We recently named the 100 best spas in the world, which meant a lot of glamorous things became part of our weekly routine, including drinking a lot of fancy, fruit-infused water. Jokingly (but also colloquially) referred to as “spa water,” infused H20 has been recently reborn as “sexy water” on social media apps like TikTok. … Read more
“When I think about it, just holding a kiss in my relationship changes the whole dynamic in that moment,” Nina Westbrook tells me over Zoom from London. “Rather than just moving along in your routine, it helps you to boost the positive feelings that you have towards your partner.” A licensed marriage therapist, founder of … Read more
Before jumping into a polycule, Leanna Yau, a polyamory educator, recommends that previously-monogamous couples try polyamory that doesn’t involve cohabitation first. “If you both are open to dating other people, you could say that, at the moment, that your polycule is just yourself and your partner,” Yau says. You and your partner should be able … Read more
Annika Mcfarlane | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Gen Z is struggling to find love amid various dating challenges, and it’s largely because dating apps have made them too picky, according to one relationship therapist. Jeff Guenther, a licensed professional counselor for individuals and couples, goes by the name “Therapy Jeff” on Instagram and TikTok … Read more
When it comes to foot health and shoes, a few things are paramount: proper fit, comfort and support. Unfortunately, many summer shoes are totally flat, so they don’t provide any support for your feet or a comfy platform on which to walk. Podiatrists say you don’t have to totally give up cute yet unsupportive shoes, … Read more
There are plenty of guidelines for physical fitness — from getting in 10,000 steps to drinking eight glasses of water every single day — but we aren’t often given recommendations for keeping your social life in good health. Kasley Killam, a Harvard-trained social scientist and leading expert in social health, came up with a social … Read more
20% of the world’s employees face daily loneliness, according to Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace report. Solstock | E+ | Getty Images Globally, one out of five employees experience loneliness everyday, and younger staff are even more prone to the feeling. According to the Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report released on … Read more
Dieras says that scurvy is rare and that the main cause is a prolonged period of time without an adequate amount of vitamin C consumption, which can be linked to a poor diet or limited access to nutritious foods. According to the Mayo Clinic, other risk factors include those who smoke or experience secondhand smoke, … Read more
If you’ve ever been at an outdoor party or BBQ during the fading hours of daylight and don’t personally notice an increase in the number of mosquitoes, you’ll probably hear someone complaining about it. That’s because mosquitoes are selective insects, and some people are more likely to get bites than others. There are a few … Read more
Sure, we could try to “fight” the telltale signs of aging skin—wrinkles, spots, and sagging—but ideally, we’d stop the damage from ever forming in the first place. As they say, prevention is the best cure. With that in mind, beauty experts and dermatologists alike have been touting the importance of protecting the skin barrier. Not … Read more
