The sun’s entry into Gemini on Monday, May 20, marks the beginning of fellow air sign and intellectual Gemini season, creating a philosophical vibe. The weeks that follow are filled with adventurous energy, prompting you to explore new ideas or activities that previously seemed beyond your reach. You can do anything you want, darling Libra. … Read more
As the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute, my work is dedicated to measuring and understanding what improves people’s wellbeing and overall quality of life. We’re based in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, one of the countries that is consistently ranked the happiest in the world. Danes are often surprised by this fact. As someone … Read more
There’s no doubt that a balanced diet is the best way to ensure that your body gets its required daily nutrient intake. But busy lifestyles mean that, sometimes, it takes more than just food to make this happen, which is where vitamins or multivitamins–an expert-approved, effective way to supplement your diet–come in. If you’re considering … Read more
Cold, boiled potatoes may not be on the menu at the Ritz Carlton, but certain experts would have it that the dish is among the best foods you could eat–at least where your gut health is concerned. The reason cold potatoes are so beneficial to maintaining a healthy gut environment boils down to the type … Read more
I’ve always loved Passover. Okay, not always; my three-quarters Jewish, mostly atheist family and I didn’t throw seders when I was growing up. But ever since college, I’ve been coming together with friends to read the Haggadah (albeit one with a queer, feminist, decidedly modern bent), break matzah apart, dip parsley in salt water, ask … Read more
Water is essential to our health and bodily wellbeing. And yet it’s not uncommon for us to find staying hydrated difficult–especially as busy, burned-out individuals. “Everything in your body depends on optimal hydration, from organ function to hormone balance,” explains Los Angeles-based nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. “When you’re hydrated, your joints are lubricated, your skin is … Read more
In a new survey of women ages 18-59 conducted by Origin, the country’s leading provider of women’s pelvic floor and whole-body physical therapy, reveals that the generational divide also hits below the belt. “There’s this myth that pelvic floor issues are only impacting women later in life, but the rates among millennials were either higher … Read more
I love the phrase “less is more.” It’s something I repeat several times a day in a wide variety of situations—although right now, I treat it more like a mantra than an actual practice. I’ve long been convinced that simple, minimalist routines are one of the definitive ways to make each day calmer and happier. … Read more
Not just an ingredient in hydrating serums that promise to add a plump, juicy glow to the skin, hyaluronic acid is one of the most important naturally occurring substances in the body. It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, and works to support parts of the body such as the joints, … Read more
Finally, a gender gap that’s working in our favor. A new study conducted by the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles found that women needed about two-and-a-half hours of moderate to vigorous exercise per week (think biking, running, or weight lifting) to reap maximal health benefits, while their male counterparts needed five. More … Read more
