Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for your health — those ZZZs help keep your immune system strong, blood sugar under control, and can even ward off weight gain. In theory, getting eight hours of pillow time sounds great. But, even if you do everything the experts recommend, like creating a dark and cool […]
By now you know all the age-old, never-to-be-broken beauty rules like always wear sunscreen and always remove your makeup before bed. But there are some lesser-known beauty tips, tricks, and techniques that really should be added to that universally followed list of beauty commandments. If these six habits aren’t part of your beauty routine yet, you’re […]
By now you know all the age-old, never-to-be-broken beauty rules like always wear sunscreen and always remove your makeup before bed. But there are some lesser-known beauty tips, tricks, and techniques that really should be added to that universally followed list of beauty commandments. If these six habits aren’t part of your beauty routine yet, you’re […]
Sunspots? Stiff neck? From stress and muscle pain to wrinkles and other skin problems, there’s a treatment out there that can help! Here are the hottest celebrity-approved skin, mind and body treatments of the moment—along with some of the best spas, wellness centers and resorts in the Bay Area where you can try them. Acupuncture A […]
Is your beauty regimen safe? Turns out, your basic self-care routine could be more harmful than you think. Here are six common beauty bad habits you’ll want to kick ASAP! Habit: “Dipping” your nails The latest craze in nail care, dip powder manicures sound like a dream because they’re quick-drying, no-chip, and shinier than a […]
Mental health is on everyone’s mind in the wake of the recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, as well as the news that suicides are up in nearly every state in recent years. While the focus over the course of the past week has been on adult mental health, many people with mental […]
Packing a healthy and well-balanced lunch can help you avoid those notorious afternoon energy slumps. But, it’s easy to fall into a lunch-time rut with the same boring salads or sandwiches on regular rotation. For some inspiration, we turned to registered dietitians to find out exactly what they eat for lunch. These 12 lunches pack […]
Packing a healthy and well-balanced lunch can help you avoid those notorious afternoon energy slumps. But, it’s easy to fall into a lunch-time rut with the same boring salads or sandwiches on regular rotation. For some inspiration, we turned to registered dietitians to find out exactly what they eat for lunch. These 12 lunches pack […]
When you crawl under the covers and fall asleep at night, your body and brain go to work, essentially running a critical reboot process. Most of the good stuff happens when you’ve reached a deep sleep, which is why it’s so important to get a full night’s rest (which is 7 to 9 hours for […]
The phrase self-love often gets mixed up as a synonym for pampering. Don’t get us wrong — mani-pedis, sipping on a glass of wine, and setting aside time for a luxurious soak in a bubble bath are all delightful. (And, hey, that vino even lends you some health benefits for everything from your heart to […]
