Coronavirus: What You Need To Know About COVID-19 — Here’s the Latest

Coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is spreading rapidly throughout the world. Globally, the World Health Organization reports there are more than 7.5 million confirmed cases and more than 423,000 deaths. Here in the U.S., it is shutting down businesses, schools and officials are urging everyone to stay home. Hospitals and healthcare systems are […]

The Ultimate Guide to Better Sleep

Whether you are an early riser or night owl, good sleep is crucial to your overall well-being. Just like diet and exercise, healthy sleep habits benefit everything from your mood and skin to weight and productivity. So, give your body the rest it needs with our helpful tips for achieving the best sleep of your […]

12 Science-Backed Ways to Improve Your Mood Right Now

Your morning commute was atrocious. You got into an argument with your spouse. Your kid threw a temper tantrum of epic proportions. You’re stressed over a project at work. Whatever the reason — or combination of reasons — you’re in a bad mood. Don’t you wish there was a quick way to just snap out […]

Why Your Kids Should Be Doing Yoga — And How to Help Them Get Started

The toddlers in Tamara Margas’ Berkeley daycare are budding yogis, performing pint-sized poses that stir their imaginations and stretch their tiny bodies. One of their favorites is the snake pose — with their bellies on the floor, torsos lifted while they make hissing noises. Another popular pose is “Paint the Rainbow,” where the kids trace […]

Could You or Someone You Love Be a Highly Sensitive Person and Not Even Know It? What It Means for You and Your Relationships

Karen Malczewski of Naperville, Illinois, has felt emotions intensely her entire life. She’s always had an abundance of empathy and a strong tendency to think deeply about topics. Amy Litterski of Chicago says she often feels “overstimulated and overwhelmed.” Lauren Stewart of Michigan is sensitive to bright lights and loud noises. She has also experienced […]

The Best Spa and Wellness Treatments in the Bay Area

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 […]

The Best Spa and Wellness Treatments in the Bay Area

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 […]

13 Easy Ways to Practice Self-Love Every Day

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 […]