Co-authored with Erin Dierickx LMFTA Infidelity impacts roughly 1 in 3 couples in the United States alone (Spring, 2020). Western media often depicts affairs as taboo and morally egregious, typically incurring societal scorn. However, this social phenomenon is culturally influenced, whereas international couples may view and respond to infidelity differently. Although non-Western cultures may face…
We’re reaching peak candle season—that time of year when we swap sunlight for candlelight and get cozy. While it’s tempting to keep the fire burning all night long, there is a limit on how much time you should keep a candle lit. Here’s how to know when it’s time to blow it out. How long…
November 11, 2021 — 17:31 PM Someone, somewhere, is using a metered-dose inhaler right now. As they press down on its canister and take a deep breath, the inhaler is emitting a teeny bit of propellant into the air. That propellant, necessary to deliver the life-giving medicine inside, contains hydrofluoroalkane (HFA)—a potent greenhouse gas that…
Stress is no good for the skin—and this likely comes as no shock. How often do we discuss combating oxidative stress in the beauty space? Not to mention, the stress hormone, cortisol, can literally affect your skin barrier over time. But when your skin care ingredients themselves are stressed out—well, that may be a very…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 11, 2021 — 12:04 PM Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, about 15 minutes east of Asheville, North Carolina, you’ll find an Airbnb unlike any other. More than just a…
November 11, 2021 — 11:23 AM We receive a ton of questions about the vegan status of our supplements. Collagen? Nope, and it never will be. Probiotics? Perhaps, depending on the source you choose. What about vitamin D? It’s a trickier tale. You see, some brands market their supplements as vegan or plant-based, even when…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. November 11, 2021 — 10:57 AM To increase our longevity, we want to explore which foods and dietary habits turn down the dial and which turn it up. We should…
November 11, 2021 — 10:31 AM After a decade of some serious shunning, fats have officially made a comeback. But some fats still reign supreme over others. (We’re looking at you, omega-3s.) Omega-3 fatty acids are among the most studied, and most recommended, fats across all types of dietary preferences. It doesn’t matter if you’re…
If you’re here, you’ve noticed your husband looking at other women. And it hurts. It’s fair to ask, “Why does my husband look at other females online (or anywhere)?” Whether he means to or not, he’s telling you you’re not enough for him. But why does he do it? Does he even notice or even…
November 11, 2021 — 10:04 AM Cold, dry weather does a number on the skin. See, in the winter we experience more transepidermal water loss, or the process by which moisture in the skin evaporates into the air around you. The result is that irritated, cracked, dehydrated skin that we so often associate with the…
