We’ve all been there — all it takes is one bad workout or a mistake at work, and then the negative self-talk begins. How you react to a stressful situation – and how you talk to yourself afterward – can impact your mental health and well-being. Like Alexa or Siri, your brain is always listening […]
As with most food, people tend to gravitate towards beauty products that are natural and organic. Even though those two terms seem similar, you should know that there’s a big difference between “natural” and organic sunscreen. “Natural” effectively means nothing, as there is no regulation for it and anyone can slap the term on their packaging. […]
When you’re picking out your sunscreen from the multitude of options out there, you have to consider things like SPF, water resistance, and ingredients. That last one is pretty important, not only for your skin, but also for our oceans! With the epidemic of reef destruction around the world, it’s now more important than ever to […]
Your diet, sleep habits, and skincare routine aren’t the only factors that can affect your skin. Stress can also play a role in your skin’s health and appearance. With too much stress, red dots on skin can appear, as can wrinkles. For more insight into preventing stress-related skin problems, we spoke with two dermatologists about the […]
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling already burned out, wondering how to get more energy for the day ahead? And even when we supposedly “gain” an hour every year with Daylight Savings, research shows most of us don’t take advantage of the opportunity to log any extra zzzz’s. Whether you’re wondering how […]
At some point, almost everyone is concerned about their appearance. But there’s a meaningful difference between the occasional self-criticism and a mental health issue known as body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). To help shed some light on what constitutes body dysmorphia, we spoke with two mental health experts. Here’s what they had to […]
It happens — you get distracted by a work deadline, a true-crime documentary, or a doom-scrolling session, and suddenly you’re staring at the bottom of an empty bag of chips. (Pro tip: This is NOT mindful eating.) If you feel like you’ve been eating on autopilot lately, mindfulness may be the key to getting your healthy eating […]
Can we let you in on a little secret? You have magnificence inside you. We all do. But stress, catastrophizing, and the natural, oh-so-human, negative spin inside our brains keep us from letting it shine for the world to see. And the world is missing out. Let’s make a change. Let’s grant ourselves permission to […]
Ayurveda is often touted as an alternative to traditional medicine, but what exactly it is can be elusive for many people. Is Ayurveda an herb? A religion? A treatment like acupuncture? No, says Siva Mohan, M.D., M.P.H., a professor of yoga philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. “A common misconception is that Ayurveda is just a way […]
Need a little extra motivation to lace up your sneakers and hit your steps count for the day? These walking quotes will remind you why walking is such an amazing workout — not just for the calorie burn, but also for the mental health boost it provides. Even on low-motivation days when running is just not going to happen, you can usually muster up the […]