Do you remember when the standard answer to ‘how are you doing?’ was “So crazy busy!” Seldom did anyone follow up with, ‘So, what exactly is keeping you busy?’ Back in 2019 simply saying you were busy was enough. It sent off a signal that you were in demand and doing well. Because free-time was, well, free (i.e. unpaid), no one wanted it. In…
As we approached National Stress Awareness Day on November 3rd, American workers—overwhelmed by work, lack of sleep, societal and economic issues, loss and the uncertainty of what lies ahead—reported burnout at epidemic proportions. A new report by Limeade found that 28% of employees are so burned out that they are leaving jobs without a new…
Health is the blessing of God and we don’t consider it a blessing until we become sick. Sickness is of different types and many of us are unaware of it. We just consider apparent disease as a disease. Other diseases like headache, body pain, mental health issues, depression, and anxiety, etc are not considered as…
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…
