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…
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…
Carolyn Wisdom is living with type 2 diabetes, but that’s the least interesting thing about her. Her most interesting? Take your pick: Her last name, the fact that she’s a custom cake designer, a mother, grandmother and as talented with a paint brush as she is with icing. Forty years ago, Carolyn moved to Indianapolis…
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November 11, 2021 — 2:05 AM We all have parts of ourselves that aren’t necessarily our favorites, from doubts and fears to guilt and shame. These so-called bad aspects of ourselves make up the “shadow self,” but the good news is, when you learn to embrace your shadow self, you can live a more balanced…
