You’ll want to prioritize self-care through Monday, August 19. On this date, your ruling planet, expansive Jupiter, squares (a stressful aspect) Venus, leaving you feeling a little frazzled. There’s also an Aquarius full moon in your 3rd House of Communication, and, honestly, a tumultuous, full moon in your 3rd House while Mercury is retrograde will make it … Read more
Read your sign’s 2024 horoscope to see what’s in store for you this year, or check out the Pisces personality profile. Welcome to August, Pisces. It’s set to be an ultra-romantic month. During July, you fought to find work/life balance and felt a strong need to rest. While you should, of course, continue to make time … Read more
When the sun moves into Virgo, kicking off Virgo season on Thursday, August 22, you may feel called for a makeover, even if it’s just a small one. Explore different hair colors (blonde? dark chocolate bouclé?) or refresh your makeup. Prioritize getting enough sleep to avoid burnout. The next few weeks are also going to … Read more
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that longevity is the health and wellness topic of the moment. The idea? To simply live a long and healthy life. Of course, the list of options and products to help you do just that seems endless. Regardless, it’s important to know that experts say that longevity is … Read more
Twenty years ago, when I was 35, I left my life in the greater Boston area to pursue a job opportunity in glamorous Milan. Prior to the move, I had earned my MBA from the University of South Carolina. During my studies, I did an exchange program with Bocconi University’s business school and had an … Read more
The interest in magnesium supplements has grown thanks to internet trends. And it makes sense: In our hyper-busy world, the growing demand for finding ways to help us relax has become a high priority. However, it’s important to recognize the symptoms of magnesium deficiency and understand the best ways to take it before you decide … Read more
Work hours are more flexible Many workplaces are flexible and allow employees to choose a schedule that fits their lifestyle. In Finland, typical office hours go from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. One small culture shock I experienced early on is that when workdays often start so early, some people start going to lunch around 11 … Read more
Dr. Ibrahim also points out that using a bidet can cut back on or eliminate that irritation: “Bidet usage is much healthier for perianal skin because the usage of water cuts down on the usage of chemically laden wet wipes and toilet paper.” All of that is to say: Using a bidet is not just … Read more
Growing up, we had all heard the cautionary tales. Going to bed with wet hair could give you a hornet’s nest worth of tangles or a stubborn head cold. If you’re an adult and have still been refraining from washing your hair at night purely because of these childhood tales, we have some good news. … Read more
The next time you’re whipping up a quick pasta dish at home, you may want to consider adding an extra pinch of oregano—and not just because the aromatic herb is so tasty. The staple Mediterranean plant also contains a host of concentrated antioxidants that are super helpful for fighting inflammation, oxidative stress, and even infections. … Read more
