You’ve heard it before: Too much sitting can add up. When we spend hours seated looking at our devices, our backs can start to curve and our shoulders hunch forward, putting more pressure on the spine. Our muscles stiffen and tense, leaving us more prone to pro-inflammatory processes and muscle or joint issues. Recent research suggests that staying seated…
My childhood smells of a medicated lip balm—musky, slightly honeyed, with a hint of camphor not unlike a Vick’s VapoRub. I’ve been a lip picker since, well, forever, so the sunny-yellow tin (you know the one) is practically the emblem of my upbringing. In other words: I’m no stranger to lip balm. And now, because…
It’s no secret that getting abs is one of the most sought after goals in the gym. And while this is largely based on the body aesthetic we as a society have glorified over the years, there is merit to training and strengthening the abdominals (an important muscle group in your core) for a healthy,…
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. Collagen, collagen, collagen. For the beauty-minded among us, we’re always thinking about collagen. It’s the structural protein that keeps your skin firm and lifted.* Its loss can account for the…
You met a guy, and things were going great for a while. He made you laugh, you had plenty in common, and it seemed like he understood you. But lately, it feels like he’s slipping away. You’re not sure if it’s in your head, but it feels like he isn’t as into you as he…
Guys can sometimes be a little self-conscious, but that feeling can paralyze men with low self-esteem. If you’ve been wondering whether your guy has low self-esteem, there are subtle signs that can help you identify that he might. And if you’re concerned, act sooner rather than later to work on the problems together – or…
Can you tell just by looking at someone that they have the characteristics of high self-esteem? Or can you recognize self-esteem issues a mile away? Healthy self-esteem does have a way of making itself known to others, by tell-tale signs or in ways your intuition is more likely to pick up. Maybe you notice something…
What are some questions to ask a guy to know his true intentions without saying, “Chris, what are your intentions with me?” When you meet a new man and have a great connection, it’s natural to wonder where he stands emotionally. Does he like me, or am I imagining it? Does he see this going…
Just when women thought they were making strides toward true professional equality, the pandemic showed their vulnerability to market forces. According to statistics from the National Women’s Law Center, 12.2 million of the jobs lost during the first months of the pandemic were held by women. Now, women are struggling to regain the ground they lost, often…
Imagine not having access to basic amenities like shelter, food, and water because you were born in the wrong place and time. A little unfair, isn’t it? This is the plight of the 27.1 million refugees worldwide. Every year on June 20, World Refugee Day is observed. This day was previously commemorated as Africa Refugee…
