How It Affects Our Mental Health
From a young age, we’re conditioned to have a narrow view of what is considered beautiful and healthy. In both cases, being thin is a crucial component. But this goes beyond beauty to actively...
View ArticleEczema Doesn’t Just Hurt My Skin—It Also Impacts My Mental Health
Having to live with a skin condition can bring about a feeling of isolation, even when you’re one of many with it. A skin condition that is widely shared among people is eczema, also known as atopic...
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The New App ‘Basis’ Grants You Same-Day Access to Mental Wellness Specialists
Though we’re happy to see an increased interest in mental health resources, what remains is a privilege curve that makes it difficult for some to gain access without breaking bank or sacrificing...
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