For most of us, we’re at least familiar with the concept of time blocking. After all, the practice of time blocking has been around for nearly as long we’ve been using calendars. In fact, Bronze Age calendars seem to have reflected specific agricultural activities to prevent crop spoilage. While time blocking for personal use is a…
Dear M – I am supposed to be writing about World AIDS Day, but all I can think about is you. Today also happens to be September 11, the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The President and a couple former ones are here to mourn. The blue lights where the towers should be are back…
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. December 1, 2021 — 10:42 AM “A beauty secret I’ve used since I was 12 years old, it’s from Somalia. We’re taught from a young age that the skin you…
December 1, 2021 — 10:31 AM Vinegar has long been lauded as a gut-supporting pantry staple, and recent research confirms that taking a swig of the stuff may support healthy blood sugar and glycemic control. And for its latest accolade? According to a new study published in the journal Nutrients, the fermented beverage may help…
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. December 1, 2021 — 10:01 AM Navigating the wide (and sometimes wild) world of supplements is difficult—that’s an understatement—but choosing a multivitamin adds another layer (or shall we say multiple…
December 1, 2021 — 10:00 AM The human body is a pretty spectacular machine. Underneath its surface are 11 major organ systems, 37.2 trillion cells, and a brain that’s still more impressive than the world’s most advanced supercomputers. So it’s funny how we often oversimplify our health. At least, that is what I had done…
December 1, 2021 — 8:00 AM When the brisk winter winds blow in, some people take that as a cue to head indoors. But for outdoorsy fitness enthusiasts, the cold itself is a reason to get outside. Cold weather has been proven to shift our body fat composition, and training in cooler temperatures is associated…
December 1, 2021 — 8:00 AM At its best, beauty is made up of products and practices that are not just cutting-edge and effective but meaningful. Thus, as beauty enthusiasts, we need rituals that take us beyond what meets the eye, that help us rediscover our own inner beauty. Beauty shouldn’t just be a checklist…
November 30, 2021 — 23:31 PM Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and sleep are well-known pillars of our overall health. And over time, we’re learning more and more about how these things work in tandem. When it comes to maintaining healthy blood sugar, for instance, new research published in Diabetologia indicates that the quality of your sleep…
When it comes to shampoo etiquette, we often discuss the when (depends on hair type, activity level, and a host of other factors), and the what (also depends on hair type, although we generally advise going sulfate-free), but rarely do we touch on the how. It seems self-explanatory, no? Just toss some product on your…
