Terms and phrases like “healthy eating” and “getting healthier” probably instantly conjure up specific images: lots of vegetables sitting in a grocery cart, tossing cookies in the trash can, purchasing a gym membership, you get the idea. More concisely, our society seems to associate “health” with the common adage of “eat less and move more,”…
Lift Launches New Activ Energy Boost
Whether you’re a gym-goer who needs a pick-me-up or a long distance runner who needs to maintain stamina, your extra energy boost is here! Introducing NEW Lift Activ Energy Boost, which puts you in control of your energy levels any time of the day. Lift Activ Energy Boost chewscontain fast-acting glucose, proven to boost your…
The Deadly Air We Breathe
A growing body of evidence shows that air pollution affects almost every organ in the body and is linked to a massive range of health problems from heart and lung disease to cancer and diabetes, depression and mental illness to cognitive impairment and low birth weight. One recent study found air pollution was responsible for……
Why Bedtime Yoga Does Double Duty as a Way To Prepare You for Sleep
You’ve tried melatonin and magnesium, taking some deep breaths after you crawl under the covers, and even committed to keeping screens out of your bedroom. Yet you’re still tossing and turning. One idea? You might benefit from a bedtime yoga practice. That’s because of yoga’s superpower ability to relax both the body and mind. The…
Are Hoka’s New Hiking Boots As Lightweight and Waterproof As They Promise? We Put Them to the Test
Slippery soles, barely there cushioning, tight spots that all but guaranteed blisters—it’s a miracle that my (former) laissez-faire attitude toward hiking boots didn’t cause me to careen down a mountain. I used to throw on whatever pair sat closest to the front door, paying more attention to how well they coordinated with my outfit than…
The Symbolic and Spiritual Meanings of Seeing an Owl IRL or in Your Dreams
Keen and unusual birds of prey, with their swiveling heads and piercing eyes, owls are fascinating creatures that have come to be a well-known symbol of heightened perception and intelligence. According to celebrity psychic and mystic Inbaal Honigman, the owl’s meaning is to point you toward your own wisdom, and seeing one is an invitation…
The Biggest Joke of the 21st Century Democracy In America
America is a happy, well-functioning democracy. If you believe that, you are probably seriously ill. The country is so happy that the number of U.S. suicide deaths reached an all-time high in 2022, according to provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An estimated 49,449 people died by suicide in……
We-Vibe’s New-and-Improved G-Spot Vibrator Practically Guarantees a Blended Orgasm
As a straight-edge girlie who doesn’t drink and goes to bed at 10 p.m. every night, I couldn’t be less interested in raves. But while regular parties aren’t my jam, parties in my pants are (I am a professional sex toy reviewer, after all). So when sex toy brand We-Vibe offered to give me a…
This Fuss-Free Mini Food Chopper Dices Ingredients in Seconds and Takes Up No More Space Than a Mug
As someone who’s long lived in big cities and correspondingly tiny apartments, I’ve always taken a minimalist approach to kitchen equipment. If I can make do without, it doesn’t make the cut. For years, I didn’t own a microwave. Even today, I still don’t own a real coffee pot. (Pour over for the win!) But…
All You Need To Know About Reality Therapy
A unique and fruitful approach toward healing, reality therapy is a topic of controversy in the therapy world. It works on the idea that though we can’t control the situations, we can control how we react to them. According to reality therapy, the way we behave is a choice. People switch their behavior as per…