In 2016, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ashley Graham. She had just graced the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit for the first time, which was also the first time the legendary publication featured a plus-size model front and center. At the time, it was hard to know if this long-overdue move was a one-time … Read more
“When we wake up in the morning, we don’t want to jump out of bed right away…” Goldie Hawn, in her pajamas, explains to the camera on Instagram. With her famous blonde curtain bangs and signature tan, the 78-year-old made for a convincing wellness influencer as she took her 3.7 million followers through her mindful … Read more
Lately, you can’t scroll social media without seeing a post proclaiming the benefits of taking a walk after dinner. It’s not fake news either; even taking a quick post-meal walk can improve your health. Read on to find out how taking a short walk after eating can improve everything from your digestion to your relationships … Read more
Welcome to Doing It, a column where sex educator Varuna Srinivasan explores the deep connections between sex and emotions. This month, they dive into why so many women get turned on by dirty talk. Throughout my 33 years of life, I’ve tried almost everything to get into the mood. Lube, foreplay, porn… they’re all great, … Read more
Her doctor put her on a special cancer protocol for egg retrieval—she couldn’t pump herself full of hormones in an attempt to hyper-ovulate, because even post-mastectomy, there was a risk she could be encouraging nascent cancer cells to grow. Instead, Munn’s course of treatment involved lower doses of hormones. “We just wanted a few more … Read more
When I was first diagnosed with the BRCA1 genetic mutation in 2017, various doctors and genetic counselors ran through lists of the things I should do to avoid the cancer my mom had at that very moment. The test results told me my risk of developing breast cancer was 55 to 72% by the time … Read more
When I was expecting my first child, I told myself that I wasn’t going to let kids stop me from traveling. Four years later, I find it laughable. It’s not easy traveling with kids, but it’s also very cool to be able to explore new places & cultures through the eyes of my son. Cooper … Read more
Hearing a sound in passing or getting a whiff of a smell can transport you to a familiar time and place in your life, and more likely than not you’ll get excited and want to think about the memory some more — that’s nostalgia. While making breakfast in my kitchen this week, I heard the … Read more
Very few drinks can strike the perfect balance of being healthy and delicious like coconut water. Rich in sweet flavor and nutritional value (but low in calorie intake), the benefits of coconut water are just too good for most of us to pass up—especially since it is easy to find and incorporate into a well-rounded … Read more
I’ve spent the last decade immersed in the science of happiness, and I’ve learned that our relationships are the most important factor contributing to our personal wellbeing. While I was researching my new book, “New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got It Wrong,” I discovered that there are two major barriers that … Read more
